Deception

Deception is a Charisma-based Skill.

The higher a creature's Charisma Score, the more likely they will succeed on Deception Checks to mislead characters in conversations.

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Lie and cheat. Manipulate the truth.

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— In-game skill description

Proficiency

Characters who are proficient in Deception can add their Proficiency Bonus when making Ability checks.

The following backgrounds grant proficiency in Deception:

•  Charlatan
•  Criminal

The following classes can choose to select Deception as a proficient skill at Level 1:

•  Bard
•  Rogue
•  Sorcerer
•  Warlock

Warlocks who choose the Beguiling Influence Eldritch Invocation gain proficiency in Deception and Persuasion.

Characters who take the Actor feat gain Expertise (and Proficiency) in Deception and Performance.

Characters who take the Illithid power Illithid Expertise gain expertise (and proficiency) in Persuasion, Deception, or Intimidation checks.

Uses

• Used in dialogue.

Related Items

+1 to Skill Checks

• Firzu's Ring of Trading
• Ring of Geniality

+1d4 to All Skill Checks

Shapeshifter's Boon Ring while Shapeshifted or Disguised

Advantage on Skill Checks

• Mutilated Carapace
• Jannath's Hat

Related Spells

•  Astral Knowledge - Grants Proficiency in all Skills of a chosen Ability.
•  Knowledge of the Ages: Charisma - Grants Proficiency in all Charisma Skills.
•  Guidance - Grants a +1d4 bonus on all Skill Checks.
•  Friends - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a target.
•  Charm Person - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Humanoid target.
•  Animal Friendship - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks against a Beast target.
•  Eagle's Splendour - Grants Advantage on all Charisma Checks.
•  Hex (Charisma) - Grants Disadvantage on all Charisma Checks.