Neither check is magic, Insight can give clues that someone is thinking about something they don’t want to reveal and Deception is hiding those clues. As others have said (and you asked), insight is not lie detecting.
What should I roll against insight?
Frequently it comes up that characters will be talking to an NPC and one of them will say something similar to “Do I believe him?” “Roll an insight check.” If they’re lying, it’s simple: an Insight vs. Bluff check.
Is insight useful in DND?
Insight can also be used to gain clues, figure out how well you might be doing in a social situation, and to determine if someone is under the influence of an outside force. Whenever you use Insight, you’re making a best guess as to what you think a motive or attitude is or how truthful a target is being.
Can players insight check each other?
generally no. there are opportunities where it might make sense, but imo those are overshadowed by the amount of times I’ve just seen someone ask for an insight check on whatever another character said because “I don’t trust them,” which is just bogging down the game.
How do I check my insight?
Your Wisdom (Insight) check decides whether you can determine the true intentions of a creature, such as when searching out a lie or predicting someone’s next move. Doing so involves gleaning clues from body language, speech habits, and changes in mannerisms.
How do I check my DND insight?
How do I use DND insight?
How do you DM checks insight?
DMs roll a single check Instead, roll one check for the character in the scene with the highest Wisdom (Insight) bonus. By using the highest insight score rather than a group of scores, this method benefits the players. On the other hand, the players lose any hints they gain from seeing the numbers.
