Insight (Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition)
Skills
Definition
Insight is the ability to read people, understanding their emotions, motivations, and whether they're being truthful. For vampires immersed in a society of lies and manipulation, this skill can mean the difference between survival and Final Death. While Auspex provides supernatural perception, Insight covers the psychological understanding of behavior patterns, body language, and social cues that reveal truth.
How it works
**Common Rolls**:
- Wits + Insight: Detecting lies, reading emotions
- Intelligence + Insight: Understanding motivations
- Composure + Insight: Maintaining objectivity while reading someone
**Opposed By**: Manipulation + Subterfuge when someone is lying.
**Specialties**: Detecting Lies, Emotions, Motivations, Kindred, Mortals
Tips
**Character Concepts**: Detective, therapist, interrogator, diplomat, judge.
**Synergies**: Auspex enhances Insight with supernatural perception. Essential for political characters.
Frequently asked questions
Does Insight detect supernatural deception?
Insight works on mundane deception. Supernatural powers like Obfuscate require Auspex or other supernatural means to pierce.