Player's Handbook

Detect Lie

A 4th-level priest spell.

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At a glance

Level4
SchoolDivination
SphereDivination
Range30 yds.
ComponentsV / S / M
Duration1 rd./level
Casting time7
Area of effect1 creature
Saving throwNeg.
ReversibleYes
SourcePHB

Description

. For 1 / the priest can tell whether statements made by one creature within 30 yds. (concentration, one subject) are deliberate lies; the subject may vs. spell (with magical aid) to defeat the detection. Doesn't reveal the truth, only that a lie was told. Reverse (undetectable lie) masks falsehoods. : a bit of gold dust (~$$) and the holy symbol.

Flavour

The priest discerns truth from falsehood, sensing when a creature's words are deceitful.