Ear for Deceit; Eye for Detail; Insightful Fighting

3rd level

Treat low Insight A stylized insight icon representing reading intent. D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/ rolls against lies as 8, search A stylized search icon. D&D Portal - Search Action rule Search is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/search/ or detect clues as a bonus action A stylized combat action icon representing a bonus action. D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/, and use Insight A stylized insight icon representing reading intent. D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/ versus Deception A stylized deception icon representing misdirection and
					falsehoods. D&D Portal - Deception Skill reference Deception is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/deception/ to enable Sneak Attack against one target.

Steady Eye

9th level

Gain advantage on Perception A stylized perception icon representing awareness and
					observation. D&D Portal - Perception Skill reference Perception is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/perception/ and Investigation A stylized investigation icon representing searching and
					deduction. D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/ when moving no more than half speed A stylized walking icon representing speed. D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/.

Unerring Eye

13th level

Use an action to sense illusions, shapechangers, and magic intended to deceive the senses.

Eye for Weakness

17th level

Deal additional Sneak Attack damage against the target of Insightful Fighting.

FAQ

What is the Inquisitive Roguish Archetype?

The Inquisitive is an investigative Rogue focused on reading people, finding hidden details and creating a persistent Sneak Attack opening through Insightful Fighting. Choosing Inquisitive at Rogue 3 adds investigative and target-reading tools while leaving the Rogue's Sneak Attack, Expertise, mobility, and defensive progression intact.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - What is the Inquisitive Roguish Archetype? Inquisitive FAQ The Inquisitive is an investigative Rogue focused on reading people, finding hidden details and creating a persistent Sneak Attack opening through Insightful Fighting. Choosing Inquisitive at Rogue 3 adds investigative and target-reading tools while leaving the Rogue's Sneak Attack, Expertise, mobility, and defensive progression intact. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/inquisitive/what-is-the-inquisitive-roguish-archetype/

What are the main Inquisitive features?

Inquisitive turns the Rogue into a perceptive investigator and single-target analyst. Ear for Deceit and Eye for Detail improve social and investigative reliability, Insightful Fighting creates a self-sufficient Sneak Attack route, and later features sharpen perception and reward focusing on a studied target.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - What are the main Inquisitive features? Inquisitive FAQ Inquisitive turns the Rogue into a perceptive investigator and single-target analyst. Ear for Deceit and Eye for Detail improve social and investigative reliability, Insightful Fighting creates a self-sufficient Sneak Attack route, and later features sharpen perception and reward focusing on a studied target. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/inquisitive/what-are-the-main-inquisitive-features/

How do you build and play a Inquisitive Rogue?

Build the Inquisitive on top of a normal Dexterity-focused Rogue, then invest in the secondary abilities and skills that support the archetype. Study the scene before rushing in. In combat, identify a high-value enemy and establish Insightful Fighting when normal Sneak Attack setup is unreliable. Outside combat, Expertise in Insight, Perception or Investigation can turn the Rogue into the party's main detective.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How do you build and play a Inquisitive Rogue? Inquisitive FAQ Build the Inquisitive on top of a normal Dexterity-focused Rogue, then invest in the secondary abilities and skills that support the archetype. Study the scene before rushing in. In combat, identify a high-value enemy and establish Insightful Fighting when normal Sneak Attack setup is unreliable. Outside combat, Expertise in Insight, Perception or Investigation can turn the Rogue into the party's main detective. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/inquisitive/how-do-you-build-and-play-a-inquisitive-rogue/

How does Inquisitive interact with Sneak Attack?

Insightful Fighting creates an alternative way to satisfy Sneak Attack. Once the contested Insight check succeeds, you can Sneak Attack that creature for the feature's duration even without advantage and without an ally beside it, as long as you do not have disadvantage. All ordinary once-per-turn and qualifying-weapon rules still apply.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How does Inquisitive interact with Sneak Attack? Inquisitive FAQ Insightful Fighting creates an alternative way to satisfy Sneak Attack. Once the contested Insight check succeeds, you can Sneak Attack that creature for the feature's duration even without advantage and without an ally beside it, as long as you do not have disadvantage. All ordinary once-per-turn and qualifying-weapon rules still apply. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/inquisitive/how-does-inquisitive-interact-with-sneak-attack/

How does Insightful Fighting work?

Insightful Fighting uses a bonus action and a contested Wisdom (Insight) check against a target's Charisma (Deception). On a success, you gain a special Sneak Attack route against that target for up to 1 minute: you do not need advantage or another enemy of the target nearby, but you still cannot use Sneak Attack while you have disadvantage.

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				within the website. D&D Portal - How does Insightful Fighting work? Inquisitive FAQ Insightful Fighting uses a bonus action and a contested Wisdom (Insight) check against a target's Charisma (Deception). On a success, you gain a special Sneak Attack route against that target for up to 1 minute: you do not need advantage or another enemy of the target nearby, but you still cannot use Sneak Attack while you have disadvantage. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/inquisitive/how-does-insightful-fighting-work/