Deception
Skill · Charisma
Associated Ability
Charisma
Ability Code
CHA
Rules Source
Player's Handbook (2024)
Rules Availability
Sourcebook
Rules
Tell a convincing lie, or wear a disguise convincingly.
Using Deception
Deception (Charisma)
A Deception check normally uses Charisma . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.
The Tomato-Based Explanation
Deception is convincing the tomato farmer that you are only tracking him down to ask him a question.