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Sense Motive

Detect deception, read intentions, sense enchantment, and resist feint attempts in combat.

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Sense Motive
Ability
Wisdom
Trained Only
No
Armor Check Penalty
No
Source
Pathfinder Core Rulebook
Tags
wisdom social awareness
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Classes with this Skill
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