How can I see invisible people in D&D?

Someone whose passive perception fails to notice a hidden creature can spend an action to actively perceive them. Then, the action allows a Wisdom (Perception) check to beat the Dexterity (Stealth) check and locate the hidden creature.

How does the hide action work?

When you take the Hide action, you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide, following the rules for hiding. If you succeed, you gain certain benefits, as described in the “Unseen Attackers and Targets” section later in this chapter.

Can see invisibility see the ethereal plane?

For the Duration, you see Invisible Creatures and Objects as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Ethereal Creatures and Objects appear ghostly and translucent.

Can see invisibility see a skulk?

Yes, it would. The description of the skulk’s Fallible Invisibility trait says (Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, p. 227): The skulk is invisible.

What is a dexterity stealth check?

Stealth. Make a Dexterity (Stealth) check when you attempt to conceal yourself from enemies, slink past guards, slip away without being noticed, or sneak up on someone without being seen or heard.

What is hide action 5e?

When you take the Hide action, you make a Dexterity (Stealth) check in an attempt to hide, following the rules for hiding. If you succeed, you gain certain benefits, as described in the “Unseen Attackers and Targets” section.

What does hiding do DND?

So, in essence, hiding allows you to gain one free round in which you can hurt your opponents while they can’t defend themselves properly. If you plan well, that attack will most likely be executed with advantage (this might require a second stealth check, however, to leave your hiding place without being noticed).

Can Detect magic see invisibility?

Just black, darkness. Hope that makes sense. Detect magic won’t locate an invisible creature, you need to be able to see the creature or object. There is a spell specifically designed to find invisible creatures or objects, See Invisible 2nd level.