Some items are used up when they are activated. A potion or an elixir must be swallowed, or an oil applied to the body. The writing vanishes from a scroll when it is read. Once used, a consumable item loses its magic.
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Attunement
Some magic items require a creature to form a bond with them before their magical properties can be used. This …
Wearing and Wielding Items
Using a magic item’s properties might mean wearing or wielding it. A magic item meant to be worn must be …
Multiple Items of the Same Kind
Use common sense to determine whether more than one of a given kind of magic item can be worn. A …
Paired Items
Items that come in pairs—such as boots, bracers, gauntlets, and gloves—impart their benefits only if both items of the pair …
Activating an Item
Activating some magic items requires a user to do something special, such as holding the item and uttering a command …
Command Word
A command word is a word or phrase that must be spoken for an item to work. A magic item …