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Identify

1st-level · Divination Ritual

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time
1 Minute
Range
Touch
Duration
Instantaneous
Components
V, S, M
Material Component

A pearl worth at least 100gp and an owl feather.

100.00 gp
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 object
Description

You choose one object that you must touch throughout the casting of the spell. If it is a magic item or some other magic-imbued object, you learn its properties and how to use them, whether it requires attunement to use, and how many charges it has, if any. You learn whether any spells are affecting the item and what they are. If the item was created by a spell, you learn which spell created it. If you instead touch a creature throughout the casting, you learn what spells, if any, are currently affecting it.

About Identify

Identify is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Divination.

This spell has a casting time of 1minute , and a range of Touch . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Divination

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Divination spells reveal hidden information, predict the future, or detect truths.

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