I had a disagreement with one of my groups recently: They believe that the identify spell is the only way to identify a magic item, while I believe a high enough Intelligence (Arcana) check is able to do the same. What I came here to ask is: What are all the possible ways to identify a magic item?
Can you identify magic items during a short rest?
If you prefer magic items to have have a greater mystique consider removing the ability to identify the properties of a magic item during a short rest, and require the identify spell, experimentation, or both to reveal what a magic item does. So there you go… on the one hand the “a character can focus on one magic item during a short rest…
Can you use Arcana to identify magic items?
For me the chance to identify a magical object with a successful Arcana check is the best compromise between the official rules and the official variant. Everyone loves a dice roll, whilst having to rely on the wizard, bard or cleric of divination (the only three classes to have access to identify, that I can see) to cast a spell can be tedious.
Can a character focus on one magic item at a time?
Alternatively, a character can focus on one magic item during a short rest, while being in physical contact with the item. At the end of the rest, the character learns the item’s properties, as well as how to use them. Potions are an exception; a little taste is enough to tell the taster what the potion does.
How do I Find my spellcasting ability for my D & D?
Each spellcasting class will have a section in the class description where it describes what ability score is used for spell attacks and for spell save DCs. For a Druid, it’s Wisdom ( page 66 of the Player’s Handbook ): Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your druid spells, since your magic draws upon your devotion and attunement to nature.
What kind of spells are used to control people?
Spells that are used in controlling people, or forcing someone against his or her own wish, magic a pact with the devil or evil for selfish reasons, magick spell for court case etc. all come under purpose magic spells. These spells are mostly used in controlling others against their free will.
What are red magic spells and what do they do?
RED MAGIC SPELLS: All the types of Love Spells, Love Talismans, Love Charms, Magick Marriage spells etc. are said to be red magic spells. If you need to attract a lover, bind a lover, find a lost love, need to attract your lover or need to find a soul mate; red magic spells will help you in achieving success in all the fields of love, sex or lust.
