Identify

Identify
Spell Information
School	Divination
Spell Level	Bard 1, Wizard 1
Domain	Magic 2
Casting Information
Range	Touch
Target	Item Touched
Spell Resistance	No

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The spell determines all magic properties of a single magic item, including how to activate those functions (if appropriate), and how many charges are left (if any).

Identify does not function when used on an artifact.

There are other methods of identifying items.

Spells
Abjuration	Resistance
Conjuration	Cure Minor Wounds Summon Instrument
Divination	Detect Magic Identify Know Direction Read Magic
Enchantment	Daze Lullaby
Evocation	Chaos Hammer Dancing Lights Flare Holy Smite Light Order's Wrath Unholy Blight
Illusion	Ghost Sound
Necromancy
Transmutation	Mage Hand Mending Message Open/Close
Universal	Prestidigitation
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