Spells / Identify

Identify

divination
LevelAlchemist 1, Arcanist 1, Bard 1, Skald 1, Sorcerer 1, Summoner 1, Witch 1, Wizard 1Casting time1 standard actionRange60 ft.Areacone-shaped emanationDuration3 rounds/level (D)Saving thrownoneComponentsV, S, M (wine stirred with an owl's feather)

Engine mechanics - what the game actually does

Buff

1 typed modifier(s) for 3 rounds/level (D)

Classified by SpellMechanics from this spell's own body text; the same object drives the game engine, the cards, and this page.

Description

This spell functions as detect magic , except that it gives you a +10 enhancement bonus on Spellcraft checks made to identify the properties and command words of magic items in your possession. This spell does not allow you to identify artifacts.