Alternatives to Identify for D&D Magic Items
If a fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons spell could be considered a public enemy, identify would probably be No. 2 on the list for anybody trying to tell captivating stories. It’s no secret there are some spells in D&D that kill storytelling opportunities without really providing necessary and interesting mechanical solutions. More often than not, these are divinations. These spells reveal information, usually in a simple, straightforward fashion. This kind of convenience is great for some (if not most) D&D games, but sometimes a Dungeon Master wants a little more flavor in revelation. When this kind of sentiment arises, identify is one of the main problem spells making a DM get frustrated. If you’re that kind of DM and are looking for a way out, this is the piece for you. If you haven’t really thought about identify that much (like most normal people), here’s the gist.
