'IDENTIFY' Syntax: cast 'identify' <object> (short syntax: idnt) Syntax: cast 'identify' <player> <object> Spell type: OTHER The identify spell reveals to the caster information about the object. It can reveal information such as the weight, the material, and other attributes of the object. Clerics and all mage classes have the opportunity to learn identify in the course of their training. The optional <player> argument allows one to cast the spell for the benefit of others.