The Item Identification skill is used to identify unidentified magical items, decipher Research Materials and increase bonuses derived from magical properties on weapons, armor, shields, spellbooks, and instruments used in PvM.
Item properties can be found on the Modifiers page.
High-Level Item Identification
Players receive the following bonuses when using Item Identification at higher skill levels:
| Skill | Ability |
|---|---|
| 105 | Displays the item's NPC vendor sale price (if applicable). |
| 110 | Displays the item's Arcane Essence recycle amount (if applicable). |
| 120 | Can be used on a container to identify all items within it. Also lists the total NPC vendor and Arcane Essence value of all contained items. |
Magical Item Property Bonuses
Bonuses from Item Identification apply only in PvM.
Weapons
- Accuracy Bonus: Increased by
(50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)). - Damage Bonus: Increased by
(100% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)). - Slayer Bonus: Increased by
(50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)).
Armor and Shields
- Protection Bonus: Increased by
(100% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)).
Magical Spellbooks
- Potency Bonus: Increased by
(50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)). - Damage Bonus: Increased by
(100% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)). - Slayer Bonus: Increased by
(50% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)).
Instruments
- Artistry Bonus: Increased by
(100% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)). - Slayer Bonus: Increased by
(100% * (Item Identification Skill / 100)).
Example Calculation
A player with 80 Item Identification skill is using an Eminently Accurate, Vanquishing, Greater Undead Slaying Heavy Crossbow against an Undead creature.
Base weapon properties:
- Eminently Accurate: +15% Accuracy.
- Vanquishing: +25% Damage.
- Greater Slaying: +45% Damage (when matched to slayer type).
Item Identification bonuses at 80 skill:
- Accuracy Bonus:
(15% * (50% * (80 / 100))) = +6%. - Vanquishing Bonus:
(25% * (100% * (80 / 100))) = +20%. - Greater Slaying Bonus:
(45% * (50% * (80 / 100))) = +18%.
Total modified weapon stats:
- Accuracy Bonus:
15% + 6% = +21%. - Damage Bonus:
25% + 45% + 20% + 18% = +108%.
PvP Bonuses
Item Identification provides supplemental melee and spell damage bonuses in PvP:
- Melee Damage Bonus:
(10% * (Item ID Skill / 100))while flagged in PvP. - Spell Damage Bonus:
(10% * (Item ID Skill / 100))while flagged in PvP.
Slayer Wands
- Slayer Wands are no longer usable by players.
- Slayer Wands will no longer drop as loot.
- Players can exchange wands at the Prevalia Exchange Officer for randomized Arcane Runes.
Training
| Skill | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0-50 | Train from NPC |
| 50-80 | Use Item Identification on items in the New Player Dungeon. |
| 80-120 | Continue using Item Identification on items. |