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zot · 02-01-2019, 10:52 AM

Can you activate items instantly, like dodging or defending or do you have to use a "cast spell" option to activate them?

Does "commanding" a flaming weapon to flame require a "cast spell" option?

What about activating a Reverse Missiles ring?

It seems a bit silly to me to have to concentrate for 5 seconds to activate a magic item but this issue obviously makes a huge difference with Reverse Missiles.

02-01-2019, 10:52 AM	#1
zot Join Date: May 2018	Does it take time to activate a magic item? Can you activate items instantly, like dodging or defending or do you have to use a "cast spell" option to activate them? Does "commanding" a flaming weapon to flame require a "cast spell" option? What about activating a Reverse Missiles ring? It seems a bit silly to me to have to concentrate for 5 seconds to activate a magic item but this issue obviously makes a huge difference with Reverse Missiles.