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The '''scroll of detect magic''', from [[GruntHack]], acts as a [[potion of object detection]] - though it is restricted to detecting [[magical item]]s and [[Object properties|items with abnormal magic properties]] - and also detects [[Monster spell|spellcasting]] monsters.
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A '''scroll of magic detection''' is a type of [[scroll]] that appears in [[GruntHack]], [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. In GruntHack, it is known as a '''scroll of detect magic'''.
  
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An [[uncursed]] scroll of detect magic will show you the location of all magical items and items with [[object properties]] on the level, and flag any unidentified items revealed in this fashion with a "magical" prefix as though the player was a [[wizard]]. A [[blessed]] scroll will additionally identify the type of magical item and any [[object properties]]. [[Cursed]] scrolls also detect [[mimic]]s mimicing objects, and will wake up any monsters detected (both [[Monster spell|spellcaster]]s and [[mimic]]s).
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==Description==
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When read, the scroll detects all [[magical item]]s on the current level similar to a [[potion of object detection]], including items with [[object properties]], as well as revealing the current location of [[monster]]s that are capable of casting [[monster spell]]s. The exact effects of the scroll depend on its [[beatitude]]: An uncursed scroll of detect magic will flag all revealed items as "magical", while a [[blessed]] scroll will identify the item type and object properties of any detected magical items; a cursed scrolls will also detect [[mimic]]s and wakes up any monsters that it detects.
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Latest revision as of 12:47, 9 March 2024

? Scroll.png
Name detect magic
Appearance random
Base price 100 zm
Weight 5
Ink to write 7-13
Monster use Will not be used by monsters.

A scroll of magic detection is a type of scroll that appears in GruntHack, EvilHack and Hack'EM. In GruntHack, it is known as a scroll of detect magic.

Description

When read, the scroll detects all magical items on the current level similar to a potion of object detection, including items with object properties, as well as revealing the current location of monsters that are capable of casting monster spells. The exact effects of the scroll depend on its beatitude: An uncursed scroll of detect magic will flag all revealed items as "magical", while a blessed scroll will identify the item type and object properties of any detected magical items; a cursed scrolls will also detect mimics and wakes up any monsters that it detects.

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