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Identifying items in Stoneshard is crucial for unlocking their full potential. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand how to do it.

What is Item Identification?

Some items, like weapons, armor, and trinkets, appear with a green or blue glow. These are special items that can have powerful bonuses, but you won’t know their stats until they’re identified. Using unidentified gear can also come with penalties, so it’s important to uncover their details.

How to Identify Items

Find Identification Scrolls
Identification scrolls are your go-to tool for revealing an item’s stats. You can often find these scrolls while looting dungeons, buying them from merchants, or as quest rewards. Always keep a few in your inventory for new finds.
Use the Scroll
- Open your inventory.
- Right-click on the identification scroll.
- Select the item you want to identify.
  The scroll will disappear, and the item’s stats will be revealed.

When to Identify

Not every item is worth identifying right away. Here’s a quick rule of thumb:

Weapons and armor: Identify these early if you plan to use them.
Blue items: Usually have better stats and are worth identifying.
Green items: Often less valuable; weigh the cost of using a scroll versus potential gains.

Saving Money on Scrolls

If you’re low on gold, don’t waste scrolls on items you don’t need. Instead, prioritize identifying gear that fits your playstyle or has high sell value. Once you’ve identified valuable items, sell or use them to improve your loadout.

Bonus Tips

Merchants like the Pawnbroker sometimes offer identified gear. Compare these to save on scrolls.
Scroll farming: Certain dungeon areas have a higher chance of dropping scrolls. Explore and loot everything to build up a stockpile.

Mastering item identification will help you optimize your character and increase your power and, with this guide, you’ll now be ready to uncover Stoneshard’s hidden treasures and make smarter decisions on what gear to keep or sell. Happy adventuring!