Cast

Command reference: This page documents the in-game cast command.

CAST

The 'cast' command casts a spell that you have scribed or memorized.

Syntax: cast <spell> cast <spell> at <target> cast <spell> at <target #>

Targeting: <target> can be a creature or player in the room by name, or a target number

from the most recent 'look' list. To use a number, reference the bracketed index shown by 'look' (for example: [2] Goblin Scout → cast Frost Bolt at 2).

If no target is given:

• Self-only spells will target you.
• Beneficial spells will default to your last valid target or yourself.
• Offensive spells will fail without a valid target.

Examples: cast Minor Healing cast Minor Healing at 2 cast Frost Bolt at goblin cast Spirit Armor cast Root at 3 cast 'identify' at silver ring

Notes:

• Spells consume mana and often have casting times. Moving or taking damage

  while casting may interrupt the spell.

• Some spells require components or reagents. If missing, the spell will fail.
• Range, line of sight, and resist checks apply. Targets may partially or

  completely resist certain spells.

• Recast delays and global recovery times may prevent immediate recasting.
• The spell will fail if the target type is invalid (for example, trying to

  heal an enemy or damage a friendly target).

• Spell names are not case sensitive. Use the full name if multiple spells

  share a prefix.

• If the target already has a stronger version of an effect, the cast may

  fail and no mana will be spent.

• Some magical effects can only be activated through the USEITEM command

  instead of CAST. See HELP USEITEM for more information.

• Identify is an exception to normal creature targeting: `cast identify at

  <item>` examines an item directly in your inventory. See HELP IDENTIFY.