Hold

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

HOLD

The 'hold' command sets an item in your hands for inspection or special use.

Syntax: hold <item> hold stop

Purpose: There aren’t many reasons to hold an item, but some spells and abilities reference the item you are holding. Identify can examine the held item, though cast identify at <item> is now the simpler form and does not require hold.

Usage:

• hold <item> searches your inventory for the named item and places it in

  your hands. If multiple items match, the first suitable match is used.

• hold stop clears your hands so you are no longer holding anything.

Examples: hold Ancient Coin hold Ornate Dagger hold stop

Notes:

• Holding an item does not equip it for combat; it simply marks it as the

  current item in hand for inspection or spell targeting.

• You can only hold one item at a time.
• If the item is not in your inventory, or cannot be held, the command fails.

When you cast Identify without specifying a target item, the game will attempt to identify the item you are holding. See also: help identify.