# DESCRIPTOR (Data: spells.lst)

## Status

Updated 5.11.13

## Syntax

`DESCRIPTOR:x|x`

## Parameters

- x: Text (Spell type)
- x: .CLEAR

## What it does

- Reports what types the spell is and is used for specialist wizards to determine their favored school’s bonus spells.
- `.CLEAR` is used to clear all descriptors from a spell and can be followed by new descriptors to replace those cleared.

## Example

`DESCRIPTOR:Sonic|Acid|Evil`

This spell is of the “Sonic”, “Acid” & “Evil” types.

`DESCRIPTOR:.CLEAR|Fire`

This clears the spell list and replaces it with the “Fire” type.

.MOD Example (Appending):

Initial Spell: `<spell name> <tab> DESCRIPTOR:Sonic|Acid`

Modified By: `<spell name>.MOD <tab> DESCRIPTOR:Evil`

Is Equivalent To: `<spell name> <tab> DESCRIPTOR:Sonic|Acid|Evil`

The associated spell has the descriptors “Acid”, “Evil”, and “Sonic”.

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