The skill of Use Magic Item enables the user can use magic items like rods / wands / horns.

The code in function do_skill in server/server/skill_util.c
treats SK_USE_MAGIC_ITEM similar to Missile Weapon .

Syntax: use_skill use magic item ← not handled except message

• There is no special attack for this skill.

This skill is used by applying a rod, wand, or horn.
Sets the range attack into the foreground.

Syntax: ready_skill use magic item ← not handled except message
Even if a rod is applied:

• apply rod of heal
  • You ready rod of heal (lvl 70) *.
• rotateshoottype
  • Switched to skill: use magic item
• rotateshoottype
  • No ranged attack chosen.
• rotateshoottype
  • Switched to elven bow of Mostrai +3 * (readied) and arrows.
• rotateshoottype
  • Switched to spells (icestorm).
• rotateshoottype
  • Switched to rod of heal (lvl 70).
• rotateshoottype
  • Switched to skill: use magic item
• fire 3
  • There is no special attack for this skill.
• fire_stop