WoW API: IsUsableSpell

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usable, nomana = IsUsableSpell(SPELL);

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Arguments

SPELL

A spell name. Don't try to use a spellID.

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Returns

usable

Boolean

1 (true) if the spell is usable, nil otherwise.

nomana

Boolean

1 (true) if the spell can not be cast due to low mana, nil otherwise.

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Example

 usable, nomana = IsUsableSpell("Curse of Elements")
 if (not usable) then
  if (not nomana) then
    message("The spell can not be cast");
  else
    message("You do not have enough mana to cast the spell");
  end
 else
    message("The spell may be cast");
 end

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Conditions for Failure

* Spell is not in spellbook
* Not enough mana to cast spell
* Reagents required for spell do not exist in bags
* Reactive skill conditions have not been met