Simply wrap your hand in magic, and reach out. Touch is a very short range shape; it does not follow the block highlighting. You need to be almost bumping into a block for touch to apply its effect.
Occulus tab
Utility
Type
Shape
Skill Point
Blue
Touch is a shape spell component from Ars Magica 2. When used as a spell's shape, this component will cause the effect to be cast on blocks or entities that are within a short range of the caster.
Touch can be found in the Occulus' Offense tab and unlocked with a blue skill point.
Including this shape will add the following items to the spell's Crafting Altar recipe: Feather, Raw Fish, Vinteum Dust, and Clay.
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