It won’t be long until you have to identify items in Diablo 2, as unidentified items will be a constant during your travels.
This action will quickly become as regular as drinking potions, but it comes with a cost. In order to unveil the stats of unidentified gear, and therefore use it, you’ll need a specific item. Luckily, there are some interesting tools and alternatives to make the process less of a hassle.
This page explains how to identify items in Diablo 2 as well as how to unlock the ability to identify items for free.