Use Magic Device on an Artifact

[Magesmiley]

Well... the title says it all. One of my players decided to try this during my last game. She wanted to activate the artifact blindly with her Use Magic Device skill. Now activating a magic item blindly normally is a DC25 Use Magic Device roll.

The RAW doesn't seem to differentiate between artifacts and standard magic items in any way. Should the DC be higher for an artifact? Should one be able to activate an artifact blindly at all? If it should be higher, how much higher? Any input and thoughts here would be much appreciated.

 

[Infiniti2000]

It seems to function just like any other magic item as far as UMD is concerned. Should it be a different DC? Dunno, depends on the artifact, its relevance in the campaign, why the PC has it, etc. I can see applying a circumstantial modifier (possibly even in the favor of the PC), perhaps with an appropriate knowledge check (e.g. religious artifact).