Introduction Playing a tamer character in UO is a unique experience, being a partnership between player and pixels. Many otherwise level-headed players will admit that, while their head tells them it makes no sense, their heart harbours a totally illogical affection for the bunch of pixels that constitutes their favourite pet. Skill Details Animal Taming is the skill used for taming animals and tameable monsters. In conjunction with the skill ‘animal lore’ it also determines your level of control over a particular pet. The formula for calculating this control can be found on the animal lore page. Not all animals […]

Warriors have the ability to expend their Mana to perform intricate maneuvers with their weapons to devastating effect. Each weapon type in the game has a unique combination of a primary and a secondary special move. The first (primary) special move can be executed by ‘Expert’ warriors, ie those with 70 skill. The second special move requires that the warrior attain ‘Master’ level in their skill (90). Only real skill points are taken into account for this, skill enhancing jewels or other items are not counted. In most cases a complementary skill is required to perform these maneuvers. This is […]

Accelerated Gain Quests These quests grant an accelerated gain up to 50% skill within a designated training area and a reward relating to the skill trained. A list of the quests, the quest giver and his location can be obtained from Sir Helper in Haven town square, the map below will also help you to locate the npc you require (click on it for a larger view). Take the quest by double clicking the npc. Read carefully the instructions on where to train, only in that area will you get the gain bonus. A ‘buff’ icon will also appear when […]

Warriors, Archers and Throwers Stats | Core Skills | Support Skills | Training Swordsman, Mace fighters, Fencers, and even Archers and Throwers all have similar requirements in the physical attributes. Stats The two most important attributes for any warrior to have are Strength and Dexterity: The cap for strength without items is 125, the maximum cap (with items) is 150. Strength determines: The amount of Hit Points (HP) a character has Melee damage Carrying capacity The type of armor/weapons and/ shields a character can equip The cap for dexterity without items is 125, the maximum cap (with items) is 150. […]

With Hammer and Nails You’d like to be a carpenter? It’s a hard task you’ve set yourself, for not only do you need to be a master of your own trade, you’ll need to be adept in several others. The first thing to think about are your attributes. You’ll need strength, logs and boards are heavy, you’ll need a little dexterity for stamina too; finally a little intelligence. Suggested starting stats: Strength 45 Dexterity 25 Intelligence 10 Skills: You’ll need carpentry, obviously. There are several other skills you’ll need. I recommend that the first of these you add are tinkering, […]