sampire ultima online

The Sampire is a popular and powerful character build in Ultima Online (UO), especially on Age of Shadows (AOS) and later expansions. It combines Vampiric Embrace (from the Necromancy spellbook) with Bushido and Chivalry to create a highly survivable melee fighter that leeches health, stamina, and mana from enemies. Key Features of a Sampire Vampiric Embrace (Necromancy) - Provides life leech (healing based on damage dealt). - Also leeches stamina and mana (essential for sustained combat). Bushido - Confidence (self-heal ability). - Momentum Strike (high-damage special move). - Lightning Strike (fast attack). Chivalry - Divine Fury (boosts damage, stamina, and hit chance). - Enemy of One (massive damage boost vs. a single target). - Cleanse by Fire (removes curses). Weapon Choice - Bladed weapons (e.g., Katana, Bokuto, Scimitar) with Hit Life Leech, Hit Stamina Leech, and Hit Mana Leech modifiers. - Double Strike or Whirlwind Attack weapon specials are common. Armor & Resistances - High Physical Resist (since Vampiric Embrace reduces fire resist). - Mage Armor (for mana efficiency) or Heavy Armor (for survivability). Typical Sampire Template Skill Purpose Swordsmanship (120) Primary weapon skill Bushido (120) Confidence, Momentum Strike Necromancy (100) Vampiric Embrace Chivalry (90-100) Divine Fury, Enemy of One Tactics (100) Increases melee damage Parrying (100) Extra defense Resisting Spells (100) Reduces spell damage (Adjust based on server rules, such as skill caps or allowed skill combinations.) Pros & Cons Extremely durable (self-healing + damage reduction). High solo potential (can take on tough bosses alone). Versatile (works in PvM and some PvP setups). Weak to Fire (Vampiric Embrace lowers fire resist). Mana-dependent (needs mana leech to sustain abilities). Requires good gear (weapons with leech mods are essential). Best Uses Soloing high-end PvM content (Champion Spawns, Peerless Bosses). Farming gold/items (due to high survivability). PvP (with modifications) (though not as common as PvM builds). Would you like a specific gear setup or strategy for a particular UO server (OSI, RunUO, etc.)?