tactics ultima online

In Ultima Online (UO), tactics refer to strategies and techniques players use for combat, PvP (Player vs. Player), PvE (Player vs. Environment), resource gathering, and guild warfare. Here are some key tactics used in UO: Basic Combat Tactics Kiting: Lure enemies away or keep them at a distance while attacking (e.g., archers/mages running while shooting). Corner Fighting: Use terrain (walls, trees) to block enemy movement and prevent being surrounded. Line of Sight (LoS) Abuse: Break enemy spellcasting by hiding behind obstacles. Weapon Swapping: Switch between different weapon types (e.g., slashing vs. piercing) based on enemy resistances. PvP Tactics Ganking (Ambush): Surprise attack players in high-traffic areas (e.g., dungeons, towns). Counterspelling: Use Spell Reflection or Magic Arrow to disrupt enemy mages. Poison & Bleed: Apply DoT (Damage over Time) effects to wear down opponents. Paralyze + Exploit: Use Paralyze Field or Paralyze Spell to immobilize enemies before finishing them. Burst Damage Combos: - Mage: Explosion + Flame Strike - Archer: Armor Ignore + Special Moves - Melee: Bleed + Mortal Strike PvE & Farming Tactics Train Pulling: Lure multiple mobs into a choke point for AoE (Area of Effect) farming. Loot Cycling: Quickly kill and loot enemies in high-spawn areas (e.g., Shame Dungeon). Pet Tanking: Use tamed creatures (dragons, cu sidhes) to absorb damage while you attack from range. Lich Form + Vampiric Embrace: Sustain health while dealing damage (Necromancy tactic). Stealth & Thief Tactics Pickpocketing: Steal from players/NPCs without being detected. Trap Looting: Wait for others to kill monsters, then loot the corpses. Hiding + Stealth: Ambush players from stealth with Backstab (Ninjitsu skill). Guild Warfare & Siege Tactics Zerg Rush: Overwhelm enemies with sheer numbers. Siege Weapons: Use Catapults and Ballistae to attack enemy bases. Healer Support: Dedicated healers keep frontline fighters alive. Scouting & Intel: Use stealth characters to spy on enemy movements. Advanced Tactics Res Killing: Wait for players to resurrect and kill them again (high-risk, high-salt tactic). Boat PvP: Naval combat using Cannons and Ram Ships. Housing Traps: Place Teleport Traps inside houses to kill intruders. Escape & Survival Tactics Recall/Gate Escape: Use Recall or Gate Travel spells to flee. Invisibility Potions: Disappear to avoid combat. Logout Trapping: Log out in a safe spot before enemies can kill you. Would you like specific tactics for a certain playstyle (e.g., Mage, Archer, Tamer, Thief)?