Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
Ultima Online (UO) Beginners Guide Welcome to Ultima Online, one of the first and most influential MMORPGs! Whether you're playing on an official shard (server) or a private one, this guide will help you get started. Choosing a Server (Shard) Official Servers: Run by Broadsword (e.g., Atlantic, Great Lakes). Requires a subscription. Free Shards: Player-run servers (e.g., UO Outlands, UO Renaissance). Rules and gameplay vary. Pick one based on population, ruleset (PvP, RP, PvE), and era (Trammel/Felucca, pre-AoS, etc.). Character Creation Skills: Start with a focused build (e.g., Swordsmanship + Healing for a warrior). Stats (STR/DEX/INT): - Warrior: High STR/DEX. - Mage: High INT/DEX. - Hybrid: Balanced stats. Starting Location: New Haven (on official servers) is beginner-friendly. Basic Controls & UI Movement: Click to move or use arrow keys. Paperdoll (Alt+P): Manage equipment. Backpack (Alt+B): Access inventory. Macros: Set up hotkeys for spells/skills (use Razor or UOSteam for advanced macros). Early Game Goals Survival & Gold Making Gather Resources: Mine ore, chop wood, or fish. Kill Low-Level Mobs: Skeletons, zombies, or forest animals. Loot & Sell: Sell hides, ore, and weapons to NPCs. Skill Training Combat Skills: Fight weak monsters (e.g., mongbats). Crafting Skills: Blacksmithing, tailoring, or alchemy. Magic Skills: Cast spells repeatedly (even if they fail). Combat Basics Warriors: Equip a weapon and armor, use bandages for healing. Mages: Memorize spells (e.g., Cure, Heal, Magic Arrow). Archers: Keep distance and use ranged attacks. Tip: Always carry bandages, potions, and a recall rune for escape. Housing & Storage Buy a House: Save gold to place a small house (requires an open spot). Bank Storage: Use the bank for safekeeping. Avoiding Dangers PvP Zones: Felucca (on most shards) is full-loot PvP. Thieves & PKs: Watch for player killerstravel in groups or avoid risky areas. Helpful Commands help Opens help menu. [skills Check skill progress. [stats View character stats. Useful Tools Razor/UOSteam: Enhances gameplay with macros and automation. UO Guide Websites: - [UO Stratics - UO Wiki Advanced Tips Taming: Train animal taming for powerful pets. Dungeons: Team up for tougher enemies (e.g., Covetous, Shame). Vendors: Player-run shops often have better deals than NPCs. Final Advice: UO is a sandboxexplore, experiment, and enjoy the freedom! Would you like specific advice for a certain playstyle (PvP, crafting, etc.)?
Ultima Online (UO) Beginners Guide Welcome to Ultima Online, one of the first and most influential MMORPGs! Whether you'...
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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