ultima online outlands builds

Ultima Online Outlands is a popular free shard with a unique skill and build system that differs from official UO servers. Outlands features custom skills, revamped combat mechanics, and a challenging PvE/PvP environment. Below are some effective PvM (Player vs. Monster) and PvP (Player vs. Player) builds for Outlands: PvM (Farming) Builds These builds focus on efficiency in dungeon farming, boss fights, and resource gathering. Melee DPS (Greatsword/Heavy Weapons) Primary Skills: Heavy Weapons, Anatomy, Tactics, Healing, Resist, Chivalry, Bushido Gear: High-damage 2H weapons (Greatsword), Plate armor for survivability Playstyle: High burst damage with cleave attacks, self-healing via Chivalry/Bushido Bard/Tamer (Summoner Hybrid) Primary Skills: Animal Taming, Animal Lore, Musicianship, Discordance, Provocation, Healing, Resist Gear: +Taming/Musicianship gear, pet buffs (e.g., Warg or Drake) Playstyle: Use Discord to weaken mobs, Provoke to make enemies fight each other, and let your pet tank. Archer (Ranged DPS) Primary Skills: Archery, Tactics, Anatomy, Healing, Resist, Chivalry, Tracking Gear: Composite Bow/Heavy Crossbow, balanced offense/defense armor Playstyle: Kite enemies while dealing high ranged damage, use Chivalry for healing. Mage/Fencer (Hybrid Spellblade) Primary Skills: Fencing, Magery, Eval Int, Meditation, Resist, Healing, Mysticism Gear: Rapier for fast attacks, spell-casting focus gear Playstyle: Mix melee attacks with spell combos (e.g., Harm + Bleed). Necro/Mage (Summoner) Primary Skills: Necromancy, Spirit Speak, Magery, Meditation, Resist, Healing Gear: +Necro/Mage gear, summon undead for tanking Playstyle: Use undead summons to tank while casting offensive spells. PvP (Player vs. Player) Builds These builds focus on dueling, group fights, and ganking. Dexxer (Fencer/Swords) Primary Skills: Fencing/Swords, Tactics, Anatomy, Healing, Resist, Chivalry, Bushido Gear: Fast weapons (Kryss, Katana), high Dex for evasion Playstyle: High mobility, counter-attacks with Bushido, burst damage. Mage/Tamer (Control Hybrid) Primary Skills: Magery, Animal Taming, Animal Lore, Resist, Meditation, Eval Int Gear: +Mage/Taming gear, strong pet (e.g., Nightmare) Playstyle: Use pets to pressure enemies while casting debuffs (Paralyze, Poison). Archery (Sniper) Primary Skills: Archery, Tactics, Anatomy, Healing, Resist, Chivalry, Hiding Gear: Heavy Crossbow for burst, stealth for hit-and-run Playstyle: Kite enemies, use Chivalry for heals, and burst from range. Ninja/Mage (Stealth Bomber) Primary Skills: Ninjitsu, Magery, Hiding, Stealth, Resist, Meditation Gear: +Ninja/Mage gear, smoke bombs for escapes Playstyle: Ambush with explosive spells, vanish with Ninjitsu. Paladin (Tank/Support) Primary Skills: Swords, Chivalry, Healing, Anatomy, Tactics, Resist, Bushido Gear: Heavy armor, defensive weapon (e.g., Broadsword) Playstyle: Tank damage, heal allies, and disrupt enemies. General Tips for Outlands Builds Hybrids are strong Pure builds (e.g., full Mage) are often weaker than hybrids. Gear matters Outlands has unique artifacts and reforging for custom stats. Adapt to meta PvP builds shift frequently; check Discord/forums for updates. Use consumables Potions, bandages, and scrolls are crucial in tough fights. Would you like recommendations for specific playstyles (e.g., solo, group, stealth)?