Difference between revisions of "Skills"

m
(Waffle waffle waffle)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
UO has 55 different skills which determine the capabilites of each character. You can expend up to 700 points (720 after 4 years through [[Veteran Rewards]]) in any combination of skills to define your avatar up to the [[Skill Cap]].
+
__NOTOC__
 +
 
 +
[[Ultima Online]] has 55 different '''skills''' which determine the capabilities of your [[character]]s. You can expend up to 700 points between these however you wish, though with each year of subscription you will gain an additional +5 towards your overall [[Skill Cap]] (the highest possible value being 720).
 +
 
 +
In order to improve in a skill you simply carry out the associated actions. For example, if you wish to train as a [[Swordsmanship|Swordsman]], simply fight [[Monsters]] with a sword equipped. Likewise, casting a [[Fishing Pole]] out into the water is all it takes to become a better [[Fishing|Fisherman]]. Each skill is associated with certain [[Stats]], which are trained in the same manner.
 +
 
 +
You can usually pay [[NPC]]s for training up to a certain level. For example, visit your local blacksmith's shop and you should be able to learn some of their trade via their [[Context Menu]]s. You will be expected to pay for these services, of course, though the [[Gold]] requested is a pittance.
 +
 
 +
Each has skill has an individual cap of 100 points, though in some cases this can be extended by using [[Power Scrolls]]. It's also possible to boost the ''rate'' of your gains using a [[Scroll of Alacrity]], though these are a somewhat ineffective method when you consider their scarcity.
 +
 
 +
The introduction of [[New Haven]] brought with it [[New Player Quests]] which offer tips towards training as well as accelerated skill gains. While the rewards are mostly trifles, some (especially the [[Crafting]] related items) are well worth keeping.
 +
 
 +
Of especial note is the [[Skill Tutor Statuette]] obtained by defeating the [[Dark Knight]]. See how those links are red? Yeah, I don't know a thing about those (as you need to create a new character while using [[Kingdom Reborn]] to take up the challenge), so feel free to fill in the gaps if you do.
 +
 
 +
The [[Skill Menu]] can be used to select those you wish to improve in, those you wish to "forget" to make way for new abilities, and those you wish to lock at their current level.
 +
 
  
 
==List of Skills==
 
==List of Skills==
−
{|
+
Each page details what a given skill does, how it is used, and the best methods to train it.
−
| width="200" valign="top" |
+
 
−
* [[Alchemy]]
+
{| style="width:100%;"
 +
|-
 +
| style="vertical-align:top; width:25%" |
 +
===Combat===
 
* [[Anatomy]]
 
* [[Anatomy]]
−
* [[Animal Lore]]
 
−
* [[Animal Taming]]
 
 
* [[Archery]]
 
* [[Archery]]
−
* [[Arms Lore]]
 
−
* [[Begging]]
 
−
* [[Blacksmithy]]
 
−
* [[Bowcraft & Fletching|Bowcraft/Fletching]]
 
 
* [[Bushido]]
 
* [[Bushido]]
−
* [[Camping]]
 
−
* [[Carpentry]]
 
−
* [[Cartography]]
 
 
* [[Chivalry]]
 
* [[Chivalry]]
−
* [[Cooking]]
 
−
* [[Detecting Hidden]]
 
−
* [[Discordance]]
 
−
* [[Enticement]] (removed)
 
−
* [[Evaluating Intelligence]]
 
−
| width="200" valign="top" |
 
 
* [[Fencing]]
 
* [[Fencing]]
−
* [[Fishing]]
 
 
* [[Focus]]
 
* [[Focus]]
−
* [[Forensic Evaluation]]
 
 
* [[Healing]]
 
* [[Healing]]
−
* [[Herding]]
 
−
* [[Hiding]]
 
−
* [[Inscription]]
 
−
* [[Item Identification]]
 
−
* [[Lockpicking]]
 
−
* [[Lumberjacking]]
 
 
* [[Mace Fighting]]
 
* [[Mace Fighting]]
 +
* [[Ninjitsu]]
 +
* [[Parrying]]
 +
* [[Poisoning]]
 +
* [[Resisting Spells]]
 +
* [[Swordsmanship]]
 +
* [[Tactics]]
 +
* [[Wrestling]]
 +
 +
| style="vertical-align:top; width:25%;" |
 +
 +
===[[Crafting]]===
 +
* [[Alchemy]]
 +
* [[Arms Lore]]
 +
* [[Blacksmithy]]
 +
* [[Bowcraft & Fletching]]
 +
* [[Carpentry]]
 +
* [[Cartography]]
 +
* [[Cooking]]
 +
* [[Inscription]]
 +
* [[Tailoring]]
 +
* [[Tinkering]]
 +
 +
===Magical===
 +
* [[Evaluating Intelligence]]
 
* [[Magery]]
 
* [[Magery]]
 
* [[Meditation]]
 
* [[Meditation]]
−
* [[Mining]]
 
−
* [[Musicianship]]
 
 
* [[Necromancy]]
 
* [[Necromancy]]
−
* [[Ninjitsu]]
+
* [[Spellweaving]]
−
* [[Parrying]]
+
* [[Spirit Speak]]
−
| valign="top" |
+
 
 +
| style="vertical-align:top; width:25%;" |
 +
 
 +
===Musical===
 +
* [[Discordance]]
 +
* [[Enticement]] ''(Removed.)''
 +
* [[Musicianship]]
 
* [[Peacemaking]]
 
* [[Peacemaking]]
−
* [[Poisoning]]
 
 
* [[Provocation]]
 
* [[Provocation]]
 +
 +
===Creatures===
 +
* [[Animal Lore]]
 +
* [[Animal Taming]]
 +
* [[Herding]]
 +
* [[Veterinary]]
 +
 +
===[[Resources]]===
 +
* [[Fishing]]
 +
* [[Lumberjacking]]
 +
* [[Mining]]
 +
 +
| style="vertical-align:top; width:25%;" |
 +
 +
===Rogue===
 +
* [[Detecting Hidden]]
 +
* [[Hiding]]
 +
* [[Lockpicking]]
 
* [[Remove Trap]]
 
* [[Remove Trap]]
−
* [[Resisting Spells]]
 
 
* [[Snooping]]
 
* [[Snooping]]
−
* [[Spellweaving]]
 
−
* [[Spirit Speak]]
 
 
* [[Stealing]]
 
* [[Stealing]]
 
* [[Stealth]]
 
* [[Stealth]]
−
* [[Swordsmanship]]
 
−
* [[Tactics]]
 
−
* [[Tailoring]]
 
−
* [[Taste Identification]]
 
−
* [[Tinkering]]
 
 
* [[Tracking]]
 
* [[Tracking]]
−
* [[Veterinary]]
+
 
−
* [[Wrestling]]
+
===[[Useless Skill|Useless]]===
 +
* [[Begging]]
 +
* [[Camping]]
 +
* [[Forensic Evaluation]]
 +
* [[Item Identification]]
 +
* [[Taste Identification]]
 
|}
 
|}
 +
 +
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
−
* [[Power Scrolls]]
+
* [[New Player Quests]] (''Accelerated skillgain.'')
−
* [[New Player Quests]](''accelerated skillgain'')
+
−
* [[Scroll of Alacrity]]
+
−
* [[Scroll of Transcendence]]
+
 
* [[Skill Cap]]
 
* [[Skill Cap]]
 
* [[Stats]]
 
* [[Stats]]
−
* [[Stat Scrolls]]
+
* [[Power Scrolls]] - [[Scroll of Alacrity]] - [[Scroll of Transcendence]] - [[Stat Scrolls]]
  
 
[[Category:Directory]]
 
[[Category:Directory]]

Revision as of 16:56, 19 November 2008


Ultima Online has 55 different skills which determine the capabilities of your characters. You can expend up to 700 points between these however you wish, though with each year of subscription you will gain an additional +5 towards your overall Skill Cap (the highest possible value being 720).

In order to improve in a skill you simply carry out the associated actions. For example, if you wish to train as a Swordsman, simply fight Monsters with a sword equipped. Likewise, casting a Fishing Pole out into the water is all it takes to become a better Fisherman. Each skill is associated with certain Stats, which are trained in the same manner.

You can usually pay NPCs for training up to a certain level. For example, visit your local blacksmith's shop and you should be able to learn some of their trade via their Context Menus. You will be expected to pay for these services, of course, though the Gold requested is a pittance.

Each has skill has an individual cap of 100 points, though in some cases this can be extended by using Power Scrolls. It's also possible to boost the rate of your gains using a Scroll of Alacrity, though these are a somewhat ineffective method when you consider their scarcity.

The introduction of New Haven brought with it New Player Quests which offer tips towards training as well as accelerated skill gains. While the rewards are mostly trifles, some (especially the Crafting related items) are well worth keeping.

Of especial note is the Skill Tutor Statuette obtained by defeating the Dark Knight. See how those links are red? Yeah, I don't know a thing about those (as you need to create a new character while using Kingdom Reborn to take up the challenge), so feel free to fill in the gaps if you do.

The Skill Menu can be used to select those you wish to improve in, those you wish to "forget" to make way for new abilities, and those you wish to lock at their current level.


List of Skills

Each page details what a given skill does, how it is used, and the best methods to train it.

Combat

Crafting

Magical

Musical

Creatures

Resources

Rogue

Useless


See Also

Retrieved from "https://www.uoguide.com/index.php?title=Skills&oldid=29694"