Beginner's Guide to Ultima Online
By UO King,Ultima Online Editorial Lead·Published ·Updated
Welcome to Britannia! This comprehensive guide will help you get started in the world of Ultima Online.
New to UO? This guide covers everything you need to know to start your adventure in Britannia. Take your time and don't rush!
Getting Started
Character Creation
- Choose your character's name carefully
- Select starting skills based on your playstyle
- Pick a starting city (Britain recommended for beginners)
- Choose your character's appearance
First Steps
- Complete the new player tutorial
- Learn basic movement and interaction
- Find the bank and learn to store items
- Meet other players and ask questions
Character Classes & Builds
⚔️Warrior
Melee combat specialist with high strength and durability.
Combat Focused
🧙♂️Mage
Magic user with powerful spells and magical abilities.
Magic Focused
🏹Archer
Ranged combat specialist with bows and crossbows.
Ranged Combat
🐉Tamer
Animal tamer who controls powerful creatures.
Pet Control
🔨Crafter
Skilled artisan who creates weapons, armor, and items.
Crafting
🗡️Thief
Stealth specialist with lockpicking and stealing skills.
Stealth
Skills System
How Skills Work
Ultima Online uses a skill-based system where you improve by using skills. Each character can have up to 700 skill points total, distributed across various skills from 0 to 100.
Skill Categories
- • Combat Skills (Swordsmanship, Magery, Archery)
- • Crafting Skills (Blacksmithy, Tailoring, Carpentry)
- • Utility Skills (Lockpicking, Stealing, Tracking)
- • Social Skills (Animal Taming, Provocation)
Skill Gain Tips
- • Use skills frequently to gain points
- • Higher difficulty = faster skill gain
- • Some skills require specific conditions
- • Skills cap at 100 points each
Combat Basics
Melee Combat
- • Double-click weapons to equip them
- • Click on enemies to attack
- • Use shields for defense
- • Watch your health and stamina
- • Use bandages to heal
Magic Combat
- • Cast spells from your spellbook
- • Manage mana (magic points)
- • Use reagents for spellcasting
- • Learn new spells from scrolls
- • Combine spells for combos
Essential Tips for New Players
Safety & Security
- • Never give out your password
- • Use the bank to store valuable items
- • Be cautious in dangerous areas
- • Learn to use the "recall" spell for escape
- • Join a guild for protection and guidance
Making Money
- • Kill monsters for gold and loot
- • Complete quests for rewards
- • Sell items to other players
- • Learn crafting skills to make items
- • Mine resources and sell them
Ready for More?
Now that you understand the basics, explore more advanced topics and find the perfect shard for your playstyle.