How to Start Playing Ultima Online
Your complete guide to getting started in Britannia. From downloading the client to your first adventure.
Download the Client
Download and install the Ultima Online client. You can choose between Classic, Enhanced, or 3D client.
Download GuideChoose a Shard
Select a shard (server) to play on. Atlantic is recommended for new players due to its large community.
Shard GuideCreate Your Account
Create a free UO account using a valid email address. This will be your login for the game.
Create Your Character
Design your character, choose a name, select starting skills, and pick a starting city.
Character GuideComplete the Tutorial
Go through the new player tutorial to learn basic movement, combat, and game mechanics.
Start Your Adventure
Explore Britannia, meet other players, join a guild, and begin your journey in the world of UO!
Starting Skills
- Choose skills that match your playstyle
- Start with 50 points in each skill
- Consider a balanced build for beginners
- You can change skills later
Starting City
- Britain - Most popular, lots of players
- Moonglow - Good for mages
- Minoc - Good for crafters
- Vesper - Good for merchants
Essential First Actions
- Find the bank and learn to use it
- Learn basic movement and interaction
- Practice combat on weak monsters
- Meet other players and ask questions
Getting Help
- Use the help system in-game
- Ask questions in general chat
- Join a guild for guidance
- Visit UO community websites
⚔️Warrior
Simple melee combat build perfect for learning the basics.
- • Swordsmanship: 50
- • Tactics: 50
- • Healing: 50
- • Anatomy: 50
🧙♂️Mage
Magic-focused build with powerful spells and utility.
- • Magery: 50
- • Eval Int: 50
- • Meditation: 50
- • Resist Spells: 50
🔨Crafter
Build focused on creating items and making money.
- • Blacksmithy: 50
- • Mining: 50
- • Magery: 50
- • Eval Int: 50
Now that you know how to get started, dive deeper into UO gameplay and find the equipment you need.