UO Animal Taming Skill Guide
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Animal Taming allows players to control wild creatures and powerful beasts. It is a core skill for pet-based gameplay and is used for both PvM and PvP. Taming becomes increasingly powerful with high skill and synergy with Animal Lore and Veterinary.
Overview
Animal Taming allows players to control wild creatures and powerful beasts. It is a core skill for pet-based gameplay and is used for both PvM and PvP. Taming becomes increasingly powerful with high skill and synergy with Animal Lore and Veterinary.
Training Guide
Taming gains come from attempting to tame creatures. Failing still gives gains, so taming creatures slightly above your current level is optimal. Patience and macro support are essential, as taming is one of the slowest skills to GM.
| Skill Range | Suggested Creatures |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from an NPC Animal Trainer |
| 30.0 – 50.0 | Rabbits, Cats, Dogs, Cows |
| 50.0 – 65.0 | Great Harts, Timber Wolves, Snow Leopards |
| 65.0 – 85.0 | Bulls, White Wolves, Ridgebacks |
| 85.0 – 100.0 | Dire Wolves, Gaman, Bake Kitsune |
| 100.0 – 120.0 | Nightmares, Cu Sidhe, Greater Dragons, Rune Beetles |
Training Ranges
Recommended training targets for different skill levels
0.0 – 30.0
Range 1
Targets: Train from an NPC Animal Trainer
30.0 – 50.0
Range 2
Targets: Rabbits, Cats, Dogs, Cows
50.0 – 65.0
Range 3
Targets: Great Harts, Timber Wolves, Snow Leopards
65.0 – 85.0
Range 4
Targets: Bulls, White Wolves, Ridgebacks
85.0 – 100.0
Range 5
Targets: Dire Wolves, Gaman, Bake Kitsune
100.0 – 120.0
Range 6
Targets: Nightmares, Cu Sidhe, Greater Dragons, Rune Beetles
Skill Bonuses
- Allows you to control stronger pets at higher levels
- Enables access to Pet Training system at 90+ skill
- Critical for taming unique creatures like Nightmares, Cu Sidhe, and Hiryu
Recommended Template
- Animal Taming
- Animal Lore
- Veterinary or Healing
- Magery or Spellweaving
- Resisting Spells (optional)
Advanced Notes
- Legendary Taming (120.0) requires a Power Scroll
- Bond pets with feeding and stable time or via bonding deeds
- Use “Follow Me” and “Stay” commands for safety while training