UO Herding Skill Guide

Easy
taming

Herding lets you command animals to follow a location or target using a shepherd’s crook. It’s primarily a utility/role‑play skill but can help position tameables for training or events.

Overview
Herding lets you command animals to follow a location or target using a shepherd’s crook. It’s primarily a utility/role‑play skill but can help position tameables for training or events.
Training Guide

Gains are awarded on successful directions. Choose abundant animals and repeat.

Skill RangeTraining TargetsNotes
0.0 – 30.0Cows, sheep, goats near farmsBuy skill if available, then spam commands
30.0 – 70.0Stags, bulls, timber wolvesWalk them between two tiles repeatedly
70.0 – 100.0Ostards, ridgebacks (where available)Longer herding paths for more checks
Training Ranges
Recommended training targets for different skill levels

0.0 – 30.0

Range 1
Targets: Cows, sheep, goats near farms

30.0 – 70.0

Range 2
Targets: Stags, bulls, timber wolves

70.0 – 100.0

Range 3
Targets: Ostards, ridgebacks (where available)