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 Range | Training Targets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Cows, sheep, goats near farms | Buy skill if available, then spam commands |
| 30.0 – 70.0 | Stags, bulls, timber wolves | Walk them between two tiles repeatedly |
| 70.0 – 100.0 | Ostards, 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)