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== Samurai ==
== Samurai ==
 
[[File:Samurai.png|right|300px]]
[[File:ClassSamurai.jpg|center|700px]]
 
'''Starting Skills'''
'''Starting Skills'''
* 30 Bushido
* 30 Bushido
* 30 Swordsmanship
* 30 Swordsmanship
* 30 Focus
* 30 Focus
* 30 Parrying
* 30 Parrying


'''Starting Stats'''
'''Starting Stats'''
* 40 Strength
* 40 Strength
* 30 Dexterity
* 30 Dexterity
* 20 Intelligence
* 20 Intelligence


'''Starting Items'''
'''Starting Items'''
* Katana
* Katana
* Wooden Shield
* Wooden Shield
* Samurai Armor Tunic
* Samurai Armor Tunic
* Samurai Leggings
* Samurai Leggings
* Book of Bushido
* Book of Bushido
* Candle
* Candle
* Backpack
* Backpack


'''Best For'''
'''Best For'''
Players who want a fast and aggressive melee fighter.
Players who want a fast and aggressive melee fighter.
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== Ninja ==
== Ninja ==
 
[[File:Ninja.png|right|300px]]
[[File:ClassNinja.jpg|center|700px]]
 
'''Starting Skills'''
'''Starting Skills'''
* 30 Ninjitsu
* 30 Ninjitsu
* 30 Hiding
* 30 Hiding
* 30 Fencing
* 30 Fencing
* 30 Stealth
* 30 Stealth


'''Starting Stats'''
'''Starting Stats'''
* 40 Strength
* 40 Strength
* 30 Dexterity
* 30 Dexterity
* 20 Intelligence
* 20 Intelligence


'''Starting Items'''
'''Starting Items'''
* Kryss
* Kryss
* Leather Tunic
* Leather Tunic
* Leather Leggings
* Leather Leggings
* Ninja Hood
* Ninja Hood
* Book of Ninjitsu
* Book of Ninjitsu
* Smoke Bombs
* Smoke Bombs
* Candle
* Candle
* Backpack
* Backpack


'''Best For'''
'''Best For'''
Players who enjoy stealth, sneaking and surprise attacks.
Players who enjoy stealth, sneaking and surprise attacks.
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== Blacksmith ==
== Blacksmith ==
 
[[File:Blacksmith.png|right|300px]]
[[File:ClassBlacksmith.jpg|center|700px]]
 
'''Starting Skills'''
'''Starting Skills'''
* 30 Blacksmithy
* 30 Blacksmithy
* 30 Mining
* 30 Mining
* 30 Tinkering
* 30 Tinkering
* 30 Tailoring
* 30 Tailoring


'''Starting Stats'''
'''Starting Stats'''
* 60 Strength
* 60 Strength
* 15 Dexterity
* 15 Dexterity
* 15 Intelligence
* 15 Intelligence


'''Starting Items'''
'''Starting Items'''
* Smith Hammer
* Smith Hammer
* Pickaxe
* Pickaxe
* Apron
* Apron
* Tongs
* Tongs
* Sewing Kit
* Sewing Kit
* Candle
* Candle
* Backpack
* Backpack


'''Best For'''
'''Best For'''
Players who want to gather resources and craft their own equipment.
Players who want to gather resources and craft their own equipment.
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== Advanced ==
== Advanced ==
 
[[File:Advanced.png|right|300px]]
[[File:ClassAdvanced.jpg|center|700px]]
 
The Advanced option allows you to choose your own starting skills and stats.
The Advanced option allows you to choose your own starting skills and stats.


'''Starting Items'''
'''Starting Items'''
* Backpack
* Backpack
* Candle
* Candle
* A basic weapon matching your chosen combat skill
* A basic weapon matching your chosen combat skill


This option is recommended only for experienced players who already know exactly what kind of character they want to build.
This option is recommended only for experienced players who already know exactly what kind of character they want to build.
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== Recommended First Character ==
For most new players, Warrior is the easiest class to start with. If you prefer magic, choose Mage. If you want to build a completely custom character later, you can always create an Advanced character after learning the game.

Latest revision as of 02:28, 3 April 2026

Choosing a Class

Choosing a class in UO Dark Ages determines your starting skills, stats and the items you begin with. Unlike most MMOs, your class is only a starting point. As you play you may train any skills you wish and eventually build your own custom template.

Choosing a Class

Choosing a class in UO Dark Ages determines your starting skills, stats and the items you begin with. Unlike most MMOs, your class is only a starting point. As you play you may train any skills you wish and eventually build your own custom template.

Warrior

Starting Skills

  • 30 Swordsmanship
  • 30 Tactics
  • 30 Anatomy
  • 30 Healing

Starting Stats

  • 45 Strength
  • 35 Dexterity
  • 10 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Broadsword
  • Wooden Shield
  • Ringmail Tunic
  • Ringmail Leggings
  • Ringmail Gloves
  • Bandages
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want simple melee combat and a strong beginner-friendly character. ---

Mage

Starting Skills

  • 30 Magery
  • 30 Evaluate Intelligence
  • 30 Meditation
  • 30 Wrestling

Starting Stats

  • 25 Strength
  • 20 Dexterity
  • 45 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Spellbook
  • Robe
  • Dagger
  • Small supply of reagents
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want powerful spells, healing and teleportation.

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Paladin

Starting Skills

  • 30 Chivalry
  • 30 Swordsmanship
  • 30 Tactics
  • 30 Focus

Starting Stats

  • 45 Strength
  • 20 Dexterity
  • 25 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Broadsword
  • Wooden Shield
  • Chainmail Tunic
  • Chainmail Leggings
  • Book of Chivalry
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want a mix of melee combat and holy magic.

Necromancer

Starting Skills

  • 30 Necromancy
  • 30 Spirit Speak
  • 30 Swordsmanship
  • 30 Meditation

Starting Stats

  • 25 Strength
  • 20 Dexterity
  • 45 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Necromancer Spellbook
  • Bone Armor Chest
  • Bone Armor Arms
  • Bone Armor Gloves
  • Skinning Knife
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want dark magic and a more advanced play style.

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Samurai

Starting Skills

  • 30 Bushido
  • 30 Swordsmanship
  • 30 Focus
  • 30 Parrying

Starting Stats

  • 40 Strength
  • 30 Dexterity
  • 20 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Katana
  • Wooden Shield
  • Samurai Armor Tunic
  • Samurai Leggings
  • Book of Bushido
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want a fast and aggressive melee fighter. ---

Ninja

Starting Skills

  • 30 Ninjitsu
  • 30 Hiding
  • 30 Fencing
  • 30 Stealth

Starting Stats

  • 40 Strength
  • 30 Dexterity
  • 20 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Kryss
  • Leather Tunic
  • Leather Leggings
  • Ninja Hood
  • Book of Ninjitsu
  • Smoke Bombs
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who enjoy stealth, sneaking and surprise attacks.

Blacksmith

Starting Skills

  • 30 Blacksmithy
  • 30 Mining
  • 30 Tinkering
  • 30 Tailoring

Starting Stats

  • 60 Strength
  • 15 Dexterity
  • 15 Intelligence

Starting Items

  • Smith Hammer
  • Pickaxe
  • Apron
  • Tongs
  • Sewing Kit
  • Candle
  • Backpack

Best For Players who want to gather resources and craft their own equipment.

Advanced

The Advanced option allows you to choose your own starting skills and stats.

Starting Items

  • Backpack
  • Candle
  • A basic weapon matching your chosen combat skill

This option is recommended only for experienced players who already know exactly what kind of character they want to build.