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In UO Dark Ages, gender affects only your character's appearance. Male and female characters have the same stats, skills, and gameplay options.
In UO Dark Ages, gender mainly affects your character's appearance, paperdoll, clothing options, and a few special creatures. Male and female characters have the same stats, skills, combat ability, crafting ability, and overall progression.


== Male Characters ==
== Male and Female Characters ==
[[File:male_paperdoll.png|left]]
Male characters use the standard male paperdoll and may wear all armor, clothing, and equipment.


== Female Characters ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
[[File:female_paperdoll.png|right]]
|-
Female characters use the female paperdoll and may wear all armor, clothing, and equipment.
! Male Character


== Appearance Differences ==
| ! Female Character                              |        |
* Different body shape and paperdoll
| ------------------------------------------------ | ------- |
* Some clothing and armor may appear slightly different
| [[File:male_paperdoll.png                        | 300px]] |
* No effect on combat, crafting, skills, or character progression
| [[File:female_paperdoll.png                      | 300px]] |
| -                                                |        |
| Uses the standard male paperdoll.                |        |
| Uses the standard female paperdoll.              |        |
| -                                                |        |
| Cannot wear female-only clothing.                |        |
| Can wear both standard and female-only clothing. |        |
| }                                                |        |
 
== What Gender Does NOT Change ==
 
[[File:stats_skills_same.jpg|center|600px]]
 
* Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence
* Starting skills
* Combat ability
* Crafting ability
* Skill gain speed
* Character progression
* Available classes or templates
 
== Clothing Differences ==
 
[[File:gender_clothing_comparison.jpg|center|700px]]
 
Female characters have access to the largest variety of appearance options. They may wear nearly all standard armor and clothing, plus several female-only outfits.
 
Male characters may wear all normal armor and clothing, but cannot wear:
 
* Dresses
* Skirts
* Female leather armor
* Female studded armor
* Certain female robe and clothing variants
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Male Clothing Example
 
| ! Female Clothing Example                                |        |
| -------------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| [[File:male_armor_example.png                            | 250px]] |
| [[File:female_dress_example.png                          | 250px]] |
| -                                                        |        |
| Standard armor and clothing                              |        |
| Standard armor, dresses, skirts, and female armor styles |        |
| }                                                        |        |
 
== Gender-Specific Creatures ==
 
[[File:unicorn_kirin_header.jpg|center|700px]]
 
There are two special creatures in Ultima Online that may only be tamed and ridden by one gender.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; text-align:center;"
|-
! Female Only
 
| ! Male Only                                        |        |
| -------------------------------------------------- | ------- |
| [[File:unicorn_female.jpg                          | 300px]] |
| [[File:kirin_male.jpg                              | 300px]] |
| -                                                  |        |
| '''Unicorn'''                                      |        |
| '''Ki-Rin'''                                      |        |
| -                                                  |        |
| Only female characters may tame and ride Unicorns. |        |
| Only male characters may tame and ride Ki-Rin.    |        |
| -                                                  |        |
| Unicorns are noble and good-aligned creatures.    |        |
| Ki-Rin are mystical eastern creatures.            |        |
| }                                                  |        |
 
A character of the opposite gender may still own one of these creatures if another player tames it first, but they cannot ride or tame it themselves.
 
== Other Minor Differences ==
 
[[File:semidar_gender_difference.jpg|right|300px]]
 
A few monsters and events react differently to gender.
 
* Semidar is known to deal additional damage to male characters.
* Some NPC dialogue and holiday events may occasionally have different text depending on your gender.
* These differences are minor and do not significantly affect gameplay.
 
== Which Gender Should You Choose? ==
 
[[File:choose_gender_final.jpg|center|700px]]
 
Choose whichever appearance and clothing style you prefer.
 
* Choose Male if you want the traditional warrior or adventurer look, or if you want to ride a Ki-Rin.
* Choose Female if you want more clothing options or the ability to ride a Unicorn.
 
For most players, the decision is almost entirely cosmetic.

Revision as of 02:55, 3 April 2026

Choosing Your Gender

File:Genders header.jpg

In UO Dark Ages, gender mainly affects your character's appearance, paperdoll, clothing options, and a few special creatures. Male and female characters have the same stats, skills, combat ability, crafting ability, and overall progression.

Male and Female Characters

Male Character | ------- | File:Male paperdoll.png | File:Female paperdoll.png | | | | | | | |

What Gender Does NOT Change

File:Stats skills same.jpg
  • Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence
  • Starting skills
  • Combat ability
  • Crafting ability
  • Skill gain speed
  • Character progression
  • Available classes or templates

Clothing Differences

File:Gender clothing comparison.jpg

Female characters have access to the largest variety of appearance options. They may wear nearly all standard armor and clothing, plus several female-only outfits.

Male characters may wear all normal armor and clothing, but cannot wear:

  • Dresses
  • Skirts
  • Female leather armor
  • Female studded armor
  • Certain female robe and clothing variants
Male Clothing Example | ------- | File:Male armor example.png | File:Female dress example.png | | | | |

Gender-Specific Creatures

File:Unicorn kirin header.jpg

There are two special creatures in Ultima Online that may only be tamed and ridden by one gender.

Female Only | ------- | File:Unicorn female.jpg | File:Kirin male.jpg | | | | | | | | | | |

A character of the opposite gender may still own one of these creatures if another player tames it first, but they cannot ride or tame it themselves.

Other Minor Differences

File:Semidar gender difference.jpg

A few monsters and events react differently to gender.

  • Semidar is known to deal additional damage to male characters.
  • Some NPC dialogue and holiday events may occasionally have different text depending on your gender.
  • These differences are minor and do not significantly affect gameplay.

Which Gender Should You Choose?

File:Choose gender final.jpg

Choose whichever appearance and clothing style you prefer.

  • Choose Male if you want the traditional warrior or adventurer look, or if you want to ride a Ki-Rin.
  • Choose Female if you want more clothing options or the ability to ride a Unicorn.

For most players, the decision is almost entirely cosmetic.