Starting Classes
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.