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Stats and Armor

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	==Stats and Armor==		==Stats and Armor==

	Stats directly influence your damage, giving +1 damage per 20 points in the associated weapon stat. Bludgeoning and Pugilism weapons use Strength, Piercing Weapons and Swords use Dexterity, and Ranged Weapons (and any other weapons that may use non-combat skills) use Intelligence.<br>		[[Stats]] directly influence your damage, giving +1 damage per 20 points in the associated weapon stat. Bludgeoning and Pugilism weapons use Strength, Piercing Weapons and Swords use Dexterity, and Ranged Weapons (and any other weapons that may use non-combat skills) use Intelligence.<br>
	Stats also translate to your active HP, Stamina, and Focus pools:		Stats also translate to your active HP, Stamina, and Focus pools:
	* Hit Points (HP) - Strength + 50 / 2		* Hit Points (HP) - Strength + 50 / 2

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 ==Weapons==
-Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
+Weapon Skill determines your damage, granting +1 damage per 20 skill points in your active weapon. Special Weapon Moves for each weapon type area unlocked every 25 skill. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
 All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.
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 The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

Arven at 13:17, 8 June 2026

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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	The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready ~~will~~ not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready while not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

Arven at 13:16, 8 June 2026

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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	The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn and pointed at everyone.

Arven at 13:16, 8 June 2026

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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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	The '''[Sheath''' or '''[~~Sling~~''' commands may be used to sling or ~~sheath~~ your weapon if it has a sling or ~~sheath~~. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.		The '''[Sheath''', '''[Sling''', or '''[Holster''' commands may be used to sling, sheath, or holster your weapon if it has a sling, sheath, or holster. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.

Arven at 13:15, 8 June 2026

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	* [[Firearms]] - Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns		* [[Firearms]] - Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns
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	All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].		All weapons of a specific type (i.e. Swords) have identical damage and speed statistics regardless of their quality and appearance. They may be further enhanced and customized with [[Weapon Attachments]].<br>
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			The '''[Sheath''' or '''[Sling''' commands may be used to sling or sheath your weapon if it has a sling or sheath. Mechanically it will remain in your hands, but its graphics will change to show it has slung or sheathed, and it will be automatically flip back to its normal animation if you enter combat. This is so that you may have a weapon at the ready will not making the role-play faux pas of walking around social settings with a sword or gun drawn pointed at everyone.

Arven at 13:00, 8 June 2026

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	Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, ~~effective~~ range, and [[cover]] mechanics.		All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, maximum range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

	* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails		* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails

Arven at 12:59, 8 June 2026

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	Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity ~~and~~ effective range, and [[cover]] mechanics.		All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity, effective range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

	* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails		* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails

Arven: /* Weapons */

2026-06-08T12:59:29Z

Weapons

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	Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>		Weapon Skill determines your damage, and unlocks special weapon moves that can be used with that weapon class. As a general rule, Tactics Abilities use [[Focus]] whereas Special Weapon Moves use [[Stamina]].<br>
	All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity and effective range.		All weapons, regardless of type, One-handed and have a DPS of 6.0. With the exception of [[Ranged Weapons]], which also consist of [[Firearms]], weapons generally follow the pattern of swingspeed to damage of fast/low, mid/mid, low/fast. In effect, each skill only has 3 weapon types. Firearms are further balanced by their magazine capacity and effective range, and [[cover]] mechanics.

	* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails		* [[Pugilism]] - Fist Wraps, Brass Knuckles, Whips/Flails

Arven at 12:55, 8 June 2026

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	In normal Ultima Online, your skill in a particular weapon type determines your hit chance and your Tactics determines your damage. In our system it is reversed and split- your skill in a particular weapon unlocks abilities and determines damage, while your [[Martial Tactics]] and [[Underhand Tactics]] determine your ability to hit. There are also Tactics-specific abilities that can be used with any weapon. Your skill in the Weapon you are using determines how much damage is done when you land a hit, and unlocks Special Weapon Moves that may be used with that weapon.		In normal Ultima Online, your skill in a particular weapon type determines your hit chance and your Tactics determines your damage. In our system it is reversed and split- your skill in a particular weapon unlocks abilities and determines damage, while your [[Martial Tactics]] and [[Underhand Tactics]] determine your ability to hit. There are also Tactics-specific abilities that can be used with any weapon. Your skill in the Weapon you are using determines how much damage is done when you land a hit, and unlocks Special Weapon Moves that may be used with that weapon.

	'''Martial Tactics''' represents formal military training, and '''Underhand Tactics''' represents informal ~~self-taught, street fighting experience,~~ or ~~the~~ actual ~~military~~ experience ~~that comes from combat~~.<br>		'''Martial Tactics''' represents formal military training, and '''Underhand Tactics''' represents informal training or actual combat experience.<br>
	In combat, Martial Tactics and Underhanded Tactics are compared to determine the attacker’s effective combat skill and the defender’s effective defensive skill. Against NPCs, this system is simple: the attacker uses whichever of their two tactics skills is higher, and the defender uses whichever of their two tactics skills is higher. There is no Martial-versus-Underhanded penalty in NPC combat, so a character who only trains one tactics skill is not disadvantaged against creatures or other non-player enemies.<br>		In combat, Martial Tactics and Underhanded Tactics are compared to determine the attacker’s effective combat skill and the defender’s effective defensive skill. Against NPCs, this system is simple: the attacker uses whichever of their two tactics skills is higher, and the defender uses whichever of their two tactics skills is higher. There is no Martial-versus-Underhanded penalty in NPC combat, so a character who only trains one tactics skill is not disadvantaged against creatures or other non-player enemies.<br>
	The underlying goal of this split in Tactics is to force a choice upon the player- would you rather have more utility or crafting skills, or be fully optimized for PVP combat?<br>		The underlying goal of this split in Tactics is to force a choice upon the player- would you rather have more utility or crafting skills, or be fully optimized for PVP combat?<br>