Getting Started

Welcome to Ultima Online: New Renaissance! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to begin your adventure in Britannia.

Step 1: Download & Install

Getting the Client

New Renaissance uses a custom launcher that automatically downloads and configures everything you need:

Download the Launcher - Click the “Download Client” button above
Run the Installer - Follow the installation prompts
Launch the Game - The launcher will download any required files
Create Your Account - Use the in-game account creation system

System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 or newer
RAM: 2GB minimum
Storage: 5GB free space
Internet: Broadband connection

Step 2: Create Your Character

Once you’ve logged in, you’ll begin the character creation process.

Choose Your Race

New Renaissance features the classic UO race:

Human

Most versatile and balanced
No special abilities, but no restrictions
Recommended for new players

Humans The first playable race in Ultima Online. Humans naturally heal faster, and are more adept at basic resource gathering and can carry greater weights. Most significantly, they have the “Jack of All Trades” trait, which provides them a “hidden” minimum of 20 skill points in all skills – even ones they have not trained past 0. Humans are the most widespread race, with kingdoms in Britannia and the Lost Lands.

Customize Your Appearance

Name - Choose wisely! This can be changed later through a Name Change Deed.
Gender - Male or female
Hair Style & Color - Various options available
Skin Tone - Customize your character’s appearance
Starting Clothes - Select colors for your outfit

Step 3: Choose Your Skills

New Renaissance uses the classic 700 total skill point system. When creating your character, you’ll distribute your starting skills.

Stats

You have 225 total stat points to distribute among three attributes:

Strength (STR) - Affects HP, melee damage, and carry weight
Dexterity (DEX) - Affects stamina, swing speed, and defenses
Intelligence (INT) - Affects mana, spell power, and magic skills

Starting Templates

Choose a template that matches your desired playstyle:

Warrior (Dexxer)

Focus on melee combat
High STR and DEX
Skills: Swordsmanship, Tactics, Anatomy, Healing
Best for: New players who prefer straightforward combat

Archer

Focus on ranged combat
High STR and DEX
SKills: Archery, Tactics, Anatomy, Healing
Best for: New players who enjoy tactical gameplay

Mage

Focus on spellcasting
High INT, moderate STR, low DEX
Skills: Magery, Evaluating Intelligence, Meditation, Resisting Spells
Best for: Players who enjoy tactical gameplay and PVP

Bard

Support class with crowd control
Balanced stats
Skills: Musicianship, Provocation/Peacemaking/Discordance
Best for: Safe, efficient monster hunting

Tamer

Command powerful creatures
High INT, moderate STR, low - med DEX for veterinary magic
Skills: Animal Taming, Animal Lore, Veterinary, Magery
Best for: Solo content and rare pet collection

Thief

Stealth-based gameplay with high-risk, high-reward
Balanced stats with focus on DEX
Skills: Stealing, Snooping, Hiding, Stealth
Best for: Players who enjoy sneaky gameplay and player interaction
Warning: Criminal activities may result in being attacked by other players!

Blacksmith

Master craftsman focused on metalworking
High STR for mining and carrying materials
Skills: Mining, Arms Lore, Blacksmithing, Tinkering
Best for: Players who enjoy crafting and economic gameplay
Note: Crafters benefit from having a combat character for resource gathering

Advanced Character Creation

If you’re experienced with UO, you can use “Advanced” mode to manually select your starting skills and stat distribution.

Step 4: Choose Your Starting Location

When you enter the world, you’ll select your starting city. Each location offers different advantages:

Recommended Starting Locations

Britain ⭐ Recommended for New Players

Central location with easy access to resources
Active player hub
Close to low-level hunting grounds
Full banking and shopping facilities

Minoc

Perfect for crafters and miners
Close to mountain mining locations
Blacksmithing and crafting focus

Moonglow

Magic-focused city
Mage shops and libraries
Ideal for spellcasters

Vesper

Coastal trade city
Good for fishing and maritime activities
Access to water-based content

Step 5: Your First Steps

Essential Commands

Learn these commands immediately:

bank - Open your bankbox (must be near banker)
[help - Display list of custom commands
[time - Check current server time

Banking Your Items

Always bank your valuables! Your bankbox is 100% secure storage.

Find a banker NPC (in any major city)
Stand next to them and say “bank”
Your bankbox will open
Deposit your gold and important items

Understanding the Interface

Paperdoll (Character Window)

View your equipment
Check your stats
Access character options

Backpack

Your inventory
Limited by weight and item count
Organize with containers

Skills Window

View all your skills
Set skill locks (up/down/locked)
Track your progression

Young Player Status

New characters receive “Young” status which provides:

Protection from other players
Cannot be stolen from

Duration: “Young” status is affected by your total playtime with your account, and is not calculated on a per-character basis. A player loses their “Young” status if they spend more than 40 hours logged into UO and have more than 450 total skill points. Players can also end their “Young” status by saying the words, “I renounce my young player status”.

Step 7: Combat & Hunting

Your First Hunt

Start with these safe, low-level creatures:

Absolute Beginners:

Chickens & Sheep - Farmyard animals (0 risk)
Mongbats - Small bat creatures
Zombies - Slow-moving undead (cemetery)

Beginner Dungeons:

Britain Sewers - Rats, slimes, easy undead
Despise Level 1 - Ettins, earth elementals

Combat Basics

Attack - Double-click your target or use attack macro
Heal - Use bandages on yourself during combat
Run if Necessary - Don’t be ashamed to flee
Loot Carefully - Check corpses for gold and items

Death & Resurrection

When you die:

You become a ghost and drop all items that are not blessed or new player items.
Seek an NPC healer or player to resurrect you
Return to your corpse to retrieve items

Step 8: Making Money

Early Gold-Making Methods

Monster Hunting

Kill creatures for gold and loot
Start easy and work your way up
Sell magic items to other players or vendors

Resource Gathering

Mining - Gather ore, sell ingots
Lumberjacking - Chop trees, sell logs
Fishing - Catch fish, find treasure

Crafting & Selling

Make items and sell to players
Set up at Britain bank
Use player vendors (requires house)

Step 9: Join the Community

Discord Server

Join our active Discord community:

Ask questions in help channels
Find groups for dungeons
Trade with other players
Stay updated on events and patches

Join Discord →

Finding a Guild

Guilds provide:

Experienced mentors
Group hunting opportunities
Shared resources
Social connections
PvP protection and training

How to find a guild:

Check Discord recruitment channel
Ask at Britain West Bank
Attend server events

Step 10: What’s Next?

Once you’re comfortable with the basics, explore these paths:

Combat Path

Progress to harder dungeons
Farm champion spawns
Collect rare loot and trophies
Join PvP groups

Crafting Path

Master crafting skills
Gather bulk order deeds (BODs)
Establish your reputation
Open a shop

Social/Roleplay Path

Build or buy a house
Decorate and customize
Host events
Create a thriving player town

Important Tips for New Players

✅ DO:

Start with a simple template
Bank your gold often
Ask for help in Discord
Join a guild early
Read the server rules
Use young player status to learn

❌ DON’T:

Carry all your gold when adventuring
Attack other players without understanding consequences
Rush into dangerous areas
Give away account information
Quit when you die - it happens to everyone!

Ready to Begin?

Your adventure in Britannia awaits! Download the client, create your character, and step into the world of New Renaissance.

Need more help? Check out our other guides:

Character Creation Guide - Deep dive into building your character
Skill System Guide - Understanding skills and training
Combat Guide - Master PvM and PvP mechanics

See you in Britannia, adventurer!