UO Arms Lore Skill Guide
Arms Lore is a utility skill in Ultima Online that serves two primary functions: improving crafted weapons and armor when used with Blacksmithy or Tailoring, and giving a small passive damage bonus when paired with combat skills. Though often overlooked, it is valuable for crafters and some PvP builds.
Arms Lore is a knowledge skill in Ultima Online, rated as Beginner difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Arms Lore from 0 to grandmaster, including the most efficient training methods, the targets and items to use at each skill range, and the gains you can expect along the way. Whether you are building your first character or optimizing a finished template, the breakdown below will help you train Arms Lore as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Arms Lore does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Arms Lore provides, and the templates that pair well with it. If you would rather skip the grind, UO King can deliver a ready-made character or the gear you need to support a Arms Lore build on your shard.
You gain skill by using Arms Lore on weapons, armor, or other equipment. The action is fast and can be easily macroed, making it one of the easier skills to GM.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Purchase from Blacksmith or Weaponsmith NPC |
| 30.0 – 100.0 | Use Arms Lore repeatedly on any item (weapon or armor) |
0.0 – 30.0
30.0 – 100.0
- Increases damage output by up to +5% when used with melee weapon skills
- Improves quality and success rate when crafting with Blacksmithy or Tailoring
- Enables crafting exceptional gear with higher intensity mods