UO Detect Hidden Skill Guide
Detect Hidden allows players to reveal hidden or stealthed characters, trapped containers, and secret doors. While it sees limited PvM use, it's critical in PvP (especially against stealthers or thieves) and treasure hunting for uncovering trap-laden chests.
Detect Hidden is a utility skill in Ultima Online, rated as Easy difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Detect Hidden 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 Detect Hidden as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Detect Hidden does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Detect Hidden 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 Detect Hidden build on your shard.
Skill gains occur by using the Detect Hidden ability in areas where hidden objects or characters exist. Gains are slow and usually macroed in high-traffic or trap-dense areas.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from a Thief or Rogue NPC |
| 30.0 – 80.0 | Use in high-traffic areas (banks, moongates) |
| 80.0 – 100.0 | Use near known stealthers or trapped containers |