UO Mining Skill Guide
Mining is a resource-gathering skill that allows players to dig up ore and smelt it into ingots for Blacksmithy and Tinkering. It also improves your ability to find treasure chests if paired with Cartography.
Mining is a gathering skill in Ultima Online, rated as Beginner difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Mining 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 Mining as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Mining does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Mining 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 Mining build on your shard.
Gain skill by digging ore with a pickaxe or shovel. The type of metal gathered depends on skill level and luck on some shards.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from Miner NPC |
| 30.0 – 100.0 | Mine repeatedly in various mountain or cave tiles |