UO Ninjitsu Skill Guide
Ninjitsu is a stealth-based combat skill introduced in the Samurai Empire expansion. It allows players to use ninja abilities such as animal forms, mirror images, and special stealth attacks. It is primarily a PvP skill but can also be used in PvM for mobility and survivability.
Ninjitsu is a ninja skill in Ultima Online, rated as Hard difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Ninjitsu 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 Ninjitsu as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Ninjitsu does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Ninjitsu 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 Ninjitsu build on your shard.
Train by using Ninjitsu abilities from the Book of Ninjitsu. Animal forms and low-level abilities are the most mana-efficient for skill gain.
| Skill Range | Abilities |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from Ninjitsu Instructor NPC |
| 30.0 – 60.0 | Animal Forms (Rabbit, Cat, Dog) |
| 60.0 – 90.0 | Mirror Image, Focus Attack |
| 90.0 – 120.0 | Ki Attack, Surprise Attack, Smoke Bomb |