UO Snooping Skill Guide
Snooping allows thieves to open and view the contents of containers in another player’s backpack. It is essential for stealing in PvP or roleplay thief builds.
Snooping is a stealth skill in Ultima Online, rated as Medium difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Snooping 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 Snooping as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Snooping does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Snooping 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 Snooping build on your shard.
Gains occur by repeatedly using Snooping on players or NPC vendors.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from Thief NPC |
| 30.0 – 100.0 | Use on players, guildmates, or NPC vendors |