UO Stealing Skill Guide
Stealing allows players to take items from other players, NPCs, and containers. It is the core skill for thieves in Ultima Online. Success depends on skill level, weight of the item, and whether the target is in a thieves guild (for PvP stealing).
Stealing is a stealth skill in Ultima Online, rated as Hard difficulty to train. This guide walks you through everything you need to raise Stealing 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 Stealing as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Below you will find an overview of what Stealing does, a step-by-step training guide, recommended skill ranges, any bonuses Stealing 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 Stealing build on your shard.
Stealing gains occur when attempting to steal items. Training can be done on pack animals, guildmates, or NPCs.
| Skill Range | Training Method |
|---|---|
| 0.0 – 30.0 | Train from Thief NPC |
| 30.0 – 70.0 | Steal light items from pack animals or NPCs |
| 70.0 – 100.0 | Steal heavier items (gold piles, weapons) from guildmates |