Archery

Archery in Ultima Online

Archery shares many similarities with other warrior skills, which are discussed on the Melee Fighter page. However, there are specific considerations unique to Archery:

• Weapon Handling: All bows are two-handed weapons. Actions requiring a free hand, such as drinking a potion, cannot be performed without disarming unless your bow has the 'Balanced' property.
• Line of Sight: You must have a clear line of sight to your target; you cannot shoot around corners.
• Movement: You must be standing still to fire, except when using the special move 'Moving Shot.'
• Ammunition: Ensure you have arrows or bolts in your pack or quiver and the appropriate bow type equipped to fire.
• Parrying: Parry and any Bushido spells requiring parry do not work with Archery.
• Weapon Skill: 'Use Best Weapon Skill' does not apply to Archery.
• Ammunition Management: Always ensure you have the correct ammunition for your equipped bow. Many archers have found themselves needing to recall home after discovering their quiver is filled with bolts while holding a bow instead of a crossbow.
• Quivers: Some special quivers provide bonuses when worn. Carrying filled plain quivers in your pack reduces the weight of the arrows or bolts you carry.

Training

• 0 - 40 Skill: Purchase training from the Archery Instructor in New Haven.
• 40+ Skill: Equip a bow and hit opponents to improve your skill. For more details, refer to the Melee Training Guide.

Weapons

There are two main types of Archery weapons: bows and crossbows. Bows require arrows, while crossbows fire bolts. Both can be crafted by Bowyers.

• Bows: Typically faster to fire and offer a larger attacking radius.
• Crossbows: Generally deliver more damage per bolt, making them a better choice for prolonged battles.

Weapon Details

• Elven Composite Longbow: The only Archery weapon usable with Poisoning (via Serpent Arrow).
• Quivers: Essential for any serious archer.

Weapon Specifications

Type	Base Damage	Range	Ammunition	Primary Move	Secondary Move	Weapon Speed
Bow	15 - 19	10	Arrows	Paralyzing Blow	Mortal Strike	4.25s
Composite Bow	16 - 20	10	Arrows	Armor Ignore	Moving Shot	4s
Elven Composite Longbow	15 - 19	10	Arrows	Force Arrow	Serpent Arrow	3.75s
Magical Shortbow	12 - 16	10	Arrows	Lightning Arrow	Psychic Attack	3s
Yumi	13 - 17	10	Arrows	Armor Pierce	Double Shot	3.25s
Crossbow	18 - 22	8	Bolts	Concussion Blow	Mortal Strike	4.5s
Heavy Crossbow	20 - 24	8	Bolts	Moving Shot	Dismount	5s
Repeating Crossbow	11 - 15	7	Bolts	Double Strike	Moving Shot	2.75s

Additional Information

• Gargoyle Characters: Cannot learn or use Archery weapons.