Arms Lore

Arms Lore in Ultima Online

Overview: Arms Lore is a skill that enhances the crafting of weapons and armor, granting bonuses to exceptionally crafted items.

Bonuses:

• Weapons: Increases the Damage Increase property by 1% for every 20 points of Arms Lore. At Grandmaster (GM) level, an exceptionally crafted weapon has a 40% Damage Increase.
• Armor: Increases resistances by 1% for every 20 points of Arms Lore, up to 5%. This bonus is randomly distributed among the resistances.

Usage:

• Passive Use: The skill is automatically checked when crafting any weapon or armor using Blacksmithing, Carpentry, Glassblowing, Tailoring, Tinkering, or Stonecrafting.
• Direct Use: Players can directly use the skill via the skill list, an icon, or a macro. When used on a weapon or armor, a successful attempt results in the message: “You study the item in an attempt to learn more of its craftsmanship and use.” When used on an armored swamp dragon's barding, it gives a condition report.

Condition Reports for Armored Swamp Dragons:

• "The dragon’s barding is in perfect condition."
• "The dragon’s barding is still in very good condition."
• "The dragon’s barding is damaged but still functional."
• "The dragon’s barding is badly damaged and will need to be replaced soon."

Training:

• 0 - 30 Skill: Train at an NPC Blacksmith, Armorer, or Warrior Guildmaster.
• 30 - 100 Skill: Use the skill directly, targeting items. Gains can be sped up with a Scroll of Alacrity and/or training while discorded by a Satyr.

Training Methods:

1. Create about 200 daggers and use Razor to create a macro targeting the daggers.
2. Target the weapon or armor to learn about its craftsmanship.
   • Failure: "You are not certain..."
   • Success: "You study the item in an attempt to learn more about its craftsmanship and use."

Passive Training:

• Gain Arms Lore by constructing weapons or armor (excluding shields and ammunition) using Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Carpentry, Tinkering, and Bowcraft.

History:

• Arms Lore was required for Wrestling special moves Stun and Disarm until the Age of Shadows expansion.
• Publish 44 (April 2007) improved Arms Lore, making it complement the crafting of weapons and armor.

NPC Trainers: Armorer, Blacksmith, Blacksmith Guildmaster, Weaponsmith, Weapons Trainer, Fighter, Warrior, Mercenary, Paladin, Merchant Guildmaster, and Warrior Guildmaster.

Skill Information:

• Grants a +1% Damage Increase to all exceptionally crafted weapons for every 20 skill points.
• Grants +1% in a random resistance on exceptionally crafted armor for every 20 skill points.
• Bonuses apply to all crafted weapons and armors, stacking with properties from Runic Tools.