Focus

Focus in Ultima Online

The Focus skill, often referred to as the "Warrior's Meditation Skill," serves dual roles in Ultima Online. Primarily, it enhances Mana and Stamina regeneration, crucial for both combat efficiency and tactical spellcasting.

Stamina directly influences a warrior's swing rate, making increased regeneration invaluable in battle. Meanwhile, Mana is essential for warriors employing special combat maneuvers.

In the game, Hit Points, Stamina, and Mana possess "10-second gains," predetermined increments that dictate their regeneration over time for all creatures. These gains traditionally remain fixed but can be augmented in Age of Shadows through skills like Focus.

For every 10 points of Focus, a player's 10-second Stamina gain improves by 1. Similarly, every 20 points of Focus boost the 10-second Mana gain by 1.

How to Train:

Focus training is straightforward as it passively increases while Mana and Stamina are expended. Engaging in activities that deplete these resources, such as casting spells for Mana or physical exertion for Stamina, accelerates skill progression. Combining both actions simultaneously speeds up skill development, making skills like the Necromancy spell Pain Spike particularly effective.