Forensic Evaluation

Forensic Evaluation in Ultima Online

Forensic Evaluation is a skill that allows players to deduce specific details about other characters or objects. It is primarily used for roleplaying purposes and gaining the Honesty virtue as of Publish 72.

Honesty Lost Items

Use Forensic Evaluation on found objects multiple times to determine their owner and city of origin. Returning such items to the NPC who lost them quickly boosts Honesty. Requires at least 40 skill to identify the city of a lost object.

The Dead

To use Forensic Evaluation on a corpse:

• Click the blue jewel next to the skill on your skill list.
• Target the corpse.
• Higher skill levels provide more detailed information about the corpse’s demise.

The Living

Forensic Evaluation can reveal if a living character is a member of the Thieves Guild.

Lockpicking

Identify who picked the lock on a chest by:

• Clicking the blue gem next to the skill.
• Targeting the chest.
• Requires 40 skill or higher to have a chance of success.

Training

0 - 30: Train at NPC Healer or Judge

30 - 41: Use skill on corpses or NPCs

41 - 100: Use skill on corpses or picked chests (gain halts on corpses beyond 55.0)

Tips for Training

• Start with NPC beggars or corpses until skill reaches 36.
• Progress to examining picked chests or boxes at 41.1 skill.
• Higher skill levels allow examining more challenging NPCs like thieves or Thief Guildmasters.

Forensic Evaluation gives the title ‘Detective’ and is useful for roleplayers and those aiming for the Honesty virtue.