Swordsmanship

Swordsmanship in Ultima Online

Swordsmen in Ultima Online wield a range of bladed weapons suited for slashing attacks, spanning from the nimble one-handed Katana to the imposing two-handed Halberd, and including various axe weapons.

Training

To develop Swordsmanship, one starts by purchasing training from the Warrior Guildmaster until reaching a skill level of 30. Thereafter, proficiency is honed by engaging in combat with a sword equipped.

Weapons

Type	Base Damage	Primary Move	Secondary Move	Weapon Speed	Crafting Skill
One-Handed
Bladed Whip	13 - 17	Bleed Attack	Whirlwind Attack	3.25s	Tinkering
Bokuto	9 - 11	Feint	Nerve Strike	2s	Carpentry
Bone Harvesters	13 - 15	Paralyzing Blow	Mortal Strike	3s	Blacksmithy
Broadswords	14 - 15	Crushing Blow	Armor Ignore	3.25s	Blacksmithy
Butcher Knives	9 - 11	Infectious Strike	Disarm	2.25s	Tinkering
Cleavers	11 - 13	Bleed Attack	Infectious Strike	2.5s	Tinkering
Cutlasses	11 - 13	Bleed Attack	Shadowstrike	2.5s	Blacksmithy
Elven Machetes	13 - 15	Defense Mastery	Bladeweave	2.75s	Blacksmithy
Katana	11 - 13	Double Strike	Armor Ignore	2.5s	Blacksmithy
Longswords	15 - 16	Armor Ignore	Concussion Blow	3.5s	Blacksmithy
Pickaxes	13 - 15	Double Strike	Disarm	3s	Tinkering
Radiant Scimitars	12 - 14	Whirlwind Attack	Bladeweave	2.5s	Blacksmithy
Scimitars	13 - 15	Double Strike	Paralyzing Blow	3s	Blacksmithy
Skinning Knives	9 - 11	Shadowstrike	Disarm	2.25s	Tinkering
Viking Swords	15 - 17	Crushing Blow	Paralyzing Blow	3.75s	Blacksmithy
Wakizashi	11 - 13	Frenzied Whirlwind	Double Strike	2.5s	Blacksmithy
Two-Handed
Axes	14 - 16	Crushing Blow	Dismount	3s	Blacksmithy
Bardiches	17 - 18	Paralyzing Blow	Dismount	3.75s	Blacksmithy
Battle Axes	15 - 17	Bleed Attack	Concussion Blow	3.5s	Blacksmithy
Bladed Staves	14 - 16	Armor Ignore	Dismount	3s	Blacksmithy
Crescent Blades	11 - 14	Double Strike	Mortal Strike	2.5s	Blacksmithy
Daisho	13 - 15	Feint	Double Strike	2.75s	Blacksmithy
Double Axes	15 - 17	Double Strike	Whirlwind Attack	3.25s	Blacksmithy
Executioner's Axes	15 - 17	Bleed Attack	Mortal Strike	3.25s	Blacksmithy
Halberds	18 - 19	Whirlwind Attack	Concussion Blow	4.25s	Blacksmithy
Hatchets	13 - 15	Armor Ignore	Disarm	2.75s	Tinkering
Large Battle Axes	16 - 17	Whirlwind Attack	Bleed Attack	3.75s	Blacksmithy
No-Dachi	16 - 18	Crushing Blow	Riding Swipe	3.5s	Blacksmithy
Ornate Axes	18 - 20	Disarm	Crushing Blow	3.5s	Blacksmithy
Paladin Swords	20 - 24	Whirlwind Attack	Disarm	5s	Uncraftable
Rune Blades	15 - 17	Disarm	Bladeweave	3s	Blacksmithy
Scythes	15 - 18	Bleed Attack	Paralyzing Blow	3.5s	Blacksmithy
Two-Handed Axes	16 - 17	Double Strike	Shadowstrike	3.5s	Blacksmithy

Benefits

Increased proficiency in Swordsmanship enhances accuracy in striking opponents. Factors such as damage and swing speed are influenced by strength and dexterity, respectively. Mastery in Swordsmanship unlocks special moves like Warrior's gifts, Onslaught, and Focused Eye.