"Transitioning to a Melee Fighter: Seeking Advice and Tips"

[Eazy E]

Hey everyone! I recently jumped back into our beloved game and found myself facing some puzzling questions related to my character. Right now, my hero is fighting with a level 43 bamboo bow and, unfortunately, almost no armor. I'd like to dive into the world of melee fighters with a two-handed weapon. My character's current stats are: 135-143-68. So, I have a few questions:

1. What do I need to do to become a melee fighter? What items should I collect and which weapon should I choose to effectively develop my hero? I remember that in the past, many players would gather items for casting without reagents.[/list]
2. Should I get myself some fluffy or toothy pets while playing as a melee fighter?[/list]
3. If I suddenly want to change my role and become a powerful mage, will I be able to do so?[/list]
4. What are the ways to restore health? I assume that the primary method is using bandages.[/list]
5. I remember that in the past, many players would gather items for casting without reagents. It's nice for all classes? [/list]

A huge thank you in advance for all your advice and help! I'm eagerly awaiting your responses!

[Wil]

1. What do I need to do to become a melee fighter?

220 dex. https://www.uoex.net/wiki/220_Dex_Guide

2. Should I get myself some fluffy or toothy pets while playing as a melee fighter?

At least until you have 220 dex, and maybe until you have a few relayers. Pets with 1000 str and 1000 HP will both hit and tank better than you possibly can until you get the boosts from 220 dex and relayers.

3. If I suddenly want to change my role and become a powerful mage, will I be able to do so?

This is UOEX. There are no powerful mages. You can play it that way for fun, but pets or dexxing is what's powerful.

4. What are the ways to restore health? I assume that the primary method is using bandages.

Bandages + 220 dex = instant heal. You can create a macro for "[bandself" so that you don't have to click and target to heal as well.

5. I remember that in the past, many players would gather items for casting without reagents. It's nice for all classes?

A 100% Lower Reagent Cost (LRC) suit, and yes, it works for all spells not just magery.

[Eazy E]

This is UOEX. There are no powerful mages. You can play it that way for fun, but pets or dexxing is what's powerful.

Today I see a mage on a champion. She cast non-stop and it looked very cool)
thanks

[Wil]

Today I see a mage on a champion. She cast non-stop and it looked very cool)

Are you sure it was a mage casting and not someone dexxing with a weapon that had multiple spell hits? If you're seeing a bunch of lightning strikes and fireballs without the character doing the casting movements, that's a weapon not a mage.

[Eazy E]

Today I see a mage on a champion. She cast non-stop and it looked very cool)

Are you sure it was a mage casting and not someone dexxing with a weapon that had multiple spell hits? If you're seeing a bunch of lightning strikes and fireballs without the character doing the casting movements, that's a weapon not a mage.

She cast port or grav and kal vas flam. I think that's a mage. And another mage who used Corp Por very fast is an energy mage.

[Wil]

She cast port or grav and kal vas flam. I think that's a mage. And another mage who used Corp Por very fast is an energy mage.

Yep, if you're seeing the spellcasting words, that's a mage.