ANIMAL TAMING MASTERY
Command the most powerful creatures of Britannia. From dragons to nightmares, become the ultimate beast master.
58
Tameable Species
5
Control Slots
120
Max Skill Level
7
Days to Bond
Welcome, Beast Master
Animal Taming in UOGamers is one of the most complex and rewarding skills. Master tamers command dragons in battle, use beetles as pack animals, and bond with legendary creatures. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic taming mechanics to advanced pet strategies.
🐾 Core Taming Mechanics
The Taming Process
- 1. Target Selection: Use Animal Taming skill on creature (must be within 3 tiles)
- 2. Skill Check: Your skill vs creature's minimum requirement
- 3. Taming Messages: Follow creature's behavioral cues
- 4. Success: "It seems to accept you as master"
Control Slots System
Maximum Control: 5 Slots
1 Slot: Most animals
2 Slots: Nightmares, Beetles
3 Slots: Dragons, Wyrms
4 Slots: White Wyrms
🐉 Legendary Creatures
| Creature | Min Skill | Slots | Strength | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | 93.9 | 3 | 796-825 | Fire breath, High magic resist |
| White Wyrm | 96.3 | 4 | 721-760 | Cold breath, Highest HP |
| Nightmare | 95.1 | 2 | 496-525 | Mount, Fire breath, Magery |
| Unicorn | 95.1 | 2 | 296-325 | Female tamers only, Mount |
| Ki-Rin | 95.1 | 2 | 296-325 | Male tamers only, Mount |
💚 Pet Bonding System
Bonding Requirements
Time Requirements:
- • Minimum 7 days of ownership
- • Feed pet every 60 minutes minimum
- • Must be stabled or with owner
Bonding Benefits:
- ✓ Pet resurrects with owner
- ✓ Goes to stable on death
- ✓ Recalls with owner
⭐ Pet Leveling System
🥉
Level 1-3
- • Basic stat increases
- • +50 HP per level
- • Slight damage boost
🥈
Level 4-6
- • Significant stat gains
- • +75 HP per level
- • Skill improvements
🥇
Level 7-10
- • Maximum potential
- • +100 HP per level
- • Elite combat prowess
💡 Pro Tip:
Level your pets by fighting creatures slightly weaker than them. Consistent battles provide steady experience without risking pet death. A level 10 dragon can have over 1500 hit points!
⚔️ Tamer Templates
Pure Tamer
Animal Taming 120
Animal Lore 120
Veterinary 100
Magery 100
Meditation 100
Eval Intelligence 100
Wrestling 80
Best for: PvM, Gold farming
PvP Tamer
Animal Taming 115
Animal Lore 115
Veterinary 100
Magery 100
Eval Intelligence 100
Wrestling 100
Meditation 90
Best for: Field PvP, Ganking
Quick Reference
Best Skill Gains
- • 0-30: Rabbits, Birds
- • 30-45: Cows, Sheep
- • 45-60: Hinds, Walrus
- • 60-75: Scorpions, Alligators
- • 75-85: Great Harts, Panthers
- • 85-95: Ridgebacks, Swamp Dragons
- • 95-120: Bulls, Unicorns, Ki-Rin
Essential Commands
all follow meall guard meall killall stopall stay[pet] release
Pro Tips
- • Use area peace for aggressive creatures
- • Paralyze helps with fast creatures
- • Feed pets their preferred food for loyalty
- • Stable pets before server saves
Best Taming Spots
- Bulls: Jhelom farms, Delucia
- Dragons: Destard, Fire Dungeon
- Nightmares: Terra Keep, Hythloth
- White Wyrms: Ice Dungeon Level 3
- Unicorns: Ilshenar forests
Complete Tameable Creatures
Common Animals (0-40 skill)
- • Bird (0.0) - 1 slot
- • Rabbit/Hare (0.0) - 1 slot
- • Cat (0.0) - 1 slot
- • Dog (0.0) - 1 slot
- • Chicken (0.0) - 1 slot
- • Sheep (11.1) - 1 slot
- • Goat (11.1) - 1 slot
- • Pig (11.1) - 1 slot
- • Cow (11.1) - 1 slot
- • Horse (29.1) - 1 slot
- • Llama (29.1) - 1 slot
- • Hind (35.1) - 1 slot
Wild Animals (40-80 skill)
- • Walrus (41.1) - 1 slot
- • Eagle (47.1) - 1 slot
- • Alligator (47.1) - 1 slot
- • Scorpion (47.1) - 1 slot
- • Cougar (53.1) - 1 slot
- • Black Bear (53.1) - 1 slot
- • Polar Bear (59.1) - 1 slot
- • Grizzly Bear (59.1) - 1 slot
- • Great Hart (71.1) - 1 slot
- • Snow Leopard (71.1) - 1 slot
- • Panther (71.1) - 1 slot
- • Giant Spider (71.1) - 1 slot
Exotic Creatures (80+ skill)
- • Ridgeback (83.1) - 1 slot
- • Savage Ridgeback (83.1) - 1 slot
- • Swamp Dragon (83.1) - 1 slot
- • Bull (90.0) - 1 slot
- • Drake (93.9) - 2 slots
- • Dragon (93.9) - 3 slots
- • Nightmare (95.1) - 2 slots
- • Unicorn (95.1) - 2 slots
- • Ki-Rin (95.1) - 2 slots
- • White Wyrm (96.3) - 4 slots
- • Fire Steed (106.0) - 2 slots
Advanced Taming Strategies
Combat Tactics
- → Use "all guard me" for defensive positioning
- → Split targets between multiple pets for efficiency
- → Keep veterinary bandages ready for healing
- → Position yourself behind pets in PvP
Training Tips
- → Tame and release for fastest gains
- → Use herding skill to move aggressive creatures
- → Mark runes at prime taming locations
- → Keep backup pets stabled for emergencies
Begin Your Journey
Master the art of taming and command the most powerful creatures in Britannia. Your journey to becoming a legendary beast master starts here.