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====== Creating Your Character ======

Once you log into **UO Horizon**, you will create your first character.  
This is where you choose your name, appearance, and starting skills.

Do not worry too much about perfection — skills can always be trained later.

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===== Step 1 — Choose a Character Name =====

Choose a name that fits a fantasy setting.

Names may not include:

  * Offensive language
  * Hate speech
  * Explicit or vulgar terms
  * Impersonation of staff

For more details see:

[[start:rules|Shard Rules]]

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===== Step 2 — Customize Appearance =====

You may customize your character’s:

  * Gender
  * Skin tone
  * Hair style
  * Hair color
  * Facial hair

These choices are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay.

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===== Step 3 — Select Starting Skills =====

You may choose **three starting skills**.

Each skill can start with a value up to **50.0**.

Example:

Swordsmanship — 50
Tactics — 50
Healing — 50


This gives you a **150 skill point starting template**.

Skills can later be trained up to **100+** through gameplay.

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===== Suggested Starter Templates =====

If you are unsure what to choose, here are some simple starter builds.

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==== Warrior (Melee Fighter) ====

A strong beginner template that focuses on survivability.


This build is effective for:

  * Early dungeon combat
  * Solo monster hunting
  * Learning melee mechanics

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==== Mage ====

For players who prefer spellcasting.

Magery — 50
Meditation — 50
Evaluating Intelligence — 50


This template focuses on:

  * Spell damage
  * Mana regeneration
  * Magical combat

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==== Archer ====

A ranged combat build.

Archery — 50
Tactics — 50
Healing — 50


Archers deal damage from a distance and can avoid some danger.

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===== Important Tip =====

Do not worry if your starting template is not perfect.

On UO Horizon:

  * Skills can be trained
  * Characters evolve over time
  * Many builds are viable

Experiment and discover what playstyle you enjoy.

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===== After Creating Your Character =====

Once your character is created, you will enter the world.

Your next steps should be:

  * [[new_player:beginner_guide|Beginner Guide]]
  * [[new_player:starting_town|Starting Town]]
  * [[new_player:templates|Starter Templates]]

These guides will help you get started quickly.

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Your adventure in **UO Horizon** begins here.
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