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	==Creature Stealing & Thief Consumables==		==Creature Stealing & Thief Consumables==

	Players with the '''Stealing''' skill can pickpocket special consumable items from monsters. These items include stat-boosting balms, protective lotions, healing consumables, and unique thief-themed equipment~~. This system rewards players who invest in the Stealing skill with access to powerful temporary buffs and utility items that cannot be obtained any other way~~.		Players with the '''Stealing''' skill can pickpocket special consumable items from monsters. Additionally, the '''Smuggler's Edge''' weapon (available in the UO Store) provides a passive stealing mechanic that triggers while fighting. These items include stat-boosting balms, protective lotions, healing consumables, and unique thief-themed equipment.

	===Stealing from Creatures===		===Stealing from Creatures===
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	These bonuses stack, so a Legendary thief (120 Stealing) stealing from a high-fame creature has up to a 15% chance per attempt.		These bonuses stack, so a Legendary thief (120 Stealing) stealing from a high-fame creature has up to a 15% chance per attempt.

	====Smuggler's Edge====		====Smuggler's Edge (Weapon)====

	~~There is also a passive stealing mechanic called~~ '''Smuggler's Edge''' ~~that can trigger with~~ a '''~~5% chance~~''' ~~during encounters with creatures. When it triggers, it uses a calculated stealing skill~~ (at ~~least 80-110~~, or ~~your real skill if higher~~) ~~and applies~~ the ~~same~~ chance ~~formula as active stealing, with small additional bonuses based on your real Stealing skill level~~.		The '''Smuggler's Edge''' is a special artifact butcher knife available from the '''UO Store''' (click the Store button at the top of the player interface, or type '''[store''' while in a house or inn). It provides a passive creature stealing mechanic — every time you hit a creature with the weapon, there is a '''5% chance''' to trigger an automatic steal attempt.

	~~Smuggler~~'~~s Edge can yield the full range of special items, including the~~ '''~~Smuggler~~'~~s Lantern~~'~~'' and '''Smuggler's Tool Box''', which cannot be obtained through regular active stealing.~~		'''Weapon properties:'''
			* Spell Channeling
			* Use Best Skill
			* +30% Weapon Speed
			* Blessed (never lost on death)
			* 255/255 Durability
			* Labeled "Monster Stealing"

	The Smuggler's Edge ~~is available in~~ the ~~UO store~~.		'''Requirements to trigger stealing:'''
			* Your '''off-hand must be free''' — if you have a shield or item in your left hand, you will receive a warning and the steal will not trigger.
			* You must be in a '''Felucca dungeon''' or '''Champion Spawn area''' (same location rules as active stealing).
			* The creature must not have already been stolen from.

			When the 5% trigger fires, the weapon uses a calculated effective skill of at least 80–110 (or your real Stealing skill if higher) and applies the same chance formula as active stealing. Higher real Stealing skill grants small additional bonuses to the success roll:

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Real Stealing Skill !! Bonus
			\|-
			\| 115.0+ \|\| +3%
			\|-
			\| 110.0 – 114.9 \|\| +2%
			\|-
			\| 100.0 – 109.9 \|\| +1%
			\|}

			If the special item steal fails, the weapon may still attempt to steal a random item from the creature's backpack as a consolation.

			The Smuggler's Edge can yield the '''full range''' of special items, including the '''Smuggler's Lantern''' and '''Smuggler's Tool Box''', which cannot be obtained through regular active stealing. This makes it the only way to acquire those two items.

	===Stealable Items===		===Stealable Items===
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	====Smuggler's Equipment====		====Smuggler's Equipment====

	These items are '''only available through Smuggler's Edge''' ~~passive stealing~~ and cannot be obtained via regular active creature stealing.		These items are '''only available through the Smuggler's Edge weapon''' and cannot be obtained via regular active creature stealing.

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	* Carry a Gem of Salvation at all times when adventuring in dangerous areas — since it is blessed, there is no risk to keeping one in your pack.		* Carry a Gem of Salvation at all times when adventuring in dangerous areas — since it is blessed, there is no risk to keeping one in your pack.
			* The '''Smuggler's Edge''' from the UO Store is the most efficient way to farm thief consumables — it passively attempts steals while you fight, requiring no skill use interruption. It is also the only way to obtain Smuggler's Lanterns and Smuggler's Tool Boxes.
	* The Balm of Protection's damage reduction is extremely powerful (50–100% per hit), making it arguably the best consumable for dangerous combat situations.		* The Balm of Protection's damage reduction is extremely powerful (50–100% per hit), making it arguably the best consumable for dangerous combat situations.
	* Stone Skin Lotion's +30 Physical Resist is substantial but comes at the cost of −5 to both Cold and Fire resists. Consider your enemies' damage types before applying it.		* Stone Skin Lotion's +30 Physical Resist is substantial but comes at the cost of −5 to both Cold and Fire resists. Consider your enemies' damage types before applying it.
	* Since each creature can only be stolen from once, target high-fame creatures in ~~Felucca~~ dungeons and Champion Spawns for the best success rates.		* Since each creature can only be stolen from once, target high-fame creatures in dungeons and Champion Spawns for the best success rates.
	* The Smuggler's Tool Box is a long-term investment — with daily recharging, it provides a steady supply of lockpicks without needing Tinkering skill.		* The Smuggler's Tool Box is a long-term investment — with daily recharging, it provides a steady supply of lockpicks without needing Tinkering skill.
	* Seeds of Life are stackable, making them easy to carry in bulk. Keep a stack handy for quick in-combat healing between bandage applications.		* Seeds of Life are stackable, making them easy to carry in bulk. Keep a stack handy for quick in-combat healing between bandage applications.
			* You do not need any Stealing skill to use the Smuggler's Edge weapon — it uses its own internal skill calculation. However, having real Stealing skill above 100 improves your bonus chance.

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	Smuggler's Edge can yield the full range of special items, including the '''Smuggler's Lantern''' and '''Smuggler's Tool Box''', which cannot be obtained through regular active stealing.		Smuggler's Edge can yield the full range of special items, including the '''Smuggler's Lantern''' and '''Smuggler's Tool Box''', which cannot be obtained through regular active stealing.

			The Smuggler's Edge is available in the UO store.

	===Stealable Items===		===Stealable Items===

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==Creature Stealing & Thief Consumables==

Players with the '''Stealing''' skill can pickpocket special consumable items from monsters. These items include stat-boosting balms, protective lotions, healing consumables, and unique thief-themed equipment. This system rewards players who invest in the Stealing skill with access to powerful temporary buffs and utility items that cannot be obtained any other way.

===Stealing from Creatures===

====Requirements====

To steal special items from creatures, you must meet all of the following conditions:

* '''100 or higher Stealing skill.'''
* You must be in a '''Felucca dungeon''' or a '''Champion Spawn area'''.
* The target creature must be '''wild''' — you cannot steal from tamed or summoned creatures.
* The creature must '''not have already been stolen from''' — each creature can only be pickpocketed once.

====How It Works====

Use your Stealing skill on an eligible creature. If you succeed, a random special item is placed directly into your backpack. If the creature has already been stolen from (by you or anyone else), you will be told there is nothing left to steal.

====Success Chance====

Your chance of successfully stealing a special item depends on your Stealing skill level and the creature's fame:

'''Skill bonus:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Stealing Skill !! Bonus
|-
| 120.0 (GM+) || +10%
|-
| 110.1 – 119.9 || +8%
|-
| 100.1 – 110.0 || +5%
|-
| 100.0 || +2%
|}

'''Fame bonus:'''
{| class="wikitable"
! Creature Fame !! Bonus
|-
| 25,000+ (very high) || +5%
|-
| 20,000 – 24,999 || +3%
|-
| 15,000 – 19,999 || +2%
|-
| 10,000 – 14,999 || +1%
|}

These bonuses stack, so a Legendary thief (120 Stealing) stealing from a high-fame creature has up to a 15% chance per attempt.

====Smuggler's Edge====

There is also a passive stealing mechanic called '''Smuggler's Edge''' that can trigger with a '''5% chance''' during encounters with creatures. When it triggers, it uses a calculated stealing skill (at least 80-110, or your real skill if higher) and applies the same chance formula as active stealing, with small additional bonuses based on your real Stealing skill level.

Smuggler's Edge can yield the full range of special items, including the '''Smuggler's Lantern''' and '''Smuggler's Tool Box''', which cannot be obtained through regular active stealing.

===Stealable Items===

====Consumable Healing Items====

{| class="wikitable"
! Item !! Effect !! Cooldown !! Notes
|-
| '''Seed of Life''' || Instantly restores '''25–40 hit points''' || 10 minutes || Consumed on use. Stackable. Will not overheal — if you are at full health, it is not consumed.
|-
| '''Mana Draught''' || Instantly restores '''25–40 mana''' || 10 minutes || Consumed on use. Will not be consumed if you are already at full mana.
|-
| '''Gem of Salvation''' || Offers '''automatic resurrection''' upon death || 6 hours || Blessed (never lost on death). When you die with one in your backpack, a resurrection prompt appears. Consumed when used. The 6-hour cooldown is per-character.
|}

====Balms (Stat Boosts)====

Balms provide a temporary stat increase for '''30 minutes'''. You may only have '''one balm or lotion effect active at a time''' — applying a new one replaces the current effect.

{| class="wikitable"
! Item !! Effect !! Duration
|-
| '''Balm of Strength''' || +10 Strength || 30 minutes
|-
| '''Balm of Wisdom''' || +10 Intelligence || 30 minutes
|-
| '''Balm of Swiftness''' || +10 Dexterity || 30 minutes
|}

====Lotions (Defensive Buffs)====

Lotions provide temporary defensive bonuses for '''30 minutes'''. Like balms, only '''one balm or lotion effect''' can be active at a time.

{| class="wikitable"
! Item !! Effect !! Duration
|-
| '''Balm of Protection''' || Reduces incoming damage by '''50–100%''' per hit (random roll each time) || 30 minutes
|-
| '''Stone Skin Lotion''' || +30 Physical Resist, but −5 Cold Resist and −5 Fire Resist || 30 minutes
|-
| '''Life Shield Lotion''' || Reduces life drain damage by '''50–100%''' per hit (random roll each time) || 30 minutes
|}

When any balm or lotion effect expires (or is replaced), you receive a message that the effects have worn off, and all associated stat or resistance modifications are removed.

====Smuggler's Equipment====

These items are '''only available through Smuggler's Edge''' passive stealing and cannot be obtained via regular active creature stealing.

{| class="wikitable"
! Item !! Description
|-
| '''Smuggler's Lantern''' || A lantern with the '''Spell Channeling''' property, allowing you to cast spells while it is equipped. Each lantern has a randomized hue.
|-
| '''Smuggler's Tool Box''' || A reusable lockpick dispenser. Double-click to receive '''5–12 lockpicks''' per use. Starts with '''10 uses''' and recharges '''1 use per day''' (up to a maximum of 20 uses).
|}

===Usage Notes===

====One Balm or Lotion at a Time====

You can only be under the effect of one balm or lotion at any given time. If you try to apply a second one while already buffed, you will receive a message saying you are already under an effect. The existing effect must expire (after 30 minutes) before you can apply a different one.

====Seed of Life and Mana Draught Cooldowns====

Both the Seed of Life and Mana Draught share a '''10-minute cooldown''' individually (each has its own separate timer). If you try to use one before the cooldown expires, you will be told how many seconds remain. The healing amount is random between 25 and 40, capped at however much health or mana you are actually missing.

====Gem of Salvation====

The Gem of Salvation is unique in that it triggers '''automatically on death''' — you do not need to use it beforehand. As long as it is in your backpack when you die, a resurrection gump will appear after a brief delay. If you accept, you are resurrected at your death location, the gem is consumed, and a 6-hour cooldown begins before another gem can be used.

The gem is '''Blessed''', so it is never lost when you die. This makes it a reliable safety net to carry at all times.

===Tips===

* Carry a Gem of Salvation at all times when adventuring in dangerous areas — since it is blessed, there is no risk to keeping one in your pack.
* The Balm of Protection's damage reduction is extremely powerful (50–100% per hit), making it arguably the best consumable for dangerous combat situations.
* Stone Skin Lotion's +30 Physical Resist is substantial but comes at the cost of −5 to both Cold and Fire resists. Consider your enemies' damage types before applying it.
* Since each creature can only be stolen from once, target high-fame creatures in Felucca dungeons and Champion Spawns for the best success rates.
* The Smuggler's Tool Box is a long-term investment — with daily recharging, it provides a steady supply of lockpicks without needing Tinkering skill.
* Seeds of Life are stackable, making them easy to carry in bulk. Keep a stack handy for quick in-combat healing between bandage applications.