Banes World Bucks (BW) are the shard's premium currency, used to purchase luxury and convenience items from the UO Store. BW is earned entirely through gameplay and community support — there is no requirement to spend real money.
Earning BW
There are several ways to earn BW on the shard:
Achievements
The fastest way for new players to start earning BW. Many achievements are simple exploration tasks — visiting locations around the world, most of which are accessible directly through the Moongate Portal under Favorites.
- Use
[myachievementsto see your progress and browse available achievements. - Achievements range from quick travel goals to long-term milestones, so there's always something to work toward.
Daily Quests — Huntmaster's Lodge
The Huntmaster's Lodge offers rotating daily quests that reward BW on completion. This is a reliable, repeatable source of income for active players.
- Access the Lodge through the Moongate Portal under Favorites.
- Check back daily — the quests rotate, so there's always something new.
Donations
Donations help cover the real-world costs of running the shard — hardware maintenance, power, and internet. Every contribution is greatly appreciated and goes directly toward keeping Banes World online.
How to donate:
- Visit the blue Donation Stone on Main Street.
- Complete your donation.
- You will receive an in-game popup to claim your BW immediately.
Donations are entirely optional. Everything in the store can be earned through gameplay alone.
The UO Store
The store offers a variety of luxury and convenience items including leviable weapons, additional housing slots, cosmetics, and more.
Accessing the Store
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| UO Store Button | Click the UO Store button at the top of your game screen. |
| Command | Type [store in-game.
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Checking Your Balance
Use [wallet to see your current BW (Sovereigns) and gold balances at any time.
Quick Reference
| Command | What It Does |
|---|---|
[myachievements |
Browse achievements and track your progress |
[store |
Open the UO Store (must be in a safe location) |
[wallet |
Check your current BW and gold balances |
[checkdonate |
View your donation history and status |