Skill Mastery Level Progression System
This document describes the level progression system for Skill Masteries in UO Sagas, including experience requirements, item requirements, and available mastery gems.
Overview
The Skill Mastery system allows players to advance individual skills beyond their normal capabilities through a separate progression system. Each skill mastery can be leveled up independently using experience points (XP) and specific mastery gems.
Experience Point Requirements
Skill masteries level from 1 to 21, with each level requiring progressively more experience points:
Levels 1-7 (Early Progression)
| Level | XP Required | Cumulative XP |
| 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 | 7,500 | 7,500 |
| 3 | 19,500 | 19,500 |
| 4 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| 5 | 75,600 | 75,600 |
| 6 | 117,000 | 117,000 |
| 7 | 180,000 | 180,000 |
Levels 8-14 (Mid Progression)
| Level | XP Required | Cumulative XP |
| 8 | 261,000 | 261,000 |
| 9 | 369,000 | 369,000 |
| 10 | 511,200 | 511,200 |
| 11 | 694,200 | 694,200 |
| 12 | 924,000 | 924,000 |
| 13 | 1,212,000 | 1,212,000 |
| 14 | 1,566,000 | 1,566,000 |
Levels 15-21 (End Game)
| Level | XP Required | Cumulative XP |
| 15 | 1,998,000 | 1,998,000 |
| 16 | 2,520,000 | 2,520,000 |
| 17 | 3,150,000 | 3,150,000 |
| 18 | 3,906,000 | 3,906,000 |
| 19 | 4,806,000 | 4,806,000 |
| 20 | 5,868,000 | 5,868,000 |
| 21 | 7,110,000 | 7,110,000 |
Item Requirements for Level Up
In addition to experience points, leveling up skill masteries requires specific mastery gems. There are four types of mastery gems, each with different rarity and requirements:
Mastery Gem Types
Mastery Gems - Basic gems (levels 2-7) - also needed for crafting Prisms
Mastery Prisms - Intermediate gems (levels 8-14)
Mastery Souls - needed to craft Totems
Mastery Totems - Advanced gems (levels 8-21)
Mastery Fragments - needed to craft Relics
Mastery Relics - Elite gems (levels 15-21) - crafted with a Mastery Fragment and 9 Gold Ingots
Where to loot
Mastery Gems: Level 1 and Level 2 of Dungeons
Mastery Prisms: Do not drop
Mastery Souls: Level 2 and Level 3 of Dungeons
Mastery Totems: Do not drop
Mastery Fragments: Level 3 of Dungeons
Mastery Relics: Do not drop
(todo: loot in chests)
Level-Up Requirements by Tier
Levels 2-7 (Mastery Gems Only)
| Level | Mastery Gems |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 7 |
Levels 8-14 (Prisms and Totems)
| Level | Prisms | Totems | Gold Bars | Bar Cost |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 144,000 gold |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 160,000 gold |
| 10 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 176,000 gold |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 192,000 gold |
| 12 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 208,000 gold |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 224,000 gold |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 240,000 gold |
Levels 15-21 (Totems and Relics)
| Level | Totems | Relics | Gold Bars | Bar Cost |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 272,000 gold |
| 16 | 6 | 2 | 36 | 288,000 gold |
| 17 | 5 | 3 | 38 | 304,000 gold |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 320,000 gold |
| 19 | 3 | 5 | 42 | 336,000 gold |
| 20 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 352,000 gold |
| 21 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 368,000 gold |
Aether Mastery Gems (Universal Gems)
Aether gems are special “joker” gems that can be used for any skill mastery. They come in the same four types as regular gems but are not skill-specific.
NOTE: Aether Gems/Souls/Shards CANNOT be converted to Aether Prisms/Totems/Relics
Aether Gem Types
Aether Mastery Gem - Can replace any skill's Mastery Gem
Aether Mastery Prism - Can replace any skill's Mastery Prism
Aether Mastery Totem - Can replace any skill's Mastery Totem
Aether Mastery Relic - Can replace any skill's Mastery Relic
Important Rules for Aether Gems
Skill Universal: Aether gems work for any skill mastery
Type Specific: Each aether gem type can only replace its corresponding regular type
Priority System: The system prioritizes skill-specific gems first, then uses aether gems to fill remaining requirements
Example Usage
If you need 4 Prisms and 3 Totems for a level up and you have:
2 Alchemy Prisms
1 Stealth Totem
3 Aether Prisms
4 Aether Totems
The system will consume:
Obtaining Mastery Gems
Regular Mastery Gems
Loot: Drop from monsters based on their loot score
Crafting: Can be crafted using tinkering skill (see Crafting section below)
Town Rewards: Available as rewards for town contribution points
Aether Mastery Gems
Town Reward Availability
Aether gems are available through all three town point types:
Town Influence points
Town Defense points
Town Exports points
Lower tier gems (Gem/Prism) are available in Tier 1 rewards, while higher tier gems (Totem/Relic) are available in Tier 2 rewards.
Crafting Higher Tier Mastery Gems
Higher tier mastery gems (Prisms, Totems, and Relics) can be crafted using the Tinkering skill. This allows players to upgrade their basic mastery gems into more valuable versions needed for higher level progression.
Crafting Requirements
Mastery Prisms
Mastery Totems
Mastery Relics
Gold Ingot Requirements
Gold Ingots are special crafting materials required for higher tier mastery gems.
They can be purchased from:
Banker
Location: Found in most major towns
Price: 8,000 gold per Gold Ingot
Purchase Method: Direct purchase through vendor interface
Jeweler
Location: Found in most major towns
Price: 8,000 gold per Gold Ingot
Purchase Method: Direct purchase through vendor interface
Gold Ingots can not be gathered via mining ores. There are no gold ore veins.
Mastery Tinker Service
For players who don't want to train tinkering skill or gather materials themselves or rely on other players and their vendors, there's a convenient Mastery Tinker Service available.
Accessing the Service
Location: Visit any Tinker NPC vendor
Activation: Double-click the Tinker NPC or use the context menu option
Interface: Opens a specialized crafting interface
How the Service Works
Select Target Skill: Choose which skill mastery you want to craft gems for
Choose Gem Types: Select from Prisms, Totems, or Relics
Set Quantities: Specify how many of each type you want to craft
Material Check: The system verifies you have the required base gems in your backpack
Cost Calculation: Shows total gold cost (includes 30% service fee)
Payment: Gold is automatically withdrawn from your bank account
Crafting: Base gems are consumed and higher tier gems are created
Service Pricing
The Tinker service charges a 30% markup over the base material costs:
Service Benefits
No Skill Requirements: Don't need tinkering skill
Convenience: Automatic material handling
Time Saving: Instant crafting without skill training
Quality Assurance: Always produces perfect results
Requirements for Service
Must have the required base gems (Gems/Souls/Fragments) in your backpack
Must have sufficient gold in your bank account to cover the total cost
Base gems must match the selected target skill
Character Enhancement (Base Mastery)
In addition to individual skill masteries, there is also a Character Enhancement system (also called Base Mastery) that provides global bonuses:
Armor Bonus: Increases armor rating
Resist Bonus: Improves magic resistance
Melee Damage Bonus: Enhances physical damage
Spell Damage Bonus: Increases magical damage
The Character Enhancement follows the same XP progression as skill masteries and has own gems “of the wise”.
Configuration Notes