Ultima Online Client Setup & Razor Script Guide (2025 Updated)

Starting Ultima Online in 2025 is easier than it used to be — but if you're a returning player or a beginner, setting up your client and Razor properly is crucial.
A wrong configuration can cause:

• Input delay

• Broken macros

• Wrong resolution

• Failed shard connection

• Scripts not running

This guide walks you through the full setup, step-by-step.

 Downloading the Ultima Online Client

There are two major client types used today:

For most shards and especially PvP players:
Use the Classic Client + Razor.

 Install Razor (Recommended Version)

Razor is the essential tool for:

• Macros

• Hotkeys

• Scripting

• Targeting

• Assist mode (auto potions, cures, etc.)

• Quality-of-life automation

Most modern shards support:

Razor 1.5.x or 1.6.x (Modern Fork)

Make sure you download the version supported by your shard — otherwise macros may not work correctly.

 Connecting Razor to Your Client

After installing Razor, open it and configure:

Then click:
Start

 Updating the Client Files (Optional but Recommended)

Some shards require custom:

• maps

• graphics

• spells

• sounds

• UI elements

These are usually provided as:

Install them exactly as instructed — skipping this step may cause:

 invisible players
 missing items
 wrong tile positions
 macro errors

 Razor Configuration Essentials

 Performance Settings

Enable:

✔ Use smart targeting
✔ Reduce CPU usage
✔ Remove focus requirement

Disable unless shard requires:

 Force game size
 War mode auto toggle

 Display Settings

• Use Fullscreen Windowed (Borderless) if possible

• Recommended resolution: 1920×1080 or higher

 Macros

Macros are what make Razor powerful.
Example basic macros:

 Auto Cure

 Auto Bandage Self

 Resource Macro (Mining or Lumberjack)

(Customize timing based on shard anti-macro rules.)

 Razor Profiles & Backup

Always save your:

• Hotkeys

• Macros

• Auto actions

• Target lists

Because if Razor resets — you lose everything.

Backup your Razor folder:

Cloud storage (Google Drive / OneDrive) is recommended.

 Testing Your Setup

Join your shard and confirm:

✔ Movement feels responsive
✔ Macros execute without delay
✔ No packet loss or strange lag
✔ Razor hooks correctly
✔ UI and graphics load properly

If you're experiencing delay or delayed macro execution, the problem is usually:

 Server latency (ping)
 Weak hosting
 Packet loss
 Slow disk or CPU

PvP, especially spell timing, becomes nearly impossible under bad latency.

 Best Hardware Setup for Smooth Gameplay

Even though the client is old, the server requires:

• Strong single-core CPU

• Low latency connection

• SSD/NVMe storage

• Stable hosting for scripts and shard performance

Shard owners should never host on cheap VPS solutions — delay kills the community.

Final Thoughts

With Razor properly configured, Ultima Online becomes smoother, faster, and more efficient — especially for PvP and macro-heavy gameplay.

Take the time to set it up correctly now, and your gameplay experience will be significantly better.

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