Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar/The Strongholds of the Principles

The party can include as many companions as the experience level of the Stranger. Therefore, this page also explains strategies to earn experience more effectively.

Earn experience

 * give priority to leveling-up the Stranger;
 * equip the Stranger with the best ranged weapons available;
 * travel by land, because sea enemies give experience but no gold, and you need gold to buy better weapons;
 * when necessary, make the other companions pass a turn in battle to allow the Stranger to deliver the final blow to enemies;
 * visit the Shrines and embark on side quests, so that you have a reason to travel around and fight enemies.

Locations of the Companions

 * Mainland:
 * Iolo the Bard: in Britain
 * dupre the Paladin: in Trinsic
 * Julia the Tinker: in Minoc
 * Jaana the Druid: in Yew
 * Islands:
 * Mariah the Mage: in Moonglow
 * Geoffrey the Fighter: in Jhelom
 * Shamino the Ranger: in Skara Brae
 * Katrina the Shepherd: in magincia ruins