Swamp boots

Swamp Boots are specialty boots, coated and protected against the poisons of Britannian swamps.

Overview
Traversing the swamplands of Britannia is a treacherous undertaking; anyone walking through them risks being poisoned, which can mean a slow, painful death for the victim. Since red Potions or a Cure spell aren't always readily available, these boots were developed for travellers and adventurers. With swamp boots, there is no danger of being poisoned when standing in the waters of a swamp, as long as no other parts of the wearer's body touch it (Ultima IX concepts excepted). Swamp boots protect their wearer from the poisons in the water as well as the poisonous slugs therein. Therefore, every adventurer should have a pair of these boots ready, as they are a guarantee that their life will last a lot longer in these badlands.

In Ultima VI, swamp boots could be bought for the small price of 10 gold at typical armouries, such as that of Utomo in the village of Yew. Similarly, in VII and VII/2, they could be bought cheaply at armouries or tool shops.

In Ultima IX: Ascension, swamp boots were a special item, and only one pair could be found. Their properties were also expanded: the Avatar could be completely immersed in swamp water while wearing the boots, and not be affected by the poison. This is a property they did not have in previous games. It should be noted, however, that these boots in particular are considered a magical item unlike those used in prior Ultimas.

The Avatar and the Companions found the swamp boots very handy, even to the extent that in Ultima VII, there is a pair on display in the Royal Museum, labeled "Swamp Boots once worn by the Avatar."