Tools

During the time of Ultima II, Tools were essential for dungeon exploration.

The dungeons and towers of the time-warped Earth are filled with nasty traps that can be deadly once activated. To bypass these dangers, the adventurer has to carry tools. The tools allow one to cut tripwires (which are connected to the trap) and dissemble more complex mechanisms. Their only disadvantage is that after usage, they can only be thrown away, as they are cheap, mass-produced goods.

Trivia

 * Since you actually don't need to even enter a dungeon in Ultima II, tools are pretty much useless.