It has been 25 years since the release of Gothic 1. As one of the first RPGs, this iconic open-world game is back to make history once more. While the core story remains the same (you get pushed into the Colony with no recollection of your past life and try to make it to the top from humble beginnings), a lot has changed since then. Explore this guide to learn everything from quest walkthroughs to beast hunting.
Disclaimer: This guide is updated daily, and the information is subject to change or expansion. Make sure to check back later for a more comprehensive guide.
What You’ll Read:
Main Quests
There are 6 chapters in the Gothic remake story. And each chapter consists of several main quests that drive the story’s progression. You begin the story as the Nameless Hero, who is thrown into the Colony. You have no memory of your past life since passing through the Colony’s magical barrier.
From now on, each decision influences the course of your Hero. Check out the quests below and click on whichever one you are stuck on to read a quick walkthrough.
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Colony
There are 3 factions to join in the Colony: 1. The Old Camp, 2. The New Camp, 3. The Swamp Camp. Think of this as your orientation course. Eventually, you have to join one of them, but you can explore for a while before making a decision, which I encourage you to do. Learn how to join each below.
Chapter 2: Minecrawlers’ Nest
Here, you join a Swamp Camp ritual investigation and explore the Old Mine to summon the Sleeper.
- The Brotherhood’s Plan
- The Lost Apprentice
- Y’Berion
- The Focus Stone
- The Almanac
- The Minecrawler Nest
- The Great Awakening
- Orc Cemetery
- Cog in the Wheel
- The Templar’s Blade
Chapter 3: Artifacts of Ancient Power
As the ritual fails, you join the New Camp Water Mages to find the Focus Stones all around the map.
- The Brotherhood’s Plan
- The Water Mages’ Plan
- The Focus Stones
- The Focus in the Monastery Ruins
- The Focus in the Troll Canyon
- The Focus Below the Stone Circle
- The Focus at the Mountain Fortress
- Flames to the Flood
Chapter 4: Xardas
Xardas is a rogue fire mage who turned into a necromancer. Find him in the Orc territory to defend the Camp’s peace.
- Xardas
- A Shaman Shunned
- The Banner of Banners
- The Orc Enclave
Chapter 5: The Custodians of the Portal
Infiltrating the underground Orc city, you try to find the ancient sword Uriziel and use it to destroy the barrier’s defenses.
- The Path Chosen
- The Dreamer’s Nightmare
- Uriziel
Chapter 6: The Sleeper’s Halls
The Hero goes down into the Sleeper’s Temple and faces the final boss to break the Magical Barrier surrounding the Colony.
- The Sleeper’s Awakening
Side Quests
Just like most RPGs, there are plenty of fun side quests to explore in the game that each have different objectives and rewards. Note that “The Colony (Open World)” quests in Chapter 1 can be done in other chapters as well.
Chapter 1: Welcome to the Colony
Depending on the faction you choose in Chapter 1, different side quests will be available to you. Check them out below.
Old Camp
- A Letter From the Fire Mages
- Casting Shadows
- Test of Faith
- Out of Sight
- Snaf’s Recipe
- The Forgotten Recipe
- A Ring for Fingers
- Whistler’s Sword
- The Vanished Warder
- The Amulet
- A New Fence for Fisk
- The Price of Magic
- The Cult’s Recipe
- Bully for Bullit
New Camp
- The Dam Lurker
- Canvassing Customers
- A Roof Over My Head
- The Herb Merchant
- Thirsty Farmers
- A Piece of the Pie
- A Few Drops Too Much
- Up to His Neck
- By the Hand of a Master
Swamp Camp
- New Souls for the Brotherhood
- Aiming High
- Ghorim’s Replacement
- Swampweed Harvest
Old Mine
- Special Pieces
- Aaron’s Chest
- Ulbert’s Storage Shed
The Colony (Open World)
- Beak Performance
- Beasts of Khorinis (Bestiary)
- The Stranger (Chromanin Books)
- Baloro’s Weapon
Chapter 2: The Minecrawlers’ Nest
- Double, Double
- The Weed Delivery
- The Weed Monopoly
Chapter 3: Artifacts of Ancient Power
- Joining the Warders
- Joining the Mercenaries
- The Rogues’ Camp
- Bar the Truth
- Secrets
- Exile from the Old Camp
- Joining the Templars
- Trial of Fire (Become a Fire Mage)
Chapter 4: Xardas
- The Temple of Innos (Nefarius Quest)
- The Minecrawler Armor
- Recovering the Free Mine
Chapter 5: The Custodians of the Portal
- Acquired Taste
- A Warrior’s Honor
- Between a Rock and a Rock and a Hard Place
All NPCs
Gothic 1 Remake is known for its countless NPCs with various personalities and interesting interactions. Some of them are quest-givers, some trade goods, and some teach you new skills. Many of them are just there to talk to when you get bored. I’ve categorized them by region below. Check them out.
Old Camp NPCs
- Alberto
- Arto
- Asghan
- Balam
- Bartholo
- Bloodwyn
- Brandick
- Bullit
- Corristo
- Cutter
- Damarok
- Dexter
- Diego
- Drago
- Drake
- Dusty
- Fingers
- Fisk
- Fletcher
- Gor Hanis
- Gomez
- Graham
- Gravo
- Grim
- Grimes
- Guy
- Herek
- Huno
- Ian
- Jackal
- Jesse
- Kharim
- Kirgo
- Kyle
- Milten
- Mordrag
- Mud
- Omid
- Orry
- Pacho
- Quentin
- Raven
- Scar
- Scatty
- Scorpio
- Skip
- Sly
- Snaf
- Stone
- Syra
- Thorus
- Torrez
- Velaya
- Whistler
New Camp NPCs
- Adanos
- Baal Isidro
- Baal Kagan
- Baloro
- Blade
- Bran
- Bruce
- Buster
- Butch
- Cipher
- Cord
- Cronos
- Drax
- Gorn
- Haenno
- Homer
- Horatio
- Jan (Jan Blachowicz, UFC Champion Easter Egg)
- Jarvis
- Jeremiah
- Killian
- Lares
- Lee
- Lefty
- Malon
- Merdarion
- Myxir
- Nefarius
- Nek
- Okyl
- Orik
- Pock
- Ratford
- Rice Lord
- Riordian
- Roscoe
- Rufus
- Saturas
- Senyan
- Sharky
- Shrike
- Silas
- Swiney
- Torlof
- Ulmar
- Wedge
- Wolf
Swamp Camp NPCs
- Baal Cadar
- Baal Lukor
- Baal Namib
- Baal Netbek
- Baal Orun
- Baal Tondral
- Baal Tyon
- Balor
- Caine
- Cor Angar
- Cor Kalom
- Darrion
- Ghorim
- Gor Na Drak
- Harlok
- Joru
- Kalom’s Bodyguard
- Lester
- Melvin
- Nyras
- Renyu
- Shrat
- Talas
- Therion
- Theron
- Y’Berion
Old Mine NPCs
Outsider / Other NPCs
Regions
There are three factions in the Colony that each have their own territory. Besides those, there are mines, valleys, and a Mountain Fortress.
Weapons
You get two choices of weapons in Gothic: melee weapons (like swords and axes) and ranged weapons (like bows and crossbows).
Melee Weapons
- Arto’s Sword
- Axe
- Barbarian’s Fist
- Bare Fists
- Battlesword
- Berserker’s Sword
- Blood Blade
- Blood Harvester
- Bloodfly Sting
- Blue Handle Axe
- Bonebreaker
- Broadsword
- Butcher
- Claw of Beliar
- Club
- Club (Light Mace)
- Cord’s Cleaver
- Crude Sword
- Custodian’s Blade
- Cutter
- Demonic Blade
- Digger’s Discipline
- Executioner
- Farmer’s Defense
- Fortuno’s Club
- God’s Hammer
- Gorn’s Revenge
- Grachtnakk
- Grachtnakk (Vorc variant)
- Handaxe
- Heavy Two-Hander
- Hero’s Blade
- Innos’ Rage
- Judgement Staff
- Judgement Sword
- Kalom’s Sword
- King’s Blade
- Krush Agash
- Krush Brok-Dar / Krush BrokDar
- Krush Karrok (x2 variants)
- Krush Pach
- Krush Ur-Rok
- Krush Varrok
- Lares’ Axe
- Lee’s Axe
- Lester’s Mediator
- Light Battleaxe
- Light Guard’s Sword
- Light Two-Hander
- Longsword
- Lurker’s Bite
- Mace
- Mercenary’s Blade
- Morning Star
- Nail Club
- Namib’s Club
- Old Battleaxe
- Old Judge
- Old Sword
- Orc Hammer
- Orik’s Axe
- Orun’s Club
- Paw’s Punch
- Pickaxe
- Poker
- Rage Steel
- Raven’s Right
- Red Wind
- Revenge Steel
- Rusty Bastard Sword
- Rusty Sword
- Rusty Two-Hander
- Scar’s Sword
- Scepter
- Sha-Ba-Nakk
- Shortsword
- Sickle
- Silas’ Axe
- Skullcleaver
- Smash
- Smith Intermediate Sword
- Smith’s Hammer
- Steel Mace
- Steel Tongue
- Sting Mace
- Stonecrusher
- Storm’s Whisper
- Strange Sword
- Sword of Death
- Sword of Fear
- Sword of Hate
- Sword of Victory
- Thorn of Wounds
- Thorus’ Sword
- Thunderstrike
- Torlof’s Axe
- Torch
- Troll Fist
- Two-Hander
- Ulu-Mulu
- Uriziel
- War Axe
- War Sword
- Warder’s Hand
- Warder’s Sword
- Warhammer
- Warrior’s Verdict
- Warrior’s Voice
- Whistler’s Sword
- Withered Axe
- Wrath Steel
Ranged Weapons (Bows & Crossbows)
- Best Bows
- Army Bow
- Bolt
- Bone Bow
- Bow of Death
- Demon Bow
- Diego’s Bow
- Field Bow
- Haenno’s Ironwood Bow
- Haenno’s Oak Bow
- Haenno’s Willow Bow
- Hedge Bow
- Horn Bow
- Hunting Bow
- Longbow
- Nimrod Bow
- Oak Bow
- Orcchaser
- Rider’s Bow
- Shortbow
- Storm Bow
- War Bow
- Willow Bow
- Windbreaker
- Wolf’s Bow
- Wolfshredder
- Crossbow
- Crossbow of War
- Light Crossbow
- Heavy Crossbow
Armor
Weak armor is much worse than a weak sword. You get some of the best armor in the early game. Learn how below.
- Water Robe
- Ancient Ore Armor
- Bandit’s Dress
- Breastplate
- Crawler Plate Armor
- Default Armor
- Digger’s Dress
- Digger’s Light Trousers
- Digger’s Trousers
- Fire Robe
- Gomez’s Armor
- Heavy Ore Baron Armor
- High Robe of Fire
- Improved Ore Armor
- Judge’s Robe
- Mercenary’s Armor
- Novice’s Armor
- Robe of State
- Robe of the Dark Arts
- Royal Guard Armor
- Shadowbeast Breastplate
- Shadow’s Dress
- Templar’s Armor
- Warder’s Armor
Accessories
There are rings and amulets in the game that improve your stats and defensive abilities. Learn about them and their location to become empowered early in the game.
Skills
Skills are highly useful in the game and sometimes necessary to pass some missions. Check them out and find out who you can learn them from.
- All Skills
- Two-Handed Training
- Strength
- Dexterity
- Pickpocketing
- Lockpicking
- One-Handed Combat
- Smithing
- Hunting
- Rune Magic
- Bow
- Mana
- Climbing
- Inscription
- Alchemy
- Diving
- Acrobatics
All Creatures (Bestiary)
There are as many creatures in the Colony as there are people, perhaps even more. You can hunt them for their skins, teeth, and much more. Check them out to learn where and how to hunt them.
Beasts
- Adult Scavenger
- Alpha Wolf
- Biter
- Bloodhound
- Cohsel’s Scavenger
- Cohsel’s Wolf
- Medium Scavenger
- Molerat
- Mother Molerat
- Rat
- Razor
- Rideable Scavenger
- Scavenger
- Wolf
- Young Molerat
- Young Scavenger
Constructs (Golems)
- Bridge Golem
- Fire Golem
- Golem
- Ice Golem
- Mini Ice Golem
- Stone Bridge Golem
- Stone Golem
Demons
- Cor Kalom’s Demon
- Demon Lord
- Fire Demon
- Lesser Demon
- Ruushk
- Xardas’s Demon
Goblins
- Black Goblin
- Goblin
- Goblin Warrior
- Green Goblin (Club)
- Green Goblin (Sword)
Greater Creatures
- Frost Shadowbeast
- Shadowbeast (Great)
- Prime Troll
- Shrunken Troll
- The Sleeper
- Troll
- Young Troll
Insects
- Bloodfly
- Meatbug
- Minecrawler
- Minecrawler King
- Minecrawler Nymph
- Minecrawler Queen
- Minecrawler Warrior
- Temple Minecrawler
Orcs
- Orc
- Orc Clan Warrior
- Orc Fighter
- Orc Hound
- Orc Hunter
- Orc Shaman
- Orc Slave
- Orc Temple Warrior
- Orc Warrior
- Undead Orc Warrior
Avians
- Harpy
- Sleeper Harpy
Aquatic
- Dam Lurker
- Lurker
Reptiles
- Fire Lizard
- Lizard
- Prime Fire Lizard
- Prime Swampshark
- Sleeper Swampshark
- Snapper
- Swampshark
Undead
- Apocalyptic Templar
- Fanatic Templar
- Grash Varrag Arushat
- High Temple Guardian
- Possessed Novice
- Skeleton
- Skeleton (Stonehenge)
- Skeleton Mage
- Skeleton Scout
- Skeleton Warrior
- Stonehenge Guardian
- Temple Guardian
- Varrag Hashor
- Varrag Kasorg
- Varrag Ruuushk
- Varrag Unhilqt
- Xardas’s Skeleton
- Zombie
Game Tutorials and Bug Fixes
While Gothic is an amazing remake, it is not without bugs and issues. Veteran fans may also remember some classic cheats from the original game. Learn about these game tutorials and more below.
- Marvin Mode (Cheats)
- Performance Fix
- Melvin Bug Fix (New Souls for The Brotherhood Quest – Patch 1.0.3)
- Sound Bug After 1.0.3 Hotfix
Achievements
If there’s a specific achievement you’re aiming for, here’s a clear breakdown of exactly what you need to do to unlock it.
Story Ending
Wondering how the Gothic Remake story ends? Are there multiple endings in the game? Read the guide below to have all of your questions answered.
Voice Actors (Cast)
If you are curious to know who the faces are behind the voices you hear throughout the game, check the section below.
