Gothic II learning points, weapon skill and useful teachers
Build around equipment requirements and the training costs of your edition.
Edition covered
The 2002 Gothic II main campaign, with Night of the Raven differences identified separately. Pictures show Gothic II: Gold Edition, which includes that expansion and its Jharkendar region. Gold changes balance, training costs and some quest routes compared with the original release.
Train a weapon family and its attribute
Strength supports most melee weapons, dexterity supports ranged requirements and some special melee equipment, and weapon talents govern effectiveness. Read the actual item rather than assuming every sword uses the same requirement.
| Investment | Main use | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Most melee weapon requirements and damage | Chosen weapons actual requirement |
| Dexterity | Bows and dexterity-based equipment | Ranged plan and weapon tooltip |
| One-handed skill | One-handed combat proficiency | Current percentage and next training cost |
| Two-handed skill | Two-handed combat proficiency | Whether that is the chosen weapon family |
| Bow or crossbow skill | Ranged effectiveness | Match the weapon in use |
| Mana and magic circles | Spellcasting | Guild access and available runes |
Check the edition before using a point plan
Night of the Raven changes balance and training costs. A point-by-point base-game build can therefore be inefficient in Gold; use the teachers current offer and the displayed next cost.
| Teacher or service | Training connection | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Bosper | Animal skinning | Khorinis lower city |
| Thorben | Lockpicking | Khorinis lower city |
| Harad | Smithing through apprenticeship | Khorinis smithy |
| Constantino | Alchemy | Khorinis lower city |
| Cord | Melee training | Onar's farm |
| Lares | Guidance and selected training | Khorinis harbor |
Learn utility with a purpose
Skinning, lockpicking, alchemy and smithing can earn money or permanent benefits, but they consume learning points. Select the tools that support your apprenticeship and exploration rather than buying every service immediately.
Bank permanent bonuses thoughtfully
Plants, potions, tablets and equipment can change attributes or skills. Some of these systems belong to Night of the Raven, so identify the edition and training interaction before consuming a rare bonus.
Plants, potions, tablets and equipment can change attributes or skills. Some of these systems belong to Night of the Raven, so identify the edition and training interaction before consuming a rare bonus.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| World of Gothic quest reference | www.worldofgothic.com |
| World of Gothic game reference | www.worldofgothic.com |