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Gothic Guide

2001 · Fantasy action role-playing game

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Gothic characters sitting around a campfire at night.Camps & joiningExplore the camps and complete admission tasks before choosing an allegiance.
Gothic protagonist standing beside an armed guard above a settlement.Combat & trainingSpend learning points on a combat style that you can equip and use.
Gothic armored guards in a torch-lit room with a large portrait.Ore & magicUnderstand the difference between a one-use scroll and a reusable rune.
Gothic prisoners and guards gathered around a raised stone platform.Story routeFollow the central investigation while keeping camp quests in context.
Gothic characters sitting around a campfire at night.CharactersIdentify the people, factions or battlefield roles used throughout this guide.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Talk before fightingCamp access and early quests depend on reputation and introductions.
Train one combat planStrength, dexterity and weapon talents serve different roles.
Keep ore for useful upgradesTeachers, equipment and trading compete for the same early resources.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
DiegoOld Camp contactIntroduces the protagonist to the Colony and helps with early development.
LesterBrotherhood contactA novice in the Swamp Camp who helps the newcomer find his way.
GornNew Camp allyA mercenary associated with the New Camp.
MiltenFire Mage allyA young mage in the Old Camp.
LeeMercenary leaderCommands the New Camps mercenaries.
XardasNecromancerBecomes an important source of knowledge later in the story.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Camps & joiningVisit before committing →

Pictures All pictures →

Gothic prisoners and guards gathered around a raised stone platform.
Gothic prisoners and guards gathered around a raised stone platform.
Gothic characters sitting around a campfire at night.
Gothic characters sitting around a campfire at night.
Gothic armored guards in a torch-lit room with a large portrait.
Gothic armored guards in a torch-lit room with a large portrait.
Gothic protagonist standing beside an armed guard above a settlement.
Gothic protagonist standing beside an armed guard above a settlement.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Gothic: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com