How to Complete The Cult's Recipe Gothic 1 Remake

Once players enter the Old Camp in Gothic 1 Remake they will need to talk to various Key Figures to gain Diego's approval and join the Shadows. One of them is Dexter, who has a quest for the unnamed Hero: getting the Swamp Camp Cult's Recipe. But getting the recipe from Cor Kalom in the Swamp Camp won't be easy.

This step-by-step guide will help players complete The Cult's Recipe quest without a hitch. It includes indications to the reach the Swamp Camp, the location of the Recipe, and the combination for Cor Kalom's chest.

How to Find Cor Kalom's Recipe for Dexter in Gothic 1 Remake

Starting from the Old Camp, players need to first talk to Dexter (located in the trade district, near Torrez, the mage), and exhaust every dialogue option to trigger The Cult's Recipe quest.

Dexter will require players to acquire The Sleeper Cult's secret recipe, and to do that, we will need to travel a bit far. Now, players need to reach the Swamp Camp to fetch the recipe, and to do that, find Baal Parvez, who is sitting around the campfires near the trading district.

Talk to him and ask him to escort you to the Swamp Camp. Now, follow him and stick close, as this guy is super strong and will carry you to the Swamp Camp, eliminating all enemies in the path. Players will be able to gain experience and loot along the way, so it's a win-win kind of deal.

If players followed the Money Farming Guide to the letter, they will be able to profit greatly from having Baal Parvez kill monsters on their route to Swamp Camp.

Following Baal Parvez will take a while, so make sure not to expose yourselves to danger. Wolves and Lizards are the most hardcore enemies in the zone, but there's also a swarm of Bloodsucker Flies that is extremely difficult to deal with. Be careful, and save often.

Once players have reached the Swamp Camp, Baal Parvez will return to the Old Camp by himself (he's super broken) so now, players need to talk to the Templars at the entrance to join the Swamp Camp and begin their quest for Cor Kalom's Recipe.

The exact location of Cor Kalom's Recipe is in the Alchemy Lab, so first, players need to talk to an NPC named Lester at the entrance, then ask, "I'm looking for Cor Kalom's Laboratory." Let Lester guide you around, then reach the Alchemy Lab with Cor Kalom working inside.

Of course, asking for the Sacred Recipe from him is useless, so get a Lockpick ready, since it will be time for some good old-fashioned sleight of hand.

How to Open Cor Kalom's Chest in Gothic 1 Remake

Attempting to open Cor Kalom's Chest in plain daylight is basically suicide, so players need to wait for a determined time of the night, and that is exactly 1 AM, since Cor Kalom will be sleeping tight alongside his apprentice.

Players can find a bed to sleep in the top tower west of the Alchemy lab. Go past a couple of novices talking below a ladder and you'll find the right spot. Players can also pick a Light Magic Scroll here.

The Templar guarding the entrance will be snoring in his guard post, and using stealth to pass by will sufice. Now, there are two chests here, one is located near Cor Kalom's bed, we will leave that one in peace.

Players should be looking for the chest that is behind the Alchemy Table, right in the middle of the wall of the lab. The chest has 4 locks, from the front row to the back row, we will call them #1, #2, #3, and #4.

Here's Cor Kalom's Chest Solution to acquire the recipe you need to complete The Cult's Recipe Quest in Gothic 1 Remake:

1. Starting with plate #4 (the one in the back), move it 6 times to the left.
2. Move #2 5 times to the right.
3. Move plate #1 4 times to the left.
4. Move #4 2 times to the right.
5. Move #3 2 times to the right.

The chest will open, and players will be able to take the recipe from within. Now, there's only one thing left to do: Go back to the Old Camp in one piece.

Players should return to the Main Gate and wait until 7-8 am in the morning to travel around. That will allow them to dodge enemies with ease, since moving around the swamp in the dark is one of the worst choices to make while playing Gothic 1 Remake.

If players are a bit lost, they can ask around any of the novices for directions. Just pick "I'm looking for The Main Gate," and they'll return to the point where Baal Parvez left them.

Now, track down your steps: Turn to the right at the first crossroads, then take a left turn and keep following the road until you reach Old Camp again.

Deliver the recipe to Dexter to complete The Cult's Recipe Quest in Gothic 1 Remake. Now, there's one less Key Figure you need to impress to join the Shadows and the Old Camp Faction.