Scrolls are a reliable source of spells in Gothic 1 Remake, and they allow players to summon powerful allies and create powerful magic effects that will ruin their enemies in no time. Magic is a deciding factor in the game, and those who wield it correctly can survive for longer in the Colony, so be mindful of Scrolls and how to obtain them.
Following this guide, you'll learn how to obtain your first Spells and Scrolls in Gothic 1, as well as where to find more, since Scrolls are quite hard to come by.
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Where To Find More Scrolls In Gothic 1 Remake
The first thing players should do before joining any faction or trying to move around in Gothic 1 Remake is to unlock some basic spells (particularly, Fire Spells) that can be learned from Torrez.
Talking to him until all dialogue lines are exhausted will unlock a quest called "The Price of Magic," which involves getting a blank parchment and some Wolf Claws. The Parchment can be purchased from Graham in the Old Camp; he is the same guy who sells maps.
Then, for Wolf Claws, these can be obtained by killing wolves, which are extremely hard to tackle early on. So, the safest choice is to approach the South Gate (the same one you need to take to complete The Missing Warder Quest), then turn left and look for a single wolf that is roaming around the Old Camp Walls.
Bait it and run, heading to the Old Camp Gate, then let the guards do the job. Make sure not to have your weapon drawn, or the guards will think you are hostile and take you down. Ideally, you'll want to wait until the guard returns to its post, then loot the wolf's corpse to get the Claws.
Best Start in Gothic 1 Remake
Follow this early Gothic 1 Remake route to get safe XP, early weapons, armor, ore, and a strong start before choosing a faction.
Now, going back to Torrez will unlock your first spells (Healing or Firebolt). From there on, you can ask Torrez for additional Scrolls, which are consumable by the way.
Now, Scrolls are also available in multiple locations throughout the adventure. Most of the chests in the Swamp Camp contain one or two Scrolls like Telekinesis, Light, Charm, and others. Of course, players need Lockpicking to access these Scrolls hidden inside the NPC huts, but that's a skill worth investing time in.
Whereas Scrolls are single-use and scarce, the deciding factor on their utility comes from their accessibility: You don't need to learn any circle or belong to a particular faction to make use of them.
Besides Torrez, you can also acquire Scrolls from Baal Cadar in the Swamp Camp, and the Water Mage Cronos in the New Camp. Torrez sells mostly water, fire, and healing magic scrolls, while Baal Cadar sells Psyonic, Charm, and Brotherhood-related spell scrolls. Cronos sells Water spells. Remember, learning magic and using scrolls are two different stories.
Gothic 1 Remake
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 73/100 Critics Rec: 46%
- Released
- June 5, 2026
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs and Alcohol, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Alkimia Interactive
- Publisher(s)
- THQ Nordic
