To join the Warders in Gothic 1 Remake, you must recruit three diggers from the Old Camp, travel to the Exchange Zone, find Kirgo, speak with him until the bandits attack, defeat them completely, and report back to Thorus.
How to Join the Warders in Gothic 1 Remake
Step 1: Recruit Three Diggers from Old Camp
Head through the Old Camp and ask everyone you meet for their help. Not all NPCs will join—some will refuse, but you need to find three diggers who will follow you. Make sure all three are actively following your character before leaving.
Step 2: Exit Through the North Gate
Leave the Old Camp through the north gate (the wooden section).
Cross the bridge immediately ahead of you, keeping your three diggers following closely behind as a group.
After crossing the bridge, take a right and continue straight all the way up the path.
Hug the edge of the mountain as you climb. When you reach the very corner at the top, you’ll encounter bandits/enemies—stick to the grass and keep away from the left enemy standing by the stone.
Step 4: Find Kirgo in the Exchange Zone
Advance all the way to the top, head around to the left, and go under the open gate.
You’ll recognize this area from the very beginning of the game—you’ll see the big water where Diego saved you.
Make your way all the way around to the right, and you’ll find Kirgo straight ahead.
Step 5: Talk to Kirgo and Defeat the Bandits
Have a chat with Kirgo and exhaust the entire conversation.
Afterward, bandits will attack you—do be careful and patient as they are quite strong.
Fully defeat them (not just knock them out), then link their bodies to loot their goodies.
Step 6: Complete the Quest
Speak with Kirgo again (he’ll be pleased you helped).
Then make your way back down to the Old Camp: go left over the bridge, head in, and talk to Thorus to finish the quest.
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
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Don’t just knock out bandits — You must fully defeat/kill them; knocking them out won’t trigger quest completion
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Bug fix required — If you completed the Lares raid ambush in Chapter 1, bandits may be permanently stuck in bushes. Return to that ambush site and kill all 5 rogues scattered in bushes before trying the Warders quest again
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Don’t skip recruiting all three diggers — Kirgo won’t appear if you haven’t recruited the full group
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Exhaust all conversation with Kirgo — Don’t stop talking until the bandit attack triggers naturally.
Joining the Warders opens up Old Camp access and sets you on the path to convince Gomez—master this quest early to unlock crucial faction benefits and avoid the common ambush-site bug that blocks progression.
