7 Best Weapons of Every Type in Gothic 1 Remake and How to Get Them – Location, Stats, and Step-by-Step Guide

The best weapons in Gothic 1 Remake are the Bow of Death, Crossbow of War, Scar’s Sword, Silas’ Axe (Bran’s Axe), Orc Hammer, Lee’s Axe, and Inno’s Rage. These represent the top-tier options for every weapon category, offering maximum damage and crucial advantages throughout your adventure.

How to Get Bow of Death (Best Bow)

The Bow of Death deals 88 damage and requires 73 Dexterity to wield effectively.

It has the fastest reload speed among bows in the game.

Step 1: Reach Chapter 5

The Bow of Death is only available in Chapter 5 or later. You cannot purchase this bow in earlier chapters. Progress through the main story until you reach this chapter.

Step 2: Find Wolf or Cavalorn

Go to New Camp and locate either merchant:

• Wolf (merchant in New Camp)

• Cavalorn (merchant in New Camp)

Both sell the Bow of Death starting in Chapter 5.

Step 3: Purchase the Bow

Buy the Bow of Death for 1000 ore from either merchant. Make sure you have at least 73 Dexterity to wield it effectively. This is 3 damage higher than the Demon Bow (88 vs 85).

How to Get Crossbow of War (Best Crossbow)

The Crossbow of War delivers 100 damage with a 55 Dexterity requirement. It’s more stationary and requires standing to reload after each shot, making it perfect for Strength Types like Wardens and Templars.

Step 1: Find and Knock Out Scar

Go to the throne room in Old Camp castle (same location as getting Scar’s Sword). Wait until midnight when guards leave. Engage Scar and either knock him out or defeat him.

Step 2: Loot the Crossbow

Loot Crossbow of War from Scar’s body. You’ll also get Scar’s Sword at the same time.

Alternative Method: Purchase in Chapter 5

Buy from Scorpio (west of Old Camp) or Wolf (New Camp) in Chapter 5.

How to Get Scar’s Sword (Best 1H Sword)

Scar’s Sword is the strongest one-handed weapon in Gothic 1 Remake, with 85 damage and requiring 70 Strength to wield effectively.

Step 1: Gain Access to Old Camp Castle

Complete Outer Ring quests to unlock entry to the castle inner section. You must give the fire mage a letter to gain access.

Step 2: Wait Until Midnight

Head to the throne room around midnight when guards leave the area. This isolates Scar so he doesn’t alert other guards during combat.

Step 3: Defeat Scar and Loot

Save beforehand! Engage Scar in combat. Use mobility skills like Acrobatics to make the fight easier. He can deal huge damage early on. Once defeated, loot his body for both Scar’s Sword and Crossbow of War.

Alternative: You can freeze Scar with ice spells in Chapter 1 and steal both weapons without killing him.

How to Get Silas’ Axe (Best 1H Axe – Also Called Bran’s Axe)

Important clarification: The weapon is officially called Bran’s Axe in the quest, though it’s known as Silas’ Axe in the item database. It’s found in Silas’ basement chest during the “Up to the Neck” quest.

Step 1: Complete “One Drop More” Quest

Talk to the Rice Lord in the building overlooking the Rice Fields (New Camp). Complete his previous task “One Drop More” to unlock the “Up to the Neck” quest.

Step 2: Ask Ryke for Information

Go to Silas’ Tavern in New Camp and talk to Ryke. Give him a beer and 30 ore (or find the entrance yourself without paying). He’ll tell you the entrance is through the lake at the back.

Step 3: Enter Through the Lake

Leave the tavern, walk around to the back of the building where the lake is. 

Jump into the water and dive (hold “C” key).

Look for a strong current under the wooden deck beneath the building’s foundation.

Step 4: Follow the Underwater Current

Swim along the current until you reach stone steps.

Climb them to enter the basement/utility room.

Step 5: Find Bran’s Body and Chest

At the top of the stairs in the basement, you’ll find Bran’s body. Loot the Note from his corpse. Next to him is a locked chest containing Bran’s Axe, four Rice tinctures, two Pure spirits, and three portions of Rice.

Step 6: Solve the Chest Lock (Exact 24-Step Sequence)

The chest has a tricky lock. Here’s the verified combination:

• Plate 3 → right x3

• Plate 6 → right x6

• Plate 4 → left x4

• Plate 3 → right x6

• Plate 4 → left x3

• Plate 1 → left x2

• Plate 5 → left x2

• Plate 6 → right x3

• Plate 2 → right x2

The chest will click open. Take Bran’s Axe (the evidence proving Silas killed him).

Step 7: Exit and Complete Quest

Swim out of the basement, return to Silas’ Tavern. 

Interrogate Silas, then run to the Rice Lord in New Camp. If you have Bran’s Axe in your inventory, present it as evidence directly in dialogue for 50 extra ore.

Quest Reward: 300 XP + blue-handled Axe

How to Get Orc Hammer (Best 1H Mace)

The Orc Hammer provides 50 damage and only requires 22 Strength, making it accessible early in the game.

Step 1: Exit Old Camp South Gate

Leave through the South Gate and follow the road to the mountains leading to Mountain Fortress.

Step 2: Find Abandoned Forge

Look for an area with Bloodhounds. Kill them and locate the abandoned forge overlooking the Mountain Fortress bridge.

Step 3: Lockpick the Chest

Lockpick the chest inside the forge to receive the Orc Hammer, plus an Elixir of Magic Energy and Fireball Scroll.

Tip: This chest requires advanced lockpicking. Bring lockpicking potions if you’re struggling.

How to Get Lee’s Axe (Best 2H Axe)

Lee’s Axe is the top two-handed axe with 105 damage requiring 90 Strength.

Step 1: Become a Mercenary

Join the Mercenary faction and reach Chapter 2 or later. You must be at least level 10.

Step 2: Learn 2H Weapons from Lee

Find Lee (2H weapons trainer) and learn 2H weapons from him. He teaches 2H weapons when you’re level 10 Mercenary, and you don’t need to learn 1H beforehand.

Step 3: Receive Lee’s Axe

After learning from Lee, you’ll receive Lee’s Axe as your weapon. This is the easiest 2H build for beginners.

Alternatively, you can also kill Lee.

You’ll have to wait for Orik to leave first.

Then attack and claim Lee’s Axe.

How to Get Inno’s Rage (Best 2H Sword)

Inno’s Rage is the strongest two-handed sword in early-mid game, with massive damage and great reach.

Step 1: Wait for Chapter 2 at Night

Start this around Chapter 2, waiting until 12:00 AM (midnight) when Gomez goes to sleep.

Step 2: Single Out Gomez

Sneak behind Gomez in the Old Camp castle throne room. Use magic to make him drop Inno’s Rage, then quickly grab it before other ore barons see you.

Step 3: Kill and Loot (Alternative Method)

Kill Gomez directly and loot Inno’s Rage from his body. He also drops:

• Gomez’ Master Key (opens Gomez’ chambers)

• Amulet of Might

• Ring of Greater Invincibility

Tip: Do this at night when fewer guards are around. Save beforehand and use magic to make the fight easier.

Critical Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t fight Scar during daytime — guards will alert and swarm you, making the fight nearly impossible

• Save before attempting elite kills — Scar and Gomez deal massive damage early; save-scumming is essential

• Don’t sell Inno’s Rage — you won’t be able to complete certain quests if you sell this weapon

• Check lockpick difficulty — Orc Hammer chest requires advanced lockpicking; bring potions if struggling

• Meet stat requirements — Scar’s Sword needs 70 STR; invest in strength upgrades early

• Wait for Chapter 5 for Bow of Death — you cannot buy it before this chapter.

Mastering these seven weapons will transform your Gothic 1 Remake experience, giving you overwhelming power in every combat scenario. Each weapon represents the pinnacle of its category, from the 100-damage Crossbow of War to the 105-damage Lee’s Axe. Start collecting these early (Orc Hammer and Scar’s Sword are accessible in Chapter 1) to dominate throughout the entire game.