To learn the level 2 one-handed skill in Gothic 1 Remake, head to the New Camp and talk to the NPC named Cord, who stands near the edge of a cliff just past the tavern.
One-handed weapons dominate the early game in Gothic 1 Remake, making the level 2 one-handed skill one of the most worthwhile early investments for the Nameless Hero. Upgrading it requires finding a specific trainer in the New Camp. Here is exactly where to find him and how the training fits into your broader early-game progression.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Cord (per a single showcase run; not yet corroborated by wider guides) |
| Location | New Camp, just past the tavern at the cliff edge |
| Skill | One-handed (level 2) |
| Unlocks | Crit chance, combos, parries, attack cancels (per the showcase run) |
| Cost | Learning points required; exact amount unverified |
How to upgrade to level 2 one-handed in Gothic 1 Remake
STEP 1/4
Enter the New Camp
Open your map and ensure you have already reached the New Camp, as being inside the settlement is the prerequisite for finding the trainer.
STEP 2/4
Follow the path to the tavern
Walk along the route shown on screen until you eventually come across the tavern building.
STEP 3/4
Find Cord past the tavern
Walk a little further past the tavern to find the NPC named Cord standing near the edge of a cliff.
STEP 4/4
Upgrade your one-handed skill
Speak with Cord at the cliff edge to train your one-handed skill to level 2.
Video help
What the one-handed upgrade does for early combat
Most weapons you acquire early in the game are one-handed, so raising this skill is an extremely important early investment if you want to take on stronger enemies more effectively. According to a single showcase run, upgrading to level 2 increases your critical strike chance and allows you to perform combos, parries, and attack cancels.
How one-handed training fits the early game
Hoard every piece of junk you find in the Old Camp and New Camp to sell for ore nuggets, because trainers charge ore on top of learning points.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many learning points does it take to upgrade the one-handed skill?
Players receive exactly 10 learning points per level, but the exact learning-point cost to reach level 2 one-handed is not yet confirmed by available sources. Trainers in the remake charge learning points and ore nuggets for their services, so you will need a surplus of both.
How do I get to the New Camp if I don’t have it on my map yet?
Getting to the New Camp is a prerequisite for finding Cord, but the exact route is not covered here. If you do not have the location on your map yet, you will need to follow the main progression through the Old Camp or seek out directions from NPCs to reach the New Camp settlement.
Why train one-handed instead of two-handed early on?
Most of the weapons you acquire early in the game are one-handed weapons, making one-handed the more practical early investment. Upgrading it reportedly increases your critical strike chance and allows you to perform combos, parries, and attack cancels, which are vital for taking on stronger enemies more effectively when early armor is virtually nonexistent.
Can I learn the one-handed skill from any trainer, or only Cord?
The showcase run points specifically to an NPC named Cord, found just past the tavern at the cliff edge in the New Camp. The name appears only in that single showcase and is not yet corroborated by wider guides, so for now Cord is the only known trainer for this specific level 2 upgrade.
