What to know
- The Temple of Innos is a mid-to-late game quest in Gothic 1 Remake that sends you to recover sacred texts for Nefarius.
- You should unlock the climb ability and bring plenty of healing potions before attempting the journey.
- The route includes lengthy platforming sections, mountain climbing, cave exploration, and several enemy encounters.
- You must collect both Magic Runes and Rituals and Innos Grace before returning to Nefarius.
After progressing through the New Camp questline of Gothic 1 Remake, Nefarius will ask you to recover valuable magical texts from the legendary Temple of Innos. While the objective sounds simple, reaching the temple is one of the more challenging exploration sequences in the game, requiring careful navigation through cliffs, caves, and enemy-infested paths.
Quick overview
| Quest Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | The Temple of Innos |
| Quest Giver | Nefarius |
| Main Objective | Recover magical texts from the Temple of Innos |
| Required Ability | Climbing |
| Recommended Preparation | Healing potions, combat gear, food |
| Major Enemies | Goblins, Shadow Beast |
| Key Items | Magic Runes and Rituals, Innos Grace |
| Quest Completion | Return both texts to Nefarius |
Location of the Temple of Innos
The temple is located high within the mountainous region beyond a series of caves, cliffs, scaffolding structures, and waterfalls. Reaching it requires extensive climbing and platforming. Along the route you will encounter several hostile creatures, making preparation essential before starting the expedition.

The journey gradually ascends through rocky mountain paths before leading into hidden cave systems and eventually the ancient temple complex itself.
How to start The Temple of Innos quest
Speak with Nefarius in the New Camp when the quest becomes available. He will ask you to locate and retrieve important magical texts connected to the Temple of Innos.
Before leaving, make sure you have:
| Recommended Preparation | Reason |
|---|---|
| Climb Ability | Required for progression |
| Healing Potions | Multiple dangerous encounters |
| Strong Weapon | Useful against goblins and tougher enemies |
| Food | Additional healing source |
| Teleport Rune | Faster return trip |
How to reach the Temple of Innos
Step 1
Begin following the mountain route leading toward the temple region. The initial section consists of climbing ledges and navigating elevated pathways.

Step 2
Continue through the cave network and make your way across wooden scaffolding structures. Pay attention to jumps and climbing opportunities, as the route often requires vertical movement.

Step 3
Keep ascending through the mountainous terrain. Several platforming sections connect the different areas, eventually leading toward a waterfall.

Step 4
Enter the cave system hidden behind or near the waterfall. This area serves as the final approach to the temple.

Step 5
Defeat or avoid enemies encountered along the route. Goblins are common, but the most dangerous encounter is a Shadow Beast near the waterfall section.

How to find Magic Runes and Rituals
After entering the temple complex through the waterfall cave, progress into the central chamber. Search the main room carefully.

Collect the book called Magic Runes and Rituals, which is one of the required quest items.
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Magic Runes and Rituals | Central room inside the Temple of Innos |
How to find Innos Grace
Leave the temple’s central area and continue progressing upward. Follow the snowy staircase leading toward the highest section of the temple.

At the top, locate a corpse resting near the summit. Loot the body to obtain Innos Grace.

| Item | Location |
|---|---|
| Innos Grace | On a corpse at the top of the snowy stairs |
Returning the texts to Nefarius
Once both texts have been collected, use a teleport rune if available to quickly return to the New Camp. Speak with Nefarius and hand over the recovered artifacts.
After delivering Magic Runes and Rituals and Innos Grace, the quest concludes and Nefarius continues the story involving the magical secrets of the colony.
The Temple of Innos is primarily an exploration-focused quest that tests your climbing skills and endurance rather than presenting complex puzzles. The biggest challenges come from the lengthy mountain ascent, dangerous platforming sections, and the Shadow Beast guarding part of the route. With sufficient preparation and careful navigation, you can recover both sacred texts and complete one of the most memorable expeditions in Gothic 1 Remake.