The Blood Blade is an 85-damage sword hidden on a hard-to-reach platform deep in the Old Mine, accessible by using a Transform into Blood scroll to clip through a blockade near the…
The Blood Blade is an 85-damage sword hidden on a hard-to-reach platform deep in the Old Mine, accessible by using a Transform into Blood scroll to clip through a blockade near the Chapter 2 quest area.
The Old Mine holds one of the best early pickups in Gothic 1 Remake, but it is tucked away on a platform you cannot simply walk to. With the right transform scroll and a bit of positioning, you can reach it long before the game expects you to have endgame-tier gear.
- The 85-damage Blood Blade and why the Old Mine secret is worth the trip
- Prerequisites and preparation before entering the Old Mine
- Route from the Old Mine bottom to the Blood Blade platform
- Loot inventory on the hidden platform
- Blood Blade stats and what to do with it
- Buying the Blood Blade from merchants as an alternative
- How the Blood Blade compares to other top-tier weapons
- Frequently Asked Questions
The 85-damage Blood Blade and why the Old Mine secret is worth the trip
The Blood Blade deals 85 edge damage, which makes it a top-tier weapon for how early you can grab it. The catch is the 70 Strength requirement — you can physically reach the sword in Chapter 1, but you will not be able to wield it until you have trained your Strength high enough. That makes this a great “grab it now, use it later” pickup, or a valuable item to sell if it does not fit your build.
Prerequisites and preparation before entering the Old Mine
Before you head in, you need to buy or find a Transform into Blood scroll — without it, you cannot reach the hidden platform. Ring a torch as well, because the bottom of the Old Mine is pitch-black and the platform is easy to miss in the dark. The Blood Blade is located at the very bottom of the Old Mine, past the area where the Chapter 2 end quest takes place.
Route from the Old Mine bottom to the Blood Blade platform
STEP 1/8
Enter the Old Mine and descend
Work your way down to the very bottom of the Old Mine, which you may recognize as the Chapter 2 end-quest area.
STEP 2/8
Pass the blockade and find the ladder
Go past the blockade area here, then look to the right to find a ladder and climb all the way to the top.
STEP 3/8
Drop your torch for light
Throw your torch down onto the platform below to illuminate the dark area so you can see the ledge you need to reach.
STEP 4/8
Equip the Transform into Blood scroll
Make sure the Blood scroll is equipped and ready before you attempt the clip.
STEP 5/8
Face the box toward the miner
Position yourself facing the box from the side near the miner so you do not get stuck during the transform.
STEP 6/8
Turn around and transform
Turn around to face the wall, then use the scroll to transform into a Blood with the limited space you have.
STEP 7/8
Let the transform push you up
The transformation will push you upward, boosting you into the hidden area above the ladder.
STEP 8/8
Untransform and relight your torch
Once you are up on the platform, untransform and pull your torch back out to see the hidden loot.
Video help
Once you are up on the platform, you will find several valuable items scattered around. The Blood Blade itself is lying on a dead mine crawler corpse. Nearby, you can pick up a Transform into Mine Crawler scroll, an Exact of Magic Energy, and a Goblet of Wine. It is a solid haul for the effort, especially the mine crawler scroll, which has its own uses later in the game.
Blood Blade stats and what to do with it
| Stats | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 85 edge damage |
| Strength Requirement | 70 STR |
| Weapon Type | 2H (video) / 1H (database guides) — unconfirmed |
| Purchase Price | ~1,907 ore (reportedly) |
| Rarity Tier | Master / Elite (unverified) |
The Blood Blade is a high-damage weapon that sits near the top of the melee hierarchy, but there is some disagreement between sources on whether it is a one-handed or two-handed weapon. In-game footage shows it as a two-handed sword, while database guides list it as one-handed — so treat the weapon type as unconfirmed until you inspect it in your own inventory.
Because of the 70 Strength requirement, you will likely find the sword before you can actually swing it. If you are running a one-handed build or a magic build, the Blood Blade is still worth grabbing — it is a valuable item to sell. The exact coin value and rarity tier are not fully verified, but it is clearly a high-tier weapon worth a significant amount of ore.
Drop your torch before transforming — the platform is pitch-black, and you will need the light to spot the Blood Blade on the mine crawler corpse once you clip up there.
Buying the Blood Blade from merchants as an alternative
If you do not want to deal with the Old Mine platform trick, you can simply buy the Blood Blade from specific merchants. Darrion in the Old Camp and Scorpio in the Swamp Camp both sell it for approximately 1,907 ore once their stock updates. This is a reliable fallback for players who cannot pull off the Blood clip or who miss the hidden pickup during their first mine run.
How the Blood Blade compares to other top-tier weapons
| Weapon | Damage | STR Req | Type | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Blade | 85 | 70 | 2H (video) / 1H (guides) | Hidden platform in Old Mine or buy from Darrion / Scorpio |
| Scar’s Sword | 85 | 70 | 1H | Defeat Scar in his bedroom in Old Camp castle at night |
| Uriziel | 90 | 30 | 2H | Story-related acquisition |
| Innos’ Rage | 110 | 95 | 2H | Endgame two-handed sword |
| Claw of Beliar | 110 | 95 | 2H | Endgame two-handed sword |
Players often confuse the Blood Blade with other high-damage swords, especially since several share the same 85-damage profile. Here is how it stacks up against the other top-tier weapons you will likely be hunting for next.
The most common mix-up is between the Blood Blade and Scar’s Sword — both deal 85 damage and require 70 Strength, but they are entirely separate weapons. Scar’s Sword is a one-handed Legendary obtained by defeating Scar, Gomez’s bodyguard, in his bedroom (the first door on the right upstairs) at night in the Old Camp castle. If you are going for raw damage per swing, Uriziel is an attractive two-handed option at 90 damage with a surprisingly low 30 Strength requirement, making it usable much earlier. For the absolute best melee damage in the game, Innos’ Rage and the Claw of Beliar both hit for 110 damage but require a hefty 95 Strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blood Blade the same as Scar’s Sword?
No. Both deal 85 damage and require 70 Strength, but they are separate weapons. Scar’s Sword is a one-handed Legendary weapon obtained by defeating Scar in the Old Camp castle at night, while the Blood Blade is found hidden in the Old Mine or bought from merchants like Darrion and Scorpio.
Can I get the Blood Blade in Chapter 1?
Yes, you can physically reach the hidden platform in the Old Mine as early as Chapter 1 if you have a Transform into Blood scroll. However, the 70 Strength requirement means you will not be able to wield it immediately — you will be grabbing it to use or sell later.
Why can’t I equip the Blood Blade even though I found it?
The Blood Blade requires 70 Strength to wield. If your Strength is below that threshold, the weapon will sit in your inventory unusable. Train your Strength up to 70 and you will be able to equip it.
Is the Old Mine the same as the abandoned mine on the road to the Old Camp?
No. The abandoned mine is a locked location on the road between the Exchange Point and the Old Camp, and it only contains an old pickaxe and a rusty sword guarded by a molerat. The Blood Blade is hidden in the Old Mine, which is a separate, larger location.
Do I need the Transform into Blood scroll, or is there another way up?
The Transform into Blood scroll is the method players have used to clip up onto the hidden platform. Whether this is an intentional game design choice or an exploit is not confirmed. If you cannot or do not want to do the trick, you can buy the Blood Blade from Darrion in the Old Camp or Scorpio in the Swamp Camp for roughly 1,907 ore.
