Runes are items used to cast spells in Gothic 1 remake, which are not destroyed upon use, unlike scrolls. They are divided into six power levels and can only be used after learning the circles of magic, but some basic spells are accessible to beginners even without this knowledge.
Runestones can be found throughout Minenthal: purchased from merchants, obtained through quests, and picked up in secret locations. However, the most powerful ones can't simply be purchased with ore—they're usually awarded for completing challenges.
Where to find all the runes in Gothic 1 Remake
Most runes are obtained for free: by completing the story, side quests, or exploring the world. But there are also those that can be purchased from the water mage Kronos, the Idol of Kadar from the Brotherhood, Torrez in the Old Camp, or Xardas.
You can quickly add runes to your build using console commands.
Standard runes
These spells can be obtained at the very beginning, without joining any of the camps or learning circles.
Firebolt
It can be selected as a quest reward. The Price of MagicIf you took a different rune, you can purchase "Fire Arrow" from Torrez for ore after the quest.
Healing
Like the previous rune, Healing is an optional quest reward. The Price of MagicIf you chose Fire Arrow, you can purchase Healing from Torrez, Idol of Kadar, or Kronos.
All runes of the first circle
They become available for use after learning the first circle from one of the magicians - Saturas, Corristo or Idol Kadar - depending on selected faction.
Fist of the Wind
The basic spell of Sleeper magic is a short-range air strike. Sold by the Idol of Kadar in the Swamp Camp.
Ice arrow
Available for sale from Kronos, who spends most of the day in the center of the New Camp cave.
Candle
A simple light spell that replaces a torch for mages. It can be purchased from mages:
- Torrez in the Old Camp.
- Kronos in the New Camp.
- Idol of Kadar in the Swamp Brotherhood.
In Chapter 3, you can get a rune stone for free by searching the mummy in the crypt under the Circle of Stones, where you will cross with Diego. "Unitor from under the circle of stones".
All runes of the second circle
Two spells available for use by more experienced wizards.
Ball lightning
The rune is sold by Kronos, but you can also get it for free: it's in a chest in a cave with two zombies on a cliff near the Swamp Camp. The location is located directly above the beach where Teacher TheronTo get to the cache, you will need Climbing skill:
- Enter the crevice to the left of the area with the unitor you went after with Novice Niras, then run to the end and climb the wall.
- Continue to the next ledge, but don't climb up it. Instead, turn left and descend to a boardwalk. This will lead you into a cave.
Zombies can be a problem early in the game, so you'll need to kill them or lure them away to avoid interference. pick the lock.
The opening combinations differ depending on the level:
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You are also guaranteed to receive the rune from the body of the shaman Varrag-Kazorg in the Temple of the Sleeping during the quest The Dreamer's Nightmare in the fifth chapter.
Dream
One of the most useful control spells, allowing you to put NPCs and enemies to sleep. It's sold by Idol Kadar in the center of the Swamp Camp.
All runes of the third circle
At this stage of mastering the magical arts, access to five runes is unlocked. They surpass all previous ones in power and are ideal for completing the fourth and fifth chapters.
Ice block
Creates a frosty area in front of the hero, dealing 60 damage and potentially freezing enemies. Obtainable for free during the quest. "Junior from the Ruined Monastery"After taking the focus stone, turn around and go through the arch under the collapsed rock.
At the end of the long corridor, climb up the steps on the left, and inside, take the wooden staircase to the second floor. You'll find the rune in a chest in the corner of the room.
Sold by Kronos.
Fire ball
Sold by Torrez in the Old Camp Castle throughout Chapter 3. Can be looted for free from the corpse of Corristo or any of the fire mages at the end of Chapter 3. During the quest "Flame and Tides," guards will kill Innos's servants; their bodies can be searched.
Telekinesis
The rune for controlling objects can be picked up for free during the quest. "Unitor from the Troll's Ravine"It's in a chest behind the gate, which you'll have to open with Milten after killing the troll. If you missed it and don't want to go back, buy it from the Idol of Kadar.
Pyrokinesis
Drops from the cursed orc shaman Varrag-Hashor in Temple of the Sleeping OneIf you wish, you can ambush Yu'Berion after the quest. The Nest of the Crawlers, when the Brotherhood leader emerges from Kor Galom's presence. When Yu'Berion is approximately halfway up the stairs, he can be attacked without witnesses or consequences.
If you don't want to get aggressive, just buy the item from Idol Kadar - it appears in his inventory in Chapter 3.
Charms
A spell that temporarily calms NPCs and enemies and makes them more inclined towards the hero, sold by the Idol of Kadar in the Swamp Camp.
All runes of the fourth circle
Runes of this level are the last available to those who decide to join the Brotherhood of the Sleeper—Kadar cannot teach the fifth circle.
Lightning
An electrical spell that only activates when targeting an enemy. Holding the button consumes 5 mana immediately, then continues to consume 1 mana per second. It lasts continuously for the entire cast.
If there are other living objects nearby, a chain lightning will be created, affecting several at once. Obtained in Chapter 5 for defeating Varrag-Unhilkt in Temple of the Sleeping One.
Fist of the Storm
An enhanced version of the wind spell becomes available for purchase at the Idol of Kadar at the beginning of Chapter 3. It can also be obtained for free from the chest at the summit. Mountain Fort, where Lester will lead the search unitora.
From the top floor, through the secret passage in the fireplace, go out into the tower with a spiral staircase, and from there, through the hole in the wall, crawl onto the roof. Next, you will need Climbing skill.
The box is locked and can be opened with one of the following combinations:
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Fire storm
It's in a chest under the old lighthouse in the room guarded by a skeleton mage. The room is sealed with a magical barrier that disappears at the end of the quest. "Stranger" with reading the book "Chromanin 5".
This rune is guaranteed to be obtained after killing the shaman Varrag-Ruushka in the Temple of the Sleeper during the quest The Dreamer's NightmareAlso sold by Kronos starting from the fourth chapter of the main story.
Destruction of the undead
Hidden in the dungeon The Sunken Tower of XardasOpen the stone door by casting fire, ice, and wind spells in any order in the circle before it. Find two Tower Stones in the ruins and use them to open the door by placing the figurines on the pedestals. The spell itself, along with other loot, is stored in the chest.
You can also purchase Undead Slay from Kronos or Xardas in Chapter 5.
Control
Allows you to control a target for a short time, as if possessing them. Lasts until the target's mana runs out or the target dies. This rune can be purchased from the Idol of Kadar in Chapter 4.
All runes of the fifth circle
This stage is only accessible to Water Circle mages and defectors from the Old Camp. Adepts of this power have access to only two runestones.
Fiery rain
Creates an area around the hero where fiery drops fall from the sky, damaging and setting enemies on fire. The spell can be acquired in Temple of Innos in the snowy highlands where Nefarious sends you if you talk to him at the beginning of Chapter 4.
Ice Wave
Activates a zone of ice spikes in a small radius around the hero, dealing 120 damage to all enemies within the area and potentially freezing them. Starting in Chapter 4, the rune is sold by Kronos in the New Camp.
All runes of the sixth circle
Only the necromancer Xardas can teach the highest level of magical arts, after you find the Strange Sword and gems in the Temple of the Sleeper in Chapter 5. This power corresponds to two rune stones.
Shadow of Death
A rune that creates a frosty mist in front of the hero, dealing 150 damage to everyone within it. Dropped by the orc shaman Varrag-Arushat, who guards the barrier in Temple of the Sleeping One.
Urizel's Death Wave
A unique spell that wields the power of a legendary sword. After completing the "Urisel" quest, ask the necromancer to extract the rune from the two-handed sword.
Be careful: in this case, Urizel will be destroyed.
All teleportation runes
Most teleportation stones in the Gothic remake are obtained through the story. But two of them must be found independently in a high-level dungeon.
Teleportation to fire mages
The only copy of this rune is hidden in the library under The Sunken Tower of XardasIt lies in a chest behind a locked iron grate.
Teleportation to water mages
Given by Saturas when you come to talk to him in the quest of the third chapter The Waterbenders' Plan.
Teleportation to the Swamp Camp
Received from Kor Angar for completing the final quest of Chapter 2. Orcish Crypt.
Teleport to the Necromancer
Given by Demon Xardas when you bring him the hearts of three golems in the quest of the fourth chapter Xardas.
Teleportation to the Sunken Tower
Stored at the bottom of the dungeon under Sunken Tower, in the same chest as "Teleport to the Fire Mages." Gomez can exchange it for his Ancient ore armor, if you decide to make a deal with him.
Collecting runes is a surefire way to make a mage hero stronger and eliminate the need for single-use scrolls. As you progress through the circles, don't forget to update your spell arsenal to always be prepared to face dangerous monsters and even the Sleeper himself.
I became a fire mage. They gave me fire when I talked to Torez in Chapter 1 at the old camp. The mages gave me a healing rune when I joined the Brotherhood of Fire in Chapter 3.
The Torch can also be obtained in the game, in the crypt with Diego. Chapter 3.
Ice Block - can be found in the old ruins of the Temple of Adanos with the forge in Chapter 3, on the destroyed tower in a chest, it requires leveling up the climbing skill, but you can jump on the textures