One of the most hidden secrets Gothic 1 remake is a chance to get a Scavenger Mount. Getting this friendly two-legged animal as a means of transportation also unlocks a faster way to travel, even before players learn to teleport later in the game. So getting a Scavenger Mount is a must if you want to survive longer in the Colony.
This guide will cover all the necessary steps to get a mount in Gothic 1 Remake, including the best method to complete the task faster without any problems.
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How to unlock Mount & Ride Skill in Gothic 1 Remake
Have a Mount in Gothic 1 remake is the best way to travel faster around the colony. To unlock the mountain, players will need to find specific named NPCs Cohselbut it is well hidden. Before you start looking for Scavenger Mount, that's right extremely important to collect the following items:
- 5 Kingstide Algae (a purple glowing algae that grows in lakes and rivers. Players must dive to find it).
- 3 wolf skins (can be bought from merchants or obtained after acquiring Hunting Skills from Drax).
- 3 leather straps (can be purchased from merchants).
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Make sure have everything ready then follow these steps find your own Mount in Gothic 1 Remake:
Travel to North Gate (the one where you first enter the Old Camp), then turn left on the path until it reaches an intersection. Turn right at the intersection.
Go down the bend and then follow the path until you pass the house on the rightthen follow the path until you see a small hill and a broken log on the right side of the road.
Turn left and climb the hill to find a hunting lodge with Scavenger stabled and tamed A wolf named Dandy rests on the floor.
Here is a specific point on the map where players must go (red mark). If you are not in this exact location, try driving along the road until you reach this zone.
Talk to Cohsel and then exhausting all possibilities of dialogueplayers will be able to request a Scavenger Mount for themselves. This will start it Beak Performance questand the reward for completion is of course access to the Mount and Ride Skill.
Cohsel rejects them, but insist until he finally gives up and asks for the above items. First he asks for 5 Kingstide. Once you deliver them, asks for wolf pelts and leather straps for the mountain.
Now all players have to do is wait all day (time in game) let Cohsel work. After a day, return to Cohsel's hut and ask if the Scavenger is ready.
This will complete the Beak Performance quest and players will receive a Scavenger Whistle and learn Riding skill. Equip this item in the hot bar to summon your Scavenger Mount. This only works in an open map.
Scavenger Mount cannot be driven in cities (Camps) or Caves, but it will be extremely useful to move between locations faster.
In fact, it is the only one a way to fast travel before unlocking the teleportation runes (which require magical training and come much later in the story).
The Scavenger Mount can also be petted, so that's a big plus for those who love having animal companions in classic RPGs. Players can climb out of their mounts by pressing (F). It accelerates by holding Shift.
You cannot fight while riding Scavenger Mount. Make sure to stay as far away from the enemies as possible, as you and the horse can be killed.
Gothic 1 remake
- Released
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June 5, 2026
- ESRB
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Older 17+ / Blood and gore, coarse language, obscene motifs, drug and alcohol use, violence
- Developers
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Alchemy Interactive
