Gothic 1 Remake LP Build Planner

Updated for Patch Launch

Last Check: Jun 5, 2026

Plan your attributes, choose a faction, allocate learning points, and optimize your character build for the Mining Colony.

Guard's Blade VS Lares' Axe

Mining Colony Combat Comparison

Guard's Blade

One-Handed Sword

Lares' Axe

One-Handed Axe

Winner

🏆 Lares' Axe

Guard's Blade	Stat	Lares' Axe
32	Base Damage	65 ✓
70	RPM	75 ✓
37	DPS	81 ✓
70	Accuracy	85 ✓
50	Movement Speed	50
10%	Armor Pen	22% ✓
11.143s	TTK (Close)	5.400s ✓
7	Shots to Kill	4 ✓
1.00x	HS Multiplier	1.00x
1	Magazine	1
1.000s	Reload Speed	1.000s

📊 TTK by Range

Close Range11.143s

Medium Range11.143s

Long Range14.857s

Guard's Blade

Lares' Axe

🎯 Scenario Breakdown

Close Range (0-10m)

Lares' Axe

Lares' Axe has a 5.743s faster TTK

Medium Range (10-30m)

Lares' Axe

Better damage retention at medium distance

Long Range (30m+)

Lares' Axe

Superior long-range damage retention

Against Armor (40%)

Lares' Axe

Faster time-to-kill through armor

📊 Detailed Analysis: Guard's Blade vs Lares' Axe in Gothic 1 Remake

Armor Penetration: The Lares' Axe has a distinct advantage against armored opponents with 22% armor penetration, effectively ignoring a portion of enemy defenses.

Attachment Synergy: Attachment availability influences the final choice. Check available scope and barrel modifiers for each weapon — they can shift the TTK values shown here significantly.Breaking this down shots-first: the Guard's Blade requires 7 shots for a kill, the Lares' Axe needs 4 — a gap that matters in spray duels. The Lares' Axe converts those shots faster with 81 DPS versus 37. For pure elimination speed, the Lares' Axe clocks 5.400s TTK against the rival's 11.143s.

Mobility & Handling: Weapon weight is nearly identical here, removing mobility as a differentiating factor in this matchup.

Ultimately, the best weapon is the one that fits your playstyle. If you prioritize fast eliminations in close-range fights, the Lares' Axe has the mathematical edge. If you play passively or engage at mid-range, test both before committing to a loadout slot.

Lares' Axe Rivals

LARES-AXE vs GUARDS-BLADE→

The Learning Point System in Gothic 1 Remake

In the Gothic 1 Remake, character growth requires trainers. When you level up, you receive 10 Learning Points (LP), but your stats do not increase automatically. You must seek out trainers in the camps—such as Diego in the Old Camp, Lares in the New Camp, or Cor Angar in the Swamp Camp—to spend your LP and raise your stats.

Because LP is a finite resource and there is no respec option, spending points blindly can make the late game extremely difficult. Planning your build helps you reach weapon requirements, master combat animations, and unlock powerful magic circles efficiently.

How to Plan Your Build

Base Level & LP pool

Select your target level to calculate your total available LP pool (10 LP per level).

Attributes (Strength, Dexterity, Mana)

Train your stats using the +1 and +5 buttons. Watch out for the scaling LP costs.

Permanent Boosters

Add permanent stat bonuses from potions and food. These increase your total stats without raising LP costs.

Combat Proficiencies & Magic Circles

Allocate LP to master One-Handed, Two-Handed, Bows, Crossbows, or Magic Circles.

Utility Skills

Learn thieving and crafting skills like Lockpicking, Pickpocketing, Sneak, Alchemy, and Hunting.

Optimizing Stats and Tiers

Stat training follows a non-linear scaling system where the LP cost increases at milestones (30, 60, 90, 120 base points). To maximize your build, use the +5 training trick: train to 29, 59, or 89 and then train +5 to get cheap stats that cross the threshold.

Additionally, save all permanent stat bonuses—from potions, herbs, and quest rewards—until after you have reached the trainer caps (usually 100). Consuming boosters early increases your base stats and prematurely pushes you into more expensive LP training brackets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max level in Gothic 1 Remake?+

There is no hard level cap, but players typically finish the game around level 35 to 40, providing an LP pool of 340 to 390 points.

Should I level Strength or Dexterity first?+

This depends on your combat style. Melee builds require Strength to wield swords and axes and deal raw damage, while ranged builds require Dexterity to use bows and crossbows.

How do I join a faction?+

You start as a neutral Prisoner and must complete faction entrance quests to join the Old Camp, New Camp, or Swamp Camp. Certain trainers and skills are restricted by faction.

Methodology & Data Integrity

All calculations are based on verified data extracted from Gothic 1 Remake Patch Launch game files. We cross-reference values with in-game testing to ensure 99.9% accuracy for competitive play.