Faction Walkthrough
How to Join the Old Camp in Gothic 1 Remake
Earn enough support around the outer ring, complete Diego's Test of Faith, and survive the castle interview before accepting the Shadow path.
Quick Answer
Reach level 5, complete enough tasks for Sly, Fingers, Whistler, Scatty, and Dexter, bring Ian's supply list to Diego, then speak with Thorus and give Gomez the loyalty-focused answers.
- Level requirement
- Level 5
- Approval contacts
- Five friends of Diego
- Main test
- Ian's supply list
- Faction rank
- Shadow
Prepare for Old Camp admission
Diego introduces the Old Camp route soon after arrival, but formal admission needs experience and support. Work around the outer ring before asking Thorus to open the castle.
Reach level 5
Complete nearby quests and safe combat until level 5. Admission will not advance properly if you rush the castle interview without meeting the level requirement.
Ask Diego about influential people
Diego points you toward camp figures whose recommendations matter. Their quests also teach the market, arena, theft systems, and outer-ring politics.
Keep a pre-faction save
You can complete work for all camps before joining one. Keep a manual save before the final Shadow offer if you still want to compare the New Camp or Swamp Camp routes.
Complete Diego's recommendation tasks
The five main contacts are Sly, Fingers, Whistler, Scatty, and Dexter. You need enough successful support; a less-than-perfect outcome in one task does not automatically end the route.
Help Sly and impress Fingers
Investigate Sly's Vanished Guard task and complete the thievery demonstration expected by Fingers. Bring the result back to each contact instead of assuming the journal update is enough.
Work for Whistler and Scatty
Whistler's Conspicuous Man task revolves around a market purchase, while Scatty evaluates your handling of Kharim at the arena. Make a save before choosing an aggressive solution.
Recover Dexter's forgotten recipe
Dexter's task sends you after a missing recipe. Finish the objective and return directly to him so his recommendation is counted before you ask Diego for the final test.
Complete the Test of Faith
Thorus and Diego send you to the Old Mine for Ian's supply list. This document is also the critical branching item for New Camp admission.
Get Ian's supply list
Travel to the Old Mine, reach Ian, and use Diego's countersign to receive the list. Carry healing and make a manual save before the mine journey.
Choose Diego or Lares first
For the Old Camp route, return the original list to Diego. If you still want the New Camp option, show the original to Lares first and only then bring Diego the altered version.
Return to Diego and Thorus
After the test and enough recommendations, speak with Diego and then Thorus. The castle route opens so you can meet the Ore Barons.
Pass Gomez's interview and join
Save before speaking with Gomez. The conversation rewards loyalty and useful connections, while a weak claim can end the audience violently.
Lead with loyalty
Choose the answer that presents you as loyal to the camp and useful to its leadership. Do not challenge Gomez or treat the meeting as casual conversation.
Name powerful contacts
Use the Water Mages, Y'Berion and his followers, and the Ore Barons as examples of influential people you know. Avoid saying that you have no powerful friends.
Accept the Shadow path
After Gomez accepts you, return through the camp leadership dialogue and confirm the faction choice. Becoming a Shadow closes the other two camp admission routes for this playthrough.
FAQ
What level do I need to join the Old Camp?
Reach level 5, earn enough support from Diego's influential contacts, complete the Test of Faith, and then speak with Diego and Thorus about entering the castle.
Whose approval helps me join the Old Camp?
The main approval tasks come from Sly, Fingers, Whistler, Scatty, and Dexter. You need enough successful recommendations rather than a perfect result in every task.
What should I say to Gomez?
Emphasize loyalty and name powerful contacts such as the Water Mages, Y'Berion's followers, and the Ore Barons. Save first and avoid claiming that you have no powerful friends.
Can I join more than one camp?
No. You can work around all three camps before committing, but accepting a final faction invitation prevents joining the other camps in the same playthrough.