Weapons are one of the most important parts of progression in Gothic 1 Remake. While raw damage matters, your effectiveness also depends on weapon training, Strength or Dexterity requirements, and your chosen build.
Unlike the original Gothic, the remake places greater emphasis on weapon categories. Swords, axes, maces, staves, bows, and crossbows all have unique attack animations and combat pacing. A weapon with slightly lower damage can often feel stronger simply because its moveset fits your playstyle better.
This guide covers all known weapons in Gothic 1 Remake, including one-handed weapons, two-handed weapons, bows, and crossbows, along with their damage values and requirements.
Gothic 1 Remake Weapons Tier List Guide – Sword, Axe, Bow
The strongest weapons in each category are:
- Best One-Handed Weapon: Scar’s Sword (85 Damage)
- Best Two-Handed Weapon: Charged Uriziel (120 Magic + 30 Fire Damage)
- Best Bow: Bow of Death (88 Damage)
- Best Crossbow: Crossbow of War (100 Damage)
For most melee builds, Uriziel is widely considered the strongest weapon in the game due to its magical damage and relatively low Strength requirement.
One-Handed Weapons
One-handed weapons offer faster attacks and better recovery between swings. They are ideal for players who prefer mobility and aggressive melee combat.
| Weapon | Damage | Type | Strength Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poker | 5 | Blunt | 5 |
| Club | 5 | Blunt | 5 |
| Scythe | 7 | Sharp | 5 |
| Hand Axe | 9 | Sharp | 5 |
| Smith’s Hammer | 10 | Blunt | 5 |
| Rusty Sword | 10 | Sharp | 5 |
| Nail Club | 11 | Blunt | 8 |
| Short Sword | 12 | Sharp | 6 |
| Old Sword | 12 | Sharp | 10 |
| Withered Axe | 13 | Sharp | 7 |
| Farmer’s Defense | 14 | Sharp | 5 |
| Cutter | 15 | Sharp | 8 |
| Lurker’s Bite | 16 | Sharp | 8 |
| Thorn of Wounds | 18 | Sharp | 9 |
| Whistler’s Sword | 20 | Sharp | 15 |
| Crude Sword | 20 | Sharp | 20 |
| Fortuno’s Club | 20 | Blunt | 15 |
| Digger’s Discipline | 20 | Sharp | 10 |
| Light Guard’s Sword | 22 | Sharp | 20 |
| Mace | 23 | Blunt | 10 |
| Sting Mace | 25 | Blunt | 11 |
| Bloodfly Sting | 26 | Blunt | 11 |
| Steel Tongue | 29 | Blunt | 11 |
| Axe | 29 | Sharp | 12 |
| Judgment Sword | 30 | Sharp | 12 |
| Morning Star | 30 | Blunt | 20 |
| Guard’s Sword | 32 | Sharp | 12 |
| Battle Sword | 33 | Sharp | 13 |
| War Sword | 34 | Sharp | 14 |
| Steel Mace | 36 | Blunt | 15 |
| Stone Crusher | 37 | Blunt | 26 |
| Heartbreaker | 39 | Blunt | 17 |
| Longsword | 40 | Sharp | 17 |
| Sword of Fear | 42 | Sharp | 18 |
| Sword of Hate | 44 | Sharp | 18 |
| Rusty Bastard Sword | 45 | Sharp | 31 |
| Sword of Victory | 46 | Sharp | 20 |
| Sword of Death | 48 | Sharp | 21 |
| War Hammer | 51 | Blunt | 23 |
| God’s Hammer | 52 | Blunt | 23 |
| Scullclefter | 53 | Sharp | 24 |
| Bonebreaker | 54 | Sharp | 25 |
| Broadsword | 55 | Sharp | 26 |
| Warrior’s Verdict | 57 | Sharp | 27 |
| Storm Whisper | 58 | Sharp | 28 |
| Guard’s Hand | 59 | Sharp | 29 |
| Butcher | 64 | Sharp | 32 |
| Executor | 65 | Sharp | 33 |
| Berserker’s Word | 66 | Sharp | 35 |
| Scar’s Sword | 85 | Sharp | 70 |
Best One-Handed Weapons
Scar’s Sword
The strongest one-handed weapon in the game. Its 85 damage output allows Strength-focused players to remain competitive without switching to a two-handed build.
Executor
A powerful mid-to-late game sword with excellent damage and a much lower Strength requirement than Scar’s Sword.
Butcher
One of the most efficient upgrades for players entering the later chapters before obtaining top-tier weapons.
Two-Handed Weapons
Two-handed weapons trade attack speed for higher damage and greater reach. They become extremely powerful once players invest heavily into Strength and weapon mastery.
| Weapon | Damage | Strength Required |
|---|---|---|
| Pickaxe | 7 | 5 |
| Battle Staff | 17 | 9 |
| Judgment Staff | 19 | 10 |
| Priest’s Staff | 21 | 10 |
| Scepter | 26 | 20 |
| Ulu-Mulu | 35 | 30 |
| Krush Varrok | 45 | 25 |
| Krush Pach | 50 | 30 |
| Krush UrRok | 55 | 35 |
| Krush Agash | 60 | 40 |
| Rusty Two-hander | 61 | 30 |
| Krush BrokDar | 65 | 45 |
| Staff of Light | 65 | 45 |
| Old Battle Axe | 67 | 36 |
| Blood Harvester | 68 | 38 |
| Old Judge | 69 | 40 |
| Light Two-hander | 70 | 42 |
| Custodian’s Blade | 71 | 44 |
| Mercenary’s Blade | 73 | 46 |
| King’s Blade | 74 | 48 |
| Krush Karrok | 75 | 50 |
| Demonic Blade | 76 | 50 |
| Light Battle Axe | 77 | 52 |
| Thunderstrike | 79 | 54 |
| Smash | 80 | 56 |
| Two-hander | 81 | 58 |
| Hero’s Blade | 83 | 60 |
| Blood Blade | 85 | 62 |
| Heavy Two-hander | 86 | 64 |
| Rage Steel | 88 | 66 |
| Wrath Steel | 90 | 68 |
| Thorus’ Sword | 90 | 75 |
| Revenge Steel | 92 | 70 |
| War Axe | 94 | 72 |
| Orik’s Axe | 95 | 90 |
| Warrior’s Voice | 96 | 74 |
| Barbarian’s Fist | 98 | 76 |
| Torlof’s Axe | 99 | 85 |
| Troll Fist | 100 | 78 |
| Gorn’s Revenge | 100 | 80 |
| Lee’s Axe | 105 | 95 |
| Red Wind | 105 | 80 |
| Innos’ Rage | 110 | 90 |
| Charged Uriziel | 120 Magic + 30 Fire | 30 |
Best Two-Handed Weapons
Charged Uriziel
The ultimate weapon in Gothic 1 Remake. Once empowered by Xardas, it gains magical damage that outperforms every conventional melee weapon in the game.
Innos’ Rage
One of the strongest pure physical weapons available for Strength-focused characters.
Lee’s Axe
A devastating late-game axe with extremely high damage, though it demands significant Strength investment.
Bows
Bows are the primary ranged option for Dexterity builds. Their superior range allows players to eliminate enemies before entering melee combat.
| Bow | Damage | Dexterity Required |
|---|---|---|
| Short Bow | 20 | 10 |
| Rider’s Bow | 24 | 12 |
| Field Bow | 28 | 14 |
| Hunting Bow | 32 | 16 |
| Bone Bow | 36 | 18 |
| Longbow | 40 | 20 |
| Hedge Bow | 44 | 22 |
| Willow Bow | 48 | 24 |
| Oak Bow | 52 | 26 |
| Wolfshredder | 56 | 28 |
| Wind Breaker | 60 | 30 |
| Army Bow | 64 | 32 |
| Horn Bow | 68 | 34 |
| Diego’s Bow | 70 | 45 |
| Nimrod Bow | 72 | 36 |
| War Bow | 76 | 38 |
| Orc Chaser | 79 | 40 |
| Storm Bow | 82 | 42 |
| Demon Bow | 85 | 44 |
| Bow of Death | 88 | 50 |
Best Bows
- Bow of Death (88 Damage)
- Demon Bow (85 Damage)
- Storm Bow (82 Damage)
These bows provide enough damage to handle even late-game enemies while maintaining the range advantage that makes Dexterity builds so effective.
Crossbows
Crossbows deliver higher burst damage than bows but reload more slowly. They work best as supplemental ranged weapons for Strength-based characters.
| Crossbow | Damage | Dexterity Required |
|---|---|---|
| Light Crossbow | 50 | 25 |
| Crossbow | 85 | 42 |
| Heavy Crossbow | 90 | 45 |
| Crossbow of War | 100 | 55 |
Best Crossbows
Crossbow of War
The strongest crossbow in Gothic 1 Remake, offering 100 damage per shot.
Heavy Crossbow
A powerful alternative that becomes available slightly earlier and requires less Dexterity.
How Weapon Training Works
Damage is only part of the equation in Gothic 1 Remake. Weapon proficiency dramatically affects combat performance.
Training with faction instructors unlocks:
- Faster attack animations
- Improved combo chains
- Better hit accuracy
- Smoother combat flow
- Increased effectiveness against stronger enemies
Even the best weapon in the game can feel weak if your weapon skill remains untrained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the strongest weapon in Gothic 1 Remake?
Charged Uriziel is the strongest weapon in the game, dealing 120 magic damage plus 30 fire damage while requiring only 30 Strength.
What is the best one-handed weapon?
Scar’s Sword is currently the highest-damage one-handed weapon with 85 damage.
What is the best bow?
The Bow of Death is the strongest bow, dealing 88 damage and requiring 50 Dexterity.
Are bows better than crossbows?
Bows generally offer better range and faster firing speed, while crossbows deliver higher damage per shot.
Does weapon damage increase when leveling up?
No. Damage comes from the weapon itself and your character’s attributes. Leveling primarily grants learning points that can be invested into Strength, Dexterity, and weapon training.
Is Uriziel worth using?
Absolutely. Once fully charged by Xardas, Uriziel becomes the most powerful melee weapon available and remains one of the best weapons for finishing the game.