Colony Regions & Chest Lockpicking Guide
Explore chest locations, danger ratings, lockpicking mechanics, and high-value loot stashes across all 16 regions of the Mining Colony.
Explore All 16 Colony Regions
Select a region to access full lock layouts, danger ratings, trainer guides, and loot tablesThe largest settlement in the Colony, divided into Outer Ring Digger huts, Shadow quarters, and the Inner Castle.
Home to Rogues, Mercenaries, and the Water Mages. Filled with tricky multi-plate linked chests.
The Brotherhood temple in the marshes, rich in herbs, alchemy potions, and magic scrolls.
A ruined cliff stronghold held by harpies and bandits, boasting over 5,000 total ore in loot.
Deep multi-level iron mine descending into crawler territory, with 15 storehouse chests.
New Camp's mining bastion in the northwestern peaks, heavily fortified and guarded.
Ancient subterranean Orc labyrinth filled with deadly puzzle locks and undead shamans.
Canyon outposts and cliffside bandit hideouts hoarding 21 chests of stolen Colony loot.
The dark stone tower of the Necromancer Xardas in the southern Orc lands.
A submerged tower in the mountain lake holding ancient runic artifacts.
Canyon sanctuary between Old and New Camp, ideal for early-game lockpick training.
Deep perilous woods hiding EF_Chest_05 โ one of the richest chests in Gothic (>2,500 ore).
A ruined stone watchtower overlooking the river canyon with survival caches.
Ancient burial catacombs guarded by skeletons, holding over 1,300 ore in relics.
Collapsed mine shafts near the Exchange Square with forgotten starter tools.
Sacred Orc burial caverns holding ancient tribal relics and quest artifacts.
Colony Top 10 High-Yield Chests
The most rewarding stashes in Gothic 1 Remake ranked by total ore value| # | Chest Name | Region | Difficulty Tier | Plates | Total Loot Value | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ef Chest 05 | East Forest | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 2517 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #2 | Mf Chest 04 | Mountain Fortress | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 2465 ore | โก 68 moves |
| #3 | Mf Chest 12 | Mountain Fortress | Tier 6 | 6p | ๐ฐ 1699 ore | โก 78 moves |
| #4 | Oc Chest Armory 03 | Old Camp | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 1612 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #5 | Oc Chest Forge 02 | Old Camp | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 1308 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #6 | Oc Chest Armory 04 | Old Camp | Tier 7 | 5p | ๐ฐ 1055 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #7 | Scar's Chest | Old Camp | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 936 ore | โก 53 moves |
| #8 | Cr Chest 02 | Crypt | Tier 6 | 6p | ๐ฐ 912 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #9 | Arto's Chest | Old Camp | Tier 7 | 6p | ๐ฐ 876 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
| #10 | Bartholo's Chest | Old Camp | Tier 4 | 5p | ๐ฐ 841 ore | ๐ Skill Required |
Colony Lockpicking Progression & Trainers
Upgrading lockpicking skill tiers increases rail tolerances and removes plate coupling constraintsFingers
Old Camp ยท Near ArenaThe master lockpick trainer of the Old Camp. Teaches Lockpicking Level 1 (10 LP + 50 ore) and Level 2 (20 LP + 100 ore). Essential for cracking Tier 5โ7 complex locks.
Cavalorn
Cavalorn's Valley HutShadow hunter living between the Old and New Camp. Sells lockpicks, hunting bows, and teaches Sneaking and Archery prerequisites during Chapter 1.
Wedge & Buster
New Camp ยท OutskirtsRogues guarding the New Camp entrance. They teach early dexterity and point aspiring thieves toward Lares for advanced training.