In Gothic 1 Remake, Beak Performance is the quest route tied to Cohsel, the trainer who teaches Scavenger Riding. Cohsel will not unlock that skill until you have worked through the quest and gathered the materials it asks for, so the quest and the training go hand in hand.
Quick answer: Complete the Beak Performance quest route and bring the required materials to Cohsel in his hut west of the Old Camp. Once both conditions are met, his Scavenger Riding training becomes available.
Where to find Cohsel
Cohsel lives in a hut to the west of the Old Camp. He is the only trainer in the game who handles Scavenger Riding, so you must come to him directly. Reaching his hut is straightforward, but the training itself stays locked until the quest is done.
What Beak Performance unlocks
Finishing Beak Performance is what gives you access to Cohsel’s Scavenger Riding training. The skill is gated behind the quest and the materials it requires, which is why simply finding Cohsel is not enough on its own. Treat the quest as the key, and Cohsel as the lock.
| Trainer | Skill | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohsel | Scavenger Riding | Hut west of the Old Camp | Beak Performance quest route and materials |
How trainers and skill learning work
Gothic 1 Remake handles almost every major upgrade through trainers rather than a normal upgrade menu. You do not raise Strength, Dexterity, Mana, weapon mastery, crafting, thief skills, or survival abilities on your own. You find the right NPC, meet their condition, and spend Learning Points or Ore Nuggets where the trainer requires them.
Cohsel and Scavenger Riding follow this same system. Some trainers teach you right away, while others need quest progress, faction access, or specific items first. Scavenger Riding sits in the second group, since it depends on the Beak Performance route being complete before the option appears in his dialogue.
How to confirm the training unlocked
If the training option is missing, the most common reason is that the quest route is not finished or you are not carrying the materials Cohsel needs. Close the dialogue, complete the remaining steps, gather the items, and speak to him again. With Beak Performance done and the materials in hand, Scavenger Riding becomes yours to learn.
