Climbing in Gothic 1 Remake is taught by Theron, a trainer based in the Swamp Camp. Unlike most teachers who demand Ore Nuggets, Theron only cares about drugs. You pay him in Northern Dark Rolls and spend Learning Points to lock in the skill, which lets your character scale rock faces and ledges that are otherwise off-limits.
Quick answer: Travel to the Swamp Camp, find Theron near the beach east of the temple, bring a batch of Northern Dark Rolls, and choose the Climbing option to spend your Learning Points and learn the skill.
Where to find Theron, the Climbing trainer
Theron is located in the Swamp Camp, the home of the Brotherhood of the Sleeper. You will find him near the beach to the east of the temple, away from the main training grounds where the Templars spar. You do not need to be a member of the camp to talk to him about Climbing, which makes him more accessible than trainers like Gor Na Toth or Cor Angar.
Reaching the Swamp Camp from the Old Camp takes some travel. If you are not confident fighting your way along the road, Baal Parvez can escort you there and clear the creatures on the path, letting you arrive safely with the experience from those kills.
What you need to learn Climbing
Theron’s price is unusual. Instead of Ore Nuggets, he asks for Northern Dark Rolls, a drug item produced in the Swamp Camp. You also spend Learning Points, which only accumulate when your character levels up. The quest tied to his training tasks you with bringing him the rolls before the Climbing option opens.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Theron, Swamp Camp (beach east of the temple) |
| Payment | Northern Dark Rolls (his quest reward condition) |
| Learning Points | Spent to confirm the skill |
| Camp membership | Not required for Climbing |
The exact number of Northern Dark Rolls and Learning Points can vary depending on how the trainer’s quest is set up in your playthrough, so collect a healthy stack of the rolls before you speak with him. Keep them in your inventory until the Climbing dialogue appears.
How to learn Climbing from Theron
How to confirm Climbing is unlocked
Once the training completes, your Learning Points drop by the amount Theron charges and the Climbing entry is added to your skills. From that point you can grab and scale climbable ledges and rock walls that your character could not reach before. If the dialogue option is missing, you are most likely short on Northern Dark Rolls or have not yet progressed the trainer’s quest far enough to satisfy him.
Climbing is one of the more situational survival skills, but it opens shortcuts and routes that save time across the Colony. With Theron taking drugs rather than Ore, it is also a skill you can pick up without draining the money you need for combat trainers like Scatty or smithing with Huno.
