: High difficulty early on, but extremely powerful in the late game. Early Game Mastery (Chapter 1)
: Learn the "Language of the Builders" from the Water Mages early to read tablets found throughout the world for massive permanent stat gains. Guild Choice : Militia/Paladins : Balanced gameplay with good armor. Mercenaries/Dragon Hunters : Strongest melee focus. Gothic II: Gold Edition (v2.7)
: Use Black Ore to slow down time during difficult boss fights, and use Speed Potions to escape dangerous situations. : High difficulty early on, but extremely powerful
: Don't fight groups. Use a ranged weapon to pull one enemy at a time. Mercenaries/Dragon Hunters : Strongest melee focus
In the Gold Edition (v2.7/NotR), stat costs increase as you level up. (from potions or stone tablets) should be saved until later to maximize their value.
: Train your primary combat stat (Strength or Dexterity) to at least 30-60 using Learning Points (LP) before consuming any permanent boosters.
