Gothic Remake: All 5 Bestiarium Book Locations in the Minental

The Bestiary of Khorinis is a five-volume set distributed across Minental. Delivering each book to Cavalorn unlocks knowledge of special trophies tied to specific monster types, and completing the full turn-in sequence grants a ranged hunting skill set along with the Beasts of Khorinis achievement. The following locations are listed in the order they become accessible during a standard playthrough.

Post-Patch Stability

After the early patches, the Gothic Remake runs smoothly and its oppressive progression systems remain intact. The Bestiarium quest line is fully completable and offers a reliable early-to-mid game power source through Cavalorn’s hunting skills. Intermittent quest bugs still appear in the current build, so maintaining a hard save before each book turn-in is advised. For players waiting on stability, the state of the collectible and skill systems makes this a reasonable point to buy or return.

Volume I – New Camp Outskirts

Found at the fishing huts along the lake in front of the New Camp. This is accessible in early Chapter 1 with minimal combat. Check the hut interiors and any nearby containers along the shore.

Volume II – Old Mine

Located inside the Old Mine complex. You will need to progress the main story to gain access to the mine. Search the interior chambers, side tunnels, and any storage areas where written materials are typically kept.

Volume III – Orc Territory

Situated in the orc-controlled regions of Minental. This area demands mid-to-late game combat capability and appropriate gear. Clear or evade patrols, then search the camps and lookout points.

Volume IV – Swamp Camp

Found in the Swamp Camp area. Reaching this zone requires navigating the swamp paths, which may call for poison resistance or a higher character level. Inspect the camp interiors and raised huts.

Volume V – Xardas’ Tower

The final volume rests in the vicinity of Xardas’ tower, a late-game location. You will need to advance the main quest to the point where the tower is reachable. Check the tower interior and the surrounding approach paths.

Turn-Ins and Multiple Copies

Each volume must be handed to Cavalorn individually. Every turn-in unlocks harvesting knowledge for a specific monster category, yielding rarer trophies with higher sell value or quest utility. Some volumes have more than one physical copy placed in the world; if a particular spawn is missed or becomes inaccessible, an alternate copy may still be obtainable within the same region.

Efficiency Notes

• Collect Volume I as soon as you reach the New Camp lake for immediate quest progress.
• Maintain a dedicated save before each Cavalorn turn-in to protect against rare quest-state bugs.
• If a book does not appear in its expected sub-location, search the broader named region thoroughly before assuming the spawn is broken.
• The full set is one of the more reliable early-to-mid game power investments, with rewards that scale directly into crafting and trade income.