One of the most captivating parts of Gothic Remake is that you start off as a poor sod with no gear to your name, and everyone's trying to swindle you. Unlike basically every other RPG ever, you don't even start with a basic weapon, so even little critters will eat you for breakfast. Naturally, finding out how to get armour is your next milestone after grabbing a sword.
I also recommend completing The Price of Magic quest early on to unlock magic, which makes early combat (especially without armour) much more manageable.
How to get armour in Gothic Remake
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