Gothic 1 Remake: Completing Troll Canyon Focus

Completing the “Focus in the Troll Canyon” in the Gothic 1 Remake means finding and activating a specific magical focus stone hidden in the canyon’s lower area, which is part of the main quest “The Focus.” You need to enter the canyon from the Old Camp side, fight or avoid the trolls, locate the stone near the abandoned mine entrance, and use a Fire Mage’s spell or a scroll of Telekinesis to retrieve it. This guide covers the exact location, the safest approach, and what to do after you have the focus.

Formula

The calculator above works out your average pace and speed when you know the time you spent and the distance you covered. This is useful if you want to estimate how long a trip through the Troll Canyon might take or how fast you are moving through the game world. The formulas are:

• Average pace = Time (minutes) ÷ Distance (kilometers), giving you minutes per kilometer.
• Average speed = Distance (kilometers) ÷ (Time (minutes) ÷ 60), giving you kilometers per hour.

Where t is the total time in minutes and d is the distance in kilometers. The calculator uses these directly, so you can enter any realistic time and distance to see your pace and speed.

Worked Example

Using the default values from the calculator: you spend 30 minutes walking and cover 2 kilometers. First, calculate the pace: 30 ÷ 2 = 15 minutes per kilometer. Then calculate the speed: 2 ÷ (30 ÷ 60) = 2 ÷ 0.5 = 4 kilometers per hour. The calculator shows 15.00 min/km for pace and 4.00 km/h for speed. This matches the formula exactly.

Where Is the Troll Canyon Focus?

The Troll Canyon is a narrow valley located east of the Old Camp, past the sect camp bridge. The focus stone you need is not in the main troll lair at the canyon’s end; it is on a rocky ledge above the small stream that runs through the middle of the canyon. Specifically, you will find it near the entrance to a collapsed mine shaft on the eastern wall, roughly halfway between the canyon entrance and the troll’s sleeping area. The stone glows faintly, so it stands out against the grey rock, but it is placed on a high ledge that you cannot simply walk up to.

How to Reach the Focus Stone Safely

There are three reliable ways to get the focus, depending on your character’s build and available items:

• Fight through: If you have a strong melee weapon (like a fine two-handed sword) and decent armor, you can clear the canyon of its two or three trolls. Trolls are slow but hit hard, so use hit-and-run tactics, dodge their overhead swings, and never let yourself get cornered.
• Sneak past: With the Sneak skill at level 60 or higher, you can crouch and move along the western wall, staying behind rocks and bushes. The trolls’ vision is poor, but their hearing is good, so move slowly and avoid stepping on loose stones.
• Use Telekinesis: The simplest non-combat method is to learn the Telekinesis spell (available from the Old Camp’s fire mages after you become a citizen) or use a Telekinesis scroll. Stand on the ground below the ledge, target the focus stone, and cast the spell. The stone will float to your hands without you ever climbing up.

If you do not have Telekinesis, you can also climb the rocks near the mine entrance by jumping from a fallen pillar to the ledge. This requires a bit of platforming, but it is possible with a normal jump.

What Happens After You Get the Focus?

Once you have the Troll Canyon focus, it automatically goes into your inventory as a quest item. The game updates your journal to indicate you have collected one of the three focuses needed to open the ancient temple. The other two focuses are located in the Orc Graveyard and the Swamp Camp’s mine. After collecting all three, you must bring them to the Stone Circle near the Old Camp, where the archmage will use them to open the portal to the Sleeper’s temple. There is no need to return to the canyon after this, but the trolls will respawn if you revisit, so be prepared if you go back for loot.

Common Mistakes and Misconceptions

Many players miss the focus because they assume it is in the troll’s treasure pile at the far end of the canyon. That pile contains gold and weapons, but not the focus. Another common mistake is trying to fight the trolls at low level; a level 3 character with a rusty sword will die quickly. Instead, use the environment to your advantage: lure a troll into the narrow stream where it moves slower, or climb onto a rock and use a bow. Also, do not forget that the focus stone is a quest item, so it does not appear as a normal pickup; you must press the action key when the prompt appears. If you are playing the remake, the graphics are updated but the layout is the same as the original, so any old walkthrough will still work for location.

Alternatives and Related Quests

If you are struggling with the Troll Canyon focus, you can leave it for later and tackle the other focuses first. The Orc Graveyard focus is guarded by orcs, but you can sneak past them if you have the Shadow skill. The Swamp Camp focus is in a mine filled with scavengers and a few snappers, which are easier than trolls. You can also buy a Telekinesis scroll from the Old Camp’s merchant, though it costs around 200 gold. If you are playing a mage, you can learn Telekinesis from the fire mage in the Old Camp’s library for 10 learning points. There is no time limit on this quest, so you can level up and return later.

Safety and Fair Play Notes

This guide is based on the game’s standard mechanics and does not involve any glitches or exploits. The remake’s combat system is similar to the original, so blocking and timing are key. Always save your game before entering the canyon, as trolls can kill you in two hits if you are underleveled. Also, be aware that the remake may have slightly different enemy placements or item locations compared to the original, but the core quest remains the same. If you are using mods, they might alter the canyon, so check your mod list if you cannot find the focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I get the Troll Canyon focus without fighting any trolls?
Yes, you can sneak past them or use Telekinesis to grab the stone from a distance. The trolls only attack if they see you or if you hit them, so staying hidden works.

Q: What level should I be to fight the trolls in the canyon?
Level 5 or higher with a decent weapon (like a fine sword) and some armor is recommended. Trolls have around 200 health, so you need to deal consistent damage while avoiding their attacks.

Q: Where exactly is the focus stone in the canyon?
It is on a ledge above the stream, near the entrance to a collapsed mine on the eastern wall. Look for a glowing blue stone about halfway down the canyon.

Q: Is the focus stone in the same place in the remake as in the original?
Yes, the remake keeps the same layout for the main quest items. The graphics and some textures are updated, but the location is identical.

Q: Do I need to complete the Troll Canyon focus before the other two?
No, you can do them in any order. The quest journal will track which ones you have, and you only need all three to proceed to the final temple.

Q: What happens if I lose the focus stone?
You cannot lose it because it is a quest item and remains in your inventory. If you drop it, you can pick it up again, but the game usually prevents you from dropping quest items.

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in t | Time spent (min) | min | 30 | 0
in d | Distance traveled (km) | km | 2 | 0 | 100
out pace | Average pace | min/km | t / d | 2
out speed | Average speed | km/h | d / (t / 60) | 2