Open Old Mine first, then use Santino as a supply stop before descending.
NPC / Old Camp
Santino
Santino is in the Old Mine, on the upper level trading stand. Check him when you need the Santino location, Old Mine supply context, or his drop list before deciding whether the trip is worth it.
Facts
Santino Details
Player route
How to use Santino
Santino is in the Old Mine, on the upper level trading stand. Check him when you need the Santino location, Old Mine supply context, or his drop list before deciding whether the trip is worth it.
Visit Santino when you are already routing through Old Mine or need mine supplies. Bring ore, check his current stock in your save, then decide whether to go deeper.
Do not walk into Old Mine understocked just for one vendor check; the supply trip can cost more healing than it saves.
Plan with it, confirm in your save Visit Santino when you are already routing through Old Mine or need mine supplies. Bring ore, check his current stock in your save, then decide whether to go deeper.
Route decisions
Decide what to do with Santino
Use these rows before you spend LP, ore, time, or quest progress around this entry.
If you needCheckDo nextRisk
If you needFind Santino
Check
Old Mine route, upper trading stand, and whether your quest already sends you inside.
Risk
Entering the mine without a quest, supplies, or return plan can waste healing.
If you needBuy supplies
Check
Current ore, lockpick count, torch need, arrows or bolts, healing, and next mine objective.
Risk
A vendor can be useful while a specific stock item is unavailable in the current save.
If you needSkip the detour
Check
Whether you already have enough supplies for the quest step.
Do next
Skip Santino if the stop does not change the next fight, chest, or mine route.
Risk
Long supply detours can drain more time and healing than they return.
Route preset
Safe route preset for Santino
Follow the short preset when this entry is part of your current save route.
Players entering Old Mine for Aaron, Ian, the cog route, minecrawler pressure, or lockpick and torch checks.
- Open the Old Mine map and confirm your current objective.
- Reach Santino's upper trading stand before going deeper.
- Buy only supplies that support the next mine room, chest, or creature route.
Save before deeper mine routes if healing, torches, picks, arrows, or scrolls are low.
Save route tracker
Santino save-ready route checklist
Use this four-step conversation check in your current save. Progress stays in this browser, so you can leave the page and return without losing your place.
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Relations
Connected Routes
Use these links to move between NPCs, quests, items, skills, locations, factions, and creatures without backing out to search.
Locations 1
Dropped Items 9
Essence of Healing Item Essence of Mana Item Ore Nugget Item Lockpick Item Arrow Item Torch Item Water Item Beer Item Bolt Item
Appears In Quests 1
Related Routes 1
Where To Find Santino
Go to the Old Mine and work upward to the trading stand on the upper level. Santino belongs to the Old Camp side of the mine route, so pair this page with the Old Mine map before you walk in with low supplies.
Why He Matters
Santino is mainly a supply and loot check. His entry ties him to ore, lockpicks, torches, arrows, bolts, water, beer, healing essence, and mana essence. Confirm the exact trade or drop state in your save before building a route around it.
- Bring ore if you are checking his trader dialogue.
- Check lockpicks and torches before deeper mine rooms.
- Do not treat his inventory as guaranteed after a patch until you confirm in-game.
FAQ
Common Gothic 1 Remake Questions
Where is Santino in Gothic 1 Remake?
Santino is in the Old Mine, at the upper trading stand. Open the Old Mine map link on this page if you also need nearby mine quests and NPCs.
Is Santino worth visiting?
Yes if you are already routing through the Old Mine. He is most useful for supply checks such as lockpicks, torches, arrows, bolts, and basic consumables.
Should I rely on Santino's stock without checking?
No. Check his current dialogue or inventory in your save before planning ore spending around a specific item.
What is Santino in Gothic 1 Remake?
Santino is in the Old Mine, on the upper level trading stand. Check him when you need the Santino location, Old Mine supply context, or his drop list before deciding whether the trip is worth it.
How current is this Santino page?
Check in your save: Useful for route planning, but confirm exact values in-game before committing a build.
Official and store sources
Where to verify the current build
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