: Learning Smithing or Bowmaking is highly recommended. Crafted weapons almost always have significantly better stats than those bought from merchants. Apprenticeships : You can pick two masters over time.
: Extraction skills like Mining , Fishing , and Woodcutting do not cost Learning Points (LP). You pay gold to a teacher or improve them by doing the activity. Permanent Bonuses : Save certain items for bulk consumption: Apples : Every 25 units gives +1 STR. Raspberries : Every 25 units gives +1 DEX. Dark Mushrooms : Every 50 units gives +5 Mana. Gothic II Kroniki Myrtany Archolos
and Frida (Hunter) are widely considered the most profitable, as they buy your crafted goods for 50% of their value compared to the standard 20%. The Locksmith is generally seen as the least useful choice. Economic & Survival Tips : Learning Smithing or Bowmaking is highly recommended