Mud is an annoying NPC in Gothic who’d likely drive Oblivion’s Adoring Fan to madness. You meet him at the start of the game, and he follows you around spouting inane dialogue until you’re ready to be rid of him. However, simply dismissing the poor dimwit doesn’t seem to work. So how do you get rid of Mud in the Gothic 1 Remake?
You can tell Mud to “shut up”, and he’ll do it for about thirty seconds before droning on some more. And if you tell him to “pi** off”, he’ll claim to respect your space, and then keep following you. So below, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Mud, how to get rid of him, and the sad truth about the character.
This guide contains spoilers for Mud’s fate in Gothic, as there’s simply no other way to provide this information.
Is Mud a threat in Gothic 1 Remake?
No. The good news is that Mud represents no threat to you or anyone else in the old camp.
Some of his dialogue mentions telling some ruffians from the New Camp that you’ll beat them up, which can be worrying for players at the start of the game. However, Mud is just saying stock dialogue and can’t actually volunteer you for a fight on his behalf. His ambitious plans to “take over the camp” are also just fantasy.
New players may be wary of Mud, as he often mentions going to sleep or to a secluded place to talk. In the world of Gothic, this is a major red flag that an NPC means you harm, but in Mud’s case, he’s genuine. He just wants to get you alone so he can talk to you about absolutely nothing. So don’t worry about going to sleep while he’s nearby or walking down a dark alley with him. He’s harmless.
How to get rid of Mud
Unless you’ve got the patience of a saint, Mud is eventually going to get on your nerves, and you’re going to wish he’d go away. As dismissing him doesn’t work, and avoiding him forever is unrealistic, you’ve only got a few options open to you.
1. Let the story play out
Here’s the big spoiler when it comes to Mud – he’s tragically murdered in Chapter 4 by another NPC, so he’ll not follow you forever. In fact, this is a sad moment where you feel bad for the character and that he was simply not cut out for life within the barrier.
However, if he’s really getting on your nerves, there are other options to get rid of Mud sooner.
2. Beat him up
By taking Mud somewhere secluded and hitting him a few times with your fists, he’ll soon realize that you don’t want to be his friend, and he’ll run away and stop bothering you.
After this, the story will play out as normal, and Mud will die in Chapter 4 of Gothic’s story.
3. Kill him
Bless him, Mud isn’t much use in a fight and won’t be able to put up much of a defense if you try to murder him. Just do it somewhere out in the wilderness so nobody notices your foul deed. However, when you get back to camp, nobody will wonder where he is.
In truth, unless you work hard to keep him safe, Mud is likely to die while you’re out exploring the world. He’ll sometimes help you in combat by running at monsters and punching them. Most monsters will turn on him and kill him in a couple of hits.
So, you don’t really need to kill Mud yourself; just head out into the moat surrounding the camp and let the Snappers make short work of him. The majority of players won’t even make it to Chapter 4 with Mud still being alive.
Can you save Mud in Gothic?
No. Mud is destined to die no matter what you do. Be it his fate in the story, a monster in the wild, or your own hand, sweet, simple Mud isn’t long for this world – which is the point of his character. It’s communicating to the player that there’s no room for innocence inside the barrier, and that it’s a bleak and cutthroat existence.
So, pour one out for Mud – and be glad he’s no longer following you.
