Start by exploring Khorinis and interacting with its inhabitants. In Gothic Classic Mobile on iOS, you can take on quests, find weapons and equipment, and learn combat techniques from trainers as you explore the Colony.
The Colony is an open world with dangerous creatures, rival convict factions, and a mysterious magical barrier. The factions have different political goals, but the supplied walkthrough description does not specify their requirements or how choosing one affects progression.
As you explore, talk with inhabitants and look for quests, gear, and opportunities to learn combat techniques. Those are the specific activities the game description identifies; it does not establish a faction choice, training order, or particular combat strategy as necessary first steps.

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Good guide for HOT players. The strategy part was useful.
The explanation is clear, especially for beginners.
Nice guide. I am checking the other HOT articles next.