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Hogwarts Legacy – Merlin Trials

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In Hogwarts Legacy, Merlin Trials unlock as part of the story at Lower Hogsfield. There you’ll receive a tutorial on the first Merlin Trial. From then on when you discover a Floo Flame on the World Map, these Merlin Trials will sprout up as a leaf symbol. Complete them at your leisure to increase your bag space! If you’re going to attempt a trial, make sure you have a Mallowsweet Leaf on you as it’s required to start them! Since there are different trials, we’ve included the solutions below for each type of trial.

Unlit Braziers

For the unlit brazier Merlin Trials, you’ll need to know the Confringo spell as you’ll have to light all 3 braziers before they touch the ground! Use Revelio to spot all 3 braziers and position yourself where you can easily reach them all. When you light on, the brazier will start to sink into the ground. All 3 braziers must be lit before the first one touches the ground to complete this trial.

Stone Wizard Statues

For the stone wizard statue Merlin Trials, you’ll need to know the Reparo spell. Use this spell on the broken statues in the area to fix them. Once all the statues have been repaired, the trial will complete.

Matching Stones

For the matching stone Merlin Trials, you’ll come across 2 stones stacked on top of each other. For this challenge, you’ll need to know the Flipendo spell. Face one side of the stones and use Flipendo to turn the top stone until it matches the bottom stone.

Once the stones have been matched, move on to the next side and do the same to there. Once that pair is fully matched, the stones will be covered by a vine. This will tell you this pairing is complete and it’s time to move on to the next grouping. Typically there are 3 pairs in an area. Once the sides of the stones match, the trial will complete.

Stairs

For this Merlin Trial involving stairs, you’ll need to step on each of the steps. Once you do, they will become covered by vines, letting you know that step is done. Once all steps have been walked on, the trial will complete.

Small Rock Stacks on Stone Columns

For this Merlin Trial involving small stones stacked on top of stone columns, you’ll need to knock down the stone stacks then climb up a stone column. You’ll need to jump to each of the stone columns without falling off. Once you’ve stepped on a column, it will become covered with vines letting you know that you’ve finished that one. Once all columns have been covered in a vine, the trial will complete.

Stones with Green Dots

For the Merlin Trials involving a stone column that has a green dots, you’ll need to blow it up using Confringo. Once all the stones in the area have been destroyed, the trial will complete.

Moth Stones

In this Merlin Trial, you’ll find hollow stones around the area and clusters of blue moths. For this trial, use Revelio on a cluster of moths and lead them to the stones. When in range, they will gravitate to the stones lighting them up. This causes vines to encase the stones, telling you that stone is done. Once all the stone have been covered in vines, the trial will complete.

Balls on Pedestals

For this Merlin Trial, you’ll spot balls on a stone pedestal. Use your basic attack to destroy the balls. Once all the balls have been destroyed, the trial will complete.

Ball Pit

When you see a pit in the ground, you’ll need to look nearby for a large stone ball. Your goal for this trial is to bring the ball to the pit. The Wingardium Leviosa spell makes this trial a breeze!

Small Balls Pit

For this trial, you’ll find platforms with 4 small holes around the area. You’ll need to look nearby and use Accio and/or Wingardium Leviosa to move one of the small balls from the cluster. All the other small balls will follow the one you’re guiding. Once the small cluster has reached the platform, it will be encased with vines, letting you know this one is one. Look around the area for the next cluster and repeat until all platforms are covered!

Stonehenge monoliths

For this trial, you’ll have to jump across the tops of these Stonehenge-like monoliths much like the stairs trial above.

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Hogwarts Legacy – North Hogwarts Region Collectibles

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While exploring in Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll come across collectibles needed to fill out your collections and complete challenges. The World Map shows the complete area of the Highlands that includes Hogwarts, Hogsmeade and many other small villages and hamlets. If you zoom all the way out using the L2 button while viewing the World Map, you can see that the area is further broken apart into different regions that each contain a listing of the collectibles found there. This guide will focus on the following collectibles can be found in the North Hogwarts Region:

  • Collection Chests x7
  • Field Guide Pages x1
  • Merlin Trials x5
  • Ancient Magic Hotspots x1
  • Balloons x1
  • Landing Platforms x2
  • Infamous Foes x1

Bandit Camp Castle

This camp can be found right next to the Korrow Ruins Floo Flame and contains 2 Collection Chests.

1. This chest can be found just inside the entrance of the castle to the left.

2. This chest can be found just before the entrance to the Korrow Ruins dungeon. Pull out the nearby stepping crate stacked on top of some regular wooden crates and drag it to the spot where you can climb up the wall to reach a higher floor. Use the stool then head straight ahead, going through a doorway. Take a right inside this room to find the chest.

Korrow Ruins

This ruins can be found right next to the Korrow Ruins Floo Flame and contains 1 Collection Chest. This chest can be found inside the Korrow Ruins in a room up the stairs from where you retrieved the wand during The Tale of Rowland Oakes side quest.

Small Bandit Camp

This camp can be found just south of Jackdaw’s Tomb Floo Flame in the Forbidden Forest. The Collection Chest can be found in a tent.

World Map

These collectibles can be found outside of towns and other nameable places in the open areas of the North Hogwarts Region.

Field Guide Pages

1. Alihotsy Fudge Guide Page

This page can be found south of The Collector’s Cave Floo Flame next to a bench by people flying kites.

Landing Platforms

1. This landing platform can be found northeast of the Korrow Ruins Floo Flame.

2. This platform can be found west of the East North Hogwarts Region Floo Flame.

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Hogwarts Legacy – The Tale of Rowland Oakes

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The Tale of Rowland Oakes side quest in Hogwarts Legacy becomes available during the main quest to Prepare for Your Search for the Final Keeper main chapter after completing a few of the main quests. Travel to Transfiguration Courtyard in the Astronomy Wing to find Adelaide Oakes. Speak with her to learn that her uncle may be in danger. Agree to track him down then leave the school.

Make your way to the uncle’s campsite in the woods west of Hogsmeade past the river. Once there, deal with the goblins that occupy the camp then head to the canopy in the northwestern part of the camp. There will be a journal on the ground and a map on a crate you’ll need to collect.

Exit the camp following along the southern path. When you reach the river continue following the path to reach the first landmark, a rock formation.

Continue heading straight along the path, taking a right at the fork going that way to reach a crooked tree which is the second landmark.

From the tree, follow the path left heading west eventually passing a bridge and arriving at our fourth landmark, the crumbled tower.

Finally, head south following the path to reach a goblin outpost on Korrow Ruins.

Work your way through the outpost to find the entrance to the ruins then head inside. Defeat the enemies in the ruins as you make your way to Mr. Oakes’ cell then speak with him. Return to the main room and look at the door marked by the objective. Facing the door, head up the 2 flights of stairs to the left. Follow the walkway until you reach a fork. Take the left path, passing over a makeshift bridge. Head down the stairs and take a left to find the boiler. Use a fire spell on the boiler for the door to unlock.

Head inside and deal with the enemies there. Look for a side room to find the wand then return it to Mr. Oakes. This will complete the quest and you’ll receive the Handcrafted Necklace appearance.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Kidnapped Cabbage

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The Kidnapped Cabbage side quest in Hogwarts Legacy can be obtained from Brocburrow southeast of Hogwarts. Travel there and speak with Eddie Thistlewood at his shop stall. Eddie will ask you to track down two crates of Chinese Comping Cabbages and deliver them to his friend Bernard in Feldcroft.

For the first shipment, travel to the woods southwest of Keenbridge to locate a camp. Clear out the poachers then loot the chest under the tarp with firewood on the right side to collect the shipment.

Next, travel to a field just south of Feldcroft which is on the far western side of the map to find another camp. Defeat the goblins there then look for the crate of cabbages on the side of the tent. Open it to collect the second shipment.

With both shipments now in your possession, head to Feldcroft. Bernard Ndiaye can be found working at his shop stand. Speak with him to deliver the shipment and complete the quest. You’ll receive the Herbology Tools conjuration.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Troll Control

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The Troll Control side quest can be obtained from Brocburrow in Hogwarts Legacy. Brocburrow is located southeast of Hogwarts. Travel there then locate Alexandra Rickett near a campfire. Speak with her to learn she has been tasked with putting down the pet troll that she’s been training.

Head south of the hamlet to find the troll wandering around in the woods. The troll is level 29 and comes with a giant health bar. Take the beast down the return to Alexandra to inform her the deed has been done. The quest will be completed and you’ll receive a Troll Hat appearance.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Absconder Encounter

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The Absconder Encounter side quest in Hogwarts Legacy can be started by speaking with Edgar Adley who is manning a stall in Aranshire. He’ll want you to collect an heirloom watch from the Absconder’s Cave, which can be found in the Forbidden Forest just south of the North Ford Bog Entrance Floo Flame. Once you find the cave, head inside to greet the massive Level 32 Absconder! Watch out as this big guy packs a punch!

Upon successfully defeating this spider, use Revelio to spot the Heirloom Pocket Watch on the ground next to a chest and bag in a room blocked by a spider web. Grab the watch then return to Edgar to complete the quest! You’ll receive the Checkerboard-Brown Wand Handle appearance and 300 gold.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Professor Onai’s Assignments

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As you progress through Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll receive assignments from Professor Onai, who can be found in the Divination Classroom in The Library Annex. You’ll receive the first assignment during the Find the Prepare for Your Search for the Final Keeper main quest. Below are walkthroughs for these assignments.

Assignment 1

For your first assignment, Professor Onai will task you with collecting a Troll Bogey as well as casting Depulso on a levitated enemy. You can find a Troll Bogey by completing the Troll Control quest in Brocburrow. As for the other task, just find an enemy and use Levioso on them followed by Depulso. With both tasks complete, head to the Divination Classroom during the day to attend class. Speak with Professor Onai afterward to learn the Descendo spell.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Sweeping the Competition

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This quest becomes available during the Prepare for Your Search for the Final Keeper main quest in Hogwarts Legacy. Head into the Spintwitches Sporting Needs shop in Hogsmeade and speak with Albie Weekes. Purchase the Broom Upgrade for 1,000 gold then back out to trigger a conversation with Albie. He’ll ask for your help again to test another upgrade at a new course.

Set out for the Irondale Course northeast of Irondale village south of Hogwarts on the world map. Speak to Imelda Reyes there to start the trial. You’ll need to fly through 20 rings in under 2:26:22. Missing any rings will add more time to your score. After completing the run, speak with Imelda again then return to Albie at his shop to give him the news and completing the quest.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Flight Test

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The Flight Test side quest in Hogwarts Legacy can be started after you attend flying class for the first time. Travel to Spintwitches in Hogsmeade and purchase a broom from Mr. Weekes (they all cost 600 gold). This will prompt him to ask you if you’d be willing to test out some upgrades to the broom for him so that he can tweak them. Agree to help head over to the Quidditch Pitch on the west side of Hogwarts.

Talk to Imelda Reyes there to start the broom trial. You’ll need to fly through all 22 rings in 2 minutes and 20 seconds to win. There are also yellow bubbles you can fly through along the way which will increase your speed. If you miss any rings, time will be added to your overall time at the end.

After clearing the trial, speak with Imelda again then return to Mr. Weekes to let him know what happened. This will complete the quest.

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Hogwarts Legacy – Breaking Camp

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The Breaking Camp side quest in Hogwarts Legacy becomes available During the Find the Secret in the Restricted Section main quest. Travel to Upper Hogsfield which is north of Hogsmeade. Once there seek out Claire Beaumont at her stand near the town square. Speak with her to learn about some goblins that are set up near town causing problems for the townsfolk. Agree to help her with the issue.

Leave the town heading slightly southeast following along the road. You’ll cross a bridge then be following along a stone wall. This will lead you to the first goblin camp. There will be three goblins to start in the camp and more will show up after defeating the initial ones. Once the second group of goblins is taken care of the camp will be cleared.

To reach the second camp, head south along the road through a thicket of trees. When you reach the split, the goblin camp will be in the cleaning behind the sign. There will be two groups of enemies here you’ll need to defeat and one of them will have a red barrier that will need a damaging spell (red) to break it. After taking care of all the enemies, return to Claire in Upper Hogsfield to complete the side quest. You’ll be rewarded with the Stag Skull Decoration conjuration.