Merlin's trials spells.
The guide will detail How to unlock and Merlin's Trials at Hogwarts Legacy, as well as about the rewards that rely on the wizard.
How to unlock Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy
After the story questGirl from Ouagado» the target appears «Help a stranger". Head to the marker on the peninsula and protect Nora Treadwell from the dark wizards. After that, the woman will tell you why she is in this place.
She is researching the mysterious patterns on the ground, which are the beginning of Merlin's test. As part of the questMerlin's TrialThe wizard will be brought up to date. After that, you can explore the world and go through activities.
Rewards for ing Merlin's trials at Hogwarts Legacy
The first and, perhaps, the most important reward for ing the trials of Merlin - equipment capacity expansion. For a certain number of completed activities, the size of the inventory will expand. It increases at the following levels:
- After 2 completed activities.
- After 6 completed activities.
- After 10 completed activities.
- After 14 completed activities.
- After 18 completed activities.
How to start the test of Merlin
To start Merlin's test at Hogwarts Legacy must be found on the map pen icon. Head there and, having in your inventory Sweet mallow, apply it on the stone ornament in the ground. After completing the introductory quest, 4 more leaves will remain in the inventory, but the rest will have to be bought or found.
Sweet mallow leaves can be purchased at the shop "magic swede”, located in the northwest of Hogsmeade. In addition, if you buy the seeds of this plant there, you can grow it in your Help-room.
How to Merlin's trials in Hogwarts Legacy
There are as many as 95 tests of Merlin in Hogwarts Legacy, but they are all divided into 8 types. It is enough to figure out how to go through each of them, and there will be no difficulties. To find all tests, you can use interactive map.
Light the torches
Required Spell: Incendio/Confringo.
In this puzzle, you need to find all the torches located near the beginning of the test. Take advantage of the spells Incendio or Confringoto light them up. It is necessary to act quickly, otherwise, after some time, the activated torches will go into the ground and go out. When you manage to set everything on fire, a building with Merlin inside will appear.
Balls
Required Spell: Basic spell.
After activating the test, a “path” of many pillars will appear nearby, on top of which ceramic balls are located. You need to approach them and use a basic attack or a power spell: Accio or Depulsoto destroy the object. When you destroy them all, the test will end.
Moths and stone plinths
Required Spell: Lumos.
After activating the challenge, you will notice that rocks with holes on each side have appeared near the area, and also, if you look into the distance, you will find moths.
Approach the cluster of moths and use a useful spell Lumos. After that, all insects will fly to the stick. Keeping the moths nearby, approach one of the plinths. Insects will fly into it, after which the stone will light up and grow green. Do this with each plinth and the test.
ball and hole
Required Spell: Depulso.
Near the beginning of the test, one huge ball will appear. Nearby are the "gates", which are more like a hole. With the help of spells of power: mainly, of course, Depulso, it is necessary to drive the ball into the hole. If the hole is covered by plants or other obstructions, use Confringoto clear a path. When the boulder hits the right place, the test will end.
Ruined statue (monument)
Required Spell: Reparo.
Several destroyed stone statues appear on the terrain with the beginning of the test. It is necessary to find them and, using the spell Reparo, restore the statue. When you fix everything, the test will end. Some may be hidden in the environment, so use Revelio.
Destruction of stones (stone pillars)
Required Spell: Confringo/Bombard.
After activating the test, large stones will appear around. Apply on them Confringo or Bombardto destroy structures. When you destroy them all, the test will end. You can try Depulso, but this is highly controversial.
small balls
Required spell: Wingardium Leviosa.
After activation, search the area nearby to find five small balls (a bit like a Quidditch ball - Quaffle). them, using Wingardium Leviosa, must be transferred to the platform. When you bring it closer, the objects themselves will fall into place. There will be more platforms nearby, you need to do the same with them.
Parkour: running and jumping
Required Spell: missing.
Near the activation platform of the test of Merlin, there are many stones that form a ladder. Starting from the very first one, you need to jump to the end using only running and jumping. You can not fall to the ground, otherwise you will have to start from the very beginning.
Runes on stone plinths
Required Spell: Flippendo.
One of the hardest puzzles on Merlin's test list. Near the activation of the activity are stone pillars, on top of which there is another stone. Taking advantage Flippendo, you need to turn the stone from above so that the pattern on its side coincides with other ornaments on the same side.
All Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy
In total on the map of Hogwarts you can find 95 trials of Merlin, they are in every region of the game's open world.
north hogwarts
North Hogwarts has only 5 tests: 3 on the border with other regions, one in the center and one in the very west, on the edge of the map.
forbidden Forest
In the Forbidden Forest, you can complete 3 tests of Merlin. One is near the tomb of Galkrad, the second is near the Hippogriff's nest, and the third is near the entrance to Ford's North Swamp.
North Ford Swamp
North Ford Swamp is located 4 trials. One near the village of Pitt-on-Ford, two more east of the tower, and the last on the swamps themselves, in their southwestern part.
Valley of Hogsmeade
Head to Hogsmeade Valley for more 5 tests. One of them is located east of the village itself. The next one is north of it. The other three are located in the northeast, in the corner of the map.
South Hogwarts
In South Hogwarts will be able to 15 Trials of Merlin. 9 of them are in the east, along the railway, if you move from Hogsmeade to Aranshire. Two activities are located near Lower Hogsfield. One at the southern exit from Hogwarts and 3 more in the west, at the border of the map.
Valley of Hogwarts
Scattered in Hogwarts Valley 16 tests. 6 of them are located along the river. Three in the east, near the border of the map. One near the border with the Feldcroft region. Four on the west bank of the river. Two more in the southeast, at the transition to the Coastal Cave.
Feldcroft region
In the Feldcroft Region, you can also find 16 tests. 7 meet on the way from Hogwarts Valley to the village. Four in the east of the settlement itself, one in the north of it and 4 more in North Feldcroft.
Southern swamp by the sea
In the Southern swamp by the sea only 2 trials: one in the swamps themselves, and another one in the south, near the cliff where the bandit camp is located.
coastal cave
In the coastal cave there is no test Merlin, the region is too small for such activities, but it is a transition point to the locations described below.
Poidseer Coast
Poidseer Coast is located 10 tests. Most of them are concentrated in the north or near the center, as well as a little in the southeast.
Lake Marunvim
To fulfill everything 4 trials on Lake Marunvim, you need to go from the bridge in the north to the mountains in the east, along the way you will find them.
Cape Manor
On Cape Manor is 5 activities. One behind the estate, two at the very beginning of the cape, one on the way to the end and the last at the extreme point. They can be performed sequentially from north to south.
Cragcroftshire
Located in Cragcroftshire 5 tests. Two of them are on the plateau in the north, the other three are on the rocks in the south of the region.
Coast of Klagmar
In the last and southernmost region, one can also find 5 tests. One is located near the border of the Klagmar Coast, the other 4 are near the edge of the map, in the south.
How to get Merlin's Beard achievement in Hogwarts Legacy
For completing all 95 tests of Merlin, you can get the achievement Merlin's beard to Hogwarts Legacy and get closer to platinum.
We hope our guide helped you unlock and complete all Merlin challenges in Hogwarts Legacy, as well as expand your inventory and unlock the trophy. If you have any questions - ask them in comments. Read our other Hogwarts Legacy Guides in the relevant section.
