Hogwarts Legacy has ignited the imagination of Harry Potter fans with its immersive open world experience of life at the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. As a new Hogwarts student in the 1800s, you can master spells, brew potions, tame magical beasts, and go on exciting adventures.
One of the most anticipated activities is using treasure maps left behind by Arthur, an ancient wizard who hid secret stashes across the castle and its grounds over a century ago. This guide will provide complete walkthroughs for finding all three landmarks on Arthur‘s treasure map and claiming the hidden rewards.
Introduction to Arthur‘s Treasure Hunt
Before we dive into the specific landmarks, let‘s look at some background on Arthur and why he created these treasure maps.
Who is Arthur?
Arthur was a Ravenclaw student at Hogwarts in the late 1600s. He excelled at spell invention and was deeply fascinated by the castle‘s many secrets. Arthur explored every nook and cranny, discovering passages and rooms lost for centuries.
Near graduation, he crafted elaborate treasure maps leading to stashes he had hidden all over Hogwarts. Arthur wanted future generations to share his spirit of adventure and exploration. Though brilliant, he was eccentric and left clues requiring creative thinking to decipher.
Why Hunt for Arthur‘s Treasure?
Finding Arthur‘s treasures provides both valuable loot and the thrill of puzzle solving. His maps lead to rare crafting resources, unique cosmetics, and powerful gear. Treasure rooms may also contain notes on new spells Arthur invented.
Plus, exploring the castle while deciphering Arthur‘s cryptic clues is simply great fun! Immersing yourself in this meta treasure hunt within the game provides hours of magical discovery.
Now let‘s begin our landmark journey to Arthur‘s loot!
Finding the First Landmark: The Rhinoceros Skeleton
Our first stop is locating a massive rhinoceros skeleton Arthur used as a pointer to his first stash.
The rhino skeleton is located inside the Transfiguration Courtyard‘s large classroom building. Getting there requires navigating up shifting stairways and hidden back hallways. I‘ll guide you through it step-by-step:
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Fast travel to the Transfiguration Courtyard Floo Flame in the South Wing. This area unlocks after completing the main storyline quest, "In the Shadow of the Study".
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After arriving through the fireplace, turn around to face the towering wooden door directly behind you. This leads into the main classroom building.
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Interact with the large door to enter the building. Once inside, you‘ll see a massive spiraling staircase straight ahead.
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Climb all the way to the second floor landing. This may take a minute or two.
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At the top of the stairs, make a hard left down the walkway circling the room.
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Follow the walkway around until you come across the gigantic rhinoceros skeleton on display.
The rhinoceros skeleton inside the Transfiguration Courtyard marks the first landmark on Arthur‘s treasure map.
And there you have it! By fast traveling to the correct Floo Flame, entering the courtyard building, and locating the skeleton display on the second floor, you‘ve found the first landmark.
Tips for Finding the Rhino Skeleton
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Activating Revelio will highlight the skeleton landmark through walls, making it easier to locate. This spell unlocks after completing the "Care of Magical Creatures" assignment from Professor Garlick.
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Utilize Accio to summon collectibles through walls. Listen for the telltale clatter of bones to know you‘re near the skeleton room.
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Bring food to restore health during the trek upstairs. The courtyard staircases constantly shift and you may fall off a few times!
Now that we‘ve checked off the first landmark, let‘s move on to locating the second critical point for unlocking Arthur‘s treasure.
Finding the Second Landmark: The Fountain
After pinpointing the skeleton, your next task is discovering an ornate fountain tucked away in the Transfiguration Courtyard. Here is how to find it:
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From the rhino skeleton, look for a staircase leading upwards directly behind it. Climb up to the third floor.
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At the top of the stairs, walk across the landing and enter the corridor on the right side.
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Follow this corridor to the end, then go down the staircase on the right to return to the building‘s bottom floor.
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When you reach the bottom, locate the door between two large statues and decorative light poles. Interact with the door to exit the building.
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Stepping outside, you‘ll emerge in a spacious courtyard with the magnificent fountain right in front! This is the second landmark.
The fountain marks the second landmark you must find on your hunt for Arthur‘s treasure.
Nice work! By retracing your steps and then locating the fountain outside, you‘ve discovered the second piece of the puzzle on this treasure hunt.
Tips for Finding the Courtyard Fountain
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Having the Accio Mastery perk makes summoning the fountain much easier, since it increases Accio range.
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Drink Wiggenweld Potions during this portion to regain health after falling from shifting staircases. Their healing over time effect also persists between landmarks.
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You can return to this fountain later to rest and recharge. Sitting on its edge grants health regeneration.
Let‘s keep up the momentum and check off the third and final landmark next!
Locating the Third Landmark: The Painting
For the last leg in our treasure hunt, you need to track down a specific painting concealed within the Transfiguration Courtyard building.
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From the fountain, walk directly forwards across the courtyard towards the main building entrance.
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Near the doors, you‘ll see a character named Nellie Oggspire. She is a Hufflepuff prefect that wanders this area.
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Enter the building through the door near Nellie. Once inside, locate the large spiraling staircase.
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Ascend the shifting stairs all the way to the 6th floor. This is the topmost level.
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Up here you‘ll notice a painting of a fruit bowl. It‘s on a rounded wall near two benches.
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Equip your wand and cast Accio directly at the top portion of the painting. This will unveil Arthur‘s secret treasure stash!
Casting Accio on this painting is the final step to revealing Arthur‘s long lost treasure.
And with that, you‘ve discovered all three landmarks and completed the treasure hunt! Arthur‘s loot awaits inside the hidden alcove.
Tips for Finding the Hidden Painting
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Having 25 Mastery Points in Accio will let you summon the painting‘s concealed treasure from the floor below.
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If Nellie Oggspire isn‘t near the doors, cast Revelio to highlight her location, then talk to make her move.
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Bring Focus Potions to offset the staircases‘ Confundus Charm. This minimizes backtracking from getting turned around.
Recommended Gear for Treasure Hunting
To fully prepare for exploring the castle and deciphering Arthur‘s clues, I recommend equipping the following:
| Gear | Benefits |
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| Revelio robes | Highlights interactable objects like treasures through walls |
| Amulets with Treasure Hunter perks | Increases range for Accio and highlights collectibles |
| Aguamenti upgraded to Tier 3 | Extinguishes fireplaces to access hidden Floo Flame fast travel points |
| Stamina potions | Allows sprinting longer distances across the massive castle |
| Felix Felicis brew | Increases treasure finding luck for 30 minutes |
With the proper equipment, locating Arthur‘s elusive landmarks becomes much easier. You‘ll traverse the castle and decipher clues with greater speed and efficiency.
Conclusion
And there you have it – complete step-by-step guides to finding the rhinoceros skeleton, hidden fountain, and secret painting that lead to Arthur‘s long-lost treasure in Hogwarts Legacy.
By using fast travel intelligently, thoroughly exploring each area, equipping Revelio and Accio, and following the routes outlined here, you‘ll be able to locate all three landmarks and claim the treasure Arthur hid so cleverly centuries ago.
This unique meta treasure hunt within the game provides hours of magical discovery and adventure. I hope these guides help you decipher Arthur‘s clues and immerse yourself in the thrills of exploration that he intended future Hogwarts students to experience. Now get out there, break some curses, and let the treasure hunting begin!
