Hogwarts Legacy is an exciting new open-world action RPG set in the magical world of Harry Potter. As a Hogwarts student, you can master spellcasting, potion making, herbology, and much more. One fun activity is picking locks to access new areas and reveal secrets. This guide will teach you how to succeed at the lock picking minigames in Hogwarts Legacy.
Understanding the Lock Picking Minigame
The lock picking minigame in Hogwarts Legacy utilizes two rotating circles – an outer green circle and an inner red one. Your goal is to line up the gears on each circle so they glow and turn smoothly. When all the gears are flowing symmetrically, the lock will open.
To pick basic locks, you‘ll use the Alohomora spell. This unlocks locked doors and chests at a beginner level. With practice, you can open higher level locks as well.
Step-By-Step Guide
Picking locks in Hogwarts Legacy takes precision, care, and magical skill. Follow these steps:
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Rotate the outer green circle until the two bottom right gears start glowing green and turning.
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Rotate the inner red circle until the middle gears glow red and rotate.
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Hold both circles still once the gears on both circles are glowing and moving fluidly. Don‘t adjust them further.
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Wait several seconds. If aligned correctly, you‘ll see a "Success" message and the lock will open.
It can take a few tries to get the hang of. Refer to the screenshots above showing proper gear alignment. The key things to remember are:
- Get the green outer gears rotating first
- Then align the red inner gears
- Hold still once all gears are flowing properly
With practice, you‘ll be able to pick basic locks with ease using Alohomora. As you advance in the game, the locks become more complex but the concepts remain the same.
Why Learn Lock Picking?
There are many great reasons to master lock picking in Hogwarts Legacy:
- Gain access to new areas and secrets
- Open locked chests filled with Galleons, gear, ingredients, and more loot
- It‘s an enjoyable puzzle mini-game that tests your precision
- Completing locks earns you XP to increase your magical skills
As you explore the halls, tunnels, and towers of Hogwarts, keep an eye out for locks to pick. It‘s a fun way to reveal hidden rooms, Easter eggs, and other surprises in the rich world of Hogwarts Legacy.
So practice those Alohomora spells and let the magical lock picking commence! You‘ll be an expert in no time.
