Open world games are known for their huge amount of things to do, freedom of options and lots and lots of hours of exploration, giving the player hundreds of hours in these worlds. When we talk about the biggest name in open world games, GTA, you are sure to get this. But other Open World game games can’t have the same number of activities in the game and they sometimes need to make up for the lack of things to do in a game and fill it with well-known tricks from this type of game and also from MMOs. A newly-released game like Hogwarts Legacy differs from most of the above.
Being a beautiful game, not only is it fun to explore, it is also an excellent first game of a new IP. Nevertheless, the lesser variety of enemies and exploration becomes repetitive after a few hours, in rural areas, because as already said elsewhere, exploring Hogwarts never gets tiring. And this is not a criticism, but just a deeper observation of how game creators fill these “Voids” with certain techniques that sometimes we don’t even notice.
Among many things about the quests in the game, the spell of Alohomora and padlocks are often mentioned, which is why we are going to unveil all the mystery and nitty-gritty behind these two matters in this article. Hop on the train!
These padlocks are the worst enemies in the game
The Padlock Mystery
In Hogwarts Legacy, with a few hours of exploration and advancement, any player will notice many doors with level 1, 2 and 3 padlocks. to Hogsmeade and that’s when the immersion in the game begins. Being able to explore the stores, talk to the sellers, see people interacting, walking around, playing and enjoying music, that’s really fascinating. And right away you already see these locks.
If you’re a player who explores everything you can until the game stops you and only then do the main quests, this game doesn’t work that way. Many things are blocked by the progress of the main quests and it is more worth exploring only after having Alohomora at least at level 1. There are other exploration elements, such as Merlin’s challenges, the constellations’ challenges, but the locks will be in all places, including at Hogwarts.
And that’s why this is an open world type game and not a Sandbox, because your progress is completely dependent on your progress in the main quests.
How to Unlock Level 1 Padlocks?
Advance the story as far as you can, until you receive the letter from Gladwin Moon, the caretaker of Hogwarts. Right when he teaches you Alohomora, the level 1 locks will be released.
But what about unlocking others?
Remember, it has to be at night!
A Guide to Level 2 and 3 Padlocks
You will need to pick up statues of Demiguise scattered around the map. Demiguises are magical creatures with the powers of predicting the future and turning invisible, introduced to us in Fantastic Beasts. In Hogwarts Legacy, there are dozens of Demiguise statues to collect as part of quests to evolve your Alohomora. More or less thirty statues.
Statues with Demiguise moons are scattered across the map of Hogwarts and around the world. Almost always when passing by a statue, your character will comment that there is a Demiguise there. However, you will only be able to collect Demiguise statues at night and after learning Alohomora.
So, if you’ve already learned the spell to find a Demiguise statue and can’t get it, you’ll need to wait until nightfall. Don’t worry, there’s an easy way to do this: Access the map and press and hold the right analog stick on your joystick (R3), then confirm the time change. At night, the statue is easily captured by pressing the X button on Xbox or square on PlayStation. When you look at the map, in each village it indicates the discovered and undiscovered secrets. And you will be able to see if in this village there are Demiguises.
To level up your Alohomora to 2 and 3 in Hogwarts Legacy, you will need to collect the amount of Demiguise Moons requested by Caretaker Gladwin Moon in his tasks. After collecting them, return to the janitor and he will level up your Alohomora spell. Upon reaching level 3 Alohomora, you won’t need to complete the puzzles at every lock. They will open normally, saving the player additional trouble.
What Level of Fun Should You Be Expecting About Hogwart Legacy?
The question that will be asked is pretty simple. There are tricks beyond the story, technique to keep you in the games and keep you going for more hours, since Open World games and MMOs need to deliver long stories and in possession of this information the only question you need to ask yourself is: Does this type of game amuse me?
The answer, in most cases, is a yes and in the case of Hogwarts Legacy, a definite and outright yes. Even if we spend a few hours looking for this statue, we are exploring a world we have always wanted to belong to, so that’s fine, right?
Till the next one! Here are some popular questions that you may have in mind regarding the Alohomora spell and padlocks in Hogwarts Legacy, scroll down right away!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Unlock the Padlocks on Levels 1 and 2?
Feel it with the vibration of your joystick
Note that the left stick controls the green spark and the right stick controls the red spark. Twist your analog sticks slowly to spin the green outer gears and then the red middle gears. As soon as the gears start turning and the sparks light up, you’ll know it’s the right spot and at that point, you’ll have to keep the analog sticks fixed for 2/4 seconds, until you hear a door unlocking sound.
How to Unlock the Padlocks in Level 3?
It’s automatic, just cast the spell and feel the magic!
How to Level Up My Alohomora to Levels 2 and 3?
Simple! Collect the amount of Demiguise Moons requested by Caretaker Gladwin Moon in his tasks.