In Hogwarts Legacy, Moth Mirrors are special objects that provide glimpses of hidden areas. By solving the Moth Mirror puzzles, you can collect magical moths and earn rewards. This guide will help you locate all the Moth Mirrors in Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade, as well as find the accompanying magical moths.
Hogwarts Legacy Moth Mirror Puzzle Guide: All 20 Locations and Solutions
Unlike other puzzles or collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy, you don’t need to initiate a specific quest to begin your Moth Mirror adventure. However, there’s a helpful side quest titled “Moth to a Frame” that serves as an introduction to the puzzle mechanics. This quest, given by Lenora Everleigh in the Library Annex: Central Hall area, provides essential knowledge on how to solve Moth Mirror puzzles.
Moth Mirror Mechanics
To successfully solve Moth Mirror puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy, follow these simple steps:
- Cast Lumos on the Moth Mirror to reveal a clue to a nearby location.
- Go to the location indicated by the clue.
- Locate the flying moth in that area.
- Cast Lumos again to attract the moth and bring it back to the mirror.
- Completing a Moth Mirror puzzle rewards you with a Field Guide Page.
Locations of Moth Mirrors in Hogwarts Castle:
Here’s a breakdown of Moth Mirror locations in various wings of Hogwarts Castle:
Library Annex Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Library | Located on the second floor, concealed behind bookshelves. | Perched atop a podium near the staircases. |
| Potions Classroom | Enter the Potions Classroom and descend the staircase to your left. Open the door adjacent to the Daedalian Cabinet. The mirror is situated near the end of the hallway, adorned with paintings. | Directly ahead, hovering gracefully above a troll statue. |
Astronomy Wing Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy Tower | Ascend the steps until you encounter the Moth Mirror positioned beside a fireplace. | Continue climbing to the tower’s pinnacle. The object of your quest is situated in front of a blackboard, close to a telescope |
| Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower | Upon spawning, you will immediately face the Moth Mirror. | Ascend one floor, and you’ll find the moth resting right next to Professor Fig’s Classroom. |
| Transfiguration Classroom | Turn around and proceed through the double doors. The mirror will become visible as you ascend the staircase. | Access the History of Magic classroom, located on the ground floor directly opposite the mirror. The moth resides in the adjacent room, which requires the Alohomora spell to unlock. |
| Transfiguration Courtyard | Enter the door and ascend the staircase to your right. You’ll encounter a small hallway filled with what appears to be green gas. | Continue past the hallway, veering to your left. The moth awaits, hovering serenely in front of a painting depicting centaurs. |
Bell Tower Wing Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Hogwarts North Exit | Venture inside the shed located near the Floo Flame. | Make your way to the rear of this area, where you’ll find the moth perched on the left-hand side of the ramparts. |
Great Hall Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hall | Turn around and exit the Great Hall. The mirror is situated on the wall to your left. | Behind the podium in the Great Hall, where the teachers typically preside. |
| Viaduct Courtyard | Positioned at the plaza’s outer section, overlooking the tranquil lake. | Ascend the steps and proceed to the end of the right-hand side corridor. |
South Wing Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Clock Tower Courtyard (Floo Flame) | As you spawn in, you’ll notice a door to your right with a level 1 lock. The mirror is located near the Floo Flame. | Walk into the courtyard and head towards the back-right corner to find the moth. |
| Clock Tower Courtyard (Argyllshire Map) | Turn around and go through the door next to the Floo Flame. Cross to the opposite wing, and you’ll come across a map of a place called Argyllshire. Above the map, there’s a button that can be pressed using the Depulso spell. | Proceed to the right from the Argyllshire map and look for the moth inside the girls’ bathroom. |
Grand Staircase Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Grand Staircase/Slytherin Dungeon | From the Floo Flame, head towards the right and continue down the winding corridor. At the end of the corridor, you’ll find a suit of armor, and the mirror is located to your right. | Keep following the dungeon area to the right, and you’ll spot the moth on a wall. |
| Ravenclaw Tower | Turn left from the Floo Flame and descend to the bottom of the marble spiral staircase. | Return to the top of the marble staircase, and you’ll find the moth near some paintings. |
| Trophy Room | Proceed all the way to the end of the corridor and climb up the steps and staircase. Eventually, you’ll reach a narrow hallway with a Phoenix gargoyle that leads to the Headmaster’s Office. The mirror can be found in this hallway. | Descend the spiral staircase once again, and just before you reach the corridor with mahogany panelings, you’ll spot the moth on the ceiling. |
Hogsmeade Moth Mirrors
| Location | Mirror | Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Hog’s Head | Located off to the side of the Hog’s Head Inn, next to a Hogsmeade Eye Chest. | You’ll find the Moth sitting on a bunch of boxes outside Hog’s Head. |
| Near the Broom Shop | Use the South Hogsmeade Floo Flame to teleport. Once you spawn, check the back of the house to your right. | From the mirror, turn around and look at the grassy area behind the shops. The Moth will be right next to a Hogsmeade Eye Chest. |
| The Old Fool | Inside the Old Fool, an abandoned building located to the north past the cemetery. | Check the wooden crates at the back of the Old Fool to find the Moth. |
| Water Mill | Inside the water mill in the eastern portion of town. | Cross the pathway leading back to town and look for a lamppost. The Moth will be perched on top of it. |
| Dogweed and Deathcap | Inside the Dogweed and Deathcap shop. | The clue for this Moth Mirror indicates that the Moth is on a chimney. Go outside the shop and climb on top of the ledges to the right of the shop. From there, you’ll be able to see the Moth. |
Embarking on the Moth Mirror quest in Hogwarts Legacy is not only an exciting adventure but also a rewarding one. Use this guide to navigate the corridors of Hogwarts Castle and the streets of Hogsmeade, uncovering the mysteries behind each Moth Mirror and claiming the magical rewards that await. Happy exploring, young wizard!
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