How to Activate Statues in Hogwarts Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide
Statues in Hogwarts Legacy aren’t just decorative fixtures; many of them hold secrets, puzzles, and even rewards. Knowing how to activate them is crucial to fully explore and enjoy the game. The method varies depending on the statue type, but generally, activation involves spellcasting, environmental interactions, or even finding hidden elements. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of how to activate different types of statues you’ll encounter in the wizarding world.
Activating Knight Statues with Intersecting Lines
Some of the most intriguing statues are the knight statues with glowing lines emanating from them. To activate these, you’ll need to find the point where all three of these lines intersect.
Step-by-Step Activation
- Locate the Intersection Point: Walk (or sprint) to the spot where the glowing lines from all three knight statues meet. It’s often on the floor or ground nearby.
- Stand on the Spot: Position your character directly on the intersection point.
- Cast Lumos: While standing there, cast the Lumos spell. This creates light, which the statues react to.
- Stay Still: The knights will react to the light, pushing their swords into the ground. Ensure you remain on the intersection point, or the statues might reset. This activates the statues and potentially reveals a secret or reward.
Activating the Twiddle Statue (Vases)
There’s a specific statue connected to Madam Twiddle that requires a unique activation method involving the destruction of nearby vases.
Step-by-Step Activation
- Locate the Statue: The statue is located south of Irondale.
- Find the Vases: Look for vases scattered around the statue’s vicinity, both inside and outside nearby ruins. Using Revelio can highlight these vases, making them easier to locate.
- Destroy All Vases: Break all 20 vases in the area. A cutscene will trigger showing the statue activating after you do so.
- Report Back to Madam Twiddle: Return to Madam Twiddle after the statue is activated to finish the side quest.
Activating Levioso Statues with Orb
These statues are identified by a Levioso symbol on their base and often hold an orb. They are also frequently tied to Field Guide Pages.
Step-by-Step Activation
- Spot the Statues: These statues have a white outline when you approach, often highlighted with the Revelio spell.
- Cast Levioso: Use the Levioso spell on the statue to make the orb rise. This typically unlocks a Field Guide Page, which can then be collected.
Activating Statues Using Lumos and Moth Mirrors
Certain puzzles in the game involve using the Lumos spell in conjunction with Moth Mirrors to activate a hidden item.
Step-by-Step Activation
- Find the Moth Mirror: Locate the mirror which has a clue related to a nearby location.
- Use Lumos on the Mirror: Cast the Lumos spell on the mirror to reveal a clue to a nearby location where a flying moth can be found.
- Locate the Flying Moth: Go to that location, and you’ll find a flying moth.
- Use Lumos on the Moth: Cast Lumos to attract the moth and lead it back to the mirror. Once the moth lands on the mirror, the statue will activate.
Activating Dragon Fountain Statues
Dragon fountains in Hogwarts Legacy require the use of specific spells to ignite them, often granting access to a Field Guide Page.
Step-by-Step Activation
- Locate the Dragon Fountains: Find the dragon bowls that require lighting.
- Use Incendio or Confringo: Cast either Incendio or Confringo, both fire-based spells, on the dragon bowl to light it. Upon being lit, the fountain will activate, and a Field Guide Page will become available.
Understanding Demiguise Statues
Demiguise statues are a bit different, as they are primarily collectible items linked to a quest rather than an activation puzzle.
Important Notes about Demiguise Statues
- Unlock with Alohomora: You must complete The First Trial quest and learn the Alohomora spell from Mr. Moon to interact with the Demiguise statues.
- Nighttime Collection: Demiguise Moons can only be collected during the night. If you find one during the day, you’ll need to wait until it’s nighttime or use the map to advance the time.
- Collecting Demiguise Moons: Demiguise statues hold Demiguise Moons which you collect to complete the quest with Mr. Moon and to upgrade Alohomora.
- Quest Rewards: Collecting the moons upgrades Alohomora. Collecting all 30 will give you the “Demiguise Dread” achievement.
FAQs About Activating Statues in Hogwarts Legacy
Here are some frequently asked questions that will further enhance your understanding of statue activation in Hogwarts Legacy:
1. What happens when you activate a statue?
The result of activating a statue varies widely. It can trigger a cutscene, reveal a hidden passage, grant access to a Field Guide Page, complete a quest objective, or even provide a collectible. The activation often serves as a puzzle-solving element in the game.
2. How can I tell if a statue is interactable?
Interactable statues often have a white outline when you approach them, especially when using the Revelio spell. This signifies that you can use magic on them or that they are part of a puzzle.
3. Can all statues be activated?
No, not all statues in Hogwarts Legacy can be activated. Many are purely decorative. The ones that can be interacted with usually stand out through a white highlight or specific markings like the Levioso symbol.
4. Why can’t I activate certain statues even when I use spells?
There are several reasons this could happen. Some statues require a specific spell to work, you might be missing a crucial part of the puzzle (like standing on an exact intersection point), or you may have not advanced enough through the game to unlock an ability needed for the statue.
5. Do statues activate permanently?
Some statues activate permanently, while others, like the knight statues with lines, might reset if you walk away. The statues involved in puzzle solutions typically remain in their activated state once solved.
6. Is it necessary to activate all statues in the game?
No, it’s not necessary to activate all statues to complete the main storyline of Hogwarts Legacy. However, many of them are linked to side quests, Field Guide Pages, and other rewards, which enhance the game experience.
7. How does the time of day affect statue activation?
The time of day only significantly affects the Demiguise statues. They can only be collected at night. For other types of statues, time of day generally does not change their activation requirements.
8. What spell should I use if I don’t know which one works?
The Revelio spell is your best bet for understanding the general behavior or status of the statue. When it comes to actually activating a statue, the most common spells are Lumos for revealing objects or interacting with moths, Levioso for lifting orbs, and fire spells like Incendio and Confringo for lighting flames.
9. Can I destroy statues?
While some statues can be temporarily destroyed as part of combat challenges, like in the professor battles, most of the permanent statues cannot be destroyed.
10. What should I do if I can’t find the vases for the Twiddle statue?
Use Revelio frequently and thoroughly. Move around the area, paying close attention to both outside and inside the ruins. The vases are usually hidden, but Revelio will highlight them, making them much easier to spot.
11. Are Demiguise statues the only ones that glow at night?
No, some other statues will also glow at night, making them easier to locate or highlighting interactive parts. However, glowing Demiguise statues are the ones that require nighttime collection.
12. Does the order I activate knight statues with intersecting lines matter?
No, the order in which you approach the knight statues does not matter. You need to stand on the intersection point and cast the Lumos spell to activate all the statues simultaneously.
13. How can I find more statue-related quests?
Explore the map thoroughly, listen to NPC dialogue, and check your quest log often. Many side quests involving statues can be initiated when you explore new areas.
14. Is there a map marker for hidden statues?
Not usually. Hidden statues are often discovered through exploration or by following clues. Using the Revelio spell regularly as you explore is a great way to discover hidden statues.
15. Is it worth finding all the statues in Hogwarts Legacy?
It absolutely is! While not required for the main story, finding and activating all the statues enhances your experience of the game. It also provides valuable loot, Field Guide Pages, and achievements. The “Demiguise Dread” achievement is only unlocked by finding all of them.
Understanding the various types of statues and their activation methods is crucial to fully enjoying the rich, magical world of Hogwarts Legacy. Remember to explore, experiment, and use your spells wisely!