Why Can’t I Collect Demiguise in Hogwarts Legacy?
You’ve likely stumbled upon a shimmering, moon-like orb held aloft by a small, ape-like statue in your explorations of Hogwarts Legacy and wondered why you can’t simply snatch it. The short answer: Demiguise Moons are only collectible at nighttime. These magical objects, attached to the statues of Demiguise creatures, are essential for upgrading your Alohomora spell but have specific conditions that dictate when you can interact with them. They also won’t be interactable until you unlock the Alohomora Spell from Gladwin Moon.
The statues themselves are always present in the game world, but the Demiguise Moons they hold only become tangible when darkness falls. If you approach one during the day, you’ll be met with the frustrating inability to collect it. Think of it like trying to catch a firefly in broad daylight; its light, and in this case, the Moon’s essence, is only visible and accessible under the cloak of night. This game mechanic is a crucial part of the questline involving the Hogwarts caretaker, Gladwin Moon.
The process of collecting Demiguise Moons is deliberately tied to the game’s day-night cycle. You need to actively change the time of day using the in-game map to make these items collectible. This adds an element of planning and exploration, encouraging players to return to areas at different times to fully experience the world and complete all its challenges.
Understanding the Demiguise Collection Process
The core of this system revolves around Gladwin Moon, the Hogwarts caretaker. He’s the one who tasks you with gathering these elusive Moons, and in return, he enhances your unlocking abilities.
Step-by-Step Collection Guide
- Unlock Alohomora: You need to progress through the main storyline, specifically completing “The First Trial” quest. This will trigger a request from Gladwin Moon, leading to your learning of the Alohomora spell. You’ll use this to actually collect the moons from the statues.
- Find Demiguise Statues: Once you learn Alohomora, Demiguise Statues start appearing throughout the world. They’re often in plain sight, but some are tucked away in less obvious locations.
- Wait for Night: If you find a statue during the day, you need to use the in-game map.
- Open your Map.
- Press the designated button (“F” on PC, “R3” on consoles) to use the “Wait” option.
- Confirm you want to wait.
- Approach and Collect: Once night falls, the Demiguise Moon will glow. Approach the statue and interact with it to collect it. You will also need to use Alohomora to unlock the lock to actually collect it.
- Use Revelio: If you have trouble finding a statue, use Revelio to help see it even through walls.
The act of collecting itself is usually a simple interaction once the statue is glowing at night. This collection process, along with the restriction of nighttime collection, makes locating and gathering Demiguise Moons a unique part of the game’s exploration.
The Importance of Demiguise Moons
Collecting Demiguise Moons isn’t just a side quest; it’s crucial for progression. The Moons are not merely collectibles; they unlock enhancements to your Alohomora spell. You need a certain number of Moons to upgrade Alohomora, allowing you to open higher-level locks throughout Hogwarts and the surrounding areas. These locks guard secrets, additional resources, and sometimes crucial storyline paths.
- Alohomora Level 1: Allows you to unlock basic locks.
- Alohomora Level 2: Unlocks more challenging locks.
- Alohomora Level 3: Grants access to all locks in the game.
Without collecting a significant number of Demiguise Moons, you’ll be barred from accessing certain areas and secrets, hindering your progression. This means you will need to search for a significant number of them, even though you might only need 9 for level 2 and 13 more for level 3 to advance your spell.
Troubleshooting Collection Issues
While the core collection mechanic is straightforward, some players may encounter glitches or errors. Here are common issues and troubleshooting steps:
- Not able to Interact with Mr. Moon: If you encounter an issue where you are unable to speak with Mr. Moon and continue the quest, reload a previous save. This usually fixes the issue. You want to go back to a save before you speak to him. This can take several attempts, but has been proven to fix the issue.
- Statue Still Inaccessible at Night: Ensure you have the Alohomora spell. If the statue is still inaccessible, try reloading your game or moving away from the statue and going back again after waiting till night.
- Statue is not Appearing: Even if you’ve not found a statue yet, you can usually see it with Revelio if it is there. Also make sure you have completed “The First Trial”. If you are still having issues check game forums for any identified bugs.
By understanding the mechanics of the day-night cycle, the Alohomora spell, and the specific requirements for collecting Demiguise Moons, you can navigate the world of Hogwarts Legacy effectively, collecting every statue and unlocking every secret it holds.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When can I start collecting Demiguise?
You can begin collecting Demiguise Moons after you complete “The First Trial” and learn the Alohomora spell from Gladwin Moon. This quest will also unlock the ability for Demiguise statues to be found in the world.
2. Do I need to complete a quest to unlock Demiguise?
Yes, you must complete the quest given by Gladwin Moon where he teaches you the Alohomora spell. This quest is triggered after “The First Trial” has been completed.
3. Why can’t I grab the Demiguise Moon during the day?
Demiguise Moons are only collectible at nighttime. They will glow when it’s dark, signaling their availability.
4. How do I wait until nighttime in Hogwarts Legacy?
Open your map, then press the corresponding button (F on PC, R3 on consoles) to select “Wait,” then confirm.
5. How many Demiguise statues are there in the game?
There are a total of 30 Demiguise statues hidden throughout the game world.
6. Do I need to find all the Demiguise statues?
You don’t need to find all 30 statues to finish the main questline, but you will need a good number for Alohomora to get to level 3 and it is required to obtain the “Demiguise Dread” trophy or achievement.
7. How many Demiguise Moons do I need to upgrade Alohomora to level 2?
You need to collect 9 Demiguise Moons to upgrade the Alohomora spell to level 2.
8. How many Demiguise Moons do I need to upgrade Alohomora to level 3?
You need a total of 22 Demiguise Moons to upgrade the Alohomora spell to level 3. This is in total. You do not need 22 more, but rather 13 more after you have found the initial 9 to reach level 2.
9. Where can I find the first Demiguise statue?
The first Demiguise statue is shown to you during the quest when you learn Alohomora from Gladwin Moon.
10. Is there a glitch where I can’t collect Demiguise Moons?
It’s rare, but a glitch may occur. To resolve a glitch, reload a previous save before speaking to Gladwin Moon.
11. What is the reward for finding all Demiguise Statues?
Finding all 30 statues will grant you the “Demiguise Dread” achievement or trophy. Also you will be able to unlock any lock in the game.
12. Can I use Revelio to find Demiguise statues?
Yes, using the Revelio spell will highlight Demiguise statues, even through walls, making them easier to locate.
13. How can I collect the Demiguise in the restricted section?
The Demiguise statue in the Restricted Section is on the bottom floor, on a small table near the storage area past an Eyeball Statue.
14. Is there any story behind the Demiguise Moons?
The Demiguise Moons were planted by Piers Pemberton, an old classmate of Gladwin Moon, as a prank.
15. Who voices Gladwin Moon in Hogwarts Legacy?
Gladwin Moon is voiced by the British actor Jason Anthony.