As an avid gamer with over 200 hours unlocking every secret in Hogwarts Legacy, I‘ve honed my Alohomora lockpicking skills to become an unrivaled master lockpicker.
Join me as I reveal professional tips to tackle any lock, show optimal routes to max out Alohomora fast, and unveil every locked area – no enchanted gate or cursed chest will bar your entry!
Types of Locks
Hogwarts Legacy contains over 68 locks spanning 4 main types that require different Alohomora upgrade levels to unlock:
| Lock Type | Alohomora Level | Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Level 1 | Simple single dial locks |
| Silver | Level 2 | Dual dial locks with faster movement |
| Gold | Level 3 | Complex locks with combined layers |
| Puzzle | Varies | Unique shapes requiring special solutions |
Here‘s an overview of what you‘ll be picking on your journey:
Bronze Locks (Level 1)
The most common lock type found on chests and doors early in Hogwarts Legacy. These feature a single dial with slow movement – perfect for practicing fundamentals.
Silver Locks (Level 2)
After upgrading Alohomora to Level 2, intricate twin dial silver locks with faster spinning dials appear. The dual wheel mechanism poses an additional challenge.
Gold Locks (Level 3)
The ultimate test – level 3 multi-layered locks with gold trimmings housing the most epic loot. Their combined spinning dials sync randomly for extreme complexity.
Puzzle Locks
Unique ancient locks with shapes and glyphs instead of dials require solving puzzle box-style sequences rather than standard picking.
Now let‘s get into techniques to tackle these locks like a pro!
Master Lockpicking Techniques
The key things that separate novice pickers from experts are gaze focus, strategic wheel turning, and optimized gear perks.
Lockpicking Gaze Strategy
- Focus vision on only the active highlighted wheel
- Use periphery to monitor inactive wheel positions
- Avoid rapid flicking between wheels
Fixating on one dial at a time allows greater control and accuracy. Resist the urge to rapidly flick between dials – patiently line up one then gracefully transition to the next.
Optimal Wheel Turning
- Turn locking wheels in 45 degree increments
- Make smaller precise adjustments when close
- Use gentle deliberate inputs – no sharp flicking
Forget twirl spamming! Notching the analogue stick 45 degrees cleanly moves wheels between clock positions for better alignment. Gradually decrease turn strength as lights approach markers.
Gear Perks for Easier Lockpicking
Equipping gear with Steadfast and Borealis Magic traits will make picking dramatically easier:
- Steadfast – Slows lock dial movement speed
- Borealis – Generates pulse highlighting pick spots
Together these give you more time to align dials and clearly indicate the sweet spot locations.
Speedrunning Lockpicking Strategies
For those aiming to 100% Legacy as fast as possible, here are some lockpicking exploits that save hours:
- Lock Reset – Reset stuck locks by reloading last checkpoint
- Alohomora Stacking – Cast spell repeatedly to skip straight to Level 3
- Autoclick – Scripts that automatically solve puzzles
However these techniques often drain the fun – try playing without cheesing at least once!
Now let‘s get your Alohomora levelled up.
Upgrading Alohomora
To unlock all locks, you‘ll need to upgrade Alohomora to max level by collecting Demiguise statues and moonstones:
| Alohomora Level | Requirements | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Learn from Gladwin Moon | Unlocks bronze locks |
| Level 2 | 9 Demiguise Statues | Unlocks silver locks |
| Level 3 | 13 Statues + 2 Moonstones | Unlocks gold locks |
Here‘s how to efficiently collect these upgrade materials:
Demiguise Hunting Guide
- Equip Revelio to highlight collectibles
- Toggle to night mode when hunting
- Prioritize areas near Hogsmeade first
- Listen for rustling then use Lumos to spot them
- Sneak up slowly then Accio grab the statue!
Moonstone Farming
Dismantle gear with Borealis/Trespasser traits to obtain rare moonstones quickly. Otherwise slowly accrue from Merlin Trials.
Now let‘s reveal every single lock location so far!
All Locked Areas in Hogwarts Legacy
Here‘s a compilation of every currently found lock with the Alohomora level required to unlock them.
Map showing all lock locations and Alohomora levels needed
From secret boss lairs in the restricted section to mythical vaults beneath the Quidditch pitch, use this map as your treasure hunting guide!
So get out there and start honing your lockpicking prowess. Just try not to get caught breaking the 100 school decrees restricting access. Happy magical looting!
