Follow our detailed walkthrough for The Plight of the House Elf side quest in Hogwarts Legacy. Learn how to start it, navigate Spinners Cave, and defeat the Acromantula to help Tobbs.
Walkthrough
- 1After completing 'The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom' main story quest, speak with Deek in the Room of Requirements to start 'The Plight of the House Elf'.
- 2Deek will ask you to check on another house elf named Tobbs, who is working in a spider-infested cave.
- 3Travel to Spinners Cave, which is located at the edge of the Forbidden Forest, across the field from Hogsmeade.
- 4Enter the cave and proceed through the linear path. Use fire spells like Incendio and Confringo to burn the giant cobwebs blocking passageways.
- 5Combat the spiders within the cave. Spells like Stupefy, Accio, and Levioso can help control them. You can also use environmental elements like rocks for extra damage. Be sure to defeat the fast-moving baby spiders as well.
- 6Navigate through the cave, which may require jumping across gaps using platforms.
- 7After approximately 10-15 minutes, you will reach a large room containing an Acromantula. Defeat this boss spider.
- 8After defeating the Acromantula, proceed further into the cave to find Tobbs.
- 9Follow the path below Tobbs, which leads out of the cave.
- 10Return to Deek in the Room of Requirements to report your findings and complete the quest.
Tips
- Fire spells are essential for clearing cobwebs and dealing with spiders.
- Utilize crowd-control spells to manage multiple enemies.
- Be aware of baby spiders, as they can be a nuisance.
- The cave is largely linear, so focus on clearing paths and engaging enemies.
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