Complete the A Basis for Blackmail quest in hogwarts legacy by finding Harlow's victims in Hogsmeade and rescuing Natty from a cellar.
Walkthrough
- 1Enter Hogsmeade and speak to three of Harlow's victims. One is near the Magic Neep houses, another is upstairs in the Three Broomsticks, and the third is behind Galdrags.
- 2Head to the wooden pier near the Hogs Head pub and use Revelio to find Natty's wand.
- 3Follow the footsteps into the back of the Hogs Head pub, go through the front door, and turn right to the pub's cellar.
- 4Inside the cellar, cast Accio on the two kegs on the side to pull them forward. Wait a few seconds after casting on each one.
- 5Once both kegs are pulled as far as they can go, the middle keg door will open, granting access to the hideout.
- 6Use Disillusionment to sneak past or stealth takedown the Ashwinders. Be aware of level 26 Ashwinder Executioners, level 24 Ashwinder Scouts, Ashwinder Soldiers, and Ashwinder Assassins.
- 7Pick off Scouts on the outer edges of the main lobby using stealth takedowns (Petrificus Totalus).
- 8Bait Ashwinder Scouts into enclosed storage areas for more stealth takedowns.
- 9On the east side of the room, cast Revelio to spot metal gates. One gate is already open, allowing you to climb to the floor above, bypassing Gwendolyn Zhou (level 30 Infamous Foe).
- 10On the upper floor, you will encounter two prison guards, one Executioner, and one Ashwinder Soldier. You must fight the Executioner, but you can stealth takedown the Soldier.
- 11After clearing all enemies, enter the prison room to rescue Natty and Isko Rabe.
- 12Leave the hideout and speak to the Officer of Hogsmeade. The dialogue options do not affect the outcome.
- 13The Officer advises Natty to speak to her mum at Hogwarts. The quest concludes after this dialogue.
A Basis for Blackmail Chests and Optional Objectives:
- Otto Dibble’s love letter: Head to the east side of the hideout, find the raised wooden stair area, and climb up to the chest at the top.
- Agabus Philbert’s book of poems: In the center of the room, find the makeshift bar on the west side. The book is inside a blue box container on the bar.
- There are additional scattered boxes and chests with loot, including one on a wooden staircase in the center containing an unidentified object.
- Some missable chests are located on the east side, one requiring you to pull a metal grid off the wall to access. These contain extra gold and potentially items.
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