How To Lock Pick Using Alohomora In Hogwarts Legacy

Learn how to lock pick using the Alohomora spell in Hogwarts Legacy. This guide breaks down the mini-game step-by-step so you can open locked doors and chests.

So, you've got the Alohomora spell and you're ready to start cracking open those locked doors and chests in Hogwarts Legacy? Awesome! It looks a bit tricky at first, but trust me, it's way simpler than it seems. Think of me as your personal guide here, and we'll get you through this puzzle in no time.

When you approach a locked door or chest, you'll see a couple of sparks on your screen – one green and one red. These sparks are tied to your thumbsticks. Your job is to guide each spark into its matching colored wheel. You'll see linked red gears in the middle and green gears down on the bottom right. Just move the correct thumbstick outwards to slot the spark into its wheel. Don't rush it, though; there's a little more to it than just that!

Once you've got a spark slotted into its wheel by holding the thumbstick outwards, you'll need to carefully rotate that thumbstick. Keep turning it until the corresponding inner gears start to spin. After you've got the first gear turning, repeat the whole process with the second spark and its wheel, making sure to keep the first gear in position. When both sets of gears are spinning, the lock will open, and the bolt will slide back. Just remember to keep those thumbsticks steady until the lock is completely open.

It's kind of like those radio frequency mini-games you might have played in other games, but just focus on keeping that thumbstick steady once the gears start moving. To even get the Alohomora spell, you'll need to progress through the quest called “Prepare For Your Search For The Final Keeper.” This involves finding out what the school caretaker, Gladwin Moon, is up to. After you chat with him, you'll get another quest, “The Caretaker's Lunar Lament.” Completing that mission is what finally gives you the Alohomora spell. At first, it'll only open level one locks, but don't worry, you can upgrade it to unlock level two and three locks later on.