{"id":39663,"date":"2023-11-14T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T14:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1785432"},"modified":"2023-11-15T02:15:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T01:15:46","slug":"hogwarts-legacy-merlin-trials-all-locations-how-to-solve-every-puzzle-2","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/hogwarts-legacy-merlin-trials-all-locations-how-to-solve-every-puzzle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials: All locations &#038; how to solve every puzzle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Merlin&#8217;s beard! Here&#8217;s how to find and complete the 90+ Merlin Trials. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Daniel Furn\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 at 14:27 PM<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Released earlier this year on current-gen platforms, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-review-harry-potter\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hogwarts Legacy<\/a> provides a huge open world with a multitude of side quests, collectables and challenges.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s so much to do aside from the main story, from collecting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-field-guide-pages-locations\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Field Guide Pages<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-potions-recipes-ingredients\/\" rel=\"noopener\">making potions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And now that the game is out on the Nintendo Switch, the doors of Hogwarts are now open to a whole new slew of gamers.<\/p>\n<p>As we\u2019ve said, there\u2019s plenty to discover, some of which is easy. Other challenges are more\u2026 well, challenging.<\/p>\n<p>One aspect you might struggle with is the Merlin Trials. There are around 100 of these spell-based puzzles in the game, some of which are frustratingly difficult.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a hand with the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p> <h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>How to solve all Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While there are many, many Merlin Trials, luckily they all seem to be variations of nine different main puzzles. Some of them can be rather frustrating to figure out on your own \u2013 looking at you, dice puzzle \u2013 but this handy video guide below will teach you the solutions to each Merlin Trial in Hogwarts Legacy.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind that in order to start work on the Merlin Trials you fittingly need to complete the Trials of Merlin quest first, which thankfully is an unmissable part of the main quest. Each puzzle type also requires a specific spell to solve, so you will have to unlock the correct spell before you can complete those Merlin Trials.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need Mallowsweet to activate each Merlin Trial, so get bulk buying at The Magic Neep in Hogsmeade (or make your own Mallowsweet in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-room-of-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Room of Requirement<\/a>)!<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"How to Solve ALL Merlin Trials \u25ba Hogwarts Legacy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QpYA_JWw22M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>However, if you\u2019d rather have a written guide, here are the solutions to each different type of Merlin Trial:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lighting torches:\u00a0<\/strong>Using Incendio or Confringo, you\u2019ll have to light all the torches in the area. The torches will begin to start sinking into the ground, however, so this is a timed trial!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Break pillar balls: <\/strong>Nice and simple this one: all you have to do is smash nine small stones on top of pillars in the area. The balls are usually found in groups of three, and can be broken using Accio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put the ball in the hole: <\/strong>Forget Quidditch, it\u2019s time for magic football: naturally, all you have to do is use Wingurdiam Leviosa to lift the large ball and place it in the hole in the ground.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moth puzzle:<\/strong> One that can seem difficult until you know what to do, for this Merlin Trial you just have to use Lumos to attract nearby moths and then place them into the moonstone pillars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect stone balls:\u00a0<\/strong>There will be three groups of small stone balls lying near the trial area \u2013 just use Accio to move them into ball-shaped holes in the ground nearby.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confringo stone pillars:<\/strong> Just use Confringo to blow up the highlighted stone pillars in the trial area. Kaboom!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platforming challenge:\u00a0<\/strong>No magic here, you just need to complete the nearby parkour course by jumping across the highlighted rocks without touching the ground.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reparo challenge:<\/strong> The opposite of the Confringo challenge, all you need to do here is use Reparo to repair three stone pillars nearby.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symbol dice:\u00a0<\/strong>You have a wizard Rubix cube here \u2013 you should see two dice on top of each other with symbols on each side. What you need to do is use Flipendo on the top cube until the symbol matches that of the cube below. However, you\u2019ll have to do this on each side until all four are lined up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whichever type of puzzle you\u2019re using, don\u2019t forget to use Revelio \u2013 look for any blue items that appear on your radar as they are probably part of the Merlin Trial at hand. It\u2019s easy to miss one of the torches or balls, for example, as they\u2019re sometimes hidden in sneaky places.<\/p>\n<div class=\"riddle_target\" data-rid-id=\"477002\" data-fg=\"#1486CD\" data-bg=\"#FFFFFF\" style=\"margin:0 auto;;;\" data-auto-scroll=\"true\" data-auto-scroll-offset=\"0\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/files\/js\/embed.js\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/files\/css\/embed.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<iframe style=\"width:100%;height:300px;border:1px solid #cfcfcf;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.riddle.com\/embed\/a\/477002?\" allow=\"autoplay\" title=\"Quiz - The Ultimate Hogwarts Legacy Quiz\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>All Merlin Trial locations in Hogwarts Legacy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are a whopping 95(!) Merlin Trials scattered throughout Hogwarts Legacy, so you\u2019re more than likely going to stumble upon plenty just by playing the game.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re specifically looking for Merlin Trials, they can be seen on your map as the black-and-white leaf icon. Flying around on your broomstick and using Revelio is a great way to locate the Merlin Trials which are a bit more off the beaten track.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to cross off Merlin Trials by area, here is a list of how many of the puzzles can be found in each part of the Hogwarts Grounds:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forbidden Forest:<\/strong> Three Merlin trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Ford Bog:<\/strong> Four Merlin trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hogsmeade Valley:<\/strong> Five Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Hogwarts Region:<\/strong> Five Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Hogwarts Region:<\/strong> 15 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hogwarts Valley:<\/strong> 16 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feldcroft Region:<\/strong> 16 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>South Sea Bog:<\/strong> Two Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poidsear Coast:<\/strong> 10 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marunweem Lake:<\/strong> Four Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manor Cape:<\/strong> Five Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cragcroftshire:<\/strong> Five Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clagmar Coast:<\/strong> Five Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a visual guide of where each Merlin Trial is within each area, and how to solve every single one of the damned things, check out the impressively expansive video below:<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"Hogwarts legacy - All Merlin Trials Locations &amp; Puzzle Solutions Guide\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vFuvdS7-Qjk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2>Merlin Trial rewards in Hogwarts Legacy<\/h2>\n<p>Completing Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy will reward you with additional inventory slots, allowing you to carry more of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-best-gear\/\">best gear<\/a> at once, without needing to sell anything.<\/p>\n<p>After solving a certain number of Merlin Trials, you will receive an additional four slots of gear storage. These milestones are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Solve 2 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li>Solve 6 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li>Solve 10 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li>Solve 14 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<li>Solve 20 Merlin Trials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will only receive the upgrades by claiming it from the Challenges tab in your Field Guide, so make sure to check the Guide whenever you complete any new Trials.<\/p>\n<p>While you only need to solve 52 Merlin Trials to max out your inventory, you will get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-trophies-achievements\/\">achievement<\/a> for solving all 95 Trials, if you\u2019re quite the completionist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more on Hogwarts Legacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-review-harry-potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy review<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 our full verdict<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-potions-recipes-ingredients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy potions<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 all recipes to know<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-plants\/\"><strong>Hogwarts Legacy plants<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 what do they do?<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-level-cap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy level cap<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 how to spend talent points<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-daedalian-key-house-tokens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy Daedalian Key locations<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 House token guide<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-best-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy best gear<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 the strongest outfits<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-gold-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy gold<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 get rich!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-game-release-date-trailer-story-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy release date<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 staggered launch explained<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-demiguise-statues-moons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Hogwarts Legacy Demiguise Statues<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 moon statue locations<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-mods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy mods<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 the best fan-made cheats<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-new-game-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy New Game Plus<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 does it exist?<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/hogwarts-legacy-multiplayer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 is it co-op?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Listen to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/gaming\/one-more-life-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One More Life podcast<\/a>, subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/gaming-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free newsletter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RadioTimesGames\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">follow us on Twitter<\/a> for all the latest gaming intel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for something to watch? 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