Hogwarts Legacy — All 95 Merlin Trials Complete Guide
Hogwarts Legacy — All 95 Merlin Trials
Merlin Trials are environmental puzzles scattered across the open world. Completing them increases your gear inventory slots. There are 95 total across all regions.
Requirements
- Complete the quest "Trials of Merlin" given by Nora Treadwell in Hogsmeade Valley.
- Collect Mallowsweet Leaves (required to activate each trial).
- Grow Mallowsweet in your Room of Requirement or buy from Dogweed and Deathcap in Hogsmeade.
Trial Types
There are 9 types of Merlin Trials:
| Type | Description | Spells Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Moth Lamps | Light three moth lamps in sequence | Lumos |
| Cube Platforms | Step on stone platforms in order | None |
| Orb Pedestals | Levitate orbs to stone bowls | Wingardium Leviosa |
| Moth Lamps (Moving) | Follow moving moth lights | Lumos |
| Stone Pillars | Repair broken pillars | Reparo |
| Rolling Balls | Roll large balls into holes | Accio or Wingardium Leviosa |
| Floating Platforms | Jump across moving platforms | Revelio to spot hidden ones |
| Braziers | Light unlit torches | Incendio or Confringo |
| Stomping | Smash stone clusters | Basic cast or Depulso |
Region Breakdown
Hogwarts Valley (24 Trials)
The most densely packed region. Start here after unlocking the quest.
Notable locations:
- North Hogwarts Region: 6 trials near the Viaduct Courtyard
- South Hogwarts Region: 8 trials along the lakeside
- Hogsmeade Valley: 10 trials between Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest
Forbidden Forest (8 Trials)
Hidden among dense foliage. Use Revelio frequently to spot trial markers through trees.
Feldcroft Region (12 Trials)
Spread across the wide fields. Fast travel to Irondale hamlet for efficient coverage.
South Sea Bog (8 Trials)
Use a broom for faster traversal. Many are tucked into rock formations.
Coastal Cavern (6 Trials)
Mostly cave-based. Bring Lumos — lighting is poor.
Clagmar Coast (4 Trials)
Northeast corner of the map. Easy to miss without flying.
Manor Cape (8 Trials)
Around Henrietta's Hideaway area. Contains several orb pedestal variants.
Marunweem Lake (8 Trials)
Lake-adjacent trials. Some require crossing water — use a flying broom.
North Ford Bog (6 Trials)
Bog terrain makes walking slow. Use broom.
Poidsear Coast (11 Trials)
Largest coastal region. Contains every trial type.
Efficient Completion Strategy
- Unlock flying first — a broom makes Merlin Trials 3× faster.
- Use the Field Guide map filter to show only Merlin Trials.
- Complete all trials in one region before moving to the next.
- Stock up on 20+ Mallowsweet Leaves before starting a region.
- Revelio every 10 seconds while traversing — it highlights trial markers.
Rewards
Every 5 completed trials unlocks another gear inventory row:
- 5 trials: +4 slots (20 total)
- 10 trials: +4 slots (24 total)
- ...continues to 40 trials maximum slots
Completing all 95 trials gives you the "Triwizard Collector's" trophy.