Few spells prove as practical as Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy. This charm lets you slip through locked doors and secret chambers-but before you can master the art of lockpicking, you’ll need to learn where to get it and how to crack the ingenious minigame that guards every latch.
This is one of dozens of spells in Hogwarts Legacy – and you can view all spells available in our dedicated guide.
How to get Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy
Alohomora is learned during the main story quest “The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament,” given by Gladwin Moon. During this mission, he teaches you the spell so you can open doors and chests that have level one locks. Higher levels of Alohomora become available as you collect more Demiguise Moons scattered across Hogwarts and nearby areas. Once you have the spell, you can use it to access new areas and hidden loot throughout the game.
To learn Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy, you need to reach the main story quest “The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament,” which can take as little as three to five hours depending on how fast you’re progressing through the quests.
When it’s available, meet the caretaker, Gladwin Moon, near the Grand Staircase’s floo flame to start the quest. During the quest, you’ll be tasked with finding Demiguise moons and getting rid of the statues for him because he is very afraid of them. He’ll teach you Alohomora to get you into the faculty tower in order to collect a few Demiguise moons.
When you have unlocked Alohomora, you can also make start on finding Daedalian Key locations.
How to pick locks in Hogwarts Legacy
To pick locks in Hogwarts Legacy, approach a locked door or chest and interact with it to begin the Alohomora minigame. You’ll see two rotating gears-move the green spark with the left stick until the inner mechanism spins smoothly, then adjust the red spark with the right stick to turn the outer wheel. Hold both in the correct positions until the lock opens. Higher-level locks require upgraded versions of Alohomora, which can be obtained by helping Gladwin Moon find more Demiguise statues.
Unlocking a lock in Hogwarts Legacy follows your typical lockpicking minigame in most RPGs. Rotate the green and red lights until their respective gears start spinning, which is how you’ll know the lights are in the right spot. The outer green ring contains the green light, which corresponds to the bottom right gear. While the inner red ring contains the red light that corresponds to the inner gear.
A tip to quickly complete the lockpicking minigame is that the correct spot for the lights can only be at the cardinal and intercardinal positions or every 45 degrees. Don’t waste your time checking the spaces in between, and rotate your lights to these positions. Check out the image below to see the possible light locations.
How to unlock level two and level three locks with Alohomora level two and three
After obtaining Alohomora level two and three from Gladwin Moon by finding additional Demiguise statues, you’ll be able to open more advanced locks around Hogwarts and Hogsmeade. These locks have more complex internal rings that require careful alignment during the minigame. Rotate both dials until the gears begin spinning steadily, indicating the correct positions. Higher-level locks demand more precision and patience, but following the same principle as basic locks will help you succeed and access new areas filled with rewards and secrets.
To lock pick level two and level three locks, you’ll need to find Demiguise statues and collect more Demiguise moons. Keep in mind that Demiguise moons can only be collected at night. Doing so allows you to unlock Alohomora level two and three respectively.
- Level Two – Bring Gladwin Moon nine Demiguise moons.
- Level Three – Bring Gladwin Moon thirteen Demiguise moons.
Locked doors aren’t the only environmental obstacles you’ll face in Hogwarts Legacy – with eye chests and Arithmancy door puzzles also standing in your way.
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All Demiguise Moon statue locations in Hogwarts
Hogwarts Legacy features 10 Demiguise Moon statues hidden within Hogwarts Castle grounds, visible only at night (use the night time reveal spell if needed). These are key for upgrading Alohomora via Gladwin Moon.
Astronomy Wing
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Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower: From Astronomy Wing Floo Flame, descend stairs to ground level, unlock Level 2 door on the left; statue sits on a desk.
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Transfiguration Courtyard: Enter Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower nearby, take immediate right, unlock Level 2 door by gargoyle; statue on cabinet to the left.
Great Hall & Library Annex
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Great Hall: From Great Hall Floo Flame, right of Hufflepuff table, unlock Level 1 door; statue on table by chair.
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Potions Classroom: Library Annex → Potions Class Floo Flame, through double doors, down spiral stairs left, unlock two Level 1 doors; statue in small room below.
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Divination Classroom: Library Annex → Divinations Classroom Floo Flame, up spiral stairs, climb ladder; on Professor Onai’s desk.
Bell Tower Wing
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Beasts Classroom: Bell Tower Wing → Beasts Classroom Floo Flame, turn around to Grounds Keepers building, unlock Level 2 door, down stairs.
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North Exit: Hogwarts North Exit Floo Flame, Level 1 door on ground beyond staircase; in small room.
Other Hogwarts Areas
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Long Gallery: Bell Tower Courtyard Floo Flame, enter Level 1 door to Long Gallery (Library Annex link), halfway down right side Level 2 door.
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Professor Fig’s Office: Specific location in Faculty Tower (post-quest access), on desk.
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Clock Tower Courtyard: Central courtyard statue near clock area.
Collect by petting the statue after revealing the moon, then return to Gladwin Moon in Staff Room.
All 9 Hogsmeade Demiguise Moon statue locations
Hogwarts Legacy has 9 Demiguise Moon statues in Hogsmeade, all visible only at night; use Revelio to spot them and pet the statue to collect the moon.
Central Shops
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Dervish and Bangs: West of Gladrags Wizardwear near North Hogsmeade Floo Flame; on the counter in front of the shopkeeper.
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Tomes and Scrolls: Behind the shopkeeper in the back corner near the eye chest.
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Hog’s Head Inn: Enter and go behind the counter to the back room on the right; on crates.
Houses Near Three Broomsticks
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Three Broomsticks: Central Hogsmeade building; upstairs behind Level 1 door.
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East of Three Broomsticks (Spire Street House): Next house east, Level 1 door; upstairs on cramped floor.
Northern and Eastern Houses
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Northern River’s Edge House: Northwest before bridge/river, Level 1 door; on shelf ground floor.
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Behind Honeydukes (Easternmost House): Northeast hill behind Honeydukes, Level 1 door; on table ground floor.
Level 2 Locked Houses
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Next to Tomes and Scrolls: Alley northwest from shop, Level 2 door; upstairs.
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Next to J. Pippin’s Potions: Western edge, north of potions shop, Level 2 door; upstairs.
Return moons to Gladwin Moon in Hogwarts’ Staff Room for Alohomora upgrades (need 9 total for Level 2).
