In the shadowy depths of Hogwarts’ Forbidden Forest, a trio of smug portraits dares you to prove your worth with a riddle that conceals glittering gold.
Given how many destroyed castles there are in Hogwarts Legacy, the treasure can be especially hard to find. Continue reading our step-by-step “Well, Well, Well” walkthrough to easily find the tree hiding the treasure in it’s roots.
‘Well, Well, Well’ side quest starting location
The Well, Well, Well side quest begins in the magical corridors of Hogwarts, where the sense of mystery hints at a hidden path. A curious entryway tucked behind a suit of armor invites you to explore, offering a subtle nudge toward the adventures that lie beyond.
The quest giver for the “Well, Well, Well” side quest can be found to the southeast of Aranshire, which is in the South Hogwarts Region. Wait for the well to finish their monologue to start the quest and receive a map showing you where the treasure is located.
‘Well, Well, Well’ treasure location
The treasure from the “Well, Well, Well” quest lies hidden beneath a large tree southeast of Aranshire, marked by its curved roots and a patch of diggable ground nearby. Players can reach it by using a broom or by following the map drawn from the talking well. Once at the location, use the Revelio spell to spot the treasure spot, then cast Accio to reveal the buried chest containing the reward.
- Receive the quest and the map from the well.
- Travel to the marked location in the image above. The treasure’s location can be found to the southwest of Irondale, which is in the Feldcroft Region.
- Head to the side with the smaller ruined structure with the tree in the center.
- Cast the Levioso spell on the tree to lift it, which will unveil the treasure.
- Collect your rewards to complete the quest.
Put your map reading skills to the test in two of the the other treasure hunting side quests in Hogwarts Legacy: “Ghost of Our Love” and “Cache in the Castle.”
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Other treasure map side quests in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy features five treasure map side quests besides “Well, Well, Well,” each involving a map fragment that leads to hidden treasure via puzzles or exploration.
Quest List
These quests unlock progressively with main story progress and are scattered across regions.
| Quest Name | Region | Starting Trigger | Key Puzzle/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cursed Tomb Treasure | Manor Cape | Map fragment in Tomb of Treachery | Flipendo on floor plates; gold and gear |
| Solved by the Bell | Manor Cape | Musical map at Henrietta’s Hideout | Bell sequence at Clagmar Castle; Treasure-Seeker’s Longcoat |
| The Hippogriff Marks the Spot | Poidsear Coast | Map fragment at Pieta Murphy’s | Follow hippogriff path; treasure chest |
| Scrope’s Last Hope | Hogsmeade Valley | Map fragment near Lower Hogsfield | Well puzzle southeast; chest reward |
| Ghost of Our Love | Hogsmeade Valley | Map fragment at graveyard | Ghostly clues to owlery; cosmetic item |
Completion Tips
Most require spells like Flipendo, Lumos, or Levioso; check quest log after picking up maps. Rewards include unique outfits, gold (300-500), and XP (100-200 each). Fast travel via Floo Flames speeds up travel between sites.
Cursed Tomb Treasure walkthrough Hogwarts Legacy
Cursed Tomb Treasure is a mid-game side quest in Hogwarts Legacy’s Manor Cape region, requiring Alohomora Level 3 (from 22 Demiguise Statues) and completion of “The Helm of Urtkot” main quest.
Quest Requirements
Access demands Level 3 lockpicking for a basement door in an abandoned manor near West Manor Cape Floo Flame; expect combat against Inferi and bosses like the Lord of the Manor. Recommended player level is 23-24 with fire spells (Incendio/Confringo) for undead foes.
Starting the Quest
Fast travel to West Manor Cape or Bainburgh Floo Flame, then head northeast to Manor Glen’s ruined manor. Enter the basement via back stairs or a hilltop brazier statue (light with Incendio); unlock the Level 3 door, fight Inferi waves, defeat minibosses, and loot the chest for the Mysterious Map Fragment.
Map Solution: Tomb of Treachery
The map directs to Tomb of Treachery (southeast Manor Cape); enter and solve a moth door puzzle: use Lumos/Incendio to guide three moths (two visible, one behind web) to the golden frame. Proceed past spiders/Inferi to the final room’s floor tile puzzle-stand facing away from entrance and cast Flipendo on the top-middle, bottom-left, and bottom-right tiles to match the map pattern.
Rewards
Opening the puzzle chest grants Treasure-Seeker’s Short Sleeves cosmetic appearance, 180 XP, and gold; quest completes automatically.
