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Hogwarts Legacy: South Hogwarts Region - all Merlin Trials Hogwarts Legacy guide
You can find fifteen Merlin Trials in the South Hogwarts Region. On this page of the guide to Hogwarts Legacy you will learn about where they are located and how to solve them.
Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
On this page of our Hogwarts Legacy guide you can find the locations of all fifteen Merlin Trials in the South Hogwarts Region. We also supply walkthroughs for the individual trials.
- Merlin Trial #1
- Merlin Trial #2
- Merlin Trial #3
- Merlin Trial #4
- Merlin Trial #5
- Merlin Trial #6
- Merlin Trial #7
- Merlin Trial #8
- Merlin Trial #9
- Merlin Trial #10
- Merlin Trial #11
- Merlin Trial #12
- Merlin Trial #13
- Merlin Trial #14
- Merlin Trial #15
Merlin Trial #1
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #1
This trial is found south of Hogsmeade, near the bridge. Your task in this one will be to destroy all stones in the trial area.
If you having problems locating them, use Revelio - they are mainly found on larger boulders. Basic Cast has enough power to destroy them.
Merlin Trial #2
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #2
This trial can be found by going north from the Aranshire Floo Flame location.
After initiating the trial, use Revelio. Your task is to light-up three objects. Two of them are close to each other (screenshot). The third is a bit farther. Turn right and make the distance on foot, or use the broom to quickly reach the final object. There is a time limit on this task - if you won't do it fast enough, you'll need to repeat the trial.
Merlin Trial #3
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #3
Merlin Trial #3 can be found by going south from Hogsmeade. Your task is to follow a path created stone platforms without touching the ground.
Make sure to correctly scale your jumps. If you're have problems with avoiding the ground, use the broom. All you have to do is to touch the surface of a platform lightly and it will be counted as completed.
Merlin Trial #4
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #4
Merlin Trial #4 can be found by going north-west from Aranshire Floo Flame location.
Your task is to bring butterflies with Lumos to each of the three stone buildings. You can locate them easily with Revelio. Moreover, you don't have to look far - the butterflies are close to the targets.
Watch out for enemies, which are found in abundance in this area.
Merlin Trial #5
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #5
This trial is found by going east from the Aranshire Floo Flame location.
After initiating the trial, cast Revelio. There is a hollow in the ground to which you need to bring a large sphere that appears above.
However, it is blocked by a stone wall. You'll have to destroy it with Confringo, then push the sphere with basic attacks, Confringo or Depulso. It should find its way to the hollow easily.
Merlin Trial #6
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #6
This trial is found by going south from the Aranshire Floo Flame location.
Your task is to bring three groups of orbs using Accio that have been hidden in the area.
First group is close to you, the second one is close to the road, while the final group is found a little farther, on a hill.
Merlin Trial #7
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #7
Merlin Trial #7 is found south-west from the Aranshire Floo Flame location.
Your task is to bring butterflies to 3 stony objects. To make the insects follow you, use Lumos, then bring them to the objects.
They are usually found on lower levels. If you are having problems finding them, use Revelio.
Merlin Trial #8
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #8
This trial can be found by going south-west from the Aranshire Floo Flame location.
Your task is to push the giant sphere which is at the upper area (yellow circle in the screenshot) to the hollow in the ground at the bottom (bottom arrow).
You can use various spells for this: Depulso and Confringo will push the sphere forward, while Accio will pick it up so you can control it better. Once the sphere is in the spot, the Trial is completed.
Merlin Trial #9
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #9
Merlin Trial #9 can be found by going north from the Central Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame location.
As you stay on the platform which activated the trial, there will be stone objects appearing around you. Your task will be to destroy them with a powerful spell, such as Confringo.
Merlin Trial #10
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #10
The Merlin Trial is located west of the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame.
This puzzle is about leading the balls to designated places. Use the Accio spell to make them follow you.
Merlin Trial #11
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #11
This Merlin Trial can be found by going east from the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame location. This is the first attempt at Merlin Trials, which is also a quest. The entire quest is described in detail in the Merlin Trials page of the walkthrough chapter.
Your task is to set three objects on fire with Confringo or another fire spell.
Merlin Trial #12
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #12
Merlin Trial #12 can be found by going north of the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame location.
After reaching the trial area and activating it, you'll notice a large stone sphere on the right. You have to push it all the way down to a hole in the ground . For this purpose, use Confringo or Depulso.
Merlin Trial #13
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #13
To find the trial area, travel northwest from the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame location.
Your task is to destroy 5 stone blocks with a spell powerful enough - Confringo will do. Even if they are very close and you should notice them easily, you can use Revelio to locate them better.
Merlin Trial #14
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #14
The trial takes place northwest of Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame location, west from the castle itself.
After reaching the trial area and activating it, you'll find butterflies near stone blocks which have to be brought to them using Lumos.
Make sure to disable Lumos when at a block so the butterflies will stay on it even when you leave. If you're having problems locating the butterflies or the stone blocks, use Revelio.
Merlin Trial #15
Interactive Map: Merlin Trial - South Hogwarts Region #15
Merlin Trial #15 requires you to travel south from the Mooncalf Den Floo Flame location.
After initiating the trial, you'll see a large sphere on a hill before you. Either climb to the upper area or use the broom.
Once above, use Confringo, Depulso, or Accio to lead the sphere to a socket in the ground.