Merlin Trials are an activity found in most regions of Hogwarts Legacy, and completing them increases your gear slots. Here’s how to complete all six West Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trails in Hogwarts Legacy.
Where are all the West Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy
In Hogwarts Legacy, there are six Merlin Trials located around the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame, which can be completed easily by solving puzzles. Check the yellow circles on the map image above to see the exact location for all six Merlin Trials at West Hogwarts Valley.
Remember, to start a Merlin Trial, you must have Mallowsweet Leaves, which can be purchased from the Magic Neep shop at Hogsmeade Village. To begin taking on the Merlin Trials, you must complete the Trials of Merlin main story mission in Lower Hogsfield before attempting any other trials.
In West Hogwarts, three Merlin Trials are located west of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame, and the other three are located directly north of Keenbridge.
1) How to solve the Merlin Trial north of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The first Merlin Trial you can visit is located north of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame. Check the yellow circle on the image above to see its location. For this Merlin Trial, you must collect three stone balls and slot them at three designated spots.
The first set of stone balls is southwest of the Merlin Trial start point. Check the yellow arrow on the image above to see where they are. Climb up to the location and use Accio to bring them down.
The slot for these stone balls is located right below them. Climb down from the location and use Accio to position the balls correctly.
The next set of stone balls can be found east of the Merlin Trial start point. Use Revelio to locate the stone barrier on a cliff, as shown in the image above. Climb the cliff, use the Basic Cast or Confringo to break the barrier, and use Accio to control and bring the stone balls downhill.
The slot for the second set of stone balls is before the Merlin Trial start point. Check the yellow arrow on the image above to see its location.
The third slot is located south of the Merlin Trial start point. Climb on top of this spot and use Revelio to locate the third set of stone balls.
Use Accio to bring them down the cliff and slot them on the stone slab south of the Merlin Trial start point.
2) How to solve the Merlin Trial south of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The next Merlin Trial is south of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame in Hogwarts Legacy. Visit this location and use Mallowsweet Leaves to activate the Merlin Trial. For this Merlin Trial, you need to break five stone slabs.
The first three stone slabs are located southeast of the Merlin Trial start point. Check the arrows on the image above to see the exact locations. Use Revelio to identify them and Confringo to blast these slabs.
The remaining two stone slabs are located on the southwestern side of the Merlin Trial start point. Check the arrows on the image above to see the location of these two slabs, and use Confringo to break them. This will complete the Merlin Trial south of West Hogwarts Valley.
3) How to solve the Merlin Trial west of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The third Merlin Trial is west of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame; check the yellow circle on the map above to see its location. For this Merlin Trial, you must match the symbols on three pillars.
The first pillar is located on the eastern side behind the Merlin Trial start point, and the other two are located southwest of the start point. You must visit all three pillars and align the symbols using Flipendo. Remember, the symbol on top of the pillar must be similar to the one below the pillar.
The answer to the first pillar is shown in the image above. You need to use Flipendo to align the circle-star symbol on the top and bottom of the pillar.
The solution to the second pillar is shown in the image above. It is similar to the first one with the circle-star symbol. Use Flipendo to align the symbols.
To solve the third pillar, align the harp-like symbol on the top and bottom. Aligning all three pillars properly will complete this Merlin Trial.
4) How to solve the Merlin Trial northeast of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The next Merlin Trial is located northeast of West Hogwarts Village Floo Flame. This one is just south of Lower Hogsfield, and you can travel to the area quickly. For this Merlin Trial, you must break the stone balls placed on top of the pillars.
The best method is to use Revelio to identify the stone balls’ locations. The first three stone balls are located east of the Merlin Trail start point.
The following two stone balls are north and south of the Merlin Trail start point. Check the arrows on the images above to spot all the stone balls. You need to destroy nine stone balls to complete this Merlin Trial.
5) How to solve the Merlin Trial east of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The fifth Merlin Trial in this area is located directly east of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame. Check the yellow circle on the image above to see its exact location. For this Merlin Trial, you must slot three sets of stone balls at three designated spots. Similar to the first trial.
The first set of stone balls is south of the Merlin Trial start point. Use Revelio to identify them and Accio to bring them close to the stone slab. Check the arrows in the image above to see the location of the stone balls and the slot.
The second set of stone balls is located west of the Merlin Trial start point. Climb up the stairs and use Revelio to see the location of the slot and the stone balls. Check the arrows in the image above to see their exact location. Follow up by using Accio to bring the stone balls to its slot.
The third set of stone balls is hidden inside a small cave with plants growing at the entrance. Check the arrows above to see the location of the slot and the stone balls. Use Incendio or Confringo to burn the plants and Accio to carry the stone balls to their slot.
6) How to solve the Merlin Trial southeast of West Hogwarts Valley in Hogwarts Legacy
The sixth and final Merlin Trial is located southeast of the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame, marked with the yellow circle on the map above. For this trial, you must break nine stone balls placed on the pillars.
The first three stone balls are located north of the Merlin Trial start point. Check the arrows in the image above to see the exact locations. Use the Basic Cast or Confringo to destroy all three stone balls.
The second set of stone balls is located on the broken tower west of the Merlin Trial start point. Check the arrows on the image above to see the location. You must go around the tower and use Confringo to break all three stone balls here.
The final set of stone balls is located south of the Merlin Trial start point. Use Bombarda to break the boulder in front of the stone balls and hit each of the three targets to destroy them. Destroying all nine stone balls completes the Merlin Trial.
This is how you can complete all six West Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy. Enjoy!
