Secrets of the Restricted Section is one of the main quests in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on for a detailed walkthrough on sneaking into the library and getting the book, list of rewards, and tips on how to complete Secrets of the Restricted Section!

Secrets of the Restricted Section Video Walkthrough

Sneaking Into the Library and Getting the Book

Secrets of the Restricted Section Overview

How to Unlock

Secrets of the Restricted Section unlocks after completing Professor Hecat's Assignment 1.

Quest Information

Unlocks Disillusionment Spell

The Disillusionment spell allows you to hide yourself. This can serve several purposes such as sneaking up on enemy to use lethal spells such as petrificus totalus to sneaking up on beasts for an easier capture to even opening disillusionment chests!

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Secrets of the Restricted Section Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

1. Return to Professer Fig's Classroom

After completing Professor Hecat's Assignment, return to Professor Fig's classroom in the Astronomy Wing and talk to him.

2. Talk to Sebastian

Exit the classroom and look for Sebastian near the Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower Floo Flame. Talk to him about the restricted section of the library to proceed.

3. Meet Sebastian at the Central Hall at Night

Go down the stairs and talk to Sebastian, who will teach you how to cast the Disillusionment Spell that you will use to sneak inside.

4. Sneak into the Library

Cast Disillusionment and go down the stairs on either sides. There will be a student standing in the middle, so stay close to the handrails until you reach the floor below. Wait until the path to the door is clear, then quickly enter the library.

5. Talk to Sebastian

Once you're in the library, turn left and talk to Sebastian about the next move.

6. Get the Key From the Librarian's Desk

Quickly sneak to the other side of the library and wait for Sebastian to make a distraction. When the librarian turns around, move towards the objective marker where the desk is and grab the key.

7. Enter the Restricted Section

Turn back and follow the markers on your minimap west to reach the locked door to the Restricted Section.

8. Find the Book

Use the key to open the door and proceed to the stairs. Before you go down, face south to find a small Chest just between the staircase and a bookshelf.

Now go downstairs and turn left. Before you make another step, use manual aim and perform a Basic Cast at the armor on your right to lure the ghosts towards it. While they're distracted, quickly sneak towards the other side of the room.

Downstairs, you can find another small Chest next to the mermaid table. Follow the path east and you will run into a Disillusionment Chest, which you can only open while undetected.

Enter the next room and approach the large fallen armor for a short scene with Peeves. Use Reparo on the armor to get it out of your way. Before you leave the room, check the desk at the corner in front of the armor for a Collection Chest containing the Arrow - Brown Wand Handle.

9. Search for the Secret Hidden in the Restricted Section

Exit the room for another small Chest then turn right and down the spiral staircase. Inside the dark room, check the center area to find a large Chest, then interact with the pool of Ancient Magic to activate the gate before you.

Pass through the gate and climb down another spiral staircase. Open the Legendary Chest to your left before passing through the door to reach the Athenaum.

10. Discover the Secret of the Antechamber

Proceed to the next area and you will reach a large gap. You will find a switch that you can hit with Basic Cast just above the doorway on the other side. Once the bridge is up, quickly run to the other side before it descends. Defeat the guardians in the next room.

Two more guardians await in the next room, as well as another chasm. You will notice a Chest on the left side of the room that can't be reached by the bridge the new switch activates.

To reach this chest, simply approach the ledge on the left side of the bridge nearest to where you entered from and a secret bridge will form as you follow it, until you reach the alcove with the Chest.

Now go back to the main platform and hit the switch to raise the bridge. You might need to run and jump near the end to reach the next room.

In the third room, immediately strike the switch above the doorway to raise half of the bridge. This will also raise a platform on the right side. Step on it and follow the path it creates until it stops.

Strike the same switch again to reveal the rest of the pathway that leads to a secret room with a Chest. Return to the main platform and use the switch again to cross to the other side.

There are two chests on both sides of the small room so be sure to grab their contents before proceeding. Now enter the next room and take out all the guardians so you can reach the final room where the book is.

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