Hogwarts Legacy

In the Shadow of Time Side Quest Walkthrough

Hogwarts Legacy In the Shadow of Time

In the Shadow of Time is a side quest in the Sebastian Sallow quest line of Hogwarts Legacy. Read on to learn how to find a way through the barricade, see a detailed walkthrough, rewards, location, and tips on how to unlock and how to complete this side quest!

In the Shadow of Time Overview

General Info

In the Shadow of Time
Quest Type Relationship Quest
Quest Giver Sebastian Sallow
Description I received an owl from Sebastian telling me has a lead on the relic that could help Anne.

In the Shadow of Time Rewards

Completion Rewards
180 XP, Imperio

Imperio Quest Reward

Imperio is an Unforgivable Curse spell that you can unlock during the In the Shadow of Time quest.

Imperio Effects and How to Get

How to Unlock In the Shadow of Time and Location

Part of Sebastian Sallow's Questline

In the Shadow of Time Unlock Conditions
1 In the Shadow of the Undercroft (Main Quest)
2 In the Shadow of the Estate (Main Quest)
3 In the Shadow of the Bloodline
4 In the Shadow of the Study
5 In the Shadow of Discovery
6 Professor Weasley's Assignment (Main Quest)

In the Shadow of Time is unlocked as part of Sebastian Sallow's Relationship questline. In order to unlock it you'll first need to have completed all of the previous quests as listed above.

Additionally, although not part of the Sebastian questline, you'll also need to complete Professor Weasley's Assignment quest first. It'll unlock the same time as In the Shadow of the Mine.

Sebastian Sallow Questline

Location

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Feldcroft Region

Feldcroft Catacomb

In the Shadow of Time Walkthrough

Objectives
1 Meet Sebastian at the Catacomb.
2
Enter the catacomb.
Enter the Feldcroft Catacomb.
3 Find the relic.
Fight the spiders at the entrance then destroy the web blocking the path with Incendio.
3a
In the next room, defeat the spiders then head down the hallway to the east and drop down to the center altar.
3b
Collect the Student Journal Entry document beside the altar.
4 Speak with Sebastian about the note.
5
Find a way through the barricade.
In the east, there's a skeleton barricade. Bring 3 piles of bones to this door via Accio and Wingardium Leviosa. You can find these bones scattered around the altar room.
6 Find the relic.
Head through the opened up barricade and to the next room. A dialogue scene with Sebastian will trigger in the next room.
6a
You'll be given the option to learn the Unforgivable Curse spell Imperio. If you choose to learn it, you'll have to perform the learn spell mechanic.
6b
After talking to Sebastian, defeat the spiders that attack you. Open the doort to the south with Accio, then you'll find another skeleton barricade. Same drill: bring 3 piles of bones from the room to the barricade using Accio and Wingardium Leviosa.
7 Defeat the spiders.
Past the barricade is another room with spiders, defeat them.
8
Find the relic.
Clear the giant cobweb to the east with Confringo or Incendio, then pick up the Relic's Note and Lost Relic Illustration at the altar.
9
Speak with Sebastian about the relic.
▶︎ Should Sebastian Take the Relic?
10 Leave the catacombs.
Head back to where you came from and you'll encounter Ominis.
11
Wait for Sebastian and Ominis to finish talking.
12 Persuade Ominis.
You'll be given a choice to side with either Ominis or Sebastian. All dialogue options result in you leaving the catacomb, but siding with Sebastian will make you cast Imperio on Ominis.
▶︎ Should You Side With Ominis or Sebastian?
13 Leave the catacombs.
Head back to the entrance. Unfortunately, you will have to retrace your steps and walk all the way back.
14
Return to Feldcroft.
Run back to the marker at Feldcroft.
15 Defend Feldcroft from Ranrok's Loyalists.
Defeat all the Loyalists in the area.
16
Talk to Solomon Sallow.
Follow the marker to Solomon and speak with him to complete the quest.

5. Find a Way Through the Barricade

To get through the barricade, lift skeletons using Accio and Wingardium Leviosa and bring them in front of the barricade. Do this with three skeletons to open the way.

1 skeleton can be found on the altar, another west of the altar inside a coffin behind an Accio handle, and the final skeleton inside the room to the south.

In the Shadow of Time Tips and Strategies

Select the Learn Imperius Curse Dialogue Option

During the quest, Sebastian will offer to teach you the Unforgivable Curse spell Imperio. You can accept and decline via dialogue option.

If you want to learn Imperio, you'll have to select the dialogue option Yes, I'd like to learn the Imperius Curse.

How to Get All Unforgivable Curses

You can learn it later in the quest too

Hogwarts Legacy Relearn Imperio

Later in the quest, you'll be confronted by Ominis in the Catacomb. If you side with Sebastian at that moment, you'll be given another opportunity to learn Imperio (which will be used on Ominis).

Should You Side with Sebastian or Ominis?

Explore the Catacomb for Gear and Gold

The catacomb has a few branching paths that'll lead you to smaller rooms where you can pick up gear and Gold. Make sure to check out all of these branching paths, since they don't take you far off the main path anyway.

Gold Farming Guide: How to Earn Gold Fast

How to Open the Barred Door in the Shadow of Time

Open Only from the Inside

How to Open the Barred Door
1 The barred door can only be opened from the inside. To get to the other side, head through the north path of the main chamber. Destroy the rocks blocking the way with Confringo.
2 Crawl through the space until you reach the skeleton bridge. Use Accio on the handles on the walls to uncover bones.
3 Use Wingardium Leviosa on the bones and bring them to the ends of the bridge in order to build the bridge. You need 2 piles of bones.
3a If you fall into the pit, avoid damage by using Lumos.
4 Head through the path and loot the room at the end. You can find less than 10 Gold and a couple random gear in the room behind the barred door.
5 Use Accio on the handle to the left in order to open the barred door and easily get back into the main chamber.

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All Relationship Quests

Sebastian Sallow Questline
In the Shadow of the Bloodline In the Shadow of the Study
In the Shadow of Discovery In the Shadow of Time
In the Shadow of Distance In the Shadow of Hope
In the Shadow of the Relic In the Shadow of Fate
In the Shadow of Friendship
Natsai Onai Questline
The Lost Child Mum's the Word
A Basis for Blackmail Grief and Vengeance
Finding Focus Harlow's Last Stand
Acting on Instinct
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A Dragon Debrief Poached Egg
The Poacher's House Call Surprise Meeting
The Centaur and the Stone It's in the Stars
A Bird in the Hand Poppy Blooms

Comment

5 Anonymousalmost 2 years

Same for me. I was able to jump up from the furthest right side (towards treasure room) and kinda walked on the tendrils/jumped on some stones. Was tricky but do-oable.

4 Anonymousalmost 2 years

I bugged out the skeletons where you have to build a bridge to reveal a secret treasure and tried to leave the catacom after finishing the quest and come back in. But unfortunately I cant go back in to get that secret chest. Is there any way to get that ever again? Im so frustrated now and of course it autosaved when i left the catacomb...

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