Hogwarts Legacy

All Daedalian Keys and House Token Locations

Hogwarts Legacy Daedalian Keys

There are 16 Daedalian Keys found in Hogwarts Legacy. Learn where to find all Daedalian Keys and all House Token locations, how to open the house chest, and how to start and complete The Daedalian Keys side quest!

All Daedalian Key Locations

All Daedalian Key and House Token Locations
1. Astronomy Tower 2. Grand Staircase 3. Great Hall 4. Entrance Hall
5. Quad Courtyard 6. Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom 7. North Hall 8. Dungeons 1
9. Dungeons 2 10. Potions Classroom 11. Central Hall 1 12. Central Hall 2
13. Library
After Unlocking Alohomora
14. Faculty Tower 1 15. Faculty Tower 2 16. Clock Tower -

Daedalian Key #1: Astronomy Tower

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The first key is obtained during the initial part of the Daedalian Keys quest.

Daedalian Key #2: Grand Staircase

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The Daedalian Key is flying on the third level of the Grand Staircase. After spotting it, it flies to the Daedalian cabinet located directly above the Floo Flame of the Grand Staircase.

Daedalian Key #3: Great Hall

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Look left after fast traveling to the Great Hall Floo Flame. The Daedalian Key is flying in front of the fireplace. It will fly up the 1 set of stairs to the right of the Great Hall Floo Flame.

Daedalian Key #4: Entrance Hall

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The Daedalian Key is flying at the top of the staircase of the Entrance Hall of the Great Hall. It flies northeast, to the bottom of the staircase, where the cabinet is at.

Daedalian Key #5: Quad Courtyard

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The Daedalian Key is flying at the top of the staircase in the southeast of the Quad Courtyard, directly in front of the Leviosa statue. It flies to the cabinet found beside the entrance to the hallway leading to the Defence Against the Dark Arts Tower.

Daedalian Key #6: Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom

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The Daedalian Key is found at the rhinoceros skeleton display found a floor below the Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom. The key flys to the cabinet on the floor directly above it.

Daedalian Key #7: North Hall

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Enter North Hall from the Transfiguration Courtyard to find the Daedalian Key flying at the bottom of the staircase. It will fly to the cabinet at the very top of the staircase.

Daedalian Key #8: Dungeons 1

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From the North Hall Daedalian Cabinet at the top of the staircase, head to the very bottom of that staircase to the Dungeons. Descend all the way down to the Daedalian Key flying beside the Sleeping Dragon Statue. Head up 1 flight of staircase to the Daedalian Cabinet.

Daedalian Key #9: Dungeons 2

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Head down the hallway in front of the Sleeping Dragon Statue, then turn right at the Level 2 Lock. The Daedalian Key is flying in the middle of that next hallway. It will fly down the hallway to the cabinet in the next room.

Daedalian Key #10: Potions Classroom

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The Daedalian Key is flying in front of the Potions Classroom. It will fly down the staircase north of it, to the cabinet at the end of the hallway.

Daedalian Key #11: Central Hall 1

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In Central Hall, go down the staircase north of the fountain and look left to find the Daedalian Key. The key will fly to the cabinet located below the staircase to the south of the fountain.

Daedalian Key #2: Central Hall 2

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From the Floo Flame fast travel point, go up the large staircase and to the door leading out into the viaduct. However, turn right before going out the door. The Daedalian Key is found beneath the staircase to the right. It will fly down 1 flight of stairs in front of the door leading out in the viaduct.

Daedalian Key #13: Library

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The Daedalian Key is found in the west side of the Library. It will fly over to the cabinet in the northeast corner of the library.

Daedalian Key #14: Faculty Tower 1

Daedalian Key Location Daedalian Cabinet Location

Fast travel to the Faculty Tower Floo Flame then head left. Enter the first door on your right. This will be locked behind a Level 1 Lock. You'll unlock the ability to unlock locks through Alohomora in the main quest The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament.

After entering the locked door, go up to the second floor, where the Daedalian Key is. It will fly downstairs to the cabinet beside the staircase.

Daedalian Key #15: Faculty Tower 2

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On the floor directly beneath the Hospital Wing, you'll find the Daedalian Cabinet. Head southwest to the Clock Tower area, where the Daedalian Key is. It will fly back from where you came, to the cabinet.

Daedalian Key #16: Clock Tower

Daedalian Key Location Daedalian Cabinet Location

Head down many flights of stairs to the lowest level of the Clock Tower area (just above the Clock Tower Courtyard), where the key can be found. The key will fly up two levels to the Daedalian Cabinet.

The Daedalian Keys Overview

General Info

The Daedalian Keys
Quest Giver Nellie Ogspire
Description Nellie Oggspire is in the Transfiguration Courtyard and seems elated about something. I'm interested to learn what's so exciting.

The Daedalian Keys Rewards

Completion Rewards
180 XP, Relic House Uniform

What's Inside the House Chest?

Opening the house chest will reward you with a Relic House Uniform that is unique to your house.

How to Unlock The Daedalian Keys and Location

Begin The Locket's Secret

The Daedalian Keys side quest becomes available after you open the letter from Professor Fig in your Owl Post that begins the main quest The Locket's Secret main quest.

Main Quest Walkthroughs

Location

Map View World View

Hogwarts Castle

Transfiguration Courtyard

The Daedalian Keys Walkthrough

Objectives
1 Speak to Nellie Ogspire.
Nellie is located beside the big tree in the courtyard.
2 Find the Daedalian key in the Astronomy Tower.
The Daedalian key is in one floor above the Floo Flame fast travel point of the Astronomy Tower.
3 Find the Daedalian key's cabinet.
The key will fly off once you approach it. Follow it to the cabinet located in the room to the right of the Floo Flame fast travel point of the Astronomy Tower.
4 Open the Daedalian lock.
Wait for the key to fly over the lock, then Slap the key into the lock.
5 Return to Nellie with the token.
Fast travel to Nellie, who is still in the same spot at the Transfiguration Courtyard.
6 Insert the house token into your house chest.
Fast travel back to the common room of your respective house and place the token in the chest.
7 Find the remaining house tokens that are around Hogwarts (16)
8 Return to my house chest to deposit tokens.
Fast travel back to your Common Room and deposit the tokens into the House Chest. You'll receive a Relic House Uniform unique to your house.
9 Speak with Nellie.
Nellie is still at the same spot in the Transfiguration Courtyard. Speak to her and complete the quest.

The Daedalian Keys Tips and Strategies

Fast Travel is Key

This quest involves a lot of running around between the high and low areas of Hogwarts Castle. Best to use the Floo Flame fast travel points to save you some time.

How to Fast Travel

Hogwarts Legacy Related Guides

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List of Side Quests

All Side Quests

Hogwarts Castle Side Quests
Like a Moth to a Frame Crossed Wands: Round 1
Flying Off The Shelves Gobs of Gobstones
Cache in the Castle The Daedalian Keys
Crossed Wands: Round 2 Spell Combination Practice 1
Venomous Valour Crossed Wands: Round 3
Spell Combination Practice 2 Dissending for Sweets
Summoner's Court: Match 1 Interior Decorating
Mer-Ky Depths The Man Behind the Moons
Summoner's Court: Match 2 The Tale of Rowland Oakes
The Hall of Herodiana The Plight of the House-Elf
Summoner's Court: Match 3 Foal of the Dead
Beeting a Curse All's Well that Ends Bell
Summoner's Court: Match 4 Phoenix Rising
History of Magic Class Summoner's Court: Match 5
South Hogwarts Side Quests
The Lost Astrolabe Carted Away
Absconder Encounter Well, Well, Well
Hogsmeade Side Quests
Follow the Butterflies Flight Test
A Demanding Delivery A Friend in Deed
Sweeping the Competition Venemous Revenge
Take the Biscuit Spot Removal
Tangled Web Minding Your Own Business
The Sky is the Limit The Unique Unicorn
Portrait in a Pickle -
Hogsmeade Valley Side Quests
Breaking Camp Brother's Keeper
Forbidden Forest Side Quests
Ghost of Our Love -
Hogwarts Valley Quests
Kidnapped Cabbage Troll Control
Feldcroft Region Quests
E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre A Thief in the Night
Poidsear Coast Side Quests
The Hippogriff Marks the Spot -
Marunweem Lake Side Quests
Birds of a Feather -
Manor Cape Side Quests
Cursed Tomb Treasure Rescuing Rococo
Solved by the Bell -
Cragcroftshire Side Quests
Sacking Selwyn -

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
Poppy Sweeting Questline
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

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