In the Shadow of the Mountain is a main quest in the Sebastian Sallow quest line of Hogwarts Legacy. Read on for a detailed walkthrough, list of rewards, and tips on how to complete In the Shadow of the Mountain!

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In the Shadow of the Mountain Overview

How to Unlock

The In the Shadow of the Mine main quest unlocks after completing Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial. You must also reach level 24 and learn Bombarda from Professor Howin's Assignment first to start the quest.

Quest Information

In the Shadow of the Mountain
Quest Type	Main Quest
Quest Giver	Sebastian Sallow
Requirement(s)	Reach level 24, complete Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial, and learn Bombarda
Description	I received an owl from Sebastian. It seems, despite our earlier disagreement, he would like to resume our search for the final piece of the triptych. He's apparently found a lead on its location and wants to meet along the coast to the southeast.

In the Shadow of the Mountain Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

Objectives
1	Meet Sebastian along the coast
2	Travel up the switchbacks
3	Defeat all the enemies
4	Continue up the mountain
5	Defeat the guards
6	Enter the caverns
7	Search for Runes
8	Defeat all of the enemies
9	Unlock the Rune Door
10	Search for the triptych segment → Defeat the Troll
11	Unlock the Rune Door
12	Investigate the chamber
13	Use the magic passageway
14	Place the canvas into the triptych

1. Meet Sebastian Along the Coast

Sebastian can be found in the Marunweem Lake region, west of the Tower Tunnel Floo Flame and south of the Coastal Mine Floo Flame.

If you haven't unlocked any Floo Flame in that region yet, you must pass through the Coastal Cavern on foot first as you can't cross while mounted. Getting to the other side unlocks the Coasting Along achievement.

The quest can only be started at night. If you arrive at the marker during the day, then you'll have to Wait in the glowing circle for Sebastian to appear.

2. Travel Up the Switchbacks

Follow the winding trail up the mountain and into the cavern, until you arrive at a goblin camp.

3. Defeat All the Enemies

Clear the camp and open the Chest inside the tent for a Disarming II trait.

4. Continue Up the Mountain

Head southeast, up the path going into the cavern. Climb up the ledges along the path until you reach the large cavern with ruins and a small campsite.

5. Defeat the Guards

Defeat the goblins guarding the Tower Tunnel entrance.

6. Enter the Caverns

Head up the stairs and enter Tower Tunnel.

7. Search for Runes

Follow the straightforward path while defeating the many spiders in the first area. Once it's clear, blast away the rocks to the north with Confringo.

Take a left then turn right and burn the cobweb blocking the path to reach the chest containing the Jobberknoll Statue. Return to the main path and continue following the marker for another Spider ambush.

Once you reach the room with a staircase, check the broken pillar at the center first for a small Chest. Head upstairs, burn the cobweb, and blast the rubble ahead to clear your path.

8. Defeat All of the Enemies

Follow the path and jump down into the ruined hall. Defeat all the spiders including the two Matriarchs to complete the objective.

9. Unlock the Rune Door

Before proceeding, check the small room to the south and open the small Chest inside.

Next, burn the cobwebs blocking the room to the north and open the chest inside to obtain the Potioneer Tools Shelf.

Now onto the Rune Door puzzle. Burn the spider webs blocking the rune on the right of the Rune Door, then use Basic Casts on the both sides of the door and the rune directly across in order to open the Rune Door.

10. Search For the Triptych Segment

Follow the short path forward then jump down. You'll encounter a Mountain Troll.

Use Ancient Magic Throw on the troll as much as possible and defeat the spiders with combos to build up your Ancient Magic attacks. You can also use Flipendo to stun the Troll with its own club.

After the battle, check the blocked room to your south and use Confringo or Incendio on the statue inside to reveal a Chest.

Return to the previous room and use Reparo on the broken piles of blocks. Head up the stairs and into the room, where you will find another Chest and a movable box.

Use Wingardium Leviosa on the box to place it beside the ledge to the southwest. Get on the box to climb up onto the ledge.

Head up to the second-floor room with a massive hole in the wall. To its left is a Chest and to its right is a wall of loose rocks you can blast open.

You will also find another statue you can move by igniting its brazier to reveal a Chest. Now go through the hole you openend earlier and head up that path to the top floor. You will find another small Chest along the way, right after you jump across the gap.

11. Unlock the Rune Door

Approach the Rune Door and destroy the rubble to your left to find the hidden third rune.

The first two runes are back in the main room. Hit these two first then sprint back to the third rune quickly to open the Rune Door.

12. Investigate the Chamber

Head up to the top floor of the chamber. Collect the Final Triptych Canvas Piece on the table with the candles. Before you leave, grab the contents of the small Chest further to the south.

13. Use the Magic Passageway

Head north to the crystallised stone to travel to the Undercroft.

14. Place the Canvas Into the Triptych

Simply place the canvas into the marked triptych to complete the quest.

Previous and Next Quests

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Hogwarts Legacy Related Guides

Main Quest Walkthroughs

List of All Main Quests

No.	Mission	No.	Quest
1	The Path to Hogwarts	2	Welcome to Hogwarts
3	Charms Class	4	Defence Against the Dark Arts Class
5	Weasley After Class	6	Professor Ronen's Assignment
7	Welcome to Hogsmeade	8	The Locket's Secret
9	Professor Hecat's Assignment 1	10	Secrets of the Restricted Section
11	Tomes and Tribulations	12	Herbology Class
13	Potions Class	14	The Girl From Uagadou
15	Trials of Merlin	16	Prisoner of Love (Hufflepuff)
16	Scrope's Last Hope (Slytherin)	16	Ollivander's Heirloom (Ravenclaw)
16	The Hunt for the Missing Pages (Gryffindor)	17	Professor Hecat's Assignment 2
18	Jackdaw's Rest	19	Flying Class
20	The Room of Requirement	21	In the Shadow of the Undercroft
22	The Map Chamber	23	Percival Rackham's Trial
24	Beasts Class	25	The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
26	Professor Sharp's Assignment 1	27	The Helm of Urtkot
28	In the Shadow of the Estate	29	The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom
30	Astronomy Class	31	Professor Garlick's Assignment 1
32	The High Keep	33	Back on the Path
34	Charles Rookwood's Trial	35	Fire and Vice
36	Professor Weasley's Assignment	37	In the Shadow of the Mine
38	It's All Gobbledegook	39	The Headmistress Speaks
40	The Polyjuice Plot	41	Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial
42	Professor Howin's Assignment	43	In the Shadow of the Mountain
44	Lodgok's Loyalty	45	San Bakar's Trial
46	Wand Mastery	47	The Final Repository

List of Assignments

All Assignments in Hogwarts Legacy
Professor Hecat's Assignment 2	Professor Ronen's Assignment	Professor Hecat's Assignment 1
Professor Garlick's Assignment 1	Professor Weasley's Assignment	Professor Howin's Assignment
Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1	Professor Garlick's Assignment 2	Professor Sharp's Assignment 1
Professor Sharp's Assignment 2	Professor Onai's Assignment	Madam Kogawa's Assignment 2

List of Assignments