The South Hogwarts Region area has 15 Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy. Learn how to solve these Merlin Trial puzzles and where to find them.

Hogwarts Castle Merlin Trials Locations and Solutions

South of Hogwarts Castle Merlin Trial

South of Hogwarts Castle Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located south of the Hogwarts Castle, down some cliffs east of the Hogwarts South Exit Floo Flame.

South of Hogwarts Castle Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Giant Ball
Steps
1	Locate the nearby concave stone platform on the ground with the help of Revelio.
2	Find the stone ball with the help of Revelio, then use force spells such as Depulso or Wingardium Leviosa to move the giant ball.
3	Keep moving the ball until it reaches the platform.
Platform Location
By the coast down the slope, far southeast of the trial platform
Ball Location
Southwest of the trial platform

West of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial

West of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial area is by the mountainside west of the Quidditch Arena. It can be reached by going south from the Mooncalf Den Floo Flame.

West of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Giant Ball
Steps
1	Locate the nearby concave stone platform on the ground with the help of Revelio.
2	Find the stone ball with the help of Revelio, then use force spells such as Depulso or Wingardium Leviosa to move the giant ball.
3	Keep moving the ball until it reaches the platform.
Platform Location
North of the trial platform
Ball Location
Up a cliff northeast of the trial platform

Southwest of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial

Southwest of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial area is by a waterfall in the mountainside southwest of the Quidditch Arena. It can be reached by going west from the Hogwarts South Wing Floo Flame or going far south from the Mooncalf Den Floo Flame.

Southwest of Quidditch Arena Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Butterflies
Steps
1	Go near a group of butterflies and then cast Lumos.
2	Find a pillar with diamond-shaped holes nearby, and lead the butterflies into them.
3	Find the other butterflies and pillars in the area and do the same until the trial is complete. The pillars can be found with Revelio, but not the butterflies; you may need to fly around the area with your mount to find them.
Butterflies Locations
1	Southeast of the trial platform under the bridge
2	North of the trial platform, by some eggs
3	South of the trial platform
Pillar Locations
1	Near the trial platform, due east
2	West of the trial platform beside the waterfall
3	Far southeast of the trial platform

Southwest of Hogwarts South Wing Merlin Trial

Southwest of Hogwarts South Wing Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is on a field up the mountainside directly west of the Hogwarts South Exit Floo Flame. It is located far south of the Quidditch Arena, and far southwest of the Hogwarts Castle.

Southwest of Hogwarts South Wing Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Cracked Slabs
Steps
1	Use Confringo on a slab to destroy it.
2	Find the other slabs in the area with the help of Revelio and do the same until the trial is complete.
Locations
1	South of the trial platform
2	Southwest of the trial platform
3	Northwest of the trial platform
4	North of the trial platform
5	Northeast of the trial platform

Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trials Locations and Solutions

Trials of Merlin Quest - Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial Locations and Solutions

Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial platform is just outside Lower Hogsfield, east of the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame. This is the first Merlin Trial you will need to complete as part of the Trials of Merlin quest.

Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Burning Pyres
Steps
1	Use Incendio on all three pyres in quick succession, lighting all three before any of the pillars sink completely.
Pyres Location
The three pyres are all located nearby the trial platform.

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West of Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial

West of Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is on a grassy field west of Lower Hogsfield.

West of Lower Hogsfield Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Balls in Slots
Steps
1	Locate a platform, then find nearby balls to roll into the slots. Use Revelio to find them easier.
2	Use Accio or Wingardium Leviosa on a ball. The other balls will move with the one you targeted.
3	Keep moving the balls until you reach the slots.
4	Find the other platforms and balls in the area with the help of Revelio and do the same until the trial is complete.
Slots Locations
1	Near the trial platform, due west
2	East of the trial platform
3	On lower ground northeast of the trial platform
Balls Locations
1	Southwest of the trial platform
2	Southeast of the trial platform
3	On lower ground further northeast of the trial platform

North of Central Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trial

North of Central Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located north of the Central Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame, and far southeast of Lower Hogsfield.

North of Central Hogwarts Valley Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Cracked Slabs
Steps
1	Use Confringo on a slab to destroy it.
2	Find the other slabs in the area with the help of Revelio and do the same until the trial is complete.
Locations
1	North of the trial platform
2	East of the trial platform
3	South of the trial platform
4	West of the trial platform
5	Northwest of the trial platform

Hogsmeades Merlin Trial Locations and Solutions

South of Hogsmeade Merlin Trial

South of Hogsmeade Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located south of Hogsmeade, not far from the South Hogsmeade Floo Flame. There are rails and a bridge nearby.

South of Hogsmeade Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Balls on Pillars
Steps
1	Use a Basic Cast attack on a ball to destroy it.
2	Find the other pillars in the area with the help of Revelio and do the same until the trial is complete.
Balls Locations
1	Northeast of the trial platform, on higher ground
2	Northwest of the trial platform, around a rock
3	Two balls are visible to the west of the trial platform
4	One ball is at far west of the trial platform, on lower ground across the river

Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial

Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located in Hogsmeade Station, far north of the Aranshire Floo Flame. The trial area is behind some houses, near Leopold Babcocke's shop stall.

Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Burning Pyres
Steps
1	Find all three pyres with the help of Revelio.
2	Find a spot between the three pyres where you will be able to shoot Confringo in quick succession.
3	Shoot the three pyres in quick succession, before the pillars sink into the ground within a few seconds. It is recommended to target the taller pillars first, since they sink longer than the shorter ones.
Pyre Locations
1	North of the trial platform
2	West of the trial platform
3	Southwest of the trial platform

West of Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial

West of Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located west of Hogsmeade Station and south of Hogsmeade, and can be reached by going far northwest from the Aranshire Floo Flame. The area is by the coast, with a waterfall nearby.

West of Hogsmeade Station Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Standing Stones
Steps
1	Climb to the top of the stone that you can climb on.
2	Jump towards the nearest stone. If the distance between stones is too far, you will need to run before jumping to reach the other stone.
3	Keep jumping from stone to stone until you reach the final one. If you fall off, you need to repeat from the first stone again.
Stones Location
The stones are located north of the trial platform.

Aranshire Merlin Trials Locations and Solutions

South of Aranshire Merlin Trial

South of Aranshire Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial area is south of Aranshire, on some grassy fields by the east side of the rails.

South of Aranshire Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Balls in Slots
Steps
1	Locate a platform, then find nearby balls to roll into the slots. Use Revelio to find them easier.
2	Use Accio or Wingardium Leviosa on a ball. The other balls will move with the one you targeted.
3	Keep moving the balls until you reach the slots.
4	Find the other platforms and balls in the area with the help of Revelio and do the same until the trial is complete.
Slots Locations
1	North of the trial platform
2	South of the trial platform
3	East of the trial platform
Balls Locations
1	On lower ground down the cliff north of the trial platform
2	By the stone pathway far north of the trial platform
3	Far east from the trial platform

Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial

Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial area is by a cliffside southwest of Aranshire, on the west side of the rails. Most of the trial objects are located down the cliffside.

Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Butterflies
Steps
1	Go near a group of butterflies and then cast Lumos.
2	Find a pillar with diamond-shaped holes nearby, and lead the butterflies into them. Carefully maneuver along the cliffs to avoid falling from a great height and losing the butterflies.
3	Find the other butterflies and pillars in the area and do the same until the trial is complete. The pillars can be found with Revelio, but not the butterflies; you may need to fly around the area with your mount to find them.
Butterflies Locations
1	Beside the trial platform, west
2	Far west of the trial platform, by a pathway on lower ground
3	From the bandit camp on lower ground far southwest of the trial platform, go up to higher ground southeast to find these butterflies.
Pillars Locations
1	West of the trial platform on lower ground
2	By the bandit camp far southwest of the trial platform
3	From the bandit camp on lower ground far southwest of the trial platform, go up on higher ground southeast to find this pillar (not far from the third butterflies).

Far Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial

Far Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is located by the coast far southwest of Aranshire.

Far Southwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Giant Ball
Steps
1	Locate the nearby concave stone platform on the ground with the help of Revelio.
2	Find the stone ball with the help of Revelio, then use force spells such as Depulso or Wingardium Leviosa to move the giant ball.
3	Keep moving the ball until it reaches the platform.
Platform Location
Submerged in water southeast of the trial platform
Ball Location
On higher ground northeast of the trial platform

East of Aranshire Merlin Trial

East of Aranshire Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial area is by the mountainside surrounded by trees. There is a slope nearby for the trial.

East of Aranshire Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Giant Ball
Steps
1	Locate the nearby concave stone platform on the ground with the help of Revelio.
2	Find the stone ball with the help of Revelio, then use force spells such as Depulso or Wingardium Leviosa to move the giant ball.
3	Keep moving the ball until it reaches the platform.
Platform Location
South of the trial platform, at the bottom of the slope
Ball Location
Far south of the trial platform, at the top of the slope, with stacked stones blocking it

Northwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial

Northwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Location

World View	Map Location
Location Description
The trial is northwest of Aranshire, by the coast and near the big bridge.

Northwest of Aranshire Merlin Trial Solution

Trial Type
Butterflies
Steps
1	Go near a group of butterflies and then cast Lumos.
2	Find a pillar with diamond-shaped holes nearby, and lead the butterflies into them.
3	Find the other butterflies and pillars in the area and do the same until the trial is complete. The pillars can be found with Revelio, but not the butterflies; you may need to fly around the area with your mount to find them.
Butterflies Locations
1	Northwest of the trial platform
2	Southwest of the trial platform, by the water
3	Far east of the trial platform
Pillar Locations
1	North of the trial platform
2	West of the trial platform, behind the rock
3	East of the trial platform

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