Hogwarts Legacy: Ancient Magic Hotspot Locations

Locations of Ancient Magic Hotspots

Location	Map Position	Appearance
Southwest of the North Ford Bog
West of the Forbidden Forest
East of Hogsmeade Valley
East of North Hogwarts Region
Southwest of Lower Hogsfield
Northwest of Keenbridge
South of Brocburrow
Tower at North of Feldcroft
Castle North of Feldcroft
Northwest of Keenbridge
West of Keenbridge
Ruins East of Keenbridge
Ruins east of Feldcroft
Southwest of Irondale
Ruins South of the Phoenix Mountain Cave
Cemetery southwest of the Coastal Mine
Marunweem Bridge
South Poidsear Coast
Ruins Northeast of West Manor Cape
Southeast of the Cragcroft Shore Floo Flame

Rewards for Ancient Magic Hotspots

Increase Ancient Magic Meter

When you complete all the challenges in Ancient Magic Hotspots, the Ancient Magic Meter will increase to 5. Ancient Magic is a powerful attack. It is useful not only for progressing through the main story but also for high-difficulty gameplay. Be sure to achieve the challenges.

How to Fill the Ancient Magic Meter

Obtain Trophies

By completing the challenges in Ancient Magic Hotspots, you can obtain trophies. The "Challenge Accepted" trophy can be obtained by completing all tiers of any one challenge, so it can be acquired by finishing the challenges in Ancient Magic Hotspots.

Trophy Guide

Notes on searching

It's not just about investigating the focal point

When searching for Ancient Magic Hotspots, it's not enough to just investigate the focal point. After investigating, you need to collect all the traces that appear. Only then will the search for the focal point be complete. Be careful, as simply moving to the next location after investigating will reset the search.

The rough location of the traces can be determined from the focal point

The rough location of the Ancient Magic traces can be determined from the magical lines extending from the focal point. When investigating the focal point, magical lines will appear, so be sure not to overlook them.

Specific Spells Required

To search for traces of Ancient Magic, specific spells are required. If you haven't learned spells like Alohomora or Wingardium Leviosa yet, you need to progress through the main quest story to learn them.

List of Magic Required for Search

Magic	Acquisition Method
Incendio and other fire spells	Obtained in Professor Hecat's Assignment 1
Depulso	Obtained in Professor Sharp's Assignment I
Wingardium Leviosa	Obtained in Professor Garlick's Assignment 1
Alohomora Level III required	・Obtained in The Caretaker's Lunar Lament ・Level up in The Man Behind the Moons ▶︎ List of Demiguise Statue Locations

How to Obtain Spells and Their Effects

Using fast travel resets the progress

While collecting traces of Ancient Magic, using fast travel will reset the collected traces. Until the challenge is completed, avoid using fast travel and search instead.

Tips for Finding Ancient Magic Hotspots

Unlock Brooms and Flying Mounts Before Searching

When searching for Ancient Magic Hotspots, it is recommended to unlock brooms and flying mounts first. The traces within the tall ruins are easier to find when using a flying ride. In particular, using a nimble broom for searching is highly recommended.

Types of Rides and Requirements

Ride	Requirement
Broom	Clear "Flying Class" and purchase the broom
Hippogriff	Clear "The High Keep"

Riding Brooms and Beast Mounts

Follow the Flow of Magic to Search

When searching for Ancient Magic Hotspots, rely on the flow of magic. By following the flow of magical energy, you can reach the focal points. The flow is not only visible but also noticeable by sound and controller vibrations when you get closer.

What is Ancient Magic Hotspots

The challenge element of the search

Ancient Magic Hotspots are the challenging elements of search. By finding concentrated points in various locations, you can achieve challenges and obtain rewards. There are a total of 20 concentrated points.

Achieve challenges to fill up the Ancient Magic Meter with 5 bars

By completing all the challenges in Ancient Magic Hotspots, the Ancient Magic Meter will be filled with 5 bars. Ancient Magic can deal a single blow to regular enemies and inflict large damage on powerful enemies. This makes it a significant power boost.

How to Fill the Ancient Magic Meter

List of Collectibles
Treasure Chests	Challenges

Collection
List of Items	Enemy Spawn Locations and Drop
Obtaining Appearances	Field Guide Page
Capturing Magical Beasts	Recommended Traits
Wand Types Guide	Conjuring Spell
List of Materials	Recommended Brooms

Challenges
Infamous Foes	Landing Platforms
Astronomy Tables	Ancient Magic Hotspots
List of Balloon Locations	Merlin Trials
Dueling Techniques	Field Guide Page
The Secrets of Hogwarts Puzzle

Exploration
Demiguise Statues	Daedalian Keys
Like a Moth to a Frame	Floo Flames
Hedge Mazes	Gobs of Gobstones
Bandit Camps	Treasure Vaults

List of Collectibles and Their Locations