Hogwarts Legacy players pass many locked doors in the early hours of the open world Harry Potter game, but they can't open them until they learn the Alohomora spell. Hogwarts Legacy has many of the spells that are seen in the Harry Potter books and movies, with the Unlocking Charm Alohomora being one of them.
Getting new spells in Hogwarts Legacy is largely a matter of completing main story quests, side quests, and assignments. New spells allow Hogwarts Legacy players to complete more tasks and overcome obstacles in the game, in turn granting them access to areas they weren't able to explore before. One of the most important spells for getting into previously-restricted areas in Hogwarts Legacy is Alohomora, so players will want to get their hands on it as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, there is no way to get Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy right off the bat. Players have to progress in the main story until they get the quest called The Caretaker's Lunar Lament. This quest, given by Hogwarts Legacy caretaker Gladwin Moon, introduces players to the Demiguise Statues collectible and also explains how they can use Alohomora to unlock doors. By completing the quest, Hogwarts Legacy players will not only know Alohomora, but they will also be able to start collecting Demiguise Statues to complete Gladwin Moon's side quest as well.
How to Pick Locks in Hogwarts Legacy
Similar to many other action-RPGs with lockpicking, Hogwarts Legacy has a mini-game players need to complete to get through locks. The left stick controls the green light, while the right stick controls the red light. The green light rotates the outer rim of the locking mechanism, while the red light manipulates the inner room. The goal is to rotate the outer rim to the exact right spot so the devices in the bottom right-hand corner of the lock start spinning. While keeping the outer rim in place, repeat the process with the inner rim, except this time the goal is to find the spot that makes the gears in the center of the lock rotate. If done properly, the lock should pop open.
How to Upgrade Alohomora and Unlock Level 2 and 3 Locks in Hogwarts Legacy
Just like Hogwarts Legacy players can upgrade their broom, they can also upgrade Alohomora. Upgrading Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy is a simple matter of collecting Demiguise Statues and turning them into Gladwin moon. Demiguise Statues are located throughout Hogwarts castle and the open world at large, with the player character making a comment whenever one is near. When players have located a Demiguise Statue, they need to wait until nighttime to claim it for their collection.
Upgrading Alohomora in Hogwarts Legacy lets players unlock Level 2 and 3 locks. Going through the trouble of unlocking these doors typically rewards players with some high-value loot, allowing them to get better gear in Hogwarts Legacy.
Hogwarts Legacy launches February 10 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, April 4 for PS4 and Xbox One, and July 25 for Nintendo Switch.