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Ancient Magic Hotspots: Locations & Solutions in Hogwarts Legacy

Locate Hotspots & Conquer Trials for Powerful Ancient Magic Finishers
Key Points
Completion Time:
4-6 mins per Ancient Magic Hotspot
Difficulty:
Easy
Rewards:
Ancient Magic Meter Upgrade
Must Haves:
N/A

Each of the 20 Ancient Magic Hotspots is a trial in Hogwarts Legacy that players must clear to obtain three Ancient Magic Traces.

These traces of ancient magic increase the Ancient Magic Meter, which allows players to pull off powerful finishers more frequently with a larger Ancient Magic Meter.

In the more difficult regions of Hogwarts Legacy, this is an invaluable resource that players will want to have plenty of.

There are 20 different Ancient Magic Hotspot Locations to find around Hogwarts Legacy:

Below is a map of every Ancient Magic Hotspot location in Hogwarts Legacy.

If you need assistance with any of the trails, they are explained in further detail in this guide.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Hotspots Map Locations

How to Solve Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Hotspots

To solve an Ancient Magic Hotspot, players must investigate a pool of ancient magic and find the three Ancient Magic Traces that materialize.

All of the Ancient Magic Hotspots function in a similar way:

  1. Find the Ancient Magic Hotspot.
  2. Follow the traces of ancient magic that appear from the floor.
    • The same mechanic in the first mission of Hogwarts Legacy, where you must find Professor Fig in Gringotts.
  3. Investigate the pool of ancient magic by interacting with it.
  4. Find three traces of ancient magic.
    • This appears as a sort of floating silver blob.
    • These traces of ancient magic will have a silver beam stemming from the location of the Ancient Magic Hotspot revealed with Revelio.
  5. Each Ancient Magic Hotspot will have different puzzles to solve and spells that players will need to use to obtain all three Ancient Magic Traces.
  6. Once you’ve found all three, you’ll have completed the Ancient Magic Hotspot.

It’s worth noting that obtaining your broom is highly recommended to help you navigate the challenges more quickly.

A few of the Ancient Magic Hotspots take place in the more challenging areas of Hogwarts Legacy, so you’ll want to have the best loot possible to deal with any enemies.

But some Ancient Magic Traces are better hidden than others. Thankfully, we have all the information you need to find them all quickly to increase your special meter.

Forbidden Forest

Forbidden Forest Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame – North Ford Bog Entrance
  • Spells Needed: Incendio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This hotspot is found in the northeastern area of the Forbidden Forest. When you arrive to the location, you’ll notice a ruined castle with spiderwebs everywhere.

The Ancient Magic Hotspot is near the green tree.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Hotspot 1
  • Once you activate, the three traces of ancient magic are relatively easy to find.
  • The first is located directly to your right. Use Incendio to defeat the spiders and walk through the spiderwebs to grab it.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 1-1
  • The second is directly to the left of the first one. Jump over the small brick ledge and head under the broken wooden platform.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 1-2
  • For the third one, head back to where you found the pool of ancient magic. Cast Incendio on the archway before you remove the spiderwebs.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 1-3
  • Climb the wooden platforms, and the Ancient Magic Trace is at the top alongside a chest.

Forbidden Forest Ancient Magic Hotspot #2

  • Closest Floo Flame – West Forbidden Forest
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This Ancient Magic Hotspot is found southwest of the West Forbidden Forest Floo Flame.

Anicent Magic Hotspot #2
  • When you arrive, you’ll come across a castle with four frog statues inside, alongside the ancient magic pool.
Ancient Hotspot Frogs
  • Interact with the pool to start the trial and release the Ancient Magic Traces.
  • Interact with the fourth frog, the rightmost one, and it will send you directly to the first trace.
Anicent Magic Hotspot 2-1
The frog will transport you to the area in the red circle. The trace will be directly in front of you.
  • Slide down the floor and make your way back to the entrance.
  • Interact with the third frog, which will send you to a wooden platform above the castle. Head west along the wooden platform.
Anicent Magic Hotspot 2-2
  • Eventually, you’ll come across a broken wooden platform. The trace is on the other side. Jump across to grab the second Ancient Magic Trace.
  • Head back to the frog statues and interact with the first frog. This will lead you straight into a room with the third and final trace.
Anicent Magic Hotspot 2-3

Hogsmeade Valley

Hogsmeade Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame – East Hogsmeade Valley
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This hotspot is found southwest of the East Hogsmeade Valley Floo Flame.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 3
  • You’ll see a ruined castle in the distance. This is the location of the Ancient Magic Hotspot.
  • Interact with the ancient magic pool to initiate the trial and release the traces.
  • You’ll notice a trace directly in front of you behind a locked door. To get around this, climb the ladder to the right of the door.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 3 Ladder
  • Follow the path and use Incendio on the vines covering the arched doorway.
  • The first magic trace is directly in front of you after you enter the arched doorway.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 3-1
  • Thankfully, the second magic trace is also in the same room. If you look towards the room’s northwest corner, you’ll see the ancient magic trace at the top of a wooden platform.
  • Climb the platform to reach the magic trace.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 3-2
  • To reach the final magic trace, cast the default spell (Press R2/RT) on the hanging platform mechanism. This will cause it to drop below.
Ancient Magic Hotspot Mechanism
  • Jump into the gap; the third and final ancient magic trace is before you.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 3-3

North Hogwarts Region

North Hogwarts Region Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame – The Collector’s Cave
  • Spells Needed: Incendio, Accio, Depulso
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This hotspot is located northwest of The Collector’s Cave Floo Flame.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 4
  • Walk towards the pool of ancient magic to activate the trial.
  • The first magic trace is directly in front of you. Use Incendio to clear the leaves from the doorway.
  • Walk towards the pedestal the trace is on, and you’ll automatically absorb it.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4-1
  • Behind the pedestal, you’ll see wooden floorboards. Use Depulso to destroy them.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4 Floorboard
  • Jump into the gap, and the second ancient magic trace is to the left of the tomb.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4-2
  • Use Revelio, and you’ll reveal quite a few things. The most important one right now is the handle on the eastern wall.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4 Handle
  • Use Accio on the handle to reveal the third and final Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4-3
  • You’ll need to use Revelio to highlight all the bones scattered around the room to climb out of the tomb.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 4 Bone Bridge
  • Cast Accio on the bones and bring them to the bone totem near the gap in the ceiling. They will automatically turn into a bridge.

Hogwarts Valley

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame – Lower Hogsfield
  • Spells Needed: Depulso, Accio, Levioso
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This Ancient Magic Hotspot is located southwest of the Lower Hogsfield Floo Flame.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 5
  • Head into the courtyard to activate the pool of ancient magic.
    • You may need to defeat a few enemies if they roam inside.
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace is in the southwestern corner of the courtyard. You’ll notice it behind a locked door.
  • Make your way outside of the courtyard through the eastern entrance. Take an immediate right and follow the castle wall.
  • You’ll spot a few barrels covering a hole into the castle along the wall. Destroy the barrels, and you’ll obtain the first magic trace.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5-1
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is on the southern corner of the courtyard. Walk towards the wooden platform that is a bit out of reach.
  • Next to this platform is a doorway with wooden panels blocking your way—Cast Depulso to destroy the panels and reveal a small platform you can use.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5 Solution
  • Cast Accio on the small platform to move it in front of the wooden platform. Once the platform is in place, use Levioso to lift the platform up.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5 Platform
  • You can now climb onto the platform and the wooden platform. Follow this path, and you’ll come face to face with the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5-2
  • Head back to the courtyard. If you look to the western corner, you should see a small, closed room.
  • Cast Accio on the small platform and navigate it toward the wall of that room. You should see a golden ledge near the roof.
  • Use Levioso once again to raise the platform and use it to climb to the roof of this room.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5 Platform Levioso
  • When you reach the top, you should see a hole in the roof with the third Ancient Magic Trace inside.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 5-3

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #2

  • Closest Floo Flame – Central Hogwarts Valley
  • Spells Needed: Incendio, Depulso, Accio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This hotspot is located southeast of the Central Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame. It’s easy to spot on the map due to the ruined castle figure.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6
  • Head inside the courtyard, and you’ll see a large wooden platform. On the side of this platform are some vines. Use Incendio to clear them out.
  • Once the vines are cleared, you’ll see a ladder to the platform’s top. Once you reach the top, you can see the pool of ancient magic. Interact with the pool to begin the trial.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6 Entrance
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace is directly in front of the platform you’re on. Jump down, and you’ll find it locked behind a doorway.
  • Use Depulso on the spinning pillar to your right to open the gate.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6 Pillar
  • Once the gate is open, you can grab the first Ancient Magic Trace.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6-1
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is found northeast. You’ll see a small archway covered in vines. Use Incendio to clear the vines and head through.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6 Arch
  • On the other side, you’ll see a platform. Use Accio to move the platform near the ledge. Climb on the platform and then onto the ledge.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6-2
  • Follow the ladder, and you’ll find the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6 -2
  • Head down the spiral staircase and use Depulso.
  • The final Ancient Magic Trace is near where you found the first magic trace. In this room is another spinning pillar. Use Depulso on it to open the door to your left.
  • Head out the door and make a quick right.
  • Follow the wooden platform, and you’ll come across some vines. Use Incendio to clear them out.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6-3
  • You should see a ladder.
  • Climb the ladder, and you’ll find the last Ancient Magic Trace.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6 Ladder
  • To access it, you’ll need to burn the vines around it.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 6

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #3

  • Closest Floo Flame – Brocburrow
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This Ancient Magic Hotspot is south of the Brocburrow Floo Flame in Hogwarts Valley.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 7
  • You’ll find the pool of ancient magic outside the castle near a giant spiderweb. Interact with it to initiate the trial.
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace appears directly in front of you, on the other side of the spiderweb.
  • Follow the path and defeat the spider enemies.
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is behind another set of spiderwebs.
Ancient Magic Trace 7-12
  • Once you’ve grabbed the first two and defeated the spiders, look towards the castle north of where you obtained the second magic trace.
  • You should see some stables on the side and a broken wagon.
Ancient Magic Trace Hogwarts Legacy Wagon
  • Climb the broken wagon and use it to jump onto the ledge that leads into the hole in the wall.
    • You can only use the ledge on your left. The ledge directly under the magic trace won’t register when you jump.
Ancient Magic Trace Hogwarts Legacy 7
  • Head through the hole to obtain the third and final Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace Hogwarts Legacy 7-3

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #4

  • Closest Floo Flame – West Hogwarts Valley
  • Spells Needed: Accio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

This Ancient Magic Hotspot for Hogwarts Legacy is located southeast from the West Hogwarts Valley Floo Flame.

Ancient Magic Trace Hogwarts Legacy 7 location
  • Head towards the center to activate the magic pool.
  • When you activate it, you’ll first want to head straight toward the handle in front of you and cast Accio.
Ancient Magic Trace Handle
  • This will trigger a platform that you’ll need later.
  • After triggering the platform, head north to the wall. There is a doorway here with vines covering it.
  • Use Incendio to clear the vines.
Ancient Magic Trace 7 Hidden Door
  • Enter the room and navigate below the wooden panels.
  • Destroy the boxes here and find the first Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 7-1
  • After you’ve grabbed this trace, turn back, and in the same room is a ladder.
Ancient Magic Trace 7 Ladder
  • Climb the ladder, and you can use the platform you triggered earlier to find the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 7-2
  • Once you’ve obtained the second Ancient Magic Trace, climb the ladders to reach the top of the tower.
  • Destroy the boxes covering the entrance of the tower.
  • Inside the tower are a few hatchlings you’ll want to defeat before grabbing the third Ancient Magic Trace.
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 7-3

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #5

  • Closest Floo Flame: Keenbridge
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – Yes

When you arrive at Keenbridge, head down the westward path. This will lead you directly to the ruins of the 5th Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 8 Location
  • When you first arrive at the location, you’ll find the pool of ancient magic outside of the house on the patio.
  • Interact with the pool, and you’ll see the first Ancient Magic Trace above the fireplace at the top of the chimney.
  • Use your broomstick to fly up and grab it.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 8
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is a distance away, directly southwest of where you picked up the first.
  • Use your broom to fly over and grab it.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 8-2
  • The third Ancient Magic Trace is in the direction of the floo flame you used to get here.
  • Turn your broom to face east and fly towards the open plain. The magic trace is sitting on a small stone.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 8-3

Hogwarts Valley Ancient Magic Hotspot #6

  • Closest Floo Flame: Keenbridge
  • Spells Needed: Accio, Levioso, Incendio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

From the Keenbridge floo flame, turn southwest, and see a house on a ledge. Use your broomstick to fly over to it.

Ancient Magic Trace 9
  • When you first arrive, you’ll spot the pool of ancient magic near the ruins’ entrance. Interact with it to activate it.
  • Cast Incendio to remove the vines from the doorway. Inside look to the right, and you’ll see the glow of ancient magic trace covered by some boxes.
  • Destroy the boxes and grab the first ancient magic trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 9
  • If you look to your left, you’ll see a platform you can move with Accio or Wingardium Leviosa. Move the platform and cover the hole from which you just obtained the magic trace.
Ancient Magic Trace Platform Hogwarts Legacy
  • Cast Levioso to lift the platform and use it to reach the ledge.
  • Climb the ladder, and you’ll find a movable platform similar to the one you used to climb the ledge.
  • Move the platform towards the northeastern wooden platform’s edge.
  • Behind it, a pathway leads to the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 9-2
  • Return to the platform. Cast Levioso on the platform you moved.
  • Climb the platform and onto the ledge. You’ll see the third and final Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace #3

Feldcroft Region

Feldcroft Region Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame: North Feldcroft
  • Spells Needed: Incendio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

Head north from the North Feldcroft Floo Flame until you reach a plateau. You’ll see a small stone platform. The ancient magic pool is here to interact with.

Ancient Magic Trace 10
  • Interact with the ancient magic pool.
  • Walk down the staircase and encounter the first Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 10-1
  • Continue to head down the path toward the stone ruins in the distance.
  • On the left side of these ruins is an entrance covered by vines. Use Incendio to clear the vines and find the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 10-2
  • Climb the ladder to reach the top of the ruins.
  • Once you reach the top, you’ll find the third and final Ancient Magic Trace.
    • You can also take your broom and fly directly to the third magic trace and then jump down to the second magic trace, as shown in the pictures above.
Ancient Magic Trace 10-3

Feldcroft Region Ancient Magic Hotspot #2

  • Closest Floo Flame: Rockwood Castle
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

From Rockwood Castle Floo Flame, you’ll need to head northeast. Once you reach the river, follow it until you reach a small tower. Drop down to the ledge facing the river. The ancient magic pool is on a large rock.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 11
  • Interact with the ancient magic pool to begin the trial.
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace will appear directly in front of you. Use the ladder to climb up to the platform and grab it.
Ancient Magic Trace 11-1
  • Continue to climb up the platform until you reach a ledge you can jump on. Use Incendio to get rid of the leaves and climb up the ledge.
  • Grab the second Ancient Magic Trace here.
Ancient Magic Trace 11-2
  • Continue left through the wooden panels and turn right. You’ll see a large rock held up by a gear.
  • Shoot the gear with your basic cast, and it’ll reveal the third and final Ancient Magic Trace.
Hogwarts Legacy Lever
  • Jump on the platform and grab the final magic trace.

Feldcroft Region Ancient Magic Hotspot #3

  • Closest Floo Flame: Feldcroft
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – Yes

Head directly east from the Feldcroft Floo Flame. Eventually, you’ll come across some ruins. Use Depulso to break the rocks and reveal a doorway. The ancient magic pool is just past this doorway.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 12
  • Activate the ancient magic pool to initiate the trial.
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace is inside a ruined stone pillar directly ahead of you.
Ancient Magic Trace 12-1
  • You must defeat a few trolls or sneak past them for the following magic trace. So you’ll need to equip your best spells for either route.
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is inside the troll camp under their tent.
Ancient Magic Trace 12-2
  • Thankfully, the third Ancient Magic Trace is a lot easier to obtain. But you’ll need your broom.
  • Look towards the north, and you’ll see the remains of a castle. At the top of the remains is the third magic trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 12-3

Feldcroft Region Ancient Magic Hotspot #4

  • Closest Floo Flame: Irondale
  • Spells Needed: Incendio
  • Broom/Mount Required? – Yes

When you arrive at Irondale, look south. You’ll see the side of a rock formation. Follow this rock formation and see a castle with light blue/yellow banners. This is the location of the ancient magic pool.

Ancient Magic Trace 13
  • When you activate the trial, head into the castle and take a right. You’ll come across a magic trace blocked off by vines.
  • Cast Incendio to burn the vines and obtain the first Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 13-2
  • If you turn back towards the arch you entered from, you’ll see the second Ancient Magic Trace at the top of the arch.
  • Use the platforms to the right to climb toward the magic trace. You can also use your broom to grab it quickly.
Ancient Magic Trace 13-1
  • From this platform, look south and see the third Ancient Magic Trace.
  • You can either use your broom to grab it quickly or jump down and walk towards the staircase.
  • Jump on the ledge and grab the final magic trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 13-1

Poidsear Coast

Poidsear Coast Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame: Phoenix Mountain Cave
  • Spells Needed: Alohomora, Incendio, Accio, Depulso, Levioso
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

Head south from the Phoenix Mountain Cave, and you’ll come across a brick house near the path. The ancient magic pool is right near the front door.

Ancient Magic Trace 14
Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Trace 14
  • When inside, walk straight and cast Depulso to remove the wooden boards.
  • Walk through the doorway and look left. Use Depulso to clear the rocks. This will reveal the first Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 14-1
  • Head back through the doorway and look right. Clear the debris and use Accio on the platform.
  • Move the platform to the northwest corner of the room. You’ll find some dried-up grass and broken wood here. Place the platform on top of that debris.
  • Cast Levioso on the platform and climb on it. Use Incendio to clear the spiderwebs.
  • Jump towards the other side of the floor. Follow the path, and you’ll see the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 14-2
  • Once you grab the second magic trace, use the ladder to climb onto the next floor.
  • Use the floor boards to navigate to the other side of the floor where the third Ancient Magic Trace is.
Ancient Magic Trace 14-3

Poidsear Coast Ancient Magic Hotspot #2

  • Closest Floo Flame: South Poidsear Coast
  • Spells Needed: Accio, Levioso, Incendio, Depulso
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

When you arrive at the South Poidsear Coast floo flame, you’ll see the Ancient Magic Hotspot traces near the bridge. Follow them and see the ancient magic pool before the bridge.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 15
  • Once you activate the Ancient Magic Hotspot, cross the bridge. You’ll see a building to your left.
  • Climb up the platform and use Depulso on the wooden boards. This will clear the way.
Poidsear Hotspot Magic Trace 1
  • Grab the first Ancient Magic Trace after clearing the wood. Jump back down and head to the building on your right.
  • Enter through the main door.
  • Go under the boards to your left, and in the other room, you’ll see Devil’s Snare blocking the second Ancient Magic Trace.
Poidsear Devil Snare Hotspot Magic Trace
  • Use Incendio to clear the Devil’s Snare and quickly roll into the room to grab the second magic trace.
  • There is a handle facing the Devil’s Snare. Cast Incendio to clear the vines and Accio to pull the handle.
South Poidsear reveal platform handle
  • This reveals a door to your right with a platform inside. Cast Accio to pull the platform.
  • Place the platform near the wooden floor above the handle. Cast Levioso to raise the platform.
  • Jump on the platform and then onto the wooden floor.
Jump onto ledge Hogwarts Legacy Hotspots
  • Go through the wooden floor and grab the final Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace Poidsear 3

Marunweem Lake

Marunweem Lake Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame: Marunweem Bridge
  • Spells Needed: Alohomora Level 3, Reparo
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

Head to the Marunweem Bridge floo and cross the bridge. The ancient magic pool is directly on the other end of the bridge. Activate it to begin the trial.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 17
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace is located directly to your left. The camera will pan straight to it when you activate the trial.
  • Use Reparo on the wooden floorboards scattered around you. This will build a platform you’ll need.
  • Use the wooden stairs to climb the ledge and grab the first magic. You’ll need to do a bit of platforming here.
Ancient Magic Trace 17-1
  • Walk through the platform you repaired earlier and climb the ledge.
  • Follow the stairs, and you’ll find yourself with a bridge mechanism. On the other side is a handle.
Ancient Magic Hotspot 17 Bridge Handle
  • Cast Accio to trigger the handle. This will lower the bridge.
  • Cross the bridge and turn the corner. Defeat the enemies.
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is locked behind a door. You’ll need Alohomora Level 3 to unlock it.
    • Inside this room is a legendary chest, so don’t forget to grab it.
Ancient Magic Trace 17-2
  • Once you’ve grabbed the second magic trace, return to where you fought the goblins.
  • Look West, and you’ll see a small wooden platform planking over the edge.
  • If you look below this platform, you’ll see the third and final Ancient Magic Trace on top of a boat.
Ancient Magic Trace 17-3
  • Jump into the water, and you won’t take fall damage.
  • Swim to the boat to grab the final magic trace and complete this Ancient Magic Hotspot.

Marunweem Lake Ancient Magic Hotspot #2

  • Closest Floo Flame: Marunweem Lake
  • Spells Needed: Depulso
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

From the Marunweem Lake Floo Flame, head towards the lake’s edge and follow it eastward. Eventually, you’ll come across a house with Inferius enemies.

Defeat them and activate the ancient magic pool near the tombstone with a shield in front of it. Activate it to begin the Ancient Magic Hotspot trial.

Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Hotspot 18
  • The first Ancient Magic Trace is directly above you to the right.
  • Head into the ruins. Take an immediate left and follow the wooden structure until you see a platform you can climb on.
Anceint Magic Trace 18-1 Platform
  • Climb to the top and use these platforms to navigate toward the first magic trace.
  • Once you are one platform away from the magic trace, cast Depulso on the rotating pillar. This will bring up a platform from the wall with a Kelpie image on it.
Ancient Magic Trace 18-1
  • Cast Depulso a few times until you can jump onto the platform to easily grab the first magic trace.
  • Once you’ve grabbed it, jump back to the platform where you cast Depulso.
  • From here, turn towards the middle of the ruins, and you’ll see a platform with a doorway blocked by a crate.
  • Jump on this platform and use your basic cast on the gear to drop the crate below.
Ancient Magic Trace 18-2 Mechanism
  • Jump across to the other side. Face southwest and jump to that platform next.
  • Look towards the lake and see another platform to jump to.
  • From here, follow the wooden path, and you’ll see the second Ancient Magic Trace on a wooden platform. Jump towards it to grab it.
Ancient Magic Trace 18-2
  • The third and final magic trace is in the middle of the ruins. You’ll see it locked behind a gate.
  • Destroy the boxes to the right of the magic trace. This will reveal a rotating pillar.
  • Cast Depulso on it to raise the gate and grab the third Ancient Magic Trace.
Ancient Magic Trace 18-3

Manor Cape

Manor Cape Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame: West Manor Cape
  • Spells Needed: Depulso, Levioso, Alohomora, Wingardium Leviosa
  • Broom/Mount Required? – Yes

From the West Manor Cape, head northwest up the mountain. Eventually, you’ll come across a large mansion with a courtyard. Head into the mansion, and the ancient magic pool is near a firepit.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 19
  • Use Revelio to reveal a highlighted floor above you.
  • Cast Depulso on the floor ot bring it down and a movable platform.
Ancient Magic Trace Floorboard
  • Use Wingardium Leviosa to move the platform near the ledge. Cast Levioso to raise the platform.
Ancient Magic Trace 19 Platform
  • Climb the ledge, and you’ll find the first Ancient Magic Trace.
  • From here, use Revelio to highlight the second magic trace above you.
Ancient Magic Trace 19-2
  • Mount your broomstick and fly up to the floor its on. Grab the second Ancient Magic Trace.
  • From here, walk through the wooden panel and find a locked door. Use Alohomora to unlock it and reveal a frog statue.
Ancient Magic Trace 19-3
  • Interact with the frog statue; it’ll send you straight into the third Ancient Magic Trace.

Cragcroftshire

Cragcroftshire Ancient Magic Hotspot #1

  • Closest Floo Flame: West Manor Cape
  • Spells Needed: N/A
  • Broom/Mount Required? – No

From the West Manor Cape Floo Flame, hop on your broom and head East over the lake. Eventually, you’ll come across some castle ruins. Head to the base of the ruins near the doorway with a torch.

The Ancient Magic Hotspot is just past the entrance.

Ancient Magic Hotspot 20
  • Head up the staircase, and the first Ancient Magic Trace is at the end of the stairs.
  • You’ll need to do some platforming to get to it.
Ancient Magic Trace 20-1
  • Once you grab it, continue climbing the ruined stair case. Jump on the ledge and make your way to the top.
  • The second Ancient Magic Trace is at the top on a platform. Climb the platform to grab it.
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  • Thankfully, the third and final Ancient Magic Trace is directly below you. Look towards the northwestern ledge.
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  • You’ll see the beam of the magic trace. Jump down to absorb it.

Once you’ve finished this Ancient Magic Hotspot, you’ll have completed every hotspot in Hogwarts Legacy.

With all the upgrades, you can hold five Ancient Magic charges.

How to Increase Ancient Magic Meter Hogwarts Legacy

You’ll need to complete multiple Hogwarts Legacy Ancient Magic Hotspot trials to increase your Ancient Magic Meter.

  • 2 Ancient Magic Hotspots – First Upgrade
  • 6 Ancient Magic Hotspots – Second Upgrade
  • 12 Ancient Magic Hotspots – Third Upgrade

Once you’ve completed these steps, you must head into your menu and navigate from Challenges to Exploration.

In the Exploration tab, you can claim your rewards.

Ancient Magic Trace Hotspots Challenge

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