There are various types of Merlin Trials in Hogwarts Legacy and one of them includes having to solve a puzzle with three pillars with moonstone inside of them.
For this puzzle, players will need to locate three sets of glowing moths nearby. Then, with Lumos, they should guide these moths to the three pillars, which will complete the trial.
In this guide, I will explain step-by-step how to solve Merlin’s Trials with pillars and moonstone in Hogwarts Legacy.
Also, while exploring the overworld, you’ll have to fight a wide variety of enemies. Consider checking out our guide on the best spell combos in the game to defeat any enemy with ease.
How to Solve Merlin’s Trial with Moonstone Pillars in Hogwarts Legacy
You can spot these trials anywhere in the open world and they stand out because there are three short pillars right next to the starting spot of the trial with vines around them and moonstone inside.
Here’s everything you need to do to solve these trials.
1. Place Mallosweet Leaves on the Starting Spot.
First, make sure to come prepared with Mallosweet Leaves, as they are needed to activate the trial.
If you don’t have enough, consider checking out our guide on how to get Mallosweet Leaves in Hogwarts Legacy.
2. Locate Nearby Glowing Moths
After activating the trial, check around you and try to spot a set of glowing moths. They will have a distinct glow and won’t spawn too far from the starting location.
Sometimes, they can be behind hills or cliffs, so you may have to move around a bit to spot them.
3. Cast Lumos to Guide the Moths to the Pillars
Navigate to the closest moths you spotted and use the Lumos spell. This will make them follow you and your goal now is to guide them to one of the pillars.
However, keep in mind that climbing even the smallest hill will remove Lumos from your wand and you’ll have to recast it.
4. Repeat Two More Times
After completing the first set of moths, you’ll need to repeat steps 2 & 3 two more times. In total, there are three sets of moths and three pillars.
Wrapping up
To summarize, players can solve Merlin’s Trial with the moonstone pillars in Hogwarts Legacy by locating the glowing moths and guiding them to the pillars with the Lumos spell.
For more Merlin’s Trial solutions, consider checking out our guide on how to solve all of Merlin’s Trials and increase your gear capacity.
Do you have trouble with any other Merlin’s Trial puzzle? What’s the hardest trial in your opinion? Let us know in the comments below.
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