Exploring the expansive castle in Hogwarts Legacy reveals numerous secrets, but few side quests are as rewarding as hunting down the enchanted Daedalian Keys. These fluttering keys lead players to hidden cabinets scattered across various wings, each containing a valuable House Token. By collecting all sixteen tokens, students can unlock the magnificent House Chest located in their common room to claim an exclusive cosmetic reward.
Starting the Daedalian Keys Quest
To begin your search for these elusive keys, speak with Nellie Oggspire in the Transfiguration Courtyard. She introduces the rumors surrounding the Daedalian Keys and sends you to locate the first key in the Astronomy Tower. After retrieving the initial House Token from the nearby cabinet, you must place it in your common room's House Chest to officially activate the questline for the remaining keys.
Where to Find Key Locations Throughout Hogwarts
The remaining fifteen keys are scattered across major areas of the castle, including the Library Annex, the Great Hall, the South Wing, and the Dungeons. While some keys are easily accessible early in the game, others require unlocking locked doors using the Alohomora spell learned from Mr. Gladwin Moon. When you approach a key's location, you will hear a distinct buzzing sound, and following its flight path will lead you directly to its corresponding House Cabinet.
How to Unlock Cabinets and Claim the Ultimate Reward
Opening a House Cabinet requires completing a short timing minigame where you must slap the flying key into the lock as it passes over the keyhole. Successfully slapping the key opens the cabinet and grants you one House Token to bring back to your common room. Once all sixteen tokens are inserted into the chest, you will unlock the iconic Relic House Uniform, a legendary robe that features glowing magical effects tailored to your specific Hogwarts house.