The Slytherin common room in Hogwarts Legacy is hidden behind three elaborately carved stone doors, each secured with an enchanted lock etched with mysterious symbols. As a student hoping to gain access, you‘ll need cunning, patience, and more than a little magical ability to pass through these barriers.
In this guide, I‘ll walk you through the methods I discovered to open all three locks barring entry to the Slytherin dormitory. While brute magical force could damage the priceless doors, solving the locks properly shows respect for Slytherin history. Read on to learn the tricks I used to gain access while maintaining decorum worthy of the house of serpents!
The First Lock: Serpents Entwined
Approaching the entrance, you‘ll see the first barrier on the left. The lock plate holds an image of two carved serpents. To better see the etching, cast Confringo on the nearby wall torch. This ignites the flambeau, bathing the area in flickering firelight.
Study the writhing snakes closely. The top serpent forms a circle, tail in its mouth. The bottom carving shows a serpent in an infinity loop, twisted endlessly upon itself. Commit their shapes to memory.
The actual lock dial next to the door holds two movable discs. Rotate the discs to match the serpent shapes. Aligning the carvings will disengage the locking mechanism with a heavy clunk.
The first barrier is now open! But two locks remain…
The Second Lock: Vermin and Runes
The next obstacle bars the main doorway. Cast Confringo on this gate‘s flambeau to reveal the etched symbols.
On the bars you‘ll see two images. The top symbol shows a rat. The bottom is an angular rune resembling the letter Z tipped on its side. As before, rotate the discs on the dial to match these shapes.
With a loud crack, the second lock disengages. You‘re nearly there!
The Final Barrier: Serpent Secrets
Approach the third gate and ignite its flambeau as well. In the fire‘s glow, you can just make out two carvings on the bars.
The top image looks almost like a child‘s drawing – a simple, arched fish form. The bottom shows an angular pyramid with geometric shapes carved into its facing side.
Carefully turn the discs on the last lock mechanism to match these symbols. Align them correctly to release the final barrier and gain entry at last!
With all three locks disengaged, the elaborate stone doors swing slowly inward, revealing a dimly-lit passageway descending into subterranean depths where the Slytherin common room awaits…
Alternative Methods: Is Breaking In Ever Justified?
While solving each lock properly shows admirable virtues like patience and wisdom, some might argue that the ends justify more expedient means when locked doors bar the way. Could applying brute magical force or even Dark spells be an acceptable path to gain entry faster?
There may be clue to the lock solutions scattered around Hogwarts. Discovering these through exploration or conversing with helpful Slytherin students could shortcuts the process. And what about eavesdropping to overhear password hints?
While intrigued by rumors of secret rooms containing treasure or artifacts of power, I decided destroying school property or stealing house secrets for personal gain crossed ethical lines I wasn‘t willing to breach.
However, others playing Hogwarts Legacy may align more with Machiavellian philosophies. Would you judge a player harshly for Imperius Curse-ing a Slytherin prefect to extract the lock combinations? Do noble ends ever justify such underhanded means? The game‘s Open World format presents complex interwoven choices.
In the end, I solved all three locks using observational skills, patience, and applied magical theory – virtues that serve well inside and outside wizarding schools. But I understand those who see the world in shades of grey. The locks in Slytherin represent barriers surmounted by proven talent and effort… or by cultivated connections, calculated cunning, and sometimes by those who believe no door should be closed to those with power.
How players choose to align with factions like Slytherin house reflects their own ethical code. Hogwarts Legacy gameplay becomes a mirror to judge oneself. My path won‘t be right for everyone. To each their own adventure!
Gaining access to Slytherin shows cunning Locks designed to bar all save the ambitious, sharp-eyed and patient. Solving the barrier protects antique doors while building connections with the storied house. Like gaining Slytherin allies, unlocking ambition opens new paths.
With effort and wisdom, most doors will open for those determined enough try the handle… or the lockpick. Persistence and courage conquer; barriers only screen out the timid. Strive on boldly through tests meant to prove one‘s cleverness and drive. The next unlock code awaits!
