First-Person Exploration Event Guide
Introduction
The First Person Exploration (FPE) event in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery offers an immersive experience, allowing players to explore iconic locations within Hogwarts and interact with various objects and characters. This guide provides a comprehensive look at how to participate, strategies for success, and the rewards you can earn.
General Overview
To access the First Person Exploration feature, players must reach Year 1, Chapter 4. Once unlocked, you can explore several key locations in Hogwarts, including:
- Common Room
- Dumbledore’s Office
- Great Hall
- Charms Classroom
- Three Broomsticks
- Potions Classroom
- Hagrid’s Hut
When not in an event, these areas can be accessed by clicking ‘Explore’ at the location icon and tapping the Eye icon upon entry.
Navigating in First-Person Mode
While in FPE mode:
- Movement: Tap and hold the left circle and drag the arrow to move your character.
- Camera Control: Tap and hold the right circle and drag the eye symbol to look around or change direction.
- Exit: Tap the ‘X’ in the top right corner to leave the feature.
Event Mechanics
- Timing: Events have sections with a 2-hour wait between them. A new event typically starts 4 days after the previous one ends.
- Spell XP: Each cast during events earns 10 Spell XP, used to level up spells and earn rewards. Outside events, spells cast in activities like dueling earn 1 Spell XP each.
Participating in Events
FPE events are accessed via the Event tab and last 24 hours. The objective is to explore designated areas, find students or objects with a white outline, and cast spells to earn rewards.
Steps:
- Start an Event: Select the applicable task at the location.
- Explore: Find outlined objects or students.
- Cast Spells: Tap the outline to perform a spell trace. Completing the trace triggers a short animation showing the spell’s effect.
- Earn Rewards: Casting spells earns Spell XP and other rewards.
| Character | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Tulip | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Courage, 30 Dragon |
| Badeea | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Knowledge, 30 Sphinx |
| Victor | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Knowledge, 30 Sphinx |
| Rowan | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Knowledge, 30 Sphinx |
| Liz | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Empathy, 30 Hippogriff |
| McGonagall | 2 Energy, 30 Experience Points, 45 Knowledge, 10 House Points |
Additional Information:
- Failure to complete a task results in losing 1 Energy, 10 Club Experience Points, 15 Attribute points, and 10 Experience Points.
- For McGonagall, completing 2 tasks rewards 5 House Points, while completing 1 task rewards 1 House Point.
Locations and Spells
Different areas have unique spell interactions. Here are some examples:
Potions Classroom:
- Flipendo on a jiggling cauldron
- Incendio on an unlit cauldron
- Lumos on a student looking for ingredients
- Lumos on a student on the ground
- Reparo on a broken cauldron
- Reducto on a student in Snape’s spot
- Scourgify on a dirty cauldron
Great Hall:
- Flipendo on a loose Pixie
- Engorgio on a sandwich
- Lumos on a student on the ground
- Incendio on the fireplace
- Reparifarge on a rat-goblet
- Reducto on a giant spider
- Revelio on students being pelted
- Wingardium Leviosa on a student in the corner
Charms Classroom:
- Flipendo on the chalkboard
- Engorgio on a practice dummy
- Alohomora on the chest
- Lumos on students in Flitwick’s spot
- Incendio on the Cursed Ice
- Wingardium Leviosa on a student in Flitwick’s spot
- Reparo on a student’s glasses
- Revelio on the chalkboard
Common Room:
- Flipendo on a loose Pixie
- Descendo on a student with a floating book
- Alohomora on a chest in a corner
- Lumos on a student on the floor
- Incendio on a candle
- Reducto on a student’s teeth
- Revelio on a student at the table
- Orchideous on a sad student
- Reparo on a broom in a corner
Strategies for Success
To maximize your rewards and rank high in FPE events:
- Plan Your Time: Be mindful of the 2-hour wait periods and plan your gameplay accordingly.
- Practice Spell Traces: Efficiently completing spell traces can significantly impact your success in the event.
- Explore Thoroughly: Ensure you interact with all outlined objects and students to maximize Spell XP and rewards.
- Track Progress: Use the Lesson Journal to monitor your spell levels and collect rewards after leveling up spells.
Conclusion
The First Person Exploration event in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery provides a unique and engaging way to delve into the magical world of Hogwarts. By understanding the mechanics, practicing your spell casting, and exploring thoroughly, you can excel in these events and reap valuable rewards. Happy exploring, and may your spells always hit their mark!
Thank you for reading.
