Scavenger Hunt Event Guide
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Introduction
The Scavenger Hunt event in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery offers an exciting way to explore the magical world while earning valuable rewards. Players receive a series of clues leading to various locations within the game. Solving these clues not only helps you progress but also provides significant rewards, including attribute points and items. This guide will walk you through the mechanics, strategies, and a comprehensive list of clues and their corresponding answers.
Event Mechanics
Access and Duration
- Available starting at Year 1 Chapter 8.
- Each hunt consists of 5 clues, with wait times between them.
Submitting Answers
- Go to the location matching the clue.
- Enter via ‘Explore.’
- Click the mission icon.
- Click ‘Submit.’
Wait Times Between Clues
| Clue Number | Wait Time |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 minutes |
| 2 | 1 hour |
| 3 | 1.5 hours |
| 4 | 2 hours |
| 5 | No wait |
Event Duration
- Players have 24 hours to complete a Scavenger Hunt once it starts.
- A new hunt can be triggered 48 hours after completing one.
Rewards
Number of Correct Answers and Corresponding Rewards
| Student | 5 Correct Answers | 3-4 Correct Answers | 1-2 Correct Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby | 30 Food, 20 Hippogriff XP | 15 Food, 10 Hippogriff XP | 5 Food |
| Corey | 20 Coins, 3 Energy | 10 Coins, 2 Energy | 1 Energy |
| Levi | 20 Empathy, 3 Pages | 10 Empathy, 2 Pages | 1 Page |
| Murphy | 3 Energy, 20 Sphinx XP | 2 Energy, 10 Sphinx XP | 1 Energy |
| Penny | 20 Dragon XP, 3 Energy | 10 Dragon XP, 2 Energy | 1 Energy |
| Rowan | 20 Knowledge, 3 Pages | 10 Knowledge, 2 Pages | 1 Page |
| Talbott | 20 Food, 2 Pages | 10 Food, 1 Page | 5 Food |
| All | 30 XP + Friendship XP | 20 XP + Friendship XP | 10 XP + Friendship XP |
Strategy Tips
- Plan Your Time: Since there are specific wait times between clues, plan your gameplay around these intervals to complete the hunt efficiently within the 24-hour limit.
- Understand Clues: Familiarize yourself with the locations in the game to quickly identify where to go for each clue.
- Maximize Rewards: Aim to get all answers correct for the best rewards. Completing clues accurately ensures higher rewards, which are valuable for progressing in the game.
- Utilize Resources: Use in-game resources such as the map and character interactions to help solve clues faster.
- Coordinate with Friends: Share knowledge and tips with friends playing the game to find clues more efficiently.
Example Clues and Answers
| Clue | Answer |
|---|---|
| The safest place in the world for anything. | Gringotts |
| You’ll brew up a good time here! | Potions |
| Allegedly as old as Hogsmeade itself! | Three Broomsticks |
| Is that a fountain I hear? | Courtyard |
| The oldest pub in London! | Leaky Cauldron |
| Watch out for the red-capped fiend here! | Red Cap’s Hole |
| A small clearing in the Forbidden Forest. | Forest Grove |
| There’s a ghost teaching this class! | History of Magic |
| The social hub of Hogsmeade! | Three Broomsticks |
| Human visitors are rarely allowed at this Camp. | Centaur Camp |
| A flat, grassy area perfect for learning to fly. | Training Grounds |
| Owned and operated by a Dumbledore. | Hog’s Head Inn |
| I really lake this spot in the forest. | Forest Lake |
| Rubber ducks, toaster, and blenders — oh my! | Muggle Studies |
| Watch out for that branch! | Whomping Willow |
| If you’re lucky, you may see a bird catch fire. | Dumbledore’s Office |
| You might find a grand feast or two here! | Great Hall |
| A cross between an attic and an old tea shop. | Divinations |
| You’ll need to bring a gift if you want to visit. | Centaur Camp |
| Is that a Chimaera I see? | Care of Magical Creatures |
| I hope you’re dressed to meet the Merqueen! | Merpeople Village |
| A cosy hut for a beloved Gameskeeper. | Hagrid’s Hut |
| You’ll find a portrait of a mermaid on the wall. | Prefect’s Bathroom |
| You’ll find many creatures here! | Care of Magical Creatures |
| New students dock here at the start of the year. | Boathouse |
| Best seats in the house for a Quidditch match! | Quidditch Stands |
| Careful of the webs! | Spider’s Lair |
| Fancy a bath? | Prefect’s Bathroom |
| Planted in 1971 to hide a secret passage. | Whomping Willow |
| Come here if you have a cough or runny nose. | Hospital Wing |
| The home of the Acromantulas. | Spider’s Lair |
| The one place where electricity (sort of) works. | Muggle Studies |
| You can attend book signings here! | Flourish & Blotts |
| Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C. | Ollivander’s |
| You may see Fang amongst the pumpkins! | Hagrid’s Garden |
| Where would you find Jae Kim? | Kitchens |
| You can comment on Quidditch here! | Commentary Box |
| I a-shore you this place is great for a swim. | Lakeshore |
| The stars are best seen from this tower. | Astronomy Tower |
| Two golden cat statues stand proudly. | Transfiguration Class |
| Is that a teacup with legs on that desk? | Charms |
| I hope you know the Bubble-Head Charm! | Black Lake Underwater |
| Mundungus Fletcher’s favourite alley. | Knockturn Alley |
| What is the function of a rubber duck? | Muggle Studies |
| It’s easy to get turned around here. | Grand Staircase |
| You’ll find secret passages in the paintings! | Grand Staircase |
| Overdue books must be returned immediately! | Library |
| Who… Who… Who goes there? | Owlery |
| Some well-polished manacles hang here. | Filch’s Office |
| Don’ want no one ter see yeh down there…’ | Knockturn Alley |
| You should really check out this location. | Library |
| The owner remembers every item ever sold! | Ollivander’s |
| You’ll have gobs of fun in this place! | Courtyard |
| The best Butterbeer in Hogsmeade is here! | Three Broomsticks |
| Scrapes and bruises get treated here. | Hospital Wing |
| The Professor here plants seeds of learning! | Herbology |
| Grab your schoolbooks in Diagon Alley! | Flourish & Blotts |
| Care for a rock cake? You’ll find some here! | Hagrid’s Hut |
| You may know me as Classroom 1B. | Transfiguration Class |
| I heard a cat Animagus teaches this class! | Transfiguration Class |
| You may see a pineapple dancing in this class. | Charms |
| Let’s agree to meet in Classroom 2E. | Charms |
| There’s lots of confiscated items here! | Filch’s Office |
| Your magical abilities really bloom here. | Herbology |
| Your class starts when the stars are in the sky! | Astronomy Tower |
| You can spend your break in this open space. | Courtyard |
| Stone homes in the middle of the lake. | Merpeople Village |
| I predict that you will find this location! | Divinations |
| You may want to invest some time here. | Gringotts |
| Where our fine-feathered friends roost. | Owlery |
| I can hear a pin drop here. | Library |
| Watch out for the Grindylows! | Black Lake Underwater |
| No cursing allowed in this classroom. | Defense Against the Dark Arts |
| There’s a ghost teaching this class! | History of Magic |
| A broken down shop on Charing Cross Road. | Leaky Cauldron |
| The walls are lined with strange concoctions. | Potions |
| It’s time to play Quidditch! | Quidditch Pitch |
| The tallest tower at Hogwarts. | Astronomy Tower |
| Where we all come together. | Great Hall |
| Run by the hilarious Bilton Bilmes. | Zonkos |
| I hope you’re dressed to meet the Merqueen! | Merpeople Village |
| To the west is a long hall — that’s all! | Corridor (West Tower) |
| Where can I find a pumpkin at Hogwarts? | Hagrid’s Garden |
| The prime outlet of Frog Spawn Soap! | Zonkos |
| An aisle connecting rooms in a western tower. | Corridor (West Tower) |
Conclusion
The Scavenger Hunt event in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery adds an engaging layer of exploration and challenge to the game. By effectively understanding and solving the clues, players can unlock significant rewards that aid in-game progression. Utilizing this guide will help you maximize your success in these hunts, ensuring you can make the most of your time and effort. Happy hunting, and may your adventures at Hogwarts be ever magical!
Thank you for reading.
