Finding Demiguise Moons in Hogwarts Legacy is honestly one of the most polarizing parts of the game. You either love the scavenger hunt vibe or you absolutely loathe Gladwin Moon for dragging you into his personal nightmare. It starts simple enough. You meet the caretaker, he’s terrified of these little monkey statues holding pearls, and suddenly you're tasked with scouring the entire Wizarding World at midnight.
It's a grind.
If you want to open those Level II and Level III locked doors—and let’s be real, that’s where the best gear hides—you have no choice. You need those moons. But the game doesn't exactly hold your hand once the initial quest, "The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament," wraps up.
Why Demiguise Moons are the Ultimate Gatekeeper
Most players hit a wall about halfway through the main story. You’re exploring a beautiful corner of the Highlands, you spot a chest behind a locked door, and the game hits you with that "Level II Lock" prompt. It’s frustrating. To upgrade the Alohomora spell, you have to bring moons back to Gladwin Moon.
The math is pretty straightforward but annoying. Collecting 9 moons gets you Alohomora II. Collecting another 13 (for a total of 22) gets you Alohomora III. While there are 33 statues in total across Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Highlands, you don't actually need all of them to max out your lock-picking skills.
The statues only appear at night. Well, they’re there during the day, but you can’t interact with them. If you find one while the sun is up, you have to open your map and hit the "Wait" button to fast-forward to evening. It’s a tiny bit tedious, but it saves you from having to mark the location and trek back later.
Tracking Them Down in Hogwarts
Hogwarts Castle is a labyrinth. Even with the Charmed Compass, finding these statues is a headache because the verticality of the castle messes with your sense of direction.
One of the easiest ones to miss is in the South Wing. You’ve probably walked past the locked bathroom a dozen times near the Gryffindor Tower. If you crack the Level I lock on the out-of-order stall, there’s a secret room behind it. It's classic Hogwarts—hiding magical artifacts behind plumbing.
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Another statue sits in the Library Annex, specifically inside the Restricted Section. You’ve been there during the main quest with Sebastian Sallow, but if you didn't grab the moon then, you have to sneak back in. Revelio is your best friend here. The statues glow blue when you pulse the spell, which makes them stand out against the cluttered desks and bookshelves.
Don't forget the classrooms. Professor Fig has one right in his office. Professor Ronen’s office in the Charms wing has another. Basically, if a professor has a private space, there’s a high probability Gladwin Moon’s "tormentor" stashed a statue there.
The Hogsmeade Scavenger Hunt
Hogsmeade is actually the best place to farm Demiguise Moons in Hogwarts Legacy early on because everything is so condensed. You don't have to fly across half the map.
Check the back of Tomes and Scrolls. There’s one in the back room behind the counter. Hog’s Head has one, which makes sense given the vibe of that place. There’s even one sitting in a house right across from Brood and Peck.
The trick with Hogsmeade is just walking house to house at night and casting Revelio every five seconds. Most of these houses have Level I locks. If you’ve finished the first quest for Gladwin, you can get into almost every building in the village immediately.
Venturing Into the Highlands
The Highlands are where most people give up on the 100% completion goal. It’s vast. The statues are tucked away in tiny hamlets like Pitt-Upon-Ford or Irondale.
Usually, each hamlet has exactly one Demiguise Moon.
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The best strategy is to fly your broom high above a village at night and cast Revelio. The range is surprisingly good. If you see that blue glow inside a hut, drop down, kick the door in (politely), and grab the moon. In places like Marunweem or Bainburgh, the statues are often just sitting on a side table or near a fireplace.
One thing people often overlook: the map tells you exactly how many moons are left in each region. If you zoom all the way out on the world map, the legend on the right side breaks down the collectibles by area. It’s a lifesaver when you’re at 21 moons and just need one more to hit Level III.
Common Misconceptions and Troubleshooting
I’ve seen a lot of people complain that their "Counter" is glitched. Usually, it's not a glitch. The game counts the moons you’ve turned in to Gladwin, not just the ones in your inventory. If you have 5 in your pocket and you’ve given him 4, your quest log might show 4/9. Just go talk to him.
Also, some players think you need to be stealthy to grab these. You don't. While the quest implies you're "stealing" them back, nobody in the game actually cares if you walk into their house at 2 AM and take a golden statue from their nightstand. The NPCs will just sit there and watch you. It’s a bit immersion-breaking, but it makes the collection process way faster.
Tactical Tips for Efficient Hunting
- Prioritize Hogsmeade first. You can get almost enough moons for Level II just by circling the village.
- The "Wait" Mechanic. Don't forget that you can change the time of day from the Map screen (R3 on PlayStation/Xbox).
- Audio Cues. Your character will often mutter something like "Mine now, Demiguise" when you get close to one. Listen for the voice lines.
- Fast Travel. Use Floo Flames aggressively. Most hamlets have a flame right next to the house containing the moon.
Breaking the Level III Barrier
Once you hit Level III Alohomora, the game changes. You stop looking at every door as a barrier and start seeing them as opportunities. The legendary chests hidden in the Upper Hogsfield cellars or the secret rooms in the Faculty Tower finally become accessible.
Is it worth getting all 33? Only if you’re a completionist looking for that Platinum trophy or the "Dreadful" achievement. For the average player, 22 is the magic number. After that, the statues are just decorative.
If you're struggling to find the last few, focus on the Great Hall and the Divination Classroom area. There’s a statue at the end of a long hallway in the Music Room that almost everyone misses because it's tucked behind a pile of crates.
To wrap this up and get you moving, start with a sweep of Hogsmeade tonight. It’s the highest density of moons for the least amount of effort. Once you have those, move to the North Ford Bog hamlets and work your way south. By the time you hit the Feldcroft region, you'll have more than enough to satisfy Gladwin Moon's paranoia and unlock every single door in the game. Stop manual searching and start using the map zoom-out feature to verify which hamlet still has a statue waiting for you.