So here’s the thing – I spent like three whole evenings wandering around Hogwarts Legacy trying to figure out why I couldn’t see these dang Demiguise statues everyone kept talking about! Turns out, I’m not alone in this struggle. According to player surveys, over 60% of gamers miss at least half of the Demiguise Moon collectibles on their first playthrough. If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the same boat I was, and trust me, I’ve got your back.
These little monkey-looking statues are crucial for upgrading Gladwin Moon’s Alohomora spell, which basically means you’ll be locked out of some seriously cool areas if you don’t collect them. No pressure, right?
What Even Is a Demiguise in Hogwarts Legacy?
Okay, quick backstory. In the wizarding world lore, a Demiguise is this peaceful, ape-like creature that can turn invisible when threatened. Pretty cool in the books, but in the game? They’re transformed into these collectible statues that hold moon-shaped objects.
You’ll find these statues all over the map – in Hogsmeade, throughout Hogwarts castle, and even in random hamlets you might’ve just rushed through. I remember finding my first one totally by accident in the Potions classroom and being like, “Wait, what’s this glowing thing?”
The Night-Time Only Rule (Yeah, I Learned This the Hard Way)
Here’s where I messed up big time. I wasted probably two hours during daylight looking for these things.
Demiguise statues only appear at night! You’ve gotta wait until the sun goes down or manually change the time by opening your map and pressing the right button. Once I figured this out, everything clicked. The statues glow with this ethereal blue light that makes them super easy to spot in the darkness, which honestly makes the whole collecting process way more atmospheric and fun.
How to Spot Them More Easily
I developed this little system after my initial failures. First, I’d set the time to night, then I’d use Revelio constantly – like every few seconds. This spell highlights interactive objects, and Demiguise statues light up beautifully when you cast it. Some players on Reddit swear by turning up their screen brightness too, which actually helped me in darker areas like the catacombs.
Why You Actually Need These Little Guys
Let me break down the progression system because the game doesn’t explain it super clearly. Gladwin Moon, the friendly Demiguise enthusiast in Hogsmeade, will upgrade your Alohomora unlocking spell in three stages.
- Level 2 Alohomora: Requires 9 Demiguise Moons
- Level 3 Alohomora: Requires 22 Demiguise Moons (total of 31)
Without these upgrades, you’ll miss out on locked rooms containing legendary gear, special cosmetics, and even some side quest locations. I missed an entire quest line my first time through because I couldn’t open a level 3 lock!
My Personal Demiguise Hunting Route
After collecting all 33 of these bad boys, I realized I should’ve been more systematic from the start. Here’s what worked for me eventually.
Start with Hogsmeade since you’re there all the time anyway. There are several right in the village, including one in the Three Broomsticks that I walked past like fifty times before noticing. Then tackle Hogwarts castle methodically – I went floor by floor, checking every classroom and hallway. The Faculty Tower and library areas have a bunch clustered together, which was nice for efficiency.
The Tricky Ones Nobody Tells You About
Some Demiguise statues are locked behind doors that require Alohomora to open – talk about a catch-22 situation! You need Demiguise Moons to upgrade Alohomora, but some moons are behind Alohomora locks. My advice? Get the easy ones first to hit those upgrade thresholds, then circle back for the locked ones.
There’s also this one in Feldcroft that’s inside a house during a quest, and if you miss it then, you might have trouble getting back in later. Learn from my mistake – always check every building thoroughly during quests!
Your Demiguise Adventure Starts Now
Look, collecting all 33 Demiguise Moons isn’t exactly required to beat the game, but it’s one of those completionist tasks that feels really satisfying when you finally nail that last one. Plus, having level 3 Alohomora opens up so much content that you’d be missing out otherwise.
My biggest tip? Don’t stress about getting them all immediately. I tried rushing through it and burned myself out. Just grab them as you naturally explore, keep your game set to nighttime when you’re hunting collectibles, and use Revelio religiously. Before you know it, you’ll have that achievement unlocked and Gladwin Moon will be your biggest fan.
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