Cracking the Code: How to Open Eye Chests in Hogwarts Legacy

Is there anything more frustrating than having a mystery box in a game that you can’t open? This is the conundrum faced by Hogwarts Legacy gamers when it comes to how to open the enigmatic eye chests. The solution is simple, but will require you to complete a few missions before obtaining the necessary spell.

TL;DR:

• Eye chests require more than simply approaching them to unlock in Hogwarts Legacy
• A specific spell is needed to bypass their security in Hogwarts Legacy
• The reward is always the same from eye chests in Hogwarts Legacy

Unlocking the Mystery of Eye Chests

These eye chests in Hogwarts Legacy are littered both throughout the grounds of Hogwarts and the available world map. Early on, you’ll find that no matter what you do, you’ll be unable to access the contents inside. The key to unlocking these eye chests (no pun intended) is to acquire a specific spell: the Disillusionment charm.

You’ll need to begin the Sebastian allow relationship quest line and specifically begin the Secrets of the Restricted Section mission where he’ll teach you the spell to start the quest. With the charm in hand, make sure to cast it before entering the view of an eye chest and then approach, taking the contents. You’ll even find an eye chest in the restricted section! Each eye chest rewards 500 gold.

The Eye Chests: A Symbol of Enigma

The concept of locked chests or secret compartments is not foreign to the world of gaming. They are often a source of intrigue, fostering a sense of adventure, as players eagerly try to uncover what lies inside. The eye chests are a bit unique in the sense that they thrash about and ward you off with their eye whereas even other fantasy and magic games don’t have such active living chests. While mimics exist, those are usually engaged after interaction rather than before, like the eye chests. 

A Magical Conclusion

The eye chests seem daunting at first, particularly when you only know a spell or two. However, if you’re low on gold and want an easy way to gain some, streamline the Sallow relationship quests and learn that Disillusionment spell!

FAQs

1. What are the eye chests in Hogwarts Legacy?

Eye chests are living chests that ward off your character with their trademark eye. 

2. How can we open these eye chests?

You’ll need to learn the Disillusionment spell from the Sebastian Sallow relationship quest Secrets of the Restricted Section. Then, cast it on yourself and unlock the chest for 500 gold.