The Room of Requirement only shows itself to those who truly need it, but some might not know how to unlock the room in Hogwarts Legacy. What purpose could it possibly serve us as aspiring wizards and witches? That’s what we’re here to find out. Nearly everyone playing the game should at least have a good idea of what the Room of Requirement was within the books and movies, but it’s a bit different in Hogwarts Legacy.
How To Get the Room of Requirement
(Updated on August 14, 2024 – updated links and format)
In order to unlock the Room of Requirement, you’re going to have to put in a bit of work. Before you can access the room, you’ll have to complete the first Ancient Trial, which means you’ll have to make it a decent way through the game’s main storyline. Follow the steps below:
- 1. Completed the first Ancient Trial
- 2. Speak with Professor Weasley
You will receive a new quest that requires you to meet Professor Weasley in the Astronomy Tower.
- 3. You will meet Deek, your the House Elf, and unlock the Room of Requirement
Room of Requirement Features
There are a few key features you’ll notice when you enter the Room of Requirement. The first is the Desk of Description, along with the Potting Tables, Potion Stations, Material Refiners, Loom, and Vivarium. Below, I’ll explain what each object is for:
| Features | Description |
| Desk of Description | – Allows you to identify gear obtained throughout the world – Requires 0 materials – Gear comes with at least one filled trait slot |
| Potting Tables | – Allows you to grow herbs that you’ve collected recipes for in Hogsmeade – Can plant Dittany, Mallowsweet, Mandrake, Knotgrass, Chinese Chomping Cabbage, Shrivelfig, Fluxweed, and Venomous Tentacula |
| Potion Stations | – Allows you to produce potions faster with multiple stations |
| Material Refiners | – Allows you to occasionally produce Moonstone |
| Vivarium | – Allows you to conjure up magical beasts and build friendships with them |
| Loom | – Allows you to upgrade your clothing with traits |
This is everything you need to know in order to unlock the Room of Requirement in Hogwarts Legacy, and even what you can do within the Room. Be sure to check back for more useful and interesting guides, and as always, be safe and have fun!
