All Daedalian Keys in Hogwarts Legacy

Daedalian Keys are shimmering, winged collectibles hidden throughout Hogwarts Castle in Hogwarts Legacy. There are 16 in total, each paired with a corresponding cabinet that unlocks a house token upon interaction. Collecting all keys for your house grants access to a special chest filled with exclusive gear and cosmetics, boosting your progression and customization options.

Understanding Daedalian Keys and Their Rewards

These keys initiate a chase when spotted, darting through corridors and staircases before settling into their matching cabinet. Use Revelio to highlight them in blue. The quest begins early via Headmistress Nellie Oggspire in the Transfiguration Courtyard, marking the first key on your map. House tokens contribute to your common room chest, which requires all 16 for full rewards like unique outfits and appearance upgrades.

• Key Features: Fly erratically, require pursuit, and vanish if ignored.
• Prerequisites: Basic navigation; Alohomora Level 1 for one key.
• Rewards: House-specific tokens leading to cosmetic items.

Navigating Hogwarts Castle Efficiently

Hogwarts’ Floo Flame network simplifies travel. Fast-travel to wings like Astronomy Wing, Bell Tower Wing, or Library Annex. Keys span multiple levels, from towers to dungeons. Always check nearby stairs, portraits, and alcoves. Cabinets often hide around corners from keys.

Astronomy Wing Keys: Starting Strong

The Astronomy Wing offers the introductory keys, ideal for beginners.

Astronomy Tower Key and Cabinet

Fast-travel to Astronomy Tower Floo Flame. Ascend the stairs beside it to spot the key hovering mid-flight. Chase it briefly if needed. The cabinet resides in a circular blue chamber nearby, on the left upon entry.

Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom Key

From Transfiguration Classroom Floo Flame in Astronomy Wing, exit left through a small door. Descend stairs past armor and a dragon statue. The key floats right of a Level 2 door in the hallway.

Cabinet: Retrace to the originating area near classroom doors.

Bell Tower Wing: Courtyard Challenges

This wing tests stair navigation skills.

Bell Tower Courtyard Key

At Bell Tower Courtyard Floo Flame, climb nearest stairs, enter the small door, and ascend again. The key hovers in this upper room.

Cabinet: Continue upward to the top, past Level 1 door, beside instrument cases and a drumming portrait.

North Hall Key

From Bell Tower Courtyard, head right up stairs through southwest door, then up more stairs. Find the key near History of Magic classroom exterior.

Cabinet: Top level (+4) of North Hall.

Library Annex: Multi-Level Hunt

Central Hall and surrounding areas host four keys, demanding vertical exploration.

Central Hall Key #1

Central Hall Floo Flame: Descend stairs, go north past fountain. Key flies left toward greenhouse doors.

Cabinet: Opposite wall from puzzle door.

Central Hall Key #2

From same Floo, ascend three flights, turn right pre-double doors. Key above orange-yellow tiles under stairs.

Cabinet: Down one flight, right side.

Potions Classroom Key

In Library Annex, near Potions area—key chases down stairs to cabinet.

Library Key

Library section: Pursue through stacks to matching cabinet.

South Wing: Towers and Clocks

Spiral stairs and gears add flair here.

Faculty Tower Key

South Wing Faculty Tower Floo: Explore upper levels for flying key.

Hospital Wing Key (Alohomora Lv1 Required)

Hospital Wing Floo: Spiral down, right through frame-cluttered hall to Clock Tower. Key circles gears.

Cabinet: Nearby in courtyard or tower base.

Clock Tower Courtyard Key

West from prior areas, key near courtyard mechanisms.

Dungeons: Dark Depths Duo

Two keys lurk in lower levels (-1 and -2).

Dungeon Key #1

From Astronomy Wing stairs descent, past dragon statue—key in lower hallway.

Dungeon Key #2

Deeper into dungeons near potions or entrance halls.

Cabinets: One each on respective levels, often near locked doors.

Central Castle Areas: Great Hall and Beyond

Great Hall Key

Great Hall Floo: Fireplace by Slytherin table.

Cabinet: Stairs adjacent to Floo.

North of Great Hall Key

Through north double doors, past two more—key circles stairs.

Cabinet: Down stairs, right before massive doors.

Grand Staircase Key

Grand Staircase Floo: Up multiple flights to fruit basket portrait landing.

Cabinet: Down to puzzle door near House Hourglasses, around corner above Floo.

Quad Courtyard Key

Base level Quad Courtyard—straightforward hover near center.

Viaduct Entrance and Entrance Hall Keys

Lower areas: Near viaduct and main entrance, chase through open spaces.

Dark Arts Tower Key

Tower exteriors or interiors—flying near classrooms.

Unlocking Your House Chest

Deposit all 16 tokens at your house common room chest (e.g., Gryffindor: Fat Lady portrait area). Rewards include house robes, accessories, and boosts. Progress tracks via map icons.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Revelio reveals keys/cabinets.
• Chase patiently; keys loop predictably.
• Missed cabinets? Keys respawn for retry.
• Combine with Eye of Belladonna for efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many Daedalian Keys are there?

16 total, all in Hogwarts Castle.

Do I need spells besides Revelio?

Alohomora Level 1 for Hospital Wing key.

What if a key won’t enter the cabinet?

Follow closely; interact promptly.

Are keys house-specific?

Yes, tokens go to your house chest.

Can I get keys post-story?

Yes, always available.