Charles Rookwood's trial spell Wingardium Leviosa and successfully prove himself in battle with opponents. Completing this quest will not only advance the story, but also lead to the onset of winter.
In this guide, we'll show you how to Rookwood's test at Hogwarts Legacy and get into his castle to find a portrait inside.
How to start the quest The Trial of Charles Rookwood
As part of the global goal "Get ready to find the last Guardian» the quest will appear «Return to the path". You need to visit the cartography room to talk to Professor Fig there. You must first complete all the tasks from the list and Trial of Percival Rackham.
The test itself starts at Feldcroft region, west of the village where Rookwood Castle is located. Head to this location to start the quest.
Walkthrough of the Trial of Charles Rookwood in Hogwarts Legacy
Make your way to Rookwood Castle
Charles Rookwood's Trial Begins with Necessity sneak into his family castle.
After dealing with a lot of goblins guarding the perimeter of the castle, you need to get to the hole in the side wall, where the marker is located. Next to the hole is a wooden crate that you can interact with.
The applications Accio, or Wingardium Leviosato move the object closer. Put it upright and climb up with the help of the box: you will get to the courtyard of the castle.
After that, you need to proceed to the marker and enter the castle, leaving the courtyard. Pre-recommend inspect the camp bandits to get the chests. Of course, it will not do without a battle with the Peplumba gang and Ranrok ers.
If you go to the right, deep into the camp, then in the right tent you will find treasure chest. Inside reinforcement for equipment. In a neighboring tent, located next to the age through which they penetrated, is equipment chest.
Moving to the stairs, which you need to climb in the story, you will find an extension barn on the left, and in it is a chest with equipment. Opposite is another tent (to the right of the stairs), and in it is a treasure chest, from which you will get an improvement for equipment.
After reaching the marker, step on the wooden outbuilding and fall down. There you will also find a quick descent further. The first seal to be fired with the base spell is located on the left, behind the fence. The second is directly opposite, behind the wall, and the third is to the right of the necessary doors.
Find a portrait of Charles Rookwood
Enter the basement of Rookwood Manor and look for a portrait second Guardian. Go forward until you reach a small room, it differs from the entire basement in its lighting. Entering it, you will immediately hear Rukwood's voice. To the right of the stairs is a chest with equipment. After talking with the Guardian, interact with the ancient magic and move on.
Complete Charles Rookwood's Challenge
First test
First of all, go to the far right corner of the hall and research ancient magic there. A large arch will appear in the center, with which you will need to interact. In the original hall, move the cube closer to the marked wall (left). After that, run into the arch from the other side, and then into the room where the arrow points, and pull out the cube from there.
Go through the archway from the original side to access the chest. Change the appearance of the room again and the cube (the first one) will turn into a relatively tall column. With its help, you can climb onto the ledge on the left and go through the first hall.
Second test
After going to the second hall, interact with the ancient magic again. Due to it, you can transform the room and start solving the puzzle. Shoot once at the circular plate on the right. When the arch turns, pull out the cube.
Attack the slab again and go through the arch towards the exit, then return to it from that side. Now the cube has turned into a column with a chest. Take another cube and use Wingardium Leviosa to carry it to the bridge leading to the arena with enemies. Place it and a bridge will appear. Move on and defeat the Sentinels and the Defender of the Pool.
Third test
After reaching the area with a circular platform and a gate rotating on it, attack the slab once so that the gate is on the right. Access the Equipment Chest. When the arch is facing right, go through it and "shoot" at the target to spin the disc. Now you can go further along the bridge.
Fourth test
Once in the last room, fight the Defender of the Pool. Some enemies only visible from one side of the arch. After that, you can solve the puzzle and the test of Charles Rookwood further.
Stand on the side where the arch has a bridge. Take the cube and drag it to the other side of the archway (to the red age). Now move the object to the hill so that the cube would potentially give the opportunity to hit the bridge (when aiming, a projection is visible). Go to the blue side of the arch, in which the bridge is attached to the gate. Find that the cube has turned into a column. Climb onto it and climb higher. Once on the platform, shoot at the target to rotate the arch.
Moving from the third hall, go down the stairs and note that there is a chest on the left from which you can get equipment. In the next room, fight a group of enemies and move on.
Pensieve Warden Battle
After leaving the path leading to the arena of the battle with the Guardian of the Pensieve, take from the chest located to the left of the entrance, rowan broth. The complexity of this battle lies in the fact that before the boss fight you will need to defeat many enemies, but the battle will take place in two dimensions.
There is an arch in the center of the arena. The enemy may be invisible, but he can still attack the wizard, while remaining invulnerable. To find and kill such an enemy, simply go to the other side of the gate.
After defeating ordinary enemies, a boss will appear - Guardian of the Pensieve. He is no different from his fellow Percival Rackham, so fight him with the same strategy.
Read in a separate guide how to defeat Pensieve Guardian.
Continue through Charles Rookwood's challenge
After defeating the enemy, move to the Pensieve to view Charles Rookwood's memories. Behind the bowl is chestwhere you can find equipment. On this test of Charles Rookwood at Hogwarts Legacy will end, and in the world of Hogwarts winter will come, opening access to new events and tasks.
Reward
For completing the quest, you will receive the following rewards:
- Experience - 260 points.
- Equipment found in chests.
We hope our guide helped you complete your second challenge at Hogwarts Legacy and find all the equipment and treasure chests. If you have any questions - ask them in commentswe will definitely advise. Read others Hogwarts Legacy Guides in the appropriate section of the site.
