LEGO Harry Potter’s Red Mystery: Bricks, Spells, and More – Solved!
Have you noticed red in LEGO Harry Potter? The color grabs attention. From Red Bricks to red sparkles, red plays a big role in the LEGO wizarding world. Let’s explore this mystery together.
Decoding the Red Brick Enigma
Red Bricks in LEGO Harry Potter are hidden gems. Think of them as secret codes for fun and easier gameplay.
- What are they? Picture collectible power-ups, but as bricks. Red Bricks are hidden treasures that unlock “Extras” or “cheats.” Collect them, pay some studs, and enjoy! You’ll find stud multipliers, funny character changes, and more.
- What do they do? Find a Red Brick, buy it, and it’s yours! Want to multiply your studs by ten? There’s a brick for that. Want to be invincible? Yes, there’s a brick for that too. It’s magic in brick form.
- Where to find them? Forget story levels. Hunt Red Bricks in the Hogwarts overworld. Look for white owls on red perches. That’s your sign! Spot one? A Red Brick is close by!
- How to grab them? Found a red brick? Awesome! Look for an owl perch nearby in Hogwarts. Take the brick to the perch, and the owl will fly it to the Emporium. It’s like getting an owl-powered delivery.
- Buying time for benefits! Unlocked the brick? Great! Time to shop at Eeylops Owl Emporium in Diagon Alley. Go upstairs. Spend studs for that “Extra.” It’s like a cheat vending machine.
- Character Studs – Money Makers. Want enemies to drop more than angry faces? Enter “Character Studs!” This Red Brick (code H27KGC) turns defeated foes into stud-dropping machines. Blast enemies, and get showers of studs. Also, “Carrot Wands – AUC8EH” changes wands into carrots, just ‘cause.
Gold Bricks: The Shiny Path to Riches
Gold Bricks symbolize total completion in LEGO Harry Potter. They shine bright and collecting them earns bragging rights.
- How to collect them? There are 200 Gold Bricks to grab. Every story level has four: one for finishing, becoming a “True Wizard,” rescuing a Student in Peril, and assembling the House Crest. Master each level, and gold will be yours.
- What’s the reward? Collect all 200? Get ready for a surprise! A golden statue of Chase appears in King’s Square. It doesn’t just stand there; it spits out BLUE STUDS endlessly! Why seek the Fountain of Youth when you have the Fountain of Blue Studs?
Red Sparkles: Dark Magic Detector
See objects shimmering with red sparkles? They need Dark Magic.
- Red Sparkles = Dark Magic Required. It’s simple. If it sparkles red, regular spells won’t work. You need darker magic.
- Unlocking Dark Magic. How to go dark? Brew Polyjuice Potion to transform into a sinister character. Or, in Freeplay mode, use a dark arts character like Voldemort or Tom Riddle.
Red Caps and Sparks: Other Red Wonders
Red isn’t just for bricks and sparkles. Watch for these other red things:
- Red Caps – Sneaky Mimics. These dwarf-like creatures wear red caps to look like mushrooms. Don’t be fooled; they’re trouble!
- Red Sparks (Vermillious) – Wizard Flares. “Vermillious!” It’s a charm for red sparks. A wizard’s emergency signal. Lost in the Forbidden Forest? Wand malfunction? Vermillious is your answer!
Voldemort: Back in LEGO Form
He Who Must Not Be Named is a big deal in LEGO Harry Potter.
- Summoning Voldemort – 200 Gold Brick Requirement. Want to play as him? Collect all 200 Gold Bricks first. Go to Borgin and Burkes in Knockturn Alley and build a doorway to a secret level. Complete it to get Voldemort’s token. Dark Lord unlocked!
- Fighting Voldemort – Green Skulls Ahead! Facing him in the “Face of the Enemy” level? Dodge his attacks! When he throws green skulls, toss them back. Stun him and give him a quick LEGO bonk. Do this three times, and victory is yours!
Character Tokens: Collecting Fun!
Character Tokens unlock different Harry Potter characters. Find them hidden in the game and then shop!
- Token Hunting Basics. To use Character Tokens, first find them! They’re scattered all over. After collecting one, head to Diagon Alley’s shop. Pay some studs, and the character is yours. It’s like wizard Pokémon.
- Specific Character Token Locations:
- Hagrid: Year 1, Level 5 (Forbidden Forest). Find a locked chest needing Reducto (you’ll need Year 4 first). Blast a flower, climb a ladder, break the chest for Hagrid’s token.
- Lucius Malfoy: Year 4, Chapter 1, Part 2 (“Follow the Spiders”). Use Reducto on a locked chest near a Student in Peril to find Lucius’s token.
- Dumbledore: After finishing the story, head to Dumbledore’s Office at the Grand Staircase. Use Dark Magic on a black piece on the floor to reveal Dumbledore’s token.
- Draco Malfoy: First Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. Open a Dark Magic gate for Ginny Weasley. Then destroy pixies in the next room for Draco’s token.
Red-ish Items: Cherries, Apples, and Bananas?
These aren’t all red but curious items in your LEGO adventures.
- Cherries: Polyjuice Potion Ingredient #1. Need them for Polyjuice Potion? Cherries are essential! LEGO wizard grocery shopping.
- Apple: Random Fruit #1. Spot an apple? Grab it! It’s just an apple.
- Banana: Random Fruit #2 (and Tank Resident?). A banana… in a tank? Use magic to pull it out. Why not conjure a banana from a tank?
Chests: Locked, Shaking, and Eye-Spying
Chests are everywhere. They hold loot! But not all are the same.
- General Chests: Book-Stacking Required. For standard chests, use Hagrid’s Wingardium Leviosa to stack books. Next steps may follow.
- Reach those chests. Open them easily. Bookish chest opening.
- Shaking Chests: Just Blast ‘Em. See a shaking chest? It’s locked? Don’t think too much. Use a magic blast. Done. Sometimes, brute magic solves issues.
- Eye Chests (Hogwarts Legacy): Invisibility is Key. Hogwarts Legacy Eye Chests are tricky. They watch you. Cast Disillusionment to sneak by their gaze. Open them quietly.
- Collection Chests (Hogwarts Legacy): Puzzle Boxes. Collection Chests need more thought. Arithmancy doors, locked doors needing unlocking spells… they are puzzle chests. Some Hogsmeade and Highlands chests hide in enemy camps. Variety spices the chest-looting life.
- Legendary Chests (Hogwarts Legacy): Alohomora Required (and Upgraded!). Legendary Chests are serious. You need Alohomora, but not the basic version. Upgrade it by collecting Demiguise Statues or Moons. Lock-picking wizardry comes with levels.
Spells: Alohomora – Your Lock-Picking BFF
Alohomora helps you unlock.
- Alohomora: Unlock Level 1 Locks (and Quests). Learn it, and locked doors are less troublesome. It also starts “The Man Behind the Moons” quest. Two birds, one unlocking spell.
Restricted Section: Shhh! It’s Secret (and Red-Roped)
The Restricted Section in the library holds forbidden knowledge.
- Restricted Section: Teacher Permission Needed (or Sneakiness). A red rope keeps it off-limits. Only teachers can allow it. Or, just be sneaky. It’s LEGO.
Arithmancy Doors: Math + Magic = Chest Unlocks
The Arithmancy Doors are puzzles!
- Arithmancy Door Solutions: Symbols and Numbers. Need to solve one? It’s about symbols and numbers. Find the number value of symbols. For example, Hydra (three heads) equals “3”. Match symbols to numbers on the door. Roll questions until you find the right combo.
Studs: LEGO Currency is King (or at least, necessary)
Studs are crucial.
- Studs: Buy Everything! (Almost). Studs serve as currency. Buy ships, core upgrades, class upgrades, rumors, and crucial Red Bricks. Collect them like your wizard life depends on it. In LEGO games, it kinda does.
So there you have it! Red in LEGO Harry Potter is clear. You can hunt for Red Bricks, tackle red-sparkling objects, and navigate the wizarding world with clarity.
