LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4: A Guide for Beginners Including Tips, Spells, and Basics

This guide provides a walkthrough for LEGO Harry Potter 1-4.

A Few Useful Tips

• To achieve 100% completion, you need to complete all 24 missions each year while obtaining the True Wizard title and completing the Crests, save all 50 Students in Peril, collect all 20 Red Bricks and 200 Gold Bricks, and obtain all 167 Character Tokens. You also need to purchase every Character Token, Red Brick, and additional spells.
• Destroy everything in your path – collecting studs will help you get the True Wizard title and will also be useful for buying characters and bonuses at Diagon Alley.
• If you don\’t get the True Wizard title on a level, don\’t worry – you\’ll have to replay each level anyway to collect bonus items. Before you repeat them, try to collect red bricks with score multipliers – they can add up to x3840, allowing you to collect a massive amount of studs.
• Some characters have special abilities – characters with a book can read wardrobe markings and open them, goblins can open locks with keys, and characters who use black magic can access previously inaccessible areas.
• If you\’re having trouble finding a certain bonus, look for red bricks that mark the locations.

Spells and Magic Abilities

In this guide, spells are referred to by shortcuts. See the table below to learn which shortcut corresponds to which spell. They are grouped in the order in which you will obtain them in the game. Learning each spell/ability will earn you a Gold Brick.

NOTE: You won\’t receive a Gold Brick for mastering the Time Turner ability.

Name	Shortcut	Effect/Usage
Wingardium Leviosa / Dark Magic	(WL) / (DM)	The most commonly used spell – it lifts up objects. / Dark Magic is the equivalent of (WL) for bad characters.
Lumos	(L)	It creates a stream of light – use it against the Devil\’s Snare.
Strengthening Potion	none	Temporarily increases strength. Used to pull chains.
Lumos Solem	(LS)	Lumos upgrade – allows you to attack from a distance.
Broomstick Riding	none	A passive ability that allows you to fly on a broom after learning it.
Immobilus	(IM)	Slows down the target or freezes an object. Eliminates Cornish pixies.
Expelliarmus	(EX)	Disarms (knocks away) an enemy.
Parseltongue	none	A passive ability that allows you to talk with snakes.
Polyjuice Potion	none	Allows you to change the character to one of the other available.

The article provides information on various spells, abilities, and items in the LEGO Harry Potter game. The spells include Mandrake Handling, Riddikulus, Buckbeak, Divination, Expecto Patronum, Time Turner, Ageing Potion, and Reducto. The items include studs with different values, Hogwarts Crests, character tokens, students in peril, and red bricks with various bonuses. The article also lists the cost and locations of the 20 red bricks in the game. Players can collect these items and use them to complete the game and unlock various bonuses. The article includes images of the game\’s screens and Hogwarts Crests.

14. A device that detects red bricks (250,000) can be found in the Restricted Section (M1.7).

15. In the Ravenclaw Common Room (M2.21), you can find a Hogwarts crest detector (250,000).

16. Head to the Owlery Tower (M3.35) to find a gold brick detector (250,000).

17. Hufflepuff Dorm (M2.19) is where you can find the Christmas spell (80,000).

18. In the Clock Tower Courtyard (M3.28), you can collect ghost studs (99,000).

19. Fast magic (75,000) can be obtained in DADA Class 2 (M4.46).

20. The Forest Path (M3.24) holds the secret to fast digging (60,000).

Gold Bricks

There are a total of 200 gold bricks:

– 24 gold bricks for completing each level

– 24 gold bricks for achieving True Wizard status on each level

– 24 gold bricks for completing the Hogwarts crest on each level

– 50 gold bricks for rescuing students

– 34 gold bricks scattered throughout Hogwarts

– 16 gold bricks for completing each class in Hogwarts

– 12 gold bricks available at Eeylops Owl Emporium

– 10 gold bricks for finishing each level at Gringott\’s

– 4 gold bricks in the basement of the Leaky Cauldron

– 1 gold brick at Diagon Alley

– 1 gold brick at Knockturn Alley

True Wizard Bar

To achieve True Wizard status, collect as many studs as possible in each level. Use the score multipliers obtained from Red Bricks to make this task easier. Filling up the studs bar will earn you an additional gold brick.

Leaky Cauldron and Diagon Alley

Hogwarts

The door leads to Hogwarts, where you can freely explore the castle or complete story missions.

Notice Board

The notice board allows you to replay levels in Free Play mode, where you can choose which character to play as.

Movie Room

Access the movie room by going up the stairs. Here you can watch all the movies you have unlocked so far.

Madam Malkin\’s

At Madam Malkin\’s, you can buy bonus characters collected during the game (#1). In the changing room (#2), you can change into a custom outfit.

Eeylops Owl Emporium

At Eeylops Owl Emporium, you can buy 12 gold bricks (#1) for a total of 6,600,000. In the upper part of the store, you can find Red Bricks (#2) which, when found, can be purchased to unlock various bonuses. Activate them in the Menu -> Bonuses.

Wiseacre\’s Wizarding Supplies

Find additional spells (#1) and input codes on the board (#2) at Wiseacre\’s Wizarding Supplies.

Knockturn Alley

Borgin and Burkes is where all the gold bricks you have collected are stored. After collecting all 200, come here to play a bonus level.

Gringott\’s Vaults

Gringott\’s Bank offers 10 bonus levels where you can use all the abilities you have learned throughout the game. To access the vaults, you must collect 5 gold bricks. Each subsequent level requires 5 more bricks to unlock.

FAQ

1. What is LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4?

LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 is a video game that allows players to experience the first four years of Harry Potter\’s journey at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The game is played from a third-person perspective and features puzzles, combat, and exploration. The game also includes collectibles, such as LEGO studs and character tokens, which can be used to unlock new characters and locations. Players can control various characters from the Harry Potter universe, each with their own unique abilities. The game is available on various gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

2. What are some tips for playing LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4?

Some tips for playing LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 include exploring the environment thoroughly, collecting LEGO studs to purchase new characters and spells, and using different characters to solve puzzles. It is also important to pay attention to the different spells available and their specific uses. For example, Wingardium Leviosa can be used to move objects, while Lumos can be used to light up dark areas. Additionally, taking breaks to explore Hogwarts and its surroundings can lead to discovering hidden areas and collectibles. Finally, it is important to have patience and persistence when attempting to solve difficult puzzles or defeat challenging enemies.

3. What are some of the basic spells in LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4?

Some of the basic spells in LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 include Wingardium Leviosa, Lumos, and Alohomora. Wingardium Leviosa allows players to levitate and move objects, while Lumos can light up dark areas and reveal hidden secrets. Alohomora can unlock doors and reveal hidden areas. Other spells include Expelliarmus, which disarms opponents, and Expecto Patronum, which creates a protective shield against Dementors. It is important to learn when and how to use each spell, as they can be crucial in solving puzzles and defeating enemies.

4. What characters can be played in LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4?

Players can control a variety of characters in LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4, including Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, and other students from Hogwarts. Each character has their own unique abilities, such as Hermione\’s ability to use a Time-Turner to travel back in time, or Ron\’s ability to use his pet rat, Scabbers, to access small spaces. Other playable characters include teachers such as Dumbledore and McGonagall, as well as villains such as Draco Malfoy and Professor Snape. Collecting character tokens can unlock additional characters, such as Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom. It is important to experiment with different characters to discover their unique abilities and how they can be used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.