Poppy Sweeting's questline in Hogwarts Legacy takes players on deep narrative journeys focused on protecting magical beasts throughout the Highlands. One of the key steps in helping the Snidgets is the quest titled The Centaur and the Stone, which sends players on a search for a rare Scholars Moonstone. Gamers looking for the latest walkthroughs and updates can follow daily gaming news to stay ahead in open-world RPG adventures.
Starting The Centaur and the Stone Quest
To begin the quest to find the moonstone, you must meet Poppy near the entrance to the Moonstone Garden cave south of Irondale. She explains that the Scholars Moonstone is needed to access the sanctuary where the endangered Golden Snidgets are being protected. Make sure you come prepared with spell slots equipped for puzzle-solving and environmental obstacles before heading into the cavern.
Navigating the Moonstone Garden Cave
Once inside the cave, your primary objective is clearing barriers using spells like Depulso, Accio, and Incendio to break fragile walls and clear heavy debris. You will encounter several environmental puzzles involving Moth spinners that require precise timing with Lumos to activate moving platforms. Pay close attention to your surroundings, as hidden chests containing gear upgrades are tucked behind breakable stone walls along the main paths.
Solving the Moth Door and Water Puzzles
Reaching the inner chamber requires gathering stray Lumos Moths to power the stone door mechanisms. Cast Lumos to attract each Moth, then guide them carefully to the target pillars before activating the central lever mechanism with Depulso. After clearing the door puzzle, swim through the subterranean water pool toward the central tree structure rising in the middle of the chamber.
Retrieving the Scholars Moonstone
The Scholars Moonstone rests safely within the roots of the central cavern tree, glowing faintly in the dim light. Approach the tree and interact with the item prompt to harvest the moonstone, which prompts a quick dialogue exchange with Poppy. Exit the cavern through the newly opened shortcut path and return to the forest circle to place the stone, completing this crucial milestone in the companion storyline.
