You’re flying over the Scottish Highlands, the wind is whistling past your character’s ears, and you’re looking for that one specific splash of color on a random cliffside. It’s frustrating. We’ve all been there, hovering just high enough to miss the vibrant runes painted on a flat stone surface. Finding every Hogwarts Legacy landing platform isn't just a completionist's whim; it is the literal gatekeeper to the Captain’s Quidditch uniform.
Most players make a huge mistake early on. They assume these platforms show up on the map like Merlin Trials or Floo Flames. They don't. You have to actually see them with your own eyes—or your Revelio pulse—to make them count. It's a manual hunt in a world that usually holds your hand.
Why the Hogwarts Legacy Landing Platform Hunt is Different
In a game packed with icons, the landing platforms are a rare moment of "look and find." There are 20 in total. If you’re stuck at 19/20, you aren't alone. Most people miss the ones tucked into the jagged edges of the North Ford Bog or the ones hiding in plain sight along the Marunweem Lake coast.
The mechanic is simple. You fly your broom over the platform, land in the center, and wait for the brazier to light up. If the fire doesn’t start, the game hasn't registered your visit. Walk around a bit. Make sure you’re standing right on those rotating gears. It’s a bit finicky sometimes, honestly.
The North Ford Bog and Hogsmeade Valley
Let’s start north. It’s usually where people begin their sweep.
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In the North Ford Bog, there’s one platform that basically sits alone in the swampy muck. It’s south of the Pitt-Upon-Ford Floo Flame. You’ll see it perched on a high wooden scaffolding. If you’re coming from the south, it blends into the dead trees. Look for the bright blue and gold.
Hogsmeade Valley is a bit more generous. There are two here. One is nestled in the hills east of Hogsmeade itself. If you follow the path toward the bandit camps, you’ll likely spot it. The second one is further north, tucked away near a medium bandit camp. Pro tip: clear the camp first. Getting shot at by Ashwinders while trying to land gracefully is a recipe for a bad time.
The South Hogwarts Region and North Hogwarts Area
This is "home base," yet people still miss these.
In the North Hogwarts Area, check the cliffs. There’s one platform hidden in the hills west of the Forbidden Forest. It’s easy to overlook because the forest canopy is so dense and distracting.
Moving into the South Hogwarts Region, head toward Aranshire. Just south of that little hamlet, perched on a cliff overlooking the lake, is your target. It’s one of the most scenic spots in the game. You can see the Great Hall from there. Take a second to enjoy the view before you jet off to the next one.
Finding the Hidden Gems in the Highlands and Coast
Once you pass the Coastal Mine and enter the southern half of the map, the verticality increases. This is where the hunt gets real.
The Feldcroft Region is a goldmine. It has four platforms.
- Look near the North Feldcroft Floo Flame on a high cliff.
- Check the ruins along the coast south of Feldcroft village.
- There’s one near the bandit camp in the center of the region.
- The last one is tucked into the mountains toward the South Sea Bog.
Feldcroft is jagged. You’ll spend a lot of time tilting your camera downward. If you haven't upgraded your broom's speed and tilt at Spintwitches, do that now. It makes the vertical scanning much less of a chore.
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The Marunweem Lake Difficulty Spike
Marunweem Lake is where things get tricky. There is one platform specifically that sits on top of a massive bridge structure. Specifically, the Marunweem Bridge. You have to land on one of the towers. Most players fly under the bridge and completely miss it.
Another one in this area is hidden on the eastern cliffs. If you’re following the coastline toward Manor Cape, stay high. The platforms in the south are often placed at much higher altitudes than the ones in the north.
Manor Cape and Cragcroftshire
Manor Cape has two. One is on the very tip of the southern peninsula. It’s lonely out there. The other is near the ruins on the cliffside.
Cragcroftshire is similarly isolated. Look for the platform on a rock pillar rising out of the ocean. It’s dramatic. It looks like something out of a movie. Landing there feels significant, mostly because by this point, you’re probably at 18 or 19 out of 20 and your patience is wearing thin.
The Final Stretch: Clagmar Coast
The final platform is usually the one on the Clagmar Coast. It’s tucked into the far southeastern corner of the map. If you’ve reached the edge of the world, you’re in the right place. It sits on a high cliff overlooking the water.
Once you land on this one—assuming it’s your 20th—the challenge notification will pop. But wait. You aren't done. You have to go into your Challenges menu and manually claim the rewards.
What You Actually Get for Your Trouble
The game doesn't just give you the gear. You have to navigate to the Exploration tab in your Field Guide.
- Tier 1 (2 Platforms): Quidditch Captain’s Uniform.
- Tier 2 (4 Platforms): Quidditch Captain’s Helmet.
- Tier 3 (6 Platforms): Quidditch Captain’s Gloves.
- Tier 4 (8 Platforms): Quidditch Captain’s Cape.
Totaling it up, that’s 20 platforms. If you do the math, you’ll notice the tiers don’t require 20 for the final piece, but you need all 20 to finish the 100% completion for the "Collector's Edition" trophy/achievement.
Expert Tips for the Final 1%
If you are hovering at 19/20 and losing your mind, here is what you do. Zoom your map all the way out. When the map is fully zoomed out, it shows a regional breakdown of collectibles on the right-hand side.
Hover over each region (like Poidsear Coast or Clagmar Coast) and check the "Landing Platforms" stat. It will say 0/1 or 1/1. This is the only way to narrow down which region you’ve missed. Without this, you’re just a wizard aimlessly wandering the clouds.
Also, do this at night. The platforms themselves don't glow, but the contrast of the painted runes is sometimes easier to spot against the dark rock when you pulse Revelio. Revelio is your best friend. Spam it. The blue outline of the platform will appear even through thin walls or rock outcroppings.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Open your world map and zoom all the way out to identify which specific region is missing a platform.
- Set your time to Night in the map menu to increase visibility of the platform's colorful patterns.
- Fly to the highest point in that region and use Revelio while slowly rotating your camera 360 degrees.
- Once spotted, ensure you land and stay still until the fire bowls ignite, otherwise the progress won't save.
- Go to your Field Guide and claim the Quidditch Captain's set before you forget.