Navigating the high walls of Falbarton Castle is one of the most memorable story quests in Hogwarts Legacy, featuring a mix of stealth, magic, and climbing mechanics. Players must scale the fortress battlements alongside Natty Onai to rescue the highwing hippogriffs held captive inside. Understanding the exact climbing route and solving environmental puzzles quickly ensures a smooth ascent without getting stuck along the castle walls.
Starting the Ascent at Falbarton Castle
To begin scaling the fortress, head to the east side of the main gate where a broken structure provides access to the upper ramparts. Look for a wooden mechanism near the gatehouse that requires spell interaction to activate. You will need to use Depulso repeatedly on the spinner mechanism to raise the heavy portcullis door blocking your path forward.
Once the gate rises, immediately cast Wingardium Leviosa or Accio on the movable crate positioned behind the portcullis. Pull the crate out into the open courtyard before the gate drops back down. Position the crate beneath the high ledge on the left side of the wall to create an easy stepping stone.
Solving the Crate and Ledge Puzzle
Climbing onto the crate gives you enough elevation to reach the broken upper wall section. Jump and latch onto the wooden platform above to haul your character onto the main battlement pathway. Follow the narrow exterior ledge carefully around the castle tower until you spot a open window leading into the inner chambers.
Inside the tower room, another environmental obstacle awaits where a crate sits locked behind a wooden barricade. Cast Reparo on any broken structures if needed, or use Incendio to clear away obstructing debris. You can also pull the crate through the wall opening using Accio to set up your next climb toward the higher roof sections.
Reaching the Upper Roof and Rescuing Highwing
After scaling the second tower tier, follow the outer wall pathway around toward the main roof area. Be prepared to encounter Poacher Enemies patrolling the upper levels as you make your way toward the top landing. Engaging them with stealth casts like Disillusionment allows you to clear the path quietly without alerting the entire courtyard.
At the top of the battlements, break through the final barricades to meet up with Natty and trigger the rescue cutscene. Freeing the hippogriffs completes the quest line, unlocking the ability to use flying mounts across the open world. Following this structured path guarantees you bypass every gate puzzle efficiently while securing every hidden chest along the battlements.
