I never expected a side quest about six stolen gobstones to become one of my favorite Hogwarts Legacy memories, but here we are in 2026, and I still return to Zenobia's strange little fetch quest whenever I start a new character. The premise is simple: Zenobia, an odd but memorable student, has lost her gobstones. Her classmates hid them around the Grand Staircase section of the castle because her game apparently sprayed losers with a disgusting-smelling fluid. I cannot blame them for hiding the pieces, but I can help her get them back. To do that, I need Accio and a lot of patience.
This guide is based on my own 2026 playthrough, so the steps should still work if you are revisiting the game on modern hardware or starting for the first time. The quest itself is one of the first side quests you can pick up, and it sends you across Hogwarts for six hidden gobstones. Once you find one, you cast Accio to pull it down from its hiding place. The reward is the violet Orbicular Wand Handle, which is a nice cosmetic prize for your wand.
Quick Reference: All Six Gobstone Locations
| Gobstone | Location | How to reach it |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transfiguration Courtyard | Face northwest toward the Grand Staircase, look for a ledge near owls |
| 2 | On top of the chandelier | From Divination Classroom floo flame, go up the nearest stairs |
| 3 | On top of the rafters | From Divination Classroom floo flame, cross into rafters overlooking the floor below |
| 4 | On top of the pillar | Near Ravenclaw Tower floo flame, above the top ledge of a pillar |
| 5 | Outside the Trophy Room | From Trophy Room floo flame, look up across the hall at the bay window archway |
| 6 | Inside the Trophy Room | Enter trophy room, go past display cases to the northeastern side, check a shelf |
1. First Gobstone: Transfiguration Courtyard 📍
I start my hunt at the Transfiguration Courtyard floo flame. From there, I face northwest toward the Grand Staircase section of the castle. The first gobstone is up on a ledge near some owls. It is easy to miss if I am rushing, but a quick Accio pulls it straight into my hands.
2. Second Gobstone: On Top of the Chandelier 🕯️
From the Transfiguration Courtyard, I head back inside and make my way to the Divination Classroom. At the Divination Classroom floo flame, I take the stairs nearest to me. Once I reach the top, the second gobstone is perched on top of a chandelier. Another Accio, another gobstone. Four more to go.
3. Third Gobstone: On Top of the Rafters 🪜
The third gobstone is very close to the second one. From the chandelier, I head back downstairs. When I reach the area next to the Divination Classroom floo flame, I cross into the rafters area that overlooks the floor below. As I make my way across the rafters, the third gobstone is resting on one of the beams. Accio, and it is mine.
4. Fourth Gobstone: On Top of the Pillar 🏛️
Next, I make my way to Ravenclaw Tower. I head up the spiral staircase until I reach the dice door puzzle near it. Positioning myself next to the Ravenclaw Tower floo flame, I see the gobstone resting above me on the top ledge of a pillar. I cast Accio to claim it, then prepare to head over to the Grand Staircase.
5. Fifth Gobstone: Outside the Trophy Room 🏆
I make my way up the Grand Staircase until I reach the Grand Staircase Tower floo flame. From here, I head up the next set of stairs until I find the Trophy Room floo flame. From the floo flame, I look up and see the fifth gobstone across the hall, perched on the archway surrounding a bay window. Accio grabs it for me.
6. Sixth Gobstone: Inside the Trophy Room 🔍
Finally, I am ready for the sixth and last gobstone. From the Trophy Room floo flame, I turn right and head into the actual trophy room. Once inside, I walk past the many display cases and move toward the northeastern side of the room. The final gobstone is on a shelf. If I have trouble finding it, I cast Revelio, and it lights up with a blue color. Then I cast Accio to grab it.
Returning the Gobstones and the Reward 🎁
After collecting all six, I fast travel to the Defense Against The Dark Arts Classroom floo flame to speak to Zenobia. I return her gobstones, and she rewards me with the violet Orbicular Wand Handle. It is not the most powerful item in Hogwarts Legacy, but it is a fun cosmetic reward and a nice memory of a quirky side quest.
Final Thoughts ✨
In 2026, Hogwarts Legacy still has plenty of secrets to uncover, but Zenobia's Gobstones remains one of the most charming early side quests. It is not difficult, yet it teaches new players how to use Accio outside of combat and encourages them to explore the castle's vertical spaces. If you are replaying the game or picking it up for the first time, do not skip this one. Just remember: six gobstones, six Accio casts, and one very grateful, very odd classmate.
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