It’s not just dark witches and wizards who like to steal shiny things, as evidenced by the A Thief in the Night side quest in Hogwarts Legacy.
Though it tends to be powerful witches and wizards that get the lion’s share of attention in Hogwarts Legacy, the game also shines a spotlight on some of the many fantastic beasts that inhabit the wizarding world. After learning how to rescue beasts during one of the game’s main story missions, there’ll be numerous side quests dedicated to these often cute and cuddly-looking creatures.
One such side quest is called “A Thief in the Night,” which becomes available once players have met with Sebastian in Feldcroft as they are preparing for their search for the final keeper. Like several of Hogwarts Legacy‘s other side quests, it can be triggered in Irondale, with players this time needing to speak with a vendor named Padraic Haggarty to get the ball rolling.
How to Complete the A Thief in the Night Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy
It turns out that somebody has been stealing things from Padraic’s stall during nighttime hours, including a priceless family heirloom. To track down the thief, players will need to visit Padraic’s stall at night, which, for some players, may mean hopping onto the map screen and then pressing in the right analog stick to advance time.
Once it gets dark, players will be able to use Revelio to reveal a trail of coins, which will eventually lead them to the thief. This trail passes through several Goblin camps, though players don’t actually need to clear these strongholds if they don’t want to. In fact, if players aren’t interested in the XP or collecting the coins, it’s possible to fly on one’s broomstick to speed things up quite a bit.
Eventually, the trail will lead to a Niffler’s den, at which point, the player’s objectives will change. First, they’ll need to recover the family heirloom for Padraic, which can be done by climbing up onto the rocks directly above the Niffler’s treasure horde. After that, they’ll need to catch the adorable little beast using the Nab Sack, which can be a little tricky due to the uneven terrain.
Once players have both the heirloom and the Niffler, they can head back to Irondale to turn in the quest. There, they’ll be rewarded with 180 XP as well as the Niffler Mask: a special cosmetic item that can be used to change the appearance of certain pieces of Gear. Players can also get themselves a few extra Galleons by asking for a reward, which Padraic doesn’t seem to mind too much.
Hogwarts Legacy is available now on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions are currently in development.
