Walkthrough | Gringotts Harry Potter Deathly Hallows 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

You begin your adventure in the basements of Gringotts. The path to the Lestrange vault and the horcrux stored inside is long and dangerous. Luckily you can always count on Ron and Hermione. However don't start off by following them, instead head onto the ledge on the right and behind the waterfall you will find your first blue orb. Hidden inside there's a piece of the soundtrack - one of the collectibles available in the game.

Following the main path, you will reach a door and the corridor behind will lead you to a cave. On the left the game will suggest hiding behind a rock, but before you do that turn right for another orb. Once you're behind the cover, wait for the guests to visit the vault and attack the guards by using the newly unlocked Stupefy spell. It's an very general purpose spell and is very good for eliminating enemies, especially at close distance. Don't forget that you can aim better by pressing the right mouse button. Afterwards follow Hermione to the next door.

You will reach a cave with guards riding in a mine cart. Once you see them in the distance (the cart's lights to be precise), hide and wait for them to pass. Afterwards run quickly (sprint is activated by default with the spacebar) to the exit. If you are noticed, the bank workers will attack you.

Eventually you will reach a gulf and notice strange smoke coming from below. However for now go to the right and kneel down behind a cover when you learn of incoming guards. Confronting them however cannot be avoided.

In the next location you will hear a terrifying roar which will also activate the Protego spell. Using it you can create a magical barrier that absorbs damage, great for protecting against enemy spells. It can also deflect, thanks to which you can knock down an enemy on contact. Unfortunately it has limited strength and will disappear after absorbing too much damage

Protego will come in handy at once, as a quickly attacking guard (the Crucio spell) will attack the party. He will be aided by him buddies, so prepare for a rather tough battle. Eventually you will reach a stones bridge which will unfortunately crumble under Ron and Hermione.

You will be separated from your friends, but not for long. Go up the indicated wooden bridge and fight off enemy attack. You can ignore them for a moment and visit the nearby cave for the third bonus orb. Eventually one of the guards will destroy the bridge and Harry will fall down. The three friends will now have to face the bank guards.

After numerous fights you will reach a magical door and Hermione will have some problems with opening it. You have to protect her from attack and keep an eye on her health level displayed in the upper left corner of the screen. Afterwards you will enter a wide room with treasures (inside one of them there's a collectible) protected by guards.

You're nearing the end now. The rock ledge will lead to you a... dragon trapped inside a large cage. Its fiery breath will turn Harry to dust if only he gets near him, so use the pillars as cover. The beast breaths from side to side and you have to sense the right moment to run to the next pillar. Eventually the dragon will destroy one of them and afterwards focus on you. Just like the game encourages you to, shoot to distract it and run forward. Eventually you will meet Griphook which will end the first chapter.