How to Get the Magnifying Glass in Blue Prince
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The Magnifying Glass is one of the most useful tools in Blue Prince. It helps you zoom in on notes, paintings, and documents—revealing secret messages, hidden numbers, and vital clues you’d never spot with the naked eye.
If you want to solve the bigger mysteries of Mount Holly Manor (and unlock things like the Apple Orchard), here’s how to find this essential item.
Where to Find the Magnifying Glass
There are three main ways to get your hands on a Magnifying Glass:
1. Buy it from the Commissary
If you’ve drafted a Commissary room, you can sometimes find a Magnifying Glass available for purchase. Save your gold and check in regularly—it’s not always in stock, but when it is, grab it.
2. Find it in item-heavy rooms
Some rooms have a higher chance of spawning special items. The ones you’ll want to prioritize are:
Closets and Walk-In Closets – always check tables and shelves.
Archive – especially good for document-related items.
Study – sometimes has one on the desk.
Spare Rooms – random, but occasionally lucky.
3. Look carefully in other rooms
Even if it’s not one of the above, the Magnifying Glass can still appear in unexpected places. Check every desk, shelf, and paper pile. Some are partially hidden, so rotate your view and inspect corners before giving up.
What the Magnifying Glass Is For
Once you have one, you can use the Magnifying Glass to zoom in on:
Photos with hidden engravings (like the Apple Orchard tree)
Scrawled notes and blurred writing
Objects with faint clues or numbers scratched into them
Some puzzles, like the breaker box in the Utility Closet or the Security Room login password, are nearly impossible to solve without it.
Tips for Finding One Early
Draft a Closet or Archive as soon as possible.
Avoid wasting gold on other shop items until you check the Commissary inventory.
Once you find one, make the most of it—some clues only show up once per day.
If you know you’ll need it again tomorrow, store it in the Coat Room before ending your run.
Final Blurb
The Magnifying Glass is your key to the hidden layers of Blue Prince. Without it, you're just scratching the surface. With it, you’ll start seeing things the game never directly tells you—and that’s when things get fun.
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