Instead, the locket horcrux functions as a puzzle and a psychological test within the game. Here's how it works:
1. Obtaining the Locket: The locket is acquired during the game's story by Ron.
2. The Locket's Influence: The locket is imbued with Voldemort's dark magic. It starts subtly influencing Ron, making him increasingly irritable, paranoid, and jealous.
3. The Puzzle: To combat the locket's effects, players must solve a series of puzzles presented by the game. These puzzles test your intuition, logic, and decision-making abilities.
4. Overcoming the Influence: By successfully solving the puzzles, you help Ron resist the locket's influence and realize its true nature.
5. Destroying the Locket: After successfully completing the locket's puzzles and challenges, Ron is able to use the sword of Gryffindor to destroy the locket. This happens during the story, not in a specific combat scenario.
Remember, the locket is more about psychological manipulation and overcoming dark influences than a physical battle. The game uses puzzles and story elements to represent this internal struggle.