Hogwarts Legacy Guide - IGN (2024)

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Released Platforms
February 10, 2023
April 4, 2023
July 25, 2023
PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
PS4, Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Developer Publisher
Avalanche Software (USA) Warner Bros. Games

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. This Hogwarts Legacy Wiki Guide will help you find out when you learn certain spells, how to get through the major story missions, and how to track down elusive collectibles like Revelio Pages and Demiguise Statues. Unlike many other guides that collect info from around the web, we verified all 241 Field Guide Page Locations and even provide shortcuts for their locations on our maps to help you track them all down the easy way. Where possible, we also include full walkthrough videos.

Check out one of the sections below to see all of IGN's Hogwarts Legacy guides, or open the Table of Contents to find what you're looking for. This guide applies to all versions of Hogwarts Legacy, including the original PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S versions of Hogwarts Legacy, as well as the Switch version released in November 2023.

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Getting Started - Beginner's Guide and Essential Tips

Regardless of which house you choose or your playstyle, you should know some key things going into your adventure in Hogwarts Legacy.

  • Which House Should You Choose - The Sorting Hat at Hogwarts will suggest a house for you, but you can also choose which of the four Hogwarts Houses suits you best. This page details more about each house's common room and more.
  • PC Spec Requirements
  • Beginner's Guide - Basics and Features - Everything you need to know before exploring the wizarding world of Hogwarts Legacy.
  • 10 Things to Do First in Hogwarts Legacy - Getting introduced to Hogwarts is only the beginning. Here's what you should do after you get your bearings.
  • 19 Things Hogwarts Legacy Doesn't Tell You
  • 42 Essential Tips and Tricks

Hogwarts Legacy Walkthrough and Region Guides

Life at Hogwarts is busy, especially when you're tasked with catching up on years of lessons and helping thwart dark plans that threaten the Wizarding World.

IGN's Hogwarts Legacy Walkthrough will take you through all 34 Main Quests with tips, strategies, and notes on important things to find on your journey. Below you'll also find all available Side Quests, Collectibles, and Secrets in Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the rest of the Scottish Highlands through our in-depth Region Guides.

Main QuestsRegions
The Path to Hogwarts
Welcome to HogwartsHogwarts Castle
Charms ClassHogwarts Castle
Defense Against the Dark Arts ClassHogwarts Castle
Weasley After ClassHogwarts Castle
Welcome to HogsmeadeHogsmeade Village
The Locket's SecretHogwarts Castle
Secrets of the Restricted SectionHogwarts Castle
Tomes and TribulationsHogwarts Castle
Herbology ClassHogwarts Castle
Potions ClassHogwarts Castle
The Girl From UagadouSouth Hogwarts Region
Trials of MerlinSouth Hogwarts
Richard Jackdaw's GhostVaries for Each House
Jackdaw's RestNorth Hogwarts Region
Flying ClassHogwarts Castle
The Room of RequirementHogwarts Castle
In the Shadow of the Undercroft Hogwarts Castle
The Map ChamberHogwarts Castle
Percival Rackham's TrialNorth Ford Bog
Beasts ClassHogwarts Castle
The Caretaker's Lunar LamentHogwarts Castle
The Helm of UrtkotForbidden Forest
The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the LoomNorth Hogwarts Region
In the Shadow of the EstateFeldcroft Region
Astronomy ClassHogwarts Castle
The High KeepHogsmeade Valley
Back on the PathHogwarts Caste
Charles Rookwood's TrialFeldcroft Region
Fire and ViceForbidden Forest
In the Shadow of the MineHogsmeade Valley
It's All GobbledegookHogwarts Valley
The Headmistress SpeaksHogwarts Castle
The Polyjuice PlotHogwarts Castle
Niamh Fitzgerald's TrialHogwarts Castle
In the Shadow of the MountainMarunweem Lake
Lodgok's LoyaltyMarunweem Lake
San Bakar's TrialCragcroftshire
Wand MasteryHogsmeade Village
The Final RepositoryHogwarts Castle

Hogwarts Legacy How-To Guides

Stuck and need a helping hand in Hogwarts Legacy? Look no further than our comprehensive How-To Guides that explain everything from solving puzzle doors, fast traveling, changing your gear and character appearance, increasing your inventory space, and so much more.

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  • How-To Guides
    • How to Use Protego and Stupefy
    • How to Change Your Gear Appearance (Transmog)
    • How to Change Your Character Appearance
    • How to Get and Upgrade Your Broom
    • How to Get Mandrake and Venomous Tentacula
    • How to Open Arithmancy Puzzle Doors
    • How to Unlock Eye Chests
    • How to Solve the Bell Tower Puzzle
    • Floo Flames Guide: How to Fast Travel
    • Alohom*ora Guide: How to Open Locks
    • How to Change Spells
    • How Leveling Up Works in Hogwarts Legacy
    • How to Upgrade Gear
    • How to Get a Hippogriff
    • How to Get Fluxweed Seeds
    • How to Get Troll Bogeys
    • How to Find Brood and Peck
    • How to Get a Large Pot
    • How to Advance Time
    • How to Find Diricawl
    • How to Make and Use Potions

Hogwarts Legacy Collectibles, Secrets, and Challenges

A good portion of your time in Hogwarts Legacy will be spent accumulating knowledge through your Hogwarts Field Guide. Much of this is done by finding Field Guide Pages and various collections and completing side challenges that you can find all over Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Highlands open world.

  • Field Guide Page Locations
    • Revelio Page Locations
  • Astronomy Table Locations
    • Hogwarts Castle Field Guide Page Locations
    • Hogsmeade Field Guide Page Locations
    • The Highlands Field Guide Page Locations
  • Collection Chest Locations
    • Hogwarts Castle Collection Chest Locations
  • Challenges
    • Combat
    • Quests
    • Exploration
    • Field Guide Pages
    • Room of Requirement
  • Hogwarts Legacy Side Activities
    • Crossed Wands Dueling Club
    • Summoner's Court
  • All Merlin Trials Solutions
    • South Hogwarts Region Merlin Trials
    • Hogsmeade Valley Merlin Trials
    • North Hogwarts Region Merlin Trials
    • Forbidden Forest Merlin Trials
    • North Ford Bog Merlin Trials
  • All Hogwarts Legacy Quiz Answers
  • All Hogwarts Secret Puzzle Solutions

Hogwarts Legacy Bestiary, Characters, and Spell Lists

The world of Hogwarts Legacy is filled with unique enemies you'll need to defeat using a flurry of offensive spells—and just like Harry, you won't be alone in doing so. You'll meet trusted companions, professors, and other side characters who will help you throughout your journey in and out of Hogwarts.

  • Companions
    • Natsai Onai
    • Sebastian Sallow
    • Amit Thakkar
    • Poppy Sweeting
  • Enemies
  • Characters
  • Beasts
  • Spells and Charms List

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Top Guide Sections

  • Beginner's Guide - Basics and Features
  • Walkthrough
  • Demiguise Statues Locations
  • Field Guide Page Locations

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FAQs

Is there an official Hogwarts Legacy guide? ›

In this official game guide published by Scholastic, players will learn everything they need to know to play Hogwarts Legacy in the best way. Discover exclusive information about brand-new characters and locations found in the game, plus unlock hidden secrets and other tips for completing the game's various quests.

What's the best way to play Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Hogwarts Legacy quick tips
  1. Spam Revelio all the time to reveal things, even through walls.
  2. Almost everything is locked behind story progression.
  3. Always check gear you pick up to swap in better stuff and boost your stats.
  4. Visit vendors regularly to clear out unwanted gear and make some money.
Nov 20, 2023

In what order should I play Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Hogwarts Legacy Main Quests in Chronological Order
  1. Welcome to Hogwarts.
  2. Charms Class.
  3. Defence Against the Dark Arts Class.
  4. Weasley After Class.
  5. Professor Ronen's Assignment.
  6. Welcome to Hogsmeade.
Nov 24, 2023

Which house is the best in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

The overall best house in Hogwarts Legacy is Hufflepuff.

Continue reading below as we show, and explain the details of all Hogwarts legacy Houses Ranked.

Is the Hogwarts Legacy Game Guide worth it? ›

If you're considering purchasing Hogwarts Legacy: The Official Game Guide, I don't recommend it —unless you're a collector. It fails to provide answers to many puzzles and can be vague with certain quest walkthroughs.

How long is Hogwarts Legacy full? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, Hogwarts Legacy is about 26 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 68 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

What I wish I knew before playing Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Progress the main quest before you properly explore

Many aspects of Hogwarts Legacy don't unlock until you've progressed through the story; your ability to get a broom and fly so you don't have to trek across the map, the Room of Requirement which acts as your base, and even the Talent system that upgrades your spells.

Should I choose Slytherin in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Joining Slytherin won't affect the story in any notable way (if you truly want to dabble in the Dark Arts, being sorted to this house isn't a prerequisite). However, you may have more chances to talk and get to know your fellow 5th year Slytherin students, including Ominis Gaunt, Imelda Reyes, and Sebastian Sallow.

What is the best wand in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

What is the best wand in Hogwarts Legacy? The Hogwarts Legacy best wand is whatever you like, as the choices you make here do not affect how powerful the wand is. It's purely a cosmetic choice; however, there are plenty of options for making your wand look good.

Does Dumbledore appear in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Although Dumbledore himself isn't in Hogwarts Legacy, the Astronomy Tower where he famously fell to his death, of course, is and its location reveals a sad truth.

What should I upgrade first in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Since you only have one protection spell in Hogwarts Legacy, it's best to prioritize upgrading your gear to boost your defense as early as possible. Not only can gear upgrades protect you better from enemy attacks, but some will boost your offensive output tremendously.

Can you be evil in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Morality explained. While you can make certain choices and use spells that may be considered morally questionable, you cannot canonically be evil in Hogwarts Legacy. Essentially, there's no version of the story where you'll be recognised as inherently evil and rise up as a proto-Voldemort.

Is Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Azkaban is a prison for magic-users in Hogwarts Legacy. This location can only be visited by one playing a Hufflepuff student as they try to find the missing map pages.

What is the most fun house in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

The best House in Hogwarts Legacy is undeniably Hufflepuff.

Are there any real choices in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Compared to other RPGs, surprisingly few choices in Hogwarts Legacy have much of a meaningful impact. There are indeed plenty of decisions for players to make, ranging from dialogue options, wand composition, character appearance, and style.

Is there a website that shows who played Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Website lets Hogwarts Legacy boycotters unfollow streamers

A website created by Sam Gibbs titled 'havetheystreamedthatwizardgame' allows Twitch viewers to see how many times a streamer has streamed the game and who on their following list has broadcasted it.

Is it possible to complete Hogwarts Legacy? ›

There are 57 side quests in Hogwarts Legacy, all of which will need to be completed for players to truly finish the game. Doing so will unlock a Trophy / Achievement called The Good Samaritan, while also providing players with a lot of XP.

Is Hogwarts Legacy official? ›

Hogwarts Legacy is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under its Portkey Games label.

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