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Life at Hogwarts is a busy one, especially in Hogwarts Legacy where 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 40 main quests with tips, strategies, and notes on important things to find on your journey. This walkthrough applies to all versions of Hogwarts Legacy, including PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S versions, and Nintendo Switch.
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- The Legacy (Complete Story Walkthrough)
- True Ending
- Ending Explained
- Individual Quest Summaries
- Side Quests
- Haunted Hogsmeade: Minding Your Own Business DLC / PS-Exclusive Quest, added for other platforms in 2024
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Hogwarts Legacy True Ending
For those who are striving for more stories and aim towards 100% completion after the fight against Ranrok is over, a secret true ending awaits you in the form of the House Cup Ceremony, where the school year ends and the winning House is revealed. Will it be yours? For a complete guide on how to begin the True Ending, click the links below.
Ending Explained
Have questions about how your legacy at Hogwarts concluded? Check out our Ending Explained page to ensure you understand everything there is to know about the climactic conclusion to Ranrok's Rebellion.
Hogwarts Legacy Main Quests
The Path to Hogwarts
The first quest of the game, this serves as an introduction to the Ancient Magic capabilities of your player character, debuting characters like Professor Fig and the villainous Ranrok, and giving you your first few spells to test out!
Welcome to Hogwarts
As you are sorted into your House of choice, Professor Weasley shows you your common room, and provides to you the invaluable tool that is the Wizard's Field Guide!
Charms Class
Your first class during your time at Hogwarts, the eccentric Professor Ronen teaches you the Summoning Spell, Accio.
Defense Against the Dark Arts Class
Introducing you to the levitating spell, Levioso, Professor Hecat has you test your skills against a dummy, and then against the Slytherin student, Sebastian Sallow.
Weasley After Class
Before you depart to visit Hogsmeade for the first time, Professor Weasley has you complete some additional assignments for Professor Ronen in order to learn the Reparo spell.
Welcome to Hogsmeade
During your first trip to Hogsmeade, where you stock up on supplies ranging from seeds, potions, clothing, spellcraft scrolls, and even your own wand from Ollivanders, a sinister force invades the hamlet and you must fend them off before all is lost.
The Locket's Secret
Finding a secret map with Professor Fig demands an exploration of the Forbidden Section of the Library, but first you must gain some extra spells from Professor Hecat to defend yourself... just in case.
Secrets of the Restricted Section
Needing to access the Restricted Section of the Library without delay, you enlist the help of the mischievous Slytherin, Sebastian Sallow, to help you gain entry.
Tomes and Tribulations
A brief quest in which you report back to Professor Fig about what you managed to uncover in the Restricted Section of the Library.
Herbology Class
Meeting the endearing Professor Garlick, you get your first taste of the magical flora you can encounter (and make use of) during your time in Hogwarts and beyond.
Potions Class
Under the tutelage of Professor Sharp, you get to grips with brewing your first few potions, each with potent effects, from the ingredients you can discover through the open world.
The Girl From Uagadou
A brief conversation with Natsai Onai outside of Hogwarts shines a light on her determination to root out evil, whilst also by chance allowing you to stumble upon a local in need.
Trials of Merlin
Helping out a local being targeted by dark wizards helps you uncover spots throughout the valley that seem to relate back to the ancient wizard, Merlin. But can you solve the puzzles?
Richard Jackdaw's Ghost
The next quest will lead you to uncover a ghost who seems to have knowledge of where to find everything you need. The exact details will vary depending on which House you were sorted into.
- Ollivander's Heirloom (Ravenclaw)
- The Hunt for the Missing Pages (Gryffindor)
- Prisoner of Love (Hufflepuff)
- Scrope's Last Hope (Slytherin)
Jackdaw's Rest
An adventure with a ghost into the depths of the Forbidden Forest uncovers something far greater than a lost wand or missing book pages; the map chamber of ancient wizards.
Flying Class
No witch or wizard is complete without their broom to fly upon, and it's about time you got yours! Fly through the grounds surrounding Hogwarts to master aerial traversal.
The Room of Requirement
Realizing you need a private space to manage your things and practice your spells, Professor Weasley and Deek the House Elf help you take control of the magical space that is the Room of Requirement.
In the Shadow of the Undercroft
Sebastian Sallow introduces you to a hidden space beneath Hogwarts that is an excellent training ground for using Forbidden Spells.
The Map Chamber
Bringing Professor Fig to the newly discovered Map Chamber, Percival Rackham reluctantly agrees to beginning the ancient magic Trials early than anticipated.
Percival Rackham's Trial
Beginning the first of the ancient Trials, you must make your way through an enemy encampment before even starting to solve the devious puzzles within Percival Rackham's Trial Chambers.
Beasts Class
Alongside Poppy Sweeting of Hufflepuff, you care for various beasts kept on Hogwarts' grounds, under the watchful eye of Professor Howin.
The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
Assisting the groundskeeper Mr Moon, you collect various Demiguise statues at night from a restricted section of the school, evading detection from prefects and professors alike.
The Helm of Urtkot
Scheming with a friendly Goblin named Lodgok, thanks to the help of Sirona Ryan, you depart to seek out and recover an Ancient Goblin relic that could be used to deceive Ranrok.
The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom
Learn to rescue endangered beasts throughout the valley with the help of Deek, you decide to safely house them in a spacious Vivarium within the Room of Requirement.
In the Shadow of the Estate
Meeting Sebastian's family uncovers some devastating wrongs that Sebastian is deadset on righting.
Astronomy Class
Beginning your studies in Astrology introduces you to Amit, as well as a new telescope that comes into your possession.
The High Keep
An infiltration of Falbarton Castle to discover evidence of Rookwood and Harlow's schemes yields... other useful results.
Back on the Path
Speak with Charles Rookwood in the Map Chamber to learn the location of the second Keeper Trial.
Charles Rookwood's Trial
Infiltrate and clear out Rookwood Castle before beginning the second Keeper Trial and discovering more Pensieve memories.
Fire and Vice
Join Poppy Sweeting to find Horntail Hall and bring the Poacher's evil schemes to a fiery end.
Professor Weasley's Assignment
Embark on a special assignment from Professor Weasley as you search for Field Guide Pages around Hogwarts castle.
It's All Gobbledegook
Join Amit and Lodgok as you try to decipher schematics for something that Ranrok's forces are assembling.
In the Shadow of the Mine
Get inside the Overlook Mine, and retrieve an additional piece of the Undercroft's triptych.
The Headmistress Speaks
Join Niamh Fitzgerald in the Map Chamber to learn the location of the third Keeper Trial.
The Polyjuice Plot
To gain entry to the Headmaster's Office, a polyjuice potion of Professor Black will need to be acquired and consumed to deceive the entire school.
Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial
Within the Headmaster's Office lies a book that contains a whimsical and dark tale about powerful ancient artefacts. It's easy to get caught up in the story.
In the Shadow of the Mountain
You and Sebastian set out in search of the final piece of the Undercroft triptych, desperate to unearth the remaining secrets surrounding Isidora, her powers, and the connection between Ranrok and the Keepers.
Lodgok's Loyalty
Venturing into the Coastal Mine to find Lodgok, you also aim to put a stop to Ranrok's drilling plans before they can bear any (potentially world-altering) fruit.
San Bakar's Trial
Venturing to complete the fourth and final Keeper Trial, you enlist the help of a mighty beast, and uncover the location of the final repository, as well as the ultimate fate of Isidora Morganach.
Wand Mastery
Meet with Ollivander in Hogsmeade to craft the Keepers' Wand, and face off against Rookwood before he can thwart your plans.
The Final Repository
The climactic conclusion to the story has you and Professor Fig descend into the final repository, face a huge Goblin assault with the help of some friends, and ultimately defeat Ranrok and save Hogwarts.
Post-Game Quests
Though Ranrok's schemes have been thwarted and Hogwarts (and the Wizarding World at large) is safe once more, the school year isn't quite yet over...
Side Quests
Side Quests, Relationship Quests, and Assignments are all optional objectives obtained by speaking to the various students, professors, and wizardfolk in and around Hogwarts. Complete these quests for rewards like XP, unique cosmetics, and sometimes unique Spells, Brooms, and more!
How Long to Beat Hogwarts Legacy
It takes approximately 32 hours if you focus only on the main story and sparring side activities. For more completion times, check out How Long to Beat.
Getting Started in Hogwarts Legacy
- Which House Should You Choose
- Things to Do First in Hogwarts Legacy
- Essential Tips and Tricks
- Things Hogwarts Legacy Doesn't Tell You
- Floo Flames Guide: How to Fast Travel
- How to Change Your Gear Appearance (Transmog)
- How to Increase Your Gear Inventory Space
- How to Change Your Character Appearance
Hogwarts Legacy: Harry Potter Movies vs Game Comparison
Exploration and Collectibles
- Hogwarts Legacy Interactive Map
- All Arithmancy Puzzle Door Locations and Solutions
- Hogsmeade Valley Merlin Trials
- Field Guide Page Locations
- Collection Chest Locations
- All Hogwarts Secrets
- How to Unlock Eye Chests
- Alohomora Guide: How to Open Locks