Walkthrough - Hogwarts Legacy Guide - IGN (2024)

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

Hogwarts Legacy Walkthrough Sections

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.

• The House Cup Walkthrough

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 Ending Explained

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!

• The Path to Hogwarts

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!

• Welcome to Hogwarts

Charms Class

Your first class during your time at Hogwarts, the eccentric Professor Ronen teaches you the Summoning Spell, Accio.

• Charms Class

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.

• Defense Against the Dark Arts Class

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.

• Weasley After Class

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.

• Welcome to Hogsmeade

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.

• The Locket's Secret

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.

• Secrets of the Restricted Section

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.

• Tomes and Tribulations

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.

• Herbology Class

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.

• Potions Class

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.

• The Girl From Uagadou

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?

• Trials of Merlin

Please Note: Depending on which Hogwarts House you were sorted into, the next quest will be different - but they will all lead to finding Jackdaw's Ghost and funnel into the next main quest line

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.

• Jackdaw's Rest

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.

• Flying Class

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.

• 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.

• In the Shadow of the Undercroft

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.

• The Map Chamber

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.

• Percival Rackham's Trial

Beasts Class

Alongside Poppy Sweeting of Hufflepuff, you care for various beasts kept on Hogwarts' grounds, under the watchful eye of Professor Howin.

• Beasts Class

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 Caretaker's Lunar Lament

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 Helm of Urtkot

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.

• The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom

In the Shadow of the Estate

Meeting Sebastian's family uncovers some devastating wrongs that Sebastian is deadset on righting.

• In the Shadow of the Estate

Astronomy Class

Beginning your studies in Astrology introduces you to Amit, as well as a new telescope that comes into your possession.

• Astrology Class

The High Keep

An infiltration of Falbarton Castle to discover evidence of Rookwood and Harlow's schemes yields... other useful results.

• The High Keep

Back on the Path

Speak with Charles Rookwood in the Map Chamber to learn the location of the second Keeper Trial.

• Back on the Path

Charles Rookwood's Trial

Infiltrate and clear out Rookwood Castle before beginning the second Keeper Trial and discovering more Pensieve memories.

• Charles Rookwood's Trial

Fire and Vice

Join Poppy Sweeting to find Horntail Hall and bring the Poacher's evil schemes to a fiery end.

• Fire and Vice

Professor Weasley's Assignment

Embark on a special assignment from Professor Weasley as you search for Field Guide Pages around Hogwarts castle.

• Professor Weasley's Assignment

It's All Gobbledegook

Join Amit and Lodgok as you try to decipher schematics for something that Ranrok's forces are assembling.

• It's All Gobbledegook

In the Shadow of the Mine

Get inside the Overlook Mine, and retrieve an additional piece of the Undercroft's triptych.

• In the Shadow of the Mine

The Headmistress Speaks

Join Niamh Fitzgerald in the Map Chamber to learn the location of the third Keeper Trial.

• The Headmistress Speaks

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.

• The Polyjuice Plot

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.

• Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial

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.

• In the Shadow of the Mountain

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.

• Lodgok's Loyalty

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.

• San Bakar's Trial

Wand Mastery

Meet with Ollivander in Hogsmeade to craft the Keepers' Wand, and face off against Rookwood before he can thwart your plans.

• Wand Mastery

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.

• The Final Repository

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...

• Post-Game Quests

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!

• All Side Quests in Hogwarts Legacy

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

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
• Alohom*ora Guide: How to Open Locks

Guides to Magic and School Life

• Plants
• Companions
• Talents and Abilities
• Brooms
• Challenges