Unlocking the Unforgivable Curses in Hogwarts Legacy adds a thrilling dimension to gameplay. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to acquire these powerful spells. Learning dark magic isn’t a straightforward path; it requires delving into specific quests and making critical choices. Let’s explore how to master the Dark Arts.
Mastering the Dark Arts: Unlocking Unforgivable Curses
Hogwarts Legacy offers four Unforgivable Curses: Confringo, Crucio, Imperio, and Avada Kedavra. While Confringo is essential for progressing the main storyline, the other three are optional, tied to Sebastian Sallow’s relationship questline. Your journey into the Dark Arts hinges on your choices within these quests.
Confringo: The Blasting Curse
Confringo, a powerful long-range spell that ignites enemies, is the first Dark Art you’ll encounter.
You’ll learn Confringo automatically during the main story quest “In the Shadow of the Undercroft.” There are no prerequisites for learning this spell; Sebastian Sallow will teach it to you after introducing you to the Undercroft.
Crucio: The Cruciatus Curse
Crucio, infamous as the Torture Curse, inflicts damage over time and stuns enemies with the Cursed status.
Unlocking Crucio requires progressing through Sebastian Sallow’s relationship questline. The opportunity arises during the quest “In the Shadow of the Study.” You’ll face a choice:
- Refuse to learn: Sebastian casts Crucio on you, but you don’t learn the spell.
- Learn and cast on Sebastian: You learn Crucio by casting it on him.
- Learn and be cast upon: You learn Crucio by having it cast on you.
Choosing the first option permanently forfeits the chance to learn Crucio without reloading a previous save.
Imperio: The Imperius Curse
Imperio allows you to control enemies for a short duration, turning them into temporary allies. Even formidable foes like trolls can be manipulated with this curse.
Imperio becomes available during Sebastian’s quest “In the Shadow of Time.” You’ll discover a diary highlighting the curse’s importance, prompting Sebastian to offer to teach you. You can either accept or decline. Declining means missing the opportunity to learn Imperio without reloading a save.
Avada Kedavra: The Killing Curse
Avada Kedavra, the most potent Unforgivable Curse, instantly kills any target.
This ultimate Dark Art is unlocked near the end of Sebastian’s questline, during “In the Shadow of the Relic.” However, this quest only triggers after completing “Professor Weasley’s Assignment.” Following the events of “In the Shadow of the Relic,” you can ask Sebastian to teach you Avada Kedavra. Comforting him before asking increases your chances. As with other Dark Arts, declining to learn Avada Kedavra at this point requires reloading a save to reconsider.
Embracing the Dark Arts
Learning the Unforgivable Curses in Hogwarts Legacy provides a unique and powerful gameplay experience. Each curse offers distinct tactical advantages, allowing for a more aggressive or manipulative playstyle. Remember, your choices have consequences. Choose wisely as you delve into the Dark Arts.
