Hogwarts Legacy: Elements and Timing that Change with Choices

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An article about "choices" in "Hogwarts Legacy." It discusses elements that change due to player's choices, where changes happen, and if it affects the ending.

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Elements that Change with Choices

Story Flow and NPC Reactions Change

NPC Reactions Change

Depending on the player's choices, story flow and NPC reactions change. Some choices may have little importance as they only affect reactions.

Ending Branches with the Last Choice

Choice 1 Choice 2 Result
I intend to keep it contained here It should be sealed for now Cooperate with Professor Fig
It should be sealed forever
I intend to open it As you say Cooperate with Professor Fig
I will use it for the right cause
To make the power mine Dark Path

The last choice made at the end of the story will determine the branching of the ending. There are two types of endings in the branching, so choose carefully or save beforehand.

Conditions and Analysis of Ending Branches

Whether You Can Learn Unforgivable Curses Changes

Unforgivable Curse Learning Conditions
 Avada Kedavra
Avada Kedavra
Choose the correct answer in Sebastian's relationship quest "Darkness Within the Relics"
 Crucio
Crucio
Choose the correct answer in Sebastian's relationship quest "In the Shadow of the Study"
 Imperio
Imperio
Choose the correct answer in Sebastian's relationship quest "In the Shadow of Time"
Unforgivable Curse Effect
 Avada Kedavra
Avada Kedavra
Instantly kills the enemy
 Crucio
Crucio
Continuously damages the enemy over time while they struggle in pain. The cursed enemy also takes increased damage
 Imperio
Imperio
Temporarily controls the enemy, making them fight like your ally. While under control, the enemy takes reduced damage from other enemies. Additionally, the target of this incantation is cursed, causing them to take increased damage

Progressing through "In the Darkness" relationship quests will allow you to learn three unforgivable curses. If you choose the wrong options, the timing to learn these curses will be delayed or even removed. Be sure to save in advance and select the correct answers.

List of methods and effects for learning forbidden incantations

Timing of Choice Occurrence

Story

Story

Choices also occur in the story. Depending on the choices made during the story, quests may not occur or the ending may be affected, so choose carefully.

List of Story Walkthrough Charts

Quest

Quest

Choices occur while conversing with key characters during quests. Depending on the choices, the character's reaction and the flow of the story may vary.

Location and Walkthrough Charts for Quests


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