Hogwarts Legacy: Locations for Capturing Magical Creatures and How to Identify Shiny Variants

A detailed article about "Magical Creatures" in "Hogwarts Legacy." Included are tips, spawn locations, methods for income, benefits, and rare shiny variants.

Magical Beast	Nest Location / Material Drop
Diricawl	【Location】 ・Southwest of Poidsear coast ・Southwest of Lake Marunweem ・East of Clagmar Coast ・West of Clagmar Coast【Drops】 Diricawl Feather
Fwooper	【Location】 ・Southwest of Hogwarts Valley ・Northeast of Poidsear Coast ・ North West of the Clagmar Coast【Drops】 Fwooper Feathers
Giant Purple Toad	【Location】 ・East of North Ford Bog ・Northwest of Forbidden Forest ・Northeast of Hogsmeade Valley ・East of the South Hogwarts Region ・West of South Sea Bog ・The center of Marunweem Lake【Drops】 Toad Warts
Graphorn	【Location】 ・Southeast of the Clagmar Coast【Drops】 Graphorn Horn
Hippogriff	【Location】 ・Center of the Forbidden Forest ・Northeast of Feldcroft ・West of Poidsear Coast ・The center of Manor Cape【Drops】 Hippogriff Feather
Jobberknoll	【Location】 ・Northeast of Forbidden Forest ・Southeast of the Feldcroft Region ・South of Marunweem Lake ・Southwest of Manor Cape ・Northwest of Cragcroftshire【Drops】 Jobberknoll Feather
Kneazle	【Location】 ・Northeast of Hogwarts Valley ・The center of South Sea Bog ・Southwest of Marunweem Lake ・North of Cragcroftshire ・West of the Clagmar Coast【Drops】 Kneazle Fur
Mooncalf	【Location】 ・Northwest of South Hogwarts Region ・East of the Forbidden Forest ・Northwest of Poidsear Coast【Drops】 Mooncalf Fur
Niffler	【Location】 ・Northwest of North Ford Bog ・Northwest of North Hogwarts Region ・East of Hogwarts Valley ・Southwest of the Feldcroft Region ・North of the Poidsear Coast ・The center of Manor Cape ・East of Cragcroftshire【Drops】 Niffler Fur
Puffskein	【Location】 ・South of Forbidden Forest ・Northeast of Hogwarts Valley ・East of the South Hogwarts Region ・North of the Feldcroft Region ・Southwest of Manor Cape ・Southwest of the Clagmar Coast【Drops】 Puffskein Fur
Thestral	【Location】 ・East of Marunweem Lake【Drops】 Thestral Hair
Unicorn	【Location】 ・East of Forbidden Forest【Drops】 Unicorn Hair
Phoenix	【Location】 ・Can be captured in the Side Quest "Phoenix Rising"【Drops】 Phoenix Feather

Methods for Capturing Magical Creatures

Moving to the Nest of Magical Creatures

After completing "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom," move to the nest of the creature you want to capture. The nests of creatures are marked with footprints on the map, so it's recommended to zoom in as much as possible using R2 and search for them.

Some Magical Creatures Only Appear During Day or Night

Some magical creatures, such as the Mooncalf, only appear during the day or night. If a creature doesn't appear even after waiting, it's recommended to switch between day and night and then take a break by loading the game.

Capturing Magical Creatures with Capture Bags

Once you arrive at the nest of a magical creature, use a capture bag from your magic set to capture it. Aim at the magical creature and get close to a certain distance while the highlight is active to capture it.

Unlocked by Clearing "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom"

To capture magical creatures, first progress through the main quest and clear "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom." By progressing through this quest, the "Capture Bag" will be assigned to your magic set.

Tips for Capturing Magical Creatures

Capture While Using Spells to Immobilize

Spells	Use
Disillusionment	Approach the creature without being noticed
Glacius	Freeze the creature to stop its movements
Levioso	Levitate the creature to immobilize it
Arresto Momentum	Slow down the creature's movements
Accio	Pull the creature towards you when it's far away

It's recommended to capture magical creatures by using spells that can immobilize them. Approach them slowly with "Disillusionment", levitate them with "Levioso", and then use "Arresto Momentum" to ensure a successful capture.

Respawn Procedure

Some magical creatures may respawn if you change the time of day and perform a save and load. If you want to capture a large number of creatures at once, try repeatedly changing the time of day and performing save and load.

Lower the Difficulty to Story Mode

By lowering the difficulty to story mode, it becomes easier to capture magical creatures. If you want to quickly and reliably capture magical creatures, it is recommended to change the difficulty to story mode in the menu before going to their nests.

Difference in Difficulty and How to Change It

How to Capture and Identify Shiny Creatures

Persistence is Key as Appearance is Completely Random

Among magical creatures, there are individuals with different colors even among those with the same name. There are no differences other than the color, but let's try collecting them for the purpose of our collection.

Shiny individuals have a star mark next to their name

Shiny individuals can be identified by a mark on the right side of their name in the animal management menu or while they are grazing. If you're unsure whether it's a shiny individual or not, make sure to confirm before organizing them.

Magical Creatures Management

Collect Materials From the Animals Being Raised

By raising magical creatures in the breeding grounds, you can take care of them and obtain materials. Prioritize raising magical creatures that can provide materials for enhancing powerful equipment from your own collection.

How to enhance equipment and unlock conditions

Selling Magical Creatures and Earning Money

Captured magical creatures can be sold at Brood and Peck in Hogsmeade . This is an effective way to earn money in the mid-game, so if you are short on funds, capture and sell repeatedly. The selling price is generally 120 Galleons.

Efficient ways to earn money

Breeding By Pairing Males and Females

You unlock the ability to breed magical beasts after completing the side quest "Foal of the Dead." In order to breed, both male and female creatures need to be captured, so be mindful of the gender of the animals when capturing and raising them if you want to breed.

Breeding Function Unlocked by Clearing 2 Quests

"Foal of the Dead" is unlocked by clearing "The Plight of the House-Elf" and "Charles Lookwood's Trial." If it is not yet cleared, first progress through the main quest and conquer "Charles Lookwood's Trial."

How to breed and unlock conditions

How to Sell Magical Creatures

Selling at Brood and Peck Store

Once you have captured a magical creature, you can sell it at the "Brood and Peck" store in Hogsmeade . Brood and Peck is located right next to the "North of Hogsmeade " chimney flight.

Efficient Ways to Make Money

Expanding the Breeding Ground

3 Possible Expansions Through Quests

The maximum capacity for breeding magical creatures can be expanded up to 3 stages through quests. Clearing quests will unlock new breeding grounds, allowing you to breed up to 16 species and 48 creatures at the largest size.

Quest Locations and Walkthrough Chart

Care Guide
Capturing Magical Beasts	Locating Dragons

Magical Beasts
Diricawl	Fwooper	Giant Purple Toad
Graphorn	Hippogriff	Joberknoll
Kneazle	Mooncalf	Niffler Dens
Puffskein	Thestral	Unicorn
Phoenix

Locations for Capturing Magical Creatures and How to Identify Shiny Variants