Hogwarts Legacy: Mooncalf Locations and How to Capture Them

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Learn where to find Mooncalfs and how to capture them. This includes their locations, capturing methods, items you can obtain from them, and their selling price.

Mooncalf

Mooncalf Den Locations

Northwest of the South Hogwarts Region

Mooncalf_Southern Hogwarts Region

Mooncalf can be captured at a den located northwest of the South Hogwarts Region. You can reach it on foot from a nearby Floo Flame and it is also the recommended capturing point due to the high number of Mooncalfs appearing in the area.

East of the Forbidden Forest

Mooncalf_ Forbidden Forest

Mooncalf can also be captured at a den located east of the Forbidden Forest. Head south from the North Ford Bog Entrance Floo Flame.

Northwest of the Bandit Camp in the Poidsear Coast

Mooncalf_Bandit Camp in the northern Poidsear Coast

Mooncalf can be captured at a den located northwest of the Bandit Camp in the Poidsear Coast. The Mooncalf den is very close to the Poidsear Castle Floo Flame, making it easily accessible on foot.

Tips for Capturing Mooncalf

Points for capturing Mooncalfs
Capture using spells and charms to immobilize them
Switch between day and night and use save/load to increase chances of encountering
Lower the difficulty to Story

Capture using spells and charms

Spell Use
Disillusionment
Disillusionment
Approach the animal without being noticed
Levioso
Levioso
Levitate the animal to immobilize it
Arresto Momentum
Arresto Momentum
Slow down the movement of the animal
Accio
Accio
Pull the animal closer when it is far away

It's recommended to capture Mooncalfs by using spells and charms to immobilize them. Approach slowly with Disillusionment, lift them up with Levioso, and then use Arresto Momentum to ensure a successful capture.

Respawn Method

Step Description
1 Change the time of day
2 Manually save the game
3 Load the saved data

Some creatures 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 using the method of repeatedly changing the time of day and performing a save and load.

Lower the Difficulty to Story

Lower the Difficulty to Story Mode

By lowering the difficulty to Story, it becomes easier to capture creatures. If you want to quickly and reliably capture a Mooncalf, it's recommended to change the difficulty to Story in the menu before going to a den.

Difference in Difficulty and How to Change It

Mooncalf Items and Prices

Mooncalf Obtained Items

Obtained Item Mooncalf Fur

Mooncalf Selling Price

Selling Price 120G

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