Hogwarts Legacy: Can You Become a Dark Wizard?
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Learn about dark magic in Hogwarts Legacy. This includes whether you can play as a dark wizard, how to pursue the dark path, and how to unlock the different endings.
Can I do a Dark Path playthrough?
The Dark Path is possible with the Unforgivable Curses
By using the Unforgivable Curses, it is possible to pursue the Dark Path. You can learn the Unforgivable Curses by progressing through Sebastian's relationship quests, so make sure you complete them if you want to be Dark Wizard.
No penalties for using the Unforgivable Curses
There are no penalties for learning or using the Unforgivable Curses. The quests will continue whether you use them or not so feel free to learn the spells. However, be aware that using the Unforgivable Curses against enemies who can speak may cause them to criticize you so use it cautiously if you're concerned.
Methods of learning the Forbidden Incantation and its effects |
Enhance the Unforgivable Curses with Talents
By using Dark Arts Talent points, you can strengthen the Unforgivable Curses. The Dark Arts Talents mainly strengthen curses, including the Unforgivable ones, so if you plan to become a Dark Wizard, prioritize upgrading them.
Recommended talents and point limits |
Methods of enhancing magic and recommended talent enhancements |
You cannot attack friendly NPCs
Even if you learn the Unforgivable Curses and become a Dark Wizard, you cannot attack friendly NPCs. Use them against hostile NPCs such as poachers or trolls instead.
How do you fall into the darkness?
You can pursue the dark path and witness the evil ending depending on your choices.
Choice 1 | Choice 2 | Result |
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I intend to keep it contained here | I shall keep it secret for now | Cooperate with Professor Fig |
I shall keep it secret forever | ||
I intend to open it | You're right | Cooperate with Professor Fig |
This power should not be kept from the world | ||
I want the power for myself | Evil Ending |
Choosing "I intend to open it" and "I want the power for myself" will lead to the Evil Ending. This will let you fall into the darkness and become a full-fledged Dark Wizard. The endings only have slight variations in the cutscene, so choose according to your preference.
Ending Branching Conditions and Route Analysis |
The use of Unforgivable Curses is irrelevant.
The use of Unforgivable Curses is irrelevant to the ending. Even if you haven't learned any of them, as long as you choose the right choices, you can still witness the Evil Ending.
Methods of Learning Forbidden Incantations and Effects List |
Are there any drawbacks to using dark magic?
There are no clear drawbacks known.
There are currently no discovered drawbacks to using dark magic such as Avada Kedavra, Crucio, and Imperio. It does not have any impact on the endings, and you won't be sent to Azkaban for using them too much. It depends on the player's playstyle, so choose to use dark magic at your own discretion.
Ending Branching Conditions and Route Analysis |
Gameplay Guide | |
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Combat System | Ancient Magic Meter |
Protego | Spells and Spell Combinations |
Character Creation | |
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Character Creation | Change Appearance |
Change Your Name | Witches and Wizards |