Hogwarts Legacy: How to Unlock Avada Kedavra

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Read this guide to learn all about the spell, "Avada Kedavra" in Hogwarts Legacy! Find out how to unlock it, as well as its uses and effects.

Hogwarts Legacy - Avada Kedavra

How to Unlock Avada Kedavra

Clear: In the Shadow of the Relic

Quest Name Conditions
In the Shadow of the Relic ・Clear: In the Shadow of Hope
・Clear: San Bakar's Trial

Avada Kedavra can be learned in the quest, "In the Shadow of the Relic," in Sebastian's relationship quest. To progress in this quest, it is necessary to advance the main quest and it is recommended to be at level 28. Level up as you progress through the story.

Choose: "Everyone should know that curse."

Option Result
No one should know that curse. Not learned
Everyone should know that curse. Now is not the time.
Yes please. Learn

To learn Avada Kedavra, choose "Everyone should know that curse." and "Yes please." in the conversation after defeating the boss. Learning the ultimate spell, "Avada Kedavra," will complete the quest.

Note that even if you choose the incorrect option, you can learn it anytime by talking to Sebastian in the Undercroft. After completing the quest, make sure to talk to Sebastian in the Undercroft.

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How to Use Avada Kedavra

Unleash your talent to affect all enemies

Avada Kedavra Talent

It is recommended to unleash your talent to affect all enemies with Avada Kedavra. When you unleash your talent, the instant death effect of Avada Kedavra will affect all cursed enemies. Enhancing your Dark Arts talent allows you to efficiently inflict curses on enemies, so it is recommended to enhance your Dark Arts talent.

Use against a single powerful enemy

Use against a single powerful enemy

It is also recommended to use Avada Kedavra against a single powerful enemy. When Avada Kedavra hits, the enemy will be defeated in one blow regardless of their remaining health. Use it against tough opponents with high health.

Effects of Avada Kedavra

Defeat enemies in one blow

Hogwarts Legacy Avada Kedavra In-Game Effect

Avada Kedavra is the most powerful spell in Hogwarts Legacy and has the effect of defeating enemies in one blow. Additionally, when you unleash your talent, it has the effect of wiping out enemies cursed by the spell, making it undoubtedly the strongest spell in this game.

The long cooldown is a drawback

The cooldown of Avada Kedavra is approximately 90 seconds. This is significantly longer compared to other spells. If you are unleashing your talent, it is recommended to spread curses and then annihilate the enemies the moment the cooldown is over.

How to Learn Avada Kedavra when you missed your first chance

Talk to Sebastian in the Undercroft

Talk to Sebastian in the Underground Cathedral

Even if you choose the wrong option in the quest, if Sebastian is in the Undercroft, you can learn Avada Kedavra at any time. Examine the hidden door near the staircase in the Defense Against the Dark Arts Tower and talk to Sebastian.

Cannot Learn After Sebastian's Expulsion

Option Result
We should turn Sebastian in. We must turn him in. Expulsion
I've changed my mind. No Expulsion
We must not turn Sebastian in.

If you expel Sebastian based on the choices in "In the Shadow of Fate," you will lose the method of learning the Unforgivable Curse. Hogwarts Legacy does not have replayability, and once expelled, you can never learn the unforgivable incantation in that save data again. Therefore, decide carefully whether to expel him or not.

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What is the Illegal Avada Kedavra?

Hogwarts Legacy _Illegal Avada Kedavra

The "Illegal Avada Kedavra" is a powerful word that became a trend on SNS and other platforms. In the original work, "Harry Potter," Avada Kedavra was designated as a forbidden spell. However, in the world of Hogwarts Legacy set around the 1800s, players can casually use Avada Kedavra. This led to the popularity of the term.

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