Hidden mechanics in Hogwarts Legacy

Hidden mechanics in Hogwarts Legacy. Hogwarts Legacy is a hugely complex game. While it's not the biggest open world on the market, it's more dense than other open world games. During your adventure in Hogwarts' Legacy, there are many things you will learn, but what surprised me the most is the amount of hidden mechanics you can miss even at the end of the game.

There are several important tips for beginners and mechanics that can pass as mistakes. Here are some of the things the game doesn't teach you:

1. Completing Merlin's Trials will increase your inventory storage

In Hogwarts Legacy, you will soon find yourself running out of storage space. If you start destroying objects to free up space, you'll probably think there must be a better way to do it. Fortunately, there is a solution.

By completing Trials of Merlin scattered around the world, you will gradually be able to unlock more slots in your inventory. After completing two trials, you will receive your first upgrade and will continue to unlock more slots as you progress through the game. In total, you can unlock up to 40 additional storage spaces.

It is important to note that you must claim your rewards from the "Challenges" menu to unlock your additional inventory slots. This also applies to all Challenge rewards. If you don't claim them, they won't automatically be added to your character or inventory.

2. Through the talents you will have more slots for your spells

When you start playing Hogwarts Legacy, you will only have four active spell slots . Once you fill them up, you have to replace them with new ones, which can be very frustrating. However, you can acquire more spell slots by using talent points , which are unlocked through the main quest. Although you only have quick access to four spells at a time, you'll be able to quickly switch between four sets of four selectable spells once you've unlocked more slots. The only downside is that you have to use the talent points to unlock the extra slots instead of using them to buy character upgrades. This is an important aspect to consider when deciding how to spend your talent points.

3. Manage your talent points properly

In Hogwarts Legacy, unlocking talent points is when character creation possibilities begin to expand. When you unlock this mechanic, you will automatically receive more talent points to spend based on your current level. However, it's important to be careful how you spend your initial talent points, because once you reach level 40, you won't be able to level up or earn any more talent points. In other words, you won't be able to get all the available talents in a single match. If you're looking to acquire certain high-level talents, remember that you'll only have access to 35 total talent points. That's why it's wise to budget early to ensure you get the talents you really want.

4. Your wand doesn't matter, it's just pure design

Choosing the wand at Hogwarts is an exciting time, especially for fans of the Harry Potter series. But as the books show, the individual who uses it is often more important than the wand itself.

Actually , the wand is just a cosmetic item in Hogwarts' legacy. While you can unlock different handles to change its design, you can't make it more powerful. Despite going against the usual logic of video games, this decision is consistent with the story of the original story.

5. Use stealth as a combat tool

It is important that you know that stealth is an extremely powerful tool in the combat system of Hogwarts Legacy , even though the game presents it as a somewhat situational ability. When in stealth mode, you can take on enemies that would otherwise be a big problem. In fact, it is possible to complete most camps and dungeons in the game without being seen. Even some bosses and other large enemies cannot be instantly killed while being stolen, but they can take significant damage from your attacks. While it may not be the most entertaining way to play, stealth is incredibly powerful.

6. Wait a while to roam freely in the open world

Once you've unlocked the "World" section of the map in Hogwarts, you'll have a lot of freedom to explore the entire game map . However, it is not advisable to venture anywhere from the beginning. In some areas, you will find high-level enemies that exceed your character's level. Additionally, many activities in these higher level areas will not be available to you until you have reached the required in-game progression milestones. Therefore, it is advisable to explore each part of the map at the recommended level to get the most out of it. Even at these levels, some areas hide secrets that only the most advanced players will be able to discover.

7. Save the legendary chests

After your adventure in Hogwarts' legacy, you will find a large and ornate treasure chest known as the "Legendary Chest" , which contains legendary items. While it may be tempting to open them right away, it's wise to be careful how many you open from there.

The items you get from these chests scale with your level in the game, so it's better to wait a bit before opening the legendary chests. This way you will be able to get the best possible items and have a more efficient team. If you can do it, it's recommended to save some chests until level 20 , around the time you need better gear to overcome the toughest challenges.

8. Take advantage of "Revelio" when flying

Revelation will be one of the most used spells in Hogwarts Legacy, as it allows you to scan areas for secrets and items to interact with. However, the range is usually limited, even if you upgrade it. One solution is to use Revelio while flying , which allows you to scan a large area and discover many interesting places on the map. I'm not sure why this works like this, or if it's meant to, but it's an extremely useful trick throughout the game.

9. Buy from vendors: Time to update your inventory

Buying goods from suppliers is a necessary part, but expensive from the experience at Hogwarts Legacy. Suppliers often have very limited stocks of the most valuable items, further complicating the purchasing task. Fortunately , the game has an inventory update timer that updates every two and a half days. If you don't want to wait that long, you can use the in-game "Wait" feature to advance time and turn day into night (or vice versa) so you can buy the items you need at that moment.

10. Unlock the locks easily

There are no spoilers for the story in this text, but you will have to wait until later in the game in Hogwarts Legacy to unlock the spell that allows you to pick locks. Once you have it, the game doesn't offer much help in getting through the lock picking minigame. However, the mini-game is easier than it first appears. Use the left stick to move the green light to one of the slots in the outer green circle on the lock. Then spin the green circle until the gears start to move. Then use the right stick to manipulate the red inner part of the lock, making sure to keep an eye on the small gears in the center of the lock. The key points will always be located in one of the eight cardinal directions. Point your track in one of these directions and you'll unlock even the most difficult locks in no time.

11. Check your Owl Post mail regularly

During your adventure in Hogwarts Legacy, you may receive emails, but it's common to forget that this mechanic exists in the game. There may even come a time when you think no one is sending you letters. However, it is important to regularly check one of the available Owl Post centers for new mail. While there may be a bug that prevents you from receiving emails automatically, it's best to check your inbox regularly so you don't miss any updates. In this way, you can be aware of the news about the game.

12. Some items to interact with require waiting

We love Hogwarts Legacy's design, as it closely resembles a Metroidvania game. There are many elements in the game world that can be interacted with in some way, but not immediately.

Although there are some secrets you can discover just by experimenting, you should know that much of the game, including the main mechanics, is not available at the beginning . This includes equipment upgrades, flying, collecting animals and destroying certain environmental objects.

Don't assume you can use everything you find right away. . Often you have to make it through the main quest to unlock all the mechanics and spells you need to interact with the world effectively.