One of the most powerful artifacts in the wizarding world, the Elder Wand can be wielded in Hogwarts Legacy by players through two possible methods.
Said to have been constructed as a Death Hallow by Death, the Elder Wand appears in Hogwarts Legacy as the ultimate weapon for players to have, with two ways to get it. Capable of defeating any enemy in the game with any spell, the Elder Wand remains stronger than even Unforgivable Curses like Avada Kedavra. However, if players want to obtain this item, they must either progress through the main story up to a certain event or connect to a quiz found on an external site linked to their account.This guide contains spoilers for Hogwarts Legacy‘s main storyUnlike the books, players thankfully don’t have to defeat the former master of the Elder Wand to use it in Hogwarts Legacy, nor communicate with the same avatar that brought about the other Deathly Hallows. Instead, players’ WB games account must be connected to a Wizarding World Website account before taking a quiz called the Sorting Ceremony. Similar to choosing a house in Hogwarts Legacy, the Sorting Ceremony takes players through several questions with the Elder Wood Wand as a reward for their participation.
How To Unlock The Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy
Players have to answer the questions on the Wizarding World Website correctly to get the Elder Wand and have its Core piece customized to their preference. There are seven questions in total, so players must be careful with their answers to get the variation they want. The correct answers for players to get the Elder Wand are:
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Question |
Unicorn Core Answers |
Phoenix Core Answers |
Dragon Core Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
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First of all, would you describe yourself as… |
Any |
Any |
Any |
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And your eyes… |
Blue |
Blue |
Blue |
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Was the day on which you were born… |
Any |
Any |
Any |
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Do you most pride yourself on your… |
Intelligence |
Intelligence |
Intelligence |
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Traveling alone down a deserted road, you reach a crossroads. Do you continue… |
Right towards the castle |
Right towards the castle |
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Do you most fear… |
Fire |
Darkness |
Heights |
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In a chest of magical artifacts, which would you choose… |
Glittering Jewel |
Bound Scroll |
Silver Dagger |
The only other way to get the Elder Wand is temporarily using the artifact at the end of the narrative. One of the final trials, set by Niamh Fitzgerald, has players wield the Elder Wand’s power against a wave of enemies during the final story sequences of the game for a limited time. This quest serves as an epic conclusion to Hogwarts Legacy‘s story, as players get to enjoy the Elder Wand’s extraordinary power at least once before the credits roll.
Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.
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Hogwarts Legacy
- Franchise:
- Harry Potter
- Platform:
- Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Steam
- Released:
- 2022-02-10
- Developer:
- Avalanche Software
- Publisher:
- Warner Bros. Games
- Genre:
- Adventure, Action RPG, Open-World
- Engine:
- Unreal Engine 4
- ESRB:
- T
- Summary:
- Set in the 1800s in the Wizarding World universe, Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG where players get to live out a student’s life in the hallowed halls of Hogwarts and beyond. Aside from Hogwarts, players can also travel between iconic locales such as Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest. Starting as a fifth year, players will pick up more advanced spell casting and potion crafting and discover both friendly and antagonistic magical beasts across the entire Harry Potter universe, as they follow the path of light or darkness on their own wizarding journey.
- Mode:
- Single-Player
