Summary
Hogwarts Legacyinvites players to explore the magical world ofHarry Potter, where mysteries lurk in the shadows and opportunities arise at every corner. Focusing on Hogwarts itself, players find themselves as fifth-year students of the magical academy, one in which they are sorted among four familiar houses—Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. With the iconic sorting hat doing its duty in assigning players a house, one might wonder if there are any differences inHogwarts Legacy’s houses, such as unique quests and dialogue if other houses are played.
Beyond their respective dormitories and house colors, there is no massive difference aside from the house side quests, the aesthetic of the common room, and who players talk to upon their first visit to the common room. Regardless, every character will be met and spoken to, and the choice of house does not deepen any relationships with anyone.
Main House Differences In Hogwarts Legacy
The main difference between the houses inHogwarts Legacybeyond the common room and initial conversations is the house-specific missions, which all take place asHogwarts Legacy’s 14th main quest. Whilst showing different sides to the quest, it is ultimately the same in outcome and overall purpose, focusing on the ghost Jackdaw. These house-specific quests allow players to experience different aspects of the overall story while still leading to the same outcome.
House Quests: Gryffindor Differences
The exclusive Gryffindor house quest, “The Hunt for the Missing Pages”, involves players collaborating with Nearly Headless Nick, the ghost, to assist him in making a favorable impression on his phantom acquaintances in the Headless Hunt.
Similar to other quests, this mission culminates in an encounter with Jackdaw, where players acquire the crucial final pages essential for progressing in the main storyline of the game. Notably unique to this quest is the requirement tolocate where the ghost Jackdaw’s head isbefore engaging in conversation with him, a task that leads players to the pumpkin patch.
House Quest: Slytherin Differences
Slytherin students engage in conversations with Ominis Gaunt, Sebastian Sallow, and Imelda Reyes upon their initial night. The mission known as “Scrope’s Last Hope” aligns with the events unfolding in Jackdaw’s Rest. Players will discover concise messages thoughtfully left by Scrope, the Black family house elf. These messages act as a trail of breadcrumbs, leading players to the northern coastline of Hogwarts.
Scrope entrusts players with the task of locating a cherished family heirloom once belonging to his late mistress, Apollonia Black. To solve this mystery, he directs players toward Jackdaw’s grotto. While “Scrope’s Last Hope” doesn’t introduce major plot developments, it does extend players' questing time within the mysterious realms of the Forbidden Forest and gives players a map tostart the “Ghost of Our Love” quest.
House Quest: Ravenclaw Differences
For those sorted into Ravenclaw, the initial character introduction includes Amit Thakkar, Samantha Dale, and Everett Clopton. In the Ravenclaw-focused quest, “Ollivander’s Heirloom”, found inHogwarts Legacy, players join forces with the renowned wand expert to recover a stolen family heirloom taken by Jackdaw.
The pursuit leads to tracking down the mischievous ghost in the Hogwarts owlery, where details about his actions come to light. As the quest concludes, players secure the crucial pages necessary for advancing to the next main story quest, marking a key progression point in the game. Beyond this quest,Ravenclaw’s common room secrets and Easter eggsare quite abundant.
House Quest: Hufflepuff Differences
In the quest named “Prisoner of Love”, players controlling their intrepid Hufflepuff character receive a mysterious owl, prompting a visit to the common room for a conversation with Eldritch Diggory’s portrait. Seeking players' assistance in solving an ancient murder mystery, Eldritch sends players off to Azkaban to uncover more details. This particular quest unfolds as a rare opportunity forplayers to explore Azkaban, a location that remains otherwise inaccessible throughout the game.
