Hogwarts Legacy: Every Magical Beast, Explained (2024)

Key Takeaways

  • Players can capture and provide a safe home for 13 magical creatures in Hogwarts Legacy, including Diricawls, Fwoopers, and Giant Purple Toads.
  • Each species has unique characteristics, such as Diricawls becoming invisible when threatened and Fwoopers' songs causing madness.
  • Players can collect resources from these creatures, such as feathers and fur, and interact with them using their favorite toys, like a Tumbleweed or a Yarn Ball.

There are 13 species of beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, all of which players can capture with their Nab-Sacks after completing the quest: The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom. These magical creatures are all at risk due to the rampant poachers in the area surrounding Hogwarts, and players can offer them a safer home in one of their Vivariums.

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This list provides everything players need to know about the various magical creatures in Hogwarts Legacy, from the resources they provide and their locations on the map to the different color variations that can be found and even the toys they enjoy playing with the most.

Updated September 18, 2024, by Joe Grantham: Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game across the globe in 2023, which is unsurprising given the popularity of the Harry Potter franchise. While Hogwarts itself, Quidditch, and spells are arguably the most loved aspects of the wizarding world, magical creatures are right behind them. As such, this list has been updated to include even more details on all the magical beasts in Hogwarts Legacy.

1 Diricawl

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find Diricawls

Diricawls are one of the most interesting species in the Harry Potter universe, as they actually explain the apparent extinction of Dodos in the real world. They are plump and fluffy flightless birds that, for all intents and purposes, are Dodos to Muggles.

However, what Muggles don't know is that this species of bird can turn invisible when threatened, a fact that explains their apparent disappearance. In Hogwarts Legacy, Diricawls come in a fantastic variety of colors that differ for males and females.

Resource

Diricawl Feather

Don't Get Along With

Kneazles

Favorite Toy

Tumbleweed

Color Variations

Green/Orange/Blue

Yellow

Grey

Special White

2 Fwooper

Difficulty To Catch: Hard

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  • Where to Find Fwoopers

Fwoopers are one of the many species of bird to be found in Hogwarts Legacy, although players might not want to keep too many of them in their Vivariums, as their song can be known to incur madness.

With owl-like faces and cute pastel color variations, Fwoopers make quite the impression on players who are able to catch them mid-flight. Their favorite toy, a Quaffle, also makes them one of the most fun creatures to play with for those with a particular fondness for Quidditch.

Resource

Fwooper Feather

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Phoenixes

Favorite Toy

Quaffle

Color Variations

Blue/Green

Yellow/Pink

Green/Yellow

Pink

Special Light Pink

3 Giant Purple Toad

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find Giant Purple Toads

Seeing as the other beasts in Hogwarts Legacy are magical birds or mammals; the Giant Purple Toad certainly stands out. Furthermore, even with the word 'Giant' in its name, players still might be surprised or even scared of just how big they are. As Neville Longbottom was known for having a pet toad named Trevor while at Hogwarts, these creatures certainly feel at home in the game.

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Due to how high they jump, these magical toads can be fairly hard to catch, meaning players will need to use spells like Levioso. In the wizarding world, their warts are used in a variety of potions. In the game, however, these Toad Warts are simply used to upgrade a variety of gear.

Resource

Toad Warts

Don't Get Along With

Jobberknolls

Favorite Toy

Leather Football

Color Variations (Warts/Belly)

Black/Purple

Green/White

Silver/Grey

Pink

Blue

Special White

4 Graphorn

Difficulty To Catch: Very Hard

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  • Where to Find Graphorns

Graphorns are easily the strongest beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, and unlike other creatures, players must first best them in combat before using the Nab-Sack to take them home to their Vivarium.

Towards the end of the main story, players will be tasked with the taming of a male Graphorn by the name of The Lord of the Shore as part of San Bakar's Trial. Players will then ride this Graphorn, making it the only ground mount in the game. With the ability to trample and charge at foes, Graphorns are by far the best mount for combat. They are also surprisingly fast.

Resource

Graphorn Horn

Don't Get Along With

Mooncalves

Favorite Toy

Dark Wizard Dummy

Color Variations

Light Brown

Special Grey-White

5 Hippogriff

Difficulty To Catch: Hard

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  • Where to Find Hippogriffs

Hippogriffs are among the most iconic magical creatures in the Harry Potter series, and the mission in which players take to the skies atop Highwing is one of the most magical moments in all of Hogwarts Legacy. It's also interesting for players to see the numerous color variations of Hippogriffs after only Buckbeak was shown in the movies.

Given the size of Hippogriffs and the fact that they can run incredibly fast and, of course, fly, they can be rather difficult to catch, and players might need to use multiple control spells. Their majestic beauty, however, makes them more than worth the effort, and by breeding a male and a female, players will get to see what baby Hippogriffs look like. Sadly, players won't be able to fly the Hippogriffs they catch or breed, but there is always Highwing and Caligo, an onyx Hippogriff.

Resource

Hippogriff Feather

Don't Get Along With

Nifflers

Favorite Toy

Dark Wizard Dummy

Color Variations

White-Grey

Brown

Blonde

Onyx

Special Black

6 Jobberknoll

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find Jobberknolls

Jobberknolls may not seem that interesting or even magical at first, but if players pay close attention, they will notice that these birds don't make a sound. However, according to their description, they do eventually make a sound upon death.

Thankfully, this isn't something players will have to experience in Hogwarts Legacy, as their Vivarium animals cannot die. Their impressive tail feathers also make the flight of a Jobberknoll quite the sight, and watching them and the other magical birds swoop around is rather relaxing.

Resource

Jobberknoll Feather

Don't Get Along With

Giant Purple Toads

Favorite Toy

Quaffle

Color Variations

Blue

Blue/Black

Blue/Yellow

Green

Special Silver

7 Kneazle

Difficulty To Catch: Easy

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  • Where to Find Kneazles

Kneazles are very often mistaken for ordinary cats, but in fact, these magical creatures are extremely intelligent and have a knack for detecting suspicious people. Interestingly, this is why Hermione's half-Kneazle, half-cat, Crookshanks, went after Ron's rat Scabbers. She knew him to be Peter Pettigrew in disguise, or at the least not a rat. Crookshanks also made friends with Sirius Black during this time who was disguised as a dog.

In Hogwarts Legacy, Kneazles make great pets, and players can have endless fun using spells on the Yarn Ball toy and watching their furry friends chase after it. Players can even name their Kneazle after their own cat, adding another personal touch to a game already full of nostalgia and magical moments.

Resource

Kneazle Fur

Don't Get Along With

Diricawls

Favorite Toy

Yarn Ball

Color Variations

Red

Brown

Black

Special Golden

8 Mooncalf

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find Mooncalves

With their huge adorable eyes, Mooncalves have the ability to melt the hearts of even the darkest wizards in Hogwarts Legacy. However, as their name suggests, players will only be able to catch them at night when they emerge to dance.

Mooncalf Fur, which can be procured by consistently feeding and brushing Mooncalves, is crucial for many Gear upgrades when players first get their Enchanted Loom. As poachers are after these adorable animals, players shouldn't feel bad about capturing them, as they will be safer inside the Vivarium.

Resource

Mooncalf Fur

Don't Get Along With

Graphorns

Favorite Toy

Moon Ball

Color Variations

Blue Striped

Light Blue Striped

Brown Striped

Black Spotted

Special Silver-White

9 Niffler

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find Nifflers

While Nifflers did feature in the Harry Potter books, they were first popularized by the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film, as Newt Scamander had a Niffler called Teddy. These mischievous creatures are known for their incessant love for gold and will go to any length to get their pesky hands on some.

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In Hogwarts Legacy, players can find Nifflers in a variety of dens and will instantly notice that they come in many colors. Players can then have fun playing with their Nifflers with a ball made out of pure gold. There is also a hilarious interaction in Hogwarts Legacy at Hogsmeade Station involving a Niffler outsmarting a smuggler.

Resource

Niffler Fur

Don't Get Along With

Hippogriffs

Favorite Toy

Gold Ball

Color Variations

Green

Yellow

Purple

Orange

Brown

Black

Special Gray

10 Phoenix

Difficulty To Catch: Medium

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  • Where to Find the Phoenix

Unlike the other magical creatures in the game, there is only one Phoenix that players can find, which sadly means they cannot be bred. This Phoenix is found during the aptly named Phoenix Rising quest and is truly resplendent.

Completing this quest will also unlock the fourth and final Grassland Vivarium, a stunning retreat resembling the Scottish Highlands that is perfect for the Phoenix to soar around in. There are few more majestic Hogwarts Legacy animals than the Phoenix, who naturally ties the game even closer to the original series and parts of the Fantastic Beasts films.

Resource

Phoenix Feather

Don't Get Along With

Fwoopers

Favorite Toy

Quaffle

11 Puffskein

Difficulty To Catch: Easy

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  • Where to Find Puffskeins

Puffskeins are arguably the cutest beasts in Hogwarts Legacy and make for perfect pets, although their owners may be surprised to find out just how much they like to eat bogies.

Nevertheless, they are great magical creatures to start off with for budding magizoologists, as they are easy to capture with the Nab-Sack and get along with all other beasts.

Resource

Puffskein Fur

Favorite Toy

Bogey Ball

Color Variations

Pink

Orange

Brown

Grey

Special Yellow-White

12 Unicorn

Difficulty To Catch: Very Hard

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  • Where to Find Unicorns

Unicorns, synonymous with beauty and purity, are also notoriously hard to find in Hogwarts Legacy. In the few places these majestic beasts can be found on the map, only one will emerge at a time, meaning that players will have to be extra diligent with their Nab-Sack.

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By acquiring a male and female and placing a Breeding Pen in the Unicorn's Vivarium, players will be amazed to find out that baby Unicorns are born with a coat of pure gold, a detail astute book readers will already be familiar with.

Resource

Unicorn Hair

Don't Get Along With

Thestrals

Favorite Toy

Unpoppable Bubble

Color Variations

White

Special Golden

13 Thestral

Difficulty To Catch: Hard

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  • Where to Find Thestrals

Thestrals are misunderstood creatures in the wizarding world, often synonymous with death in the minds of witches and wizards. This is due to the fact that only those who have seen death can, in turn, see them.

However, Thestrals are actually peaceful creatures and have their own beauty about them, making them perfect beasts to care for in one of the Vivariums. Additionally, if players own the Dark Arts Pack DLC, they will be able to ride a female Thestral called Sepulchria, one of the best mounts in Hogwarts Legacy​​​​​​.

Resource

Thestral Hair

Don't Get Along With

Unicorns

Favorite Toy

Ball O' Bones

Color Variations

Black

Yellow-Green

Special White

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Hogwarts Legacy: Every Magical Beast, Explained (2024)

FAQs

What is the 13th beast in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

There are a total of 13 beasts to catch in Hogwarts Legacy: Diricawl, Fwooper, Giant Purple Toad, Graphorn, Hippogriff, Jobberknoll, Kneazle, Mooncalf, Niffler, Puffskein, Thestral, Unicorn and Phoenix.

What is the rarest beast in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

The Phoenix is even rarer than the unicorn, and we've got a guide on how to catch the Phoenix. Spoiler alert: there are no Phoenix Dens in the game, and you cannot catch a female Phoenix to breed with.

What is the point of beasts in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

By taking care of the beasts, magical materials will be released that can be woven into your clothes using the loom. You take care of these beasts by feeding and grooming them.

What is the hardest beast to catch in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Understandably, the Phoenix is the most difficult creature to acquire in Hogwarts Legacy. Not only is it given through a special quest, but it can't be bred, so players will only get one in the game.

What is the rarest thing in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

3 Giant Squid Appears In Hogwarts Lake

The Giant Squid is the largest and most formidable inhabitant of the Great Lake, and its short, surprise cameos are one of the rarest things that can happen in Hogwarts Legacy.

Can I breed Phoenix Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Out of the 13 Beasts present in Hogwarts Legacy, 12 Beasts can be bred. The Phoenix is the only species in the game that can't be bred because it's a one-of-a-kind creature.

What is the most useful beast in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Graphorns are easily the strongest beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, and unlike other creatures, players must first best them in combat before using the Nab-Sack to take them home to their Vivarium.

What is the strongest creature in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Dragons are easily the most popular and strongest beasts in Hogwarts Legacy and are beloved by most Harry Potter fans.

How to find unicorn Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Although the world of Hogwarts Legacy is massive, Unicorns can only be found in one single location, which is northwest of Upper Hogsfield. To reach it, players can teleport to Upper Hogsfield Floo Flame and descend to the Unicorn Den whether on foot, with a Broom, or by a mounted Beast in Hogwarts Legacy.

Can you sell Beast Offspring Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Hogwarts Legacy has a fairly chunky and interesting minigame to play in the form of beast breeding. Not only can you “rescue” all manner of Magical Beasts and place them in lively Vivariums, but you can also breed them to ensure the survival of the species. Or sell them for a profit, if you're so inclined.

Can you breed unicorns in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Go up to the pen and pick the unicorns to breed. The female one will be sitting in the pen for about 30 in-game minutes until the baby is born. This process doesn't replace either of the 2 unicorns, it just adds a new baby. You won't be able to purchase the Breeding Pen without doing the sidequest for Deek.

Can you get more than one phoenix in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

There is only one phoenix in the game. Graphorns are technically unlimited and they can be bred - after getting your first one, you'll find a lair in the same area where one graphorn spawns at a time. You'll have to defeat it in the same way as you did with the first one, but then you can "rescue" it.

What does the star next to beast mean in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

A star means "rarer" color scheme or different than normal colors. Pink Fwoopers aren't an unusual color. I got a brown unicorn with patterns on it that's a "shiny" beast with a star. Similar to shiny pokemon with different colors.

How many beasts in Hogwarts Legacy can you have? ›

In total, you can unlock four Vivariums throughout the game to tame all kinds of beasts. One Vivarium can hold as many as 12 animals, but only 4 species.

What is the second Vivarium in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

The second Vivarium biome that becomes available to you is the Coastal biome. The requires the completion of The High Keep, where you'll also earn your flying mount. You'll then receive a quest called Plight of the House Elf. The moment you start this quest, a cutscene will play, showing you the new beach location.

Where are the special beasts in Hogwarts Legacy? ›

Hogwarts Legacy beast locations list
Beast namesBeast den locations
JobberknollFeldcroft Cragcroftshire Forbidden Forest
MooncalfForbidden Forest South Hogwarts Region Feldcroft
PuffskeinForbidden Forest South Hogwarts Region Hogwarts Valley Feldcroft Poidsear Coast Manor Cape Clagmar Coast
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