In the Wizarding World, there is no magical instrument more powerful than the Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy. Wielded by the wrong hands, it can be devastating as we saw with Voldemort in the Harry Potter series. Thankfully, your character can wield the Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy, but keep in mind that there’s a catch. Here’s how to get it.
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Can You Use The Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy?
Being able to utilize this legendary wand in Hogwarts Legacy would make you all-powerful against your foes like the goblins and evil wizards roaming the grounds. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to equip it all the time in the game. Warning: spoilers ahead.
During the third Niamh Fitzgerald trial, you’ll be able to utilize the legendary wand against your enemies. It’s only for a brief amount of time, but you’ll get the satisfaction of taking out your foes in one hit. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to wield the Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy at any other point in the game, just in that one instance.
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You Can Make A Lookalike, However
Despite the Elder Wand not being a permanent option for your character, there is a way to get one that looks very similar at Ollivander’s. However, once you’ve picked a wand from the shop, you’ll be stuck with it, so you may want to use this Elder Wand-like design with a second playthrough. The Hogwarts Legacy trophies and achievements actually encourage you to do this as you need to play a student of each house.
When you visit Ollivander’s in Hogsmeade, make sure to follow each of these options to get your magical instrument looking the closest to the Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy.
- Wand Style: Ringed, Dark Brown
- Wood Type: Elder
- Length: Fourteen and a half inches
- Flexibility: Unyielding
- Core Type: Whatever you would like to choose.
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