Gold is the primary currency in Hogwarts Legacy that players can use to buy new gear, seeds, ingredients, and much more. However, obtaining Gold can prove daunting as, unlike most RPGs, the quests in Hogwarts Legacy don’t directly reward you with Gold. So, if you are a poor wizard dreaming of wearing the best outfits and gear, having all potions hoarded, and being more battle ready, we are here with a handy guide on how to get Gold fast in Hogwarts Legacy.
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How To Get Gold Fast In Hogwarts Legacy
Here are some of the best methods to earn Gold fast in Hogwarts Legacy.
Opening Eye Chests
The Eye Chests are higher-tier treasure chests in Hogwarts Legacy that consistently reward you with 500 Gold. You can find many Eye Chests in the early game, from Hogsmeade to Hogwarts Library’s Forbidden section. Keep exploring and opening the Eye Chests to earn Gold fast.
Opening Treasure Chests And Pouches
While the different-sized regular treasure chests may reward you with Gold, cosmetics, and other items, the smaller ones tend to provide Gold most of the time.
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You will find them aplenty around Hogwarts and in the open world. While you are looking for them, you can also interact with small pouches to obtain Gold.
Selling Gear And Items
In the early game, apart from opening chests, selling gear is the best way to obtain Gold fast in Hogwarts Legacy. Even low-level gear can sell for 150 Gold each.
Since the game throws a ton of gear from completing challenges, quests, and other such activities, you will always have plenty for selling.
Selling Magical Beasts
Magical Beasts, aren’t they fascinating? Well, you can sell them to get a ton of Gold pretty fast. Progress through Hogwarts Legacy’s main quest till you unlock the Room of Requirement and eventually get the Magical Bag to capture Magical Beasts.
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Capture Puffskeins and other magical beasts and sell them at Brood & Peck at Hogsmeade. The Puffskeins are found in large numbers and are easy to capture. You can farm them and then pawn them at the said shop to obtain around 2000 or more Gold in a single run.
That concludes our guide on how to get Gold fast in Hogwarts Legacy. For more on Hogwarts Legacy, keep reading The Games Cabin.