Can You Get the Killing Curse in Hogwarts Legacy?
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Yes, you absolutely can learn and use Avada Kedavra, the Killing Curse, in Hogwarts Legacy. This powerful, yet forbidden, spell is one of three Unforgivable Curses available to the player. However, acquiring it is not as simple as finding it in a spellbook; it requires a specific path and decision-making throughout your gameplay. This article will delve into how to unlock Avada Kedavra, its implications, and answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding this dark magic.
How to Obtain Avada Kedavra
The primary method to learn Avada Kedavra is through the relationship quest line with Sebastian Sallow. This Slytherin student’s narrative delves into the darker aspects of magic and provides the player with opportunities to learn the Unforgivable Curses. Specifically, the quest you need to complete is called “In the Shadow of the Relic.”
Sebastian Sallow’s Questline
To access this quest and the opportunity to learn Avada Kedavra, you must progress through Sebastian’s storyline. This involves completing a series of quests focused on his personal struggles and his growing interest in dark magic. The quest line is pivotal, as it’s the main avenue to acquiring all three Unforgivable Curses: Crucio, Imperio, and Avada Kedavra.
Making the Right Choices
During this quest line, there are several pivotal moments where you will make choices affecting your relationship with Sebastian and your opportunity to learn the curses. Key decisions arise when you are speaking with Sebastian’s friend, Ominis Gaunt. Crucially, to ensure you unlock Avada Kedavra through Sebastian you must choose the dialogue option “We must not turn Sebastian in.” This is in response to the events that unfold later in the storyline concerning Sebastian’s Uncle.
After this pivotal conversation with Ominis, if you speak to Sebastian in the Undercroft, he will offer to teach you any Unforgivable Curses you haven’t yet learned, including Avada Kedavra. This is your main chance to gain this powerful spell.
The Consequences of Using Avada Kedavra
While using Avada Kedavra can be powerful in combat, it’s important to note the narrative and character implications. The main thing that can effect the game is the characters reaction to you using it in front of them.
Reactions from Professors
Using Avada Kedavra in front of professors will elicit reactions based on their personalities, but there are no long-term consequences within the main game mechanics. Professor Fig may express disappointment while Professor Weasley may show shock and disapproval. However, your use of the curse does not have any impact on the game ending or your standing at Hogwarts.
Narrative and Character Impact
While there are no mechanical drawbacks, using the Killing Curse might feel out of character for some players, given the protagonist’s usual demeanor and actions throughout the game. The choice to use the Unforgivable Curses should align with your desired character arc within Hogwarts Legacy.
Alternative Access to Avada Kedavra
If you miss the opportunity to learn Avada Kedavra from Sebastian, or if you chose to turn him in, there is another way to use it:
Dark Arts Battle Arena
For players who chose to turn in Sebastian or didn’t follow his quest line closely enough to learn the spell, the Dark Arts Battle Arena provides a temporary workaround. However, access to this arena is exclusive to players who own the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition or the Dark Arts Pack DLC. In the arena, you can use Avada Kedavra and the other Unforgivable Curses. But, this usage is limited to the arena; you won’t have access to it in the open world.
Why You Might Want to Learn Avada Kedavra
Many players are drawn to learning Avada Kedavra due to its sheer power and significance in the Wizarding World. Here are a few reasons why you might choose to pursue it:
- Combat Effectiveness: Avada Kedavra offers a one-hit kill on most non-boss enemies, making combat easier.
- Narrative Exploration: The choice to use the curse allows you to explore the darker aspects of magic and the grey morality within the game.
- Completionist Goals: For players looking to experience everything the game offers, learning all three Unforgivable Curses is a natural objective.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the intricacies of acquiring and using Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy:
1. Can you learn Avada Kedavra without Sebastian?
No, you cannot learn Avada Kedavra in the open world without following Sebastian Sallow’s relationship quest line. The Dark Arts Battle Arena provides temporary use, but only with the Deluxe Edition or Dark Arts Pack DLC.
2. Does using the Killing Curse have any repercussions in Hogwarts Legacy?
No long-term repercussions exist mechanically within the game for using Avada Kedavra. Professor reactions vary but don’t impact the game’s ending or your character’s standing at Hogwarts.
3. Can you get all three Unforgivable Curses in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, you can learn Crucio, Imperio, and Avada Kedavra by progressing through Sebastian Sallow’s questline.
4. What happens if I turn in Sebastian?
If you choose to turn in Sebastian, he will be expelled from Hogwarts, and you will not be able to interact with him again. This means you’ll permanently miss the chance to learn any Unforgivable Curses from him, unless you have the required DLC for the Battle Arena.
5. Can I go back and learn Avada Kedavra if I initially said no?
Yes, as long as you do not turn him in. You can learn it in the next Sallow relationship quest where you should tell Ominis Gaunt “We must not turn Sebastian in“. Speak to Sebastian in the Undercroft after this and he’ll teach you any Unforgivable Curses you have missed up to that point, including Avada Kedavra.
6. Is Avada Kedavra effective against Ranrok?
No, Avada Kedavra is not effective on Ranrok when he becomes the dragon. He absorbs the curse, and it does not inflict damage.
7. Can you stop Sebastian from killing his uncle?
No, the showdown between Sebastian and his uncle is fixed. You cannot change the outcome, but you can choose whether to turn Sebastian in for the murder.
8. Should I let Sebastian take the relic?
Yes, Sebastian will always take the relic regardless of the dialogue choices you make. This is a set outcome in the storyline.
9. Does learning the Unforgivable Curses affect the ending of the game?
No, learning and using Unforgivable Curses does not influence the game’s ending. You will experience the two key endings regardless of your choices with dark magic.
10. Is there a downside to using Avada Kedavra?
The main downside is that it can feel out of place for your protagonist, given the way they have acted up to that point. However, there is no mechanical penalty for using the curse.
11. What happens if you don’t turn Sebastian in?
If you choose not to turn Sebastian in, he will remain at Hogwarts, and you will retain the ability to speak with him and learn any Unforgivable Curses you missed.
12. Do you need to be in Slytherin to learn Avada Kedavra?
No, you do not need to be in Slytherin. Any house can learn Avada Kedavra through Sebastian’s storyline. However, only players with the Deluxe Edition or Dark Arts Pack DLC can use it in the Dark Arts Battle Arena if they did not learn it from Sebastian.
13. Does choosing between Sebastian or Natty impact learning Avada Kedavra?
No, choosing between Sebastian and Natty does not affect the ability to learn Avada Kedavra. This choice only impacts conversations within the Hogsmeade trip.
14. Can I use Avada Kedavra after choosing the ‘bad’ ending?
The ability to use Avada Kedavra is not tied to the ending you choose. You can use it if you have learned it, regardless of your ending choice.
15. Can you get a second chance to learn Avada Kedavra?
If you did not learn it from Sebastian and do not have the DLC for the Battle Arena, you cannot learn it. However, you can still use Avada Kedavra in the Dark Arts Battle Arena if you have the Deluxe Edition or the DLC. However, that will not carry over to the open world.