Can You Still Learn Avada Kedavra if You Disagree With Sebastian?
Yes, you absolutely can still learn Avada Kedavra even if you initially disagree with Sebastian Sallow and refuse to learn it during the initial opportunities in Hogwarts Legacy. The game offers multiple paths to acquire the Unforgivable Curse, allowing players who are hesitant or morally opposed at first to change their minds later. This provides a more nuanced gameplay experience where players can explore different aspects of their character’s morality without being permanently locked out of content.
How to Obtain Avada Kedavra After Initially Refusing
The Dark Arts Battle Arena
For players who own the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition or have purchased the Dark Arts Pack DLC, there is an alternative avenue to learning Avada Kedavra. The Dark Arts Battle Arena allows you to use the Unforgivable Curses, including Avada Kedavra, even if you initially refused to learn them from Sebastian. This option is accessible regardless of your House choice or previous decisions related to Sebastian.
The Second Chance With Sebastian
The primary method to acquire Avada Kedavra after initial refusal involves a crucial dialogue choice later in Sebastian’s questline. After the events surrounding his uncle, you’ll face a choice to either turn Sebastian in to the authorities or not. Crucially, if you choose NOT to turn Sebastian in, you’ll have another opportunity to learn the curses.
Specifically, after you tell Ominis Gaunt, “We must not turn Sebastian in” you can find Sebastian in the Undercroft. Speaking with him there will trigger dialogue, where he will offer to teach you any Unforgivable Curses you have missed up to that point. This includes Avada Kedavra, along with the other Unforgivable Curses, Crucio and Imperio.
The Importance of the Decision
The decision of whether or not to turn Sebastian in has significant consequences for your gameplay experience. Turning him in means that you will permanently lose the opportunity to learn the Unforgivable Curses from him. He is expelled from Hogwarts and becomes inaccessible, locking you out of content that many players find engaging and intriguing. It is important to note that even if you later change your mind and desire to learn the curses, the option will not become available if you opted to send him to Azkaban.
This makes choosing to not turn in Sebastian the better option for players who want to explore all facets of the game, including the darker magical arts.
Understanding the Narrative Implications
The game does a good job of separating the player’s gameplay from the overarching narrative. While you can use Avada Kedavra freely once you learn it, the storyline consequences of your actions are largely untouched. The game doesn’t punish you for using unforgivable curses and doesn’t change the overall ending. The use of these curses primarily functions as gameplay options, allowing you to experiment with all kinds of magic.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Learning Avada Kedavra
1. Can I learn Unforgivable Curses if I initially said no?
Yes. As explained, if you don’t turn Sebastian in you can learn them later in the Undercroft, provided you didn’t send him to Azkaban.
2. What happens if I do turn Sebastian in?
If you turn Sebastian in, he is expelled from Hogwarts and will be removed from the game. He will no longer be available for any quests, and you cannot learn the Unforgivable Curses from him.
3. Does learning Avada Kedavra affect the game ending?
No. Learning or using Avada Kedavra, or any Unforgivable Curse, does not change the game’s ending. The overall narrative remains unaffected by your use of these curses.
4. Can I use Avada Kedavra on students?
No, the standard version of Hogwarts Legacy does not allow you to use any curses on students. While some modded versions might alter this, the game has protections to prevent you from harming students directly.
5. How do I access the Dark Arts Battle Arena?
You must own the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition or have purchased the Dark Arts Pack DLC to access the Dark Arts Battle Arena. It is located in the Forbidden Forest.
6. What are the other Unforgivable Curses?
The other Unforgivable Curses besides Avada Kedavra are Crucio (the torture curse) and Imperio (the mind-control curse). You learn them all together from Sebastian, if you get the opportunity.
7. Does the truth about the relic matter when talking with Sebastian?
No. Whether you tell Sebastian the truth about the relic or not, does not affect the outcome of his quests or the option to learn the Unforgivable Curses. Your choices in the narrative are separate from whether you can learn the curse.
8. Should I tell Sebastian the truth?
Ultimately, regardless of whether you tell Sebastian the truth or not in Hogwarts Legacy, it won’t impact the overarching story or your friendship with him.
9. Is there a way to save Sebastian from his fate?
No. There is no way to prevent the tragic events surrounding Sebastian and his family. You can only make choices about learning curses or turning him in after the events transpire.
10. What happens if I betray Sebastian?
Betraying Sebastian by turning him in to Azkaban results in his expulsion. He will not be available for quests, nor will he appear in the epilogue.
11. Can I romance Sebastian in Hogwarts Legacy?
No, there are no romance options in Hogwarts Legacy, including with Sebastian Sallow.
12. Does learning the Unforgivable Curses make me evil?
The game does not penalize you for learning or using the Unforgivable Curses. The choices are part of the game’s design to give the player agency and are not tied to “good” or “bad” outcomes. You decide whether to use these curses or not.
13. Is there a bad ending if you use Unforgivable Curses?
There is no “bad ending” tied to the use of Unforgivable Curses. Your choices with spells don’t influence the game’s primary ending.
14. What if I missed the dialogue option to learn Avada Kedavra?
The best way to correct this is to make sure you DO NOT turn Sebastian in. After that, when you meet him in the Undercroft he will teach you any Unforgivable Curses you missed.
15. Which House is best in Hogwarts Legacy for exploring the story?
While your choice of House doesn’t drastically alter the story, Hufflepuff has an exclusive side quest that takes you to Azkaban. However, any House can still learn Avada Kedavra and enjoy the vast majority of the game’s content.
In conclusion, while initially refusing to learn Avada Kedavra from Sebastian might seem like a permanent decision, Hogwarts Legacy provides pathways for players to explore different moral choices. By choosing not to turn Sebastian in, you can have the chance to learn the Unforgivable Curse, alongside others, allowing for a fuller gameplay experience. This flexibility in the game allows you to make your own choices and experiment without severely limiting your gameplay or the overarching storyline.