How to Unlock Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide
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The Avada Kedavra curse, the dreaded Killing Curse, is a highly sought-after spell in Hogwarts Legacy, known for its instant lethality. However, it’s not a spell that’s freely given; it requires specific actions and choices within the game to unlock it. The path to learning Avada Kedavra involves a series of missions focused on Sebastian Sallow’s quest line, pushing the boundaries of moral choices and diving into the darker aspects of magic. Here’s how you can unlock this powerful, yet terrifying, spell.
The Path to Avada Kedavra
Step-by-Step Requirements
To learn Avada Kedavra, you must actively participate in and complete specific quests centered around Sebastian Sallow. The requirements are:
- Reach Level 28: This is a baseline requirement to even initiate the quest line where Avada Kedavra becomes available.
- Complete Key Quest Line Missions: You’ll need to progress through Sebastian Sallow’s side missions in a specific order:
- “In the Shadow of the Bloodline”: This quest sets the stage for Sebastian’s story and is necessary for progression.
- “In the Shadow of the Study”: Completing this unlocks the Crucio Curse, another Unforgivable Curse.
- “In the Shadow of Discovery”: Continuing Sebastian’s story leads you further down his path.
- “In the Shadow of Time”: This quest will unlock the Imperio Curse.
- Complete “In the Shadow of the Relic”: This is the crucial quest in Sebastian’s line where you are presented with the choice to learn Avada Kedavra.
The Crucial Choice
At the end of the quest “In the Shadow of the Relic”, Sebastian will offer to teach you Avada Kedavra. This is your pivotal moment. While it is a significant decision, it’s important to know that even if you decline initially, you can still learn the curse later. If you choose to accept Sebastian’s offer, he will teach you Avada Kedavra immediately.
What Happens If You Initially Decline?
If you initially decline Sebastian’s offer to teach you Avada Kedavra, don’t fret! You can still learn it. After completing the “In the Shadow of the Relic” quest and going through the subsequent events (particularly after Solomon’s death), a new quest will become available. You need to:
- Talk to Sebastian in the Undercroft: Find Sebastian in the Undercroft after the events surrounding Solomon.
- Choose Not to Turn Sebastian In: During this conversation, it is essential that you choose not to turn Sebastian in to the authorities.
- Fast Forward (Wait): Advance to the next day in the game. Sebastian will reappear in the Undercroft.
- Ask Sebastian to Teach You: Speak with Sebastian again and this time, you can request that he teaches you the curse.
By following these steps, even if you initially declined to learn Avada Kedavra, you will still gain access to this powerful and dangerous spell.
The Unforgivable Curses
It’s important to understand that Avada Kedavra is one of the three Unforgivable Curses. The other two are Crucio (the Torture Curse) and Imperio (the Mind Control Curse). All three are unlocked through Sebastian Sallow’s questline, making his narrative a core part of obtaining these powerful spells.
FAQs: Everything You Need to Know About Avada Kedavra
1. Can I learn Avada Kedavra if I turn Sebastian in?
No, you cannot learn Avada Kedavra if you turn Sebastian in. He will be expelled from Hogwarts, and you will lose the opportunity to interact with him, including learning unforgivable curses. This is why choosing not to turn him in is essential for obtaining Avada Kedavra if you decline the offer at the end of “In the Shadow of the Relic.”
2. Does learning the Unforgivable Curses affect the ending of Hogwarts Legacy?
No, using Unforgivable Curses does not impact the main story or give you a “bad ending.” The narrative remains unchanged, and there are no significant long-term consequences for their use. While characters may comment on it, these are minor and don’t alter the game’s outcome.
3. Can I use Avada Kedavra on students or professors?
No, the standard version of Hogwarts Legacy does not allow you to use Avada Kedavra or any other harmful spells on students or professors. You cannot target your fellow students or the faculty with direct attacks. However, mods may allow for this, but they are not part of the game’s intended design.
4. How late in the game do I unlock Avada Kedavra?
You can unlock Avada Kedavra once you are at level 28, and have completed the necessary side quests in Sebastian’s story, especially “In the Shadow of the Relic”. This isn’t related to finishing the main game, so you can get the spell before the very last fights.
5. Is Avada Kedavra the same as Abracadabra?
No, Avada Kedavra and Abracadabra are not the same. Avada Kedavra is derived from an ancient Aramaic phrase, “Avda Kedavra,” meaning ‘let the thing be destroyed.’ The original meaning was about curing illness, but in Harry Potter, it became the Killing Curse. Abracadabra has a similar history of being an ancient incantation, but without the killing aspect.
6. What are the other Unforgivable Curses?
The other Unforgivable Curses are Crucio (the Torture Curse) and Imperio (the Mind Control Curse). You unlock these earlier in Sebastian’s quest line, before you reach the point where you can learn Avada Kedavra.
7. Can I go back and learn Avada Kedavra after declining it?
Yes, you can learn Avada Kedavra even after initially declining it. Simply go to the Undercroft, talk to Sebastian, and after the appropriate quest events, you will be able to ask him to teach it to you.
8. Does learning Avada Kedavra change the story?
No, learning Avada Kedavra does not change the main storyline. It only gives you access to the spell, allowing you to use it in combat. Other characters will make comments but there won’t be any long-term consequences or significant story changes.
9. What happens if I get caught using Avada Kedavra?
There are no in-game consequences for using Avada Kedavra. Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t penalize you for using unforgivable curses, so feel free to use them in combat.
10. Can I use Avada Kedavra on random enemies?
Yes, once you learn the spell, you can use Avada Kedavra on random enemies throughout the open-world part of the game. However, you cannot use it on other students or professors, nor will it trigger any story-related consequences.
11. Why is Avada Kedavra not unlocked for me?
If Avada Kedavra is not unlocked, you likely haven’t progressed far enough in Sebastian Sallow’s quest line or you are under level 28. Ensure you’ve completed all the prerequisite quests mentioned above.
12. Should I tell Sebastian the truth?
Telling Sebastian the truth or not does not affect the main story or your friendship with him. The decision does not have long term ramifications.
13. Can you learn Avada Kedavra without Sebastian?
No, you cannot learn Avada Kedavra without Sebastian. He is the only character that offers to teach the curse in the game.
14. How is Avada Kedavra blocked?
In the lore, Avada Kedavra can’t be blocked by another spell. Instead, you must dodge the spell or use something physical in its path to stop it from hitting you. This is true in combat within Hogwarts Legacy.
15. What happens if I choose to turn Sebastian in?
If you turn Sebastian in, he is expelled from Hogwarts and taken to the Ministry of Magic. You will not be able to interact with him again and, if you haven’t learned all the Unforgivable Curses, you will lose the opportunity to do so.
Conclusion
Unlocking Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy is a journey that involves following Sebastian Sallow’s quest line, making crucial choices, and reaching a certain level. While this spell is powerful and deadly, its acquisition and use are free of significant consequences for the overall narrative of the game. By understanding the necessary steps and navigating the story choices carefully, you can harness the dark magic of Avada Kedavra, should you choose to do so.