How to Get the Unique Unicorn in Hogwarts Legacy

The quest for the Unique Unicorn in Hogwarts Legacy is a captivating side adventure that culminates in adding the majestic Hazel to your vivarium. To obtain this special creature, you must first progress through the main story, specifically until you have completed Niamh Fitzgerald’s Trial. Once this is done, you can then begin the side quest.

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown on how to get the unique unicorn, Hazel:

1. Complete Niamh Fitzgerald’s Trial: This main quest is a prerequisite. You won’t be able to trigger the unique unicorn quest until you have advanced this far into the game.

2. Locate Betty Bugbrooke in Hogsmeade Square: After completing the trial, head to Hogsmeade. You’ll find Betty Bugbrooke standing around Hogsmeade Square. Look for her icon on the map; it’s usually a speech bubble.

3. Initiate the Quest: Speak with Betty Bugbrooke. She will explain that a unicorn, named Hazel, is in danger and needs your help, thus initiating the side quest “The Unique Unicorn.”

4. Follow the Quest Marker: A quest marker will now guide you to the location of the distressed unicorn, which is usually within the Forbidden Forest.

5. Rescue Hazel: When you reach the location, you will need to use your Nab-Sack to safely capture Hazel. Arresto Momentum will be helpful to make the capture easier, slowing her down before you attempt to capture her.

6. Return to Betty Bugbrooke: Once you’ve secured Hazel, return to Betty in Hogsmeade. She will be thankful for your help, and will ask that you keep Hazel, which completes the quest.

7. Caring for Hazel: You’ll then be able to release Hazel into one of your Vivariums in the Room of Requirement. You can feed and brush her. This also provides you with magical materials that can be used for gear upgrades at the Enchanted Loom.

The rewards for completing “The Unique Unicorn” side quest include 180 XP, a Wooden Maiden conjuration recipe, and of course, your new friend Hazel, the Unique Unicorn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions about unique unicorns and related content in Hogwarts Legacy:

How do you get a shiny Unicorn in Hogwarts Legacy?

Finding a shiny Unicorn in Hogwarts Legacy is more challenging than obtaining Hazel. There is only one Unicorn den in the entire game, and only one Unicorn spawns at a time in that den. Regular Unicorns are white, but shiny Unicorns are a distinct brown, almost gold-like color. To increase your chances of finding a shiny Unicorn, use the save and load technique. Manually saving your game, then loading it will randomly respawn the beasts in the den, allowing you to try multiple times until a shiny one appears. This is similar to how you would obtain other rare shiny beasts.

What makes Hazel the Unicorn “unique”?

Hazel is considered unique because she is tied to a specific side quest. Unlike random unicorn encounters, Hazel’s capture is part of a storyline, adding to her unique status. The reward of receiving the Wooden Maiden conjuration recipe also helps differentiate it from just a random find. The color of the unique unicorn is the same as a normal unicorn (white) not the shiny variant (brown/gold).

What are the benefits of keeping Hazel?

Keeping Hazel allows you to interact with her in your Vivarium. You can feed and brush Hazel, which provides you with magical materials. These materials are important for upgrading your gear at the Enchanted Loom in the Room of Requirement. In addition, having her in your vivarium adds to the overall experience of caring for magical beasts.

Can you breed Unicorns in Hogwarts Legacy?

While you can catch and keep Unicorns, there is no in-game mechanic that allows you to breed them. Only 12 of the 13 beasts in Hogwarts Legacy can be bred. The Unicorns and Phoenix cannot be bred.

Is it possible to get a shiny Graphorn in Hogwarts Legacy?

Yes, it’s possible to get a shiny Graphorn in Hogwarts Legacy. However, it is one of the toughest shiny beasts to acquire due to the fact that only one Graphorn spawns at a time in its den. You will also have to fight it and lower its HP before you can use your Nab-Sack. Shiny Graphorns are a grey/white color, compared to their light brown counterparts. The same save/reload strategy is used to obtain a shiny Graphorn.

What should I do about turning in Sebastian?

Whether you turn Sebastian in or not has no major impact on the overall story of Hogwarts Legacy. However, if you turn him in, he will be taken away by the Ministry, preventing further interaction with the character. Many players choose not to turn him in as they want to see all the available Sebastian content or learn his forbidden spells, especially the Avada Kedavra curse.

How do I find the butterflies in Hogwarts Legacy?

You can find groups of butterflies in various locations. One specific area to start looking is in Hogsmeade Valley. Travel to the East Hogsmeade Valley Floo Flame, and head towards the opposite cliffs to the south. The butterflies will lead you to a chest near a Merlin Trial.

How do you solve the moth mirror puzzles?

Moth mirror puzzles require you to use the Lumos spell. First, cast Lumos on the mirror, which will reveal a clue about a nearby location. Go to that location to find a flying moth. Cast Lumos again to attract the moth, bringing it back to the mirror to solve the puzzle.

What are some of the rarest things in Hogwarts Legacy?

Some of the rarest and most unexpected events in Hogwarts Legacy include:

• A Dragon getting a snack.
• A Giant Squid appearing in the Slytherin Common Room or Hogwarts Lake.
• Ghosts playing catch with a decapitated head.
• Seeing the Hogwarts Express.
• Encountering a Failed Niffler Trade.
• Seeing Wizards flying kites.
• Finding Shiny Beasts.

What is the rarest magical creature in Hogwarts Legacy?

The Phoenix is the rarest magical creature in Hogwarts Legacy. There is only one Phoenix in the game, and it can only be found and caught by completing all of Deek’s side quests, specifically the last one called “Phoenix Rising.” It is also the only beast that cannot be bred.

Can you breed Graphorns?

Yes, you can breed Graphorns. Only the first Graphorn you encounter, as part of San Bakar’s Trial, is used as a mount. All subsequent Graphorns can be used as beasts in your Vivarium and can be bred. All Graphorns spawn at the single den in the game, and only one spawns at a time.

Do butterflies give anything useful?

Following butterflies will lead you to Conjuration Recipe Chests. These chests provide a random Conjuration Recipe, which is added to your collection, so you can use it in the Room of Requirement. It’s important to note that these chests do not count towards the region’s total collection count.

How do I get the moth that is in a high place?

To get a moth in a high place, look for a nearby mechanism. Use the spell Depulso on the mechanism to raise yourself up. Once elevated, use Lumos to attract the moth, and then bring it back to the mirror.

Does telling Sebastian the truth or not have an impact on the story?

Whether you tell Sebastian the truth about the dark arts or not does not affect the overall story or your friendship with him. The choice has little impact on the long-term progression of the game.

Can you still learn the killing curse if you turn Sebastian in?

If you turn Sebastian in, he will be taken away by the Ministry, and you will not be able to learn the Avada Kedavra killing curse from him. You must choose not to turn him in if you want to learn the spell. This choice does lead to a point where the game will have a different ending depending on what choice you have made.