How to Modify Clothing in Hogwarts Legacy: A Comprehensive Guide
Modifying your clothing in Hogwarts Legacy is a key part of personalizing your character and enjoying the magical experience. It goes beyond just choosing your starting look; the game provides robust systems for transmogging your gear, upgrading its stats, and customizing your overall appearance. Let’s dive into the details of how you can truly make your character your own.
The core way to modify your clothing in Hogwarts Legacy revolves around two primary systems: transmogging and upgrading. Transmogging, or changing the appearance of your gear, allows you to wear any piece of armor with the aesthetic of another, giving you full control over your style. Upgrading lets you improve the stats and bonuses of the gear you prefer. Beyond that, you can also make cosmetic changes to your character’s overall appearance through a dedicated service in Hogsmeade.
To change your gear’s appearance (transmog), you must first equip a piece of gear. Then, navigate to the Gear tab in your menu. Hover over the equipped item, and you will see a prompt to change its appearance. On PC, this is usually the ‘F’ key, on Xbox it’s the ‘X’ button, and on PlayStation it’s the ‘square’ button. This will bring up a menu of all the gear styles you’ve unlocked; you can then select the appearance you desire without changing the item’s stats.
Upgrading gear is achieved through the Loom, which you’ll acquire through the main quest “The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom.” Once unlocked, you can use the Loom to enhance the stats of your items. This process requires specific crafting materials, encouraging exploration and interaction with the world. You can also stack traits that can be applied during upgrading to gain additional bonuses.
Finally, to make alterations to your character’s face shape and other physical features, you need to visit Calliope Snelling at Madam Snelling’s Tress Emporium in Hogsmeade. For a reasonable fee of 20 gold Galleons, she can alter everything except your face shape and skin color.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Modifying Clothing in Hogwarts Legacy
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify how clothing modification works in Hogwarts Legacy:
1. When can I start changing my clothing appearance?
You can begin transmogging your gear as soon as you have your Field Guide and access to the Gear screen, which happens very early in the game after completing the introduction sequence, “Welcome to Hogwarts.”
2. How do I unlock different clothing appearances?
You unlock new clothing appearances by finding new gear throughout your adventure. Every time you pick up a new cloak, robe, hat, or any other gear item, its appearance becomes available in the transmog menu.
3. Can I change my clothing after the start of the game?
Yes, absolutely. You can change your clothing whenever you want. Just open the Gear tab in your menu, select the item, and choose “Change Appearance.” You’re not locked into any choices you make.
4. Can I change the color of my clothes?
The game focuses on changing the style or appearance of the clothing, rather than specific colors. However, different gear pieces come with various color schemes, so transmogging provides a wide variety of color choices.
5. How do I upgrade my clothing?
To upgrade your clothing, you’ll need to complete the “The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom” main quest. Afterward, you’ll use the Loom in the Room of Requirement with required materials to upgrade stats and add traits to improve the gear.
6. Do clothing upgrades stack?
Yes, clothing upgrades stack. Traits added during upgrades will improve your gear. These additions are not just from the base stats; they add onto the base stats plus all other traits applied. This means you can create very powerful equipment with the right upgrades.
7. What is the rarest gear in Hogwarts Legacy?
The Standard Gear you start with is technically the rarest gear, because it’s only obtainable during character creation and cannot be found elsewhere. All other gear can be obtained multiple times.
8. How often does the clothing shop reset?
Clothing shop vendors in Hogsmeade refresh their stock every two-and-a-half days. You can speed this process up by using the “Wait” feature in the game to advance time.
9. Can I change my whole appearance, like my face shape and skin color?
You can change almost your entire appearance for 20 gold Galleons at Madam Snelling’s Tress Emporium in Hogsmeade, including hairstyles, makeup, and more. However, you cannot change your face shape and skin color after the initial character creation.
10. Can I wear pants as a girl in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, you can absolutely wear pants as a girl. During the initial character creation, you choose from presets that include both skirt and trouser options. You can freely mix and match these after character creation.
11. How do I put my hood up in Hogwarts Legacy?
To toggle your hood on or off, simply go to the Gear menu, hover over the cloak or robe you have equipped, and select the “Hood On/Off” option. It’s right next to the “Change Appearance” button.
12. Does the clothing I wear matter in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes and no. The base stats and perks of your actual clothing pieces impact gameplay. However, the appearance you choose through transmog is solely cosmetic and doesn’t affect your combat abilities. You can prioritize aesthetics without sacrificing effectiveness.
13. Should I sell all my excess gear in Hogwarts Legacy?
It’s a good idea to sell well-appointed gear because they cannot be upgraded or given traits. They are generally less effective and can clutter your inventory. Selling them frees up space and provides a small amount of gold.
14. What is the best robe or cloak gear in Hogwarts Legacy?
The “best” robe or cloak depends on individual play style, but some powerful options include the Spider Slayer Armor (earned by defeating spiders), Traditional School Robe, Leather Winter Cloak, and Legendary Cape. Different pieces have different benefits.
15. How do I get the transformation spell?
You’ll learn the Transformation spell after completing an assignment and attending the Transfiguration class at Hogwarts. This is one of the key combat spells, and you will receive it through story progression.
By using the transmog feature, the Loom for upgrading, and Calliope Snelling’s service in Hogsmeade, you can fine-tune your style and enhance your powers in Hogwarts Legacy. These customization options allow players to express their creativity and make their character truly unique within the magical world. Have fun experimenting with different looks and upgrades to create the ultimate wizard or witch!