How Many Endings Are There in Hogwarts Legacy?

While the narrative of Hogwarts Legacy is rich and immersive, the number of distinct endings isn’t as complex as some players might expect. There are essentially three endings that can be achieved in a single playthrough, but these are more about the final presentation and consequences of your choices rather than drastically different narrative paths. It’s important to understand that the game doesn’t have a traditional morality system dictating a truly ‘good’ or ‘evil’ ending. Instead, the differences lie in how your character is perceived, the dialogue during the final scene, and the specific interactions you have with certain characters, particularly Sebastian Sallow.

Understanding the Three Endings

The core of the game’s conclusion hinges on the House Cup quest, which becomes available at level 34. The true final chapter includes a scene in the Great Hall where your house is victorious and a concluding conversation with Sebastian Sallow. However, this isn’t the only end-of-game variation. The game offers slight variations that create three nuanced endings:

1. The True Ending (House Cup Victory): This is the standard “good” ending. Regardless of your choices regarding dark magic or Sebastian, you’ll still reach this point. You win the House Cup, celebrating your achievements with your fellow house members and having a final conversation with Sebastian. The tone is generally optimistic, despite any previous difficult decisions you may have made.

2. The “Evil” Ending (Choice with Sebastian): This variation is less about being “evil” and more about the consequences of your choices with Sebastian Sallow. You reach the same House Cup victory, but the subsequent interaction with Sebastian is different depending on if you turned him in for killing his uncle or not. This choice affects your interaction with him but does not alter the House Cup scene. If you turn Sebastian in, he’s expelled from Hogwarts and disappears from your game, you miss the chance to get his spells. If you forgive him, then he remains in your game, and the ending has a different tone.

3. The Universal Final End Scene: This is the final cutscene that occurs after your conversation with Sebastian. There’s not a “bad” version of this scene that has you reveling in dark magic. This cutscene is the same regardless of all other choices. This scene depicts what you will do with the dark magic you discovered, choosing to either contain or control it. This choice will affect the subsequent dialogue with the character, but ultimately the scene remains the same.

The Key to Experiencing All Endings

To see these variations, you don’t need multiple playthroughs. A clever feature of Hogwarts Legacy is the ability to create separate save files. When you get to the “Defeat Ranrok’s Loyalists” objective in the Final Repository quest, save your game. This allows you to make your choices with Sebastian and then go back to that save point to re-experience this section with a different choice without replaying the entire game. This approach allows you to see all variations of the ending.

FAQs About Hogwarts Legacy Endings

To further clarify the nuances of the endings, here are some frequently asked questions:

1. Can I get all Hogwarts Legacy endings in one playthrough?

Yes, you can experience all variations of the ending in a single playthrough. Create a separate save file just before the “Defeat Ranrok’s Loyalists” objective. This way you can explore all the different decisions you have with Sebastian without having to start the entire game over.

2. Is there a morality system in Hogwarts Legacy?

No, there isn’t a traditional morality system. Your choices may have consequences, particularly in your relationship with Sebastian, but the game does not measure your actions on a good-versus-evil scale. This is reflected in the variations of the ending, rather than a totally different ending.

3. What is the true ending of Hogwarts Legacy?

The true ending involves winning the House Cup and having a final conversation with Sebastian Sallow. This is the endpoint in your main storyline regardless of the choices made along the way.

4. Does turning in Sebastian affect the story ending?

Turning in Sebastian after his encounter with his uncle affects the end game experience. He will be expelled from Hogwarts, and you will lose the chance to interact with him again and to learn his curses. But, it does not alter the core ending with the winning of the House Cup. It affects the tone and dialogue of the final scene.

5. Can you stop Sebastian from killing his uncle?

No, you cannot prevent Sebastian from killing his uncle. This event is a set part of the storyline. Your choice comes after this, whether you turn him in or not.

6. Will telling Sebastian the truth change the ending?

Telling Sebastian the truth about your ancient magic abilities has no effect on the main storyline or the ending itself. It impacts his dialogue and how his storyline progresses.

7. Can you get an evil ending in Hogwarts Legacy?

There is no designated “evil” ending as a distinct narrative path. The variations in the ending center around the consequences of your actions regarding Sebastian, but the core end scene is not changed.

8. How long should I keep the ancient magic secret?

When asked about keeping the ancient magic secret, you need to reply with “I shall keep it secret forever” to progress the story. This doesn’t affect your ending options.

9. Is there a point of no return in Hogwarts Legacy?

No, there’s no point of no return. You can continue playing and completing side quests after the main story has concluded.

10. Should I turn in Sebastian or forgive him?

Turning Sebastian in will lead to his expulsion and loss of interaction. Forgiving him allows you to keep interacting with him. This also dictates whether or not he teaches you the unforgivable curses. There are narrative and gameplay consequences depending on your choice.

11. Can you learn Avada Kedavra if you turn Sebastian in?

You can’t learn Avada Kedavra if you turn Sebastian in, unless you purchased the Dark Arts Battle Arena which is included with the Deluxe Edition or as part of the Dark Arts Pack DLC. In the base game, without the DLC, he has to teach it to you.

12. What is the highest level you can reach in Hogwarts Legacy?

The maximum level in Hogwarts Legacy is 40. Reaching the level cap takes significant gameplay.

13. Can you visit Azkaban in Hogwarts Legacy?

Visiting Azkaban is only an option if you chose the Hufflepuff house. It’s a very brief, linear visit as part of a side quest.

14. How many years do you go through in Hogwarts Legacy?

Hogwarts Legacy is set over one school year and your character is a 5th year student.

15. Will there be a Hogwarts Legacy 2?

Yes, a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy has been confirmed and is in development, and this also could be the reason why there will not be a DLC to Hogwarts Legacy.

Conclusion

While Hogwarts Legacy does not feature wildly divergent endings based on a moral scale, it does offer nuanced variations based on your choices, especially concerning Sebastian Sallow. Understanding that these endings boil down to your relationship with Sebastian, and your end game decisions, allows you to experience all of the variations in a single playthrough. These small variations create a more personalized, memorable conclusion to your magical adventure at Hogwarts.