How Many Vivariums Do You Get in the Room of Requirement?
The Room of Requirement in Hogwarts Legacy is a magical space that adapts to the wizard’s or witch’s needs, and one of its most fascinating features is the ability to house Vivariums. These are distinct habitats where you can care for and breed the magical beasts you rescue throughout the game. So, the direct answer to the question is that you get a total of four Vivariums in the Room of Requirement. Each Vivarium offers a unique biome, allowing for a diverse range of magical creatures to thrive. You start with the initial Meadow Vivarium, and unlock the other three by progressing through the story and completing specific side quests. Let’s dive deeper into what each Vivarium entails and how you can unlock them all.
Unlocking All Four Vivariums
You begin your Hogwarts Legacy journey with access to the initial Meadow Vivarium. It is unlocked automatically as part of the game’s main progression. This first Vivarium serves as your introduction to beast care, allowing you to understand the mechanics of feeding, brushing, and playing with your rescued creatures. It also serves as your first opportunity to breed them, provided you have a male and a female of the same species.
The other three Vivariums are unlocked through side quests provided by Deek, the house-elf attendant of the Room of Requirement. These quests not only expand your living spaces for the beasts but also expand the Room of Requirement itself:
The Coastal Vivarium
The Coastal Vivarium is the second to be unlocked. To access this unique habitat, you first need to have rescued a total of 10 creatures and initiated the side quest, “The Plight of the House Elves”. This quest introduces Deek, the helpful house elf of the Room of Requirement. Once these conditions are met, the Coastal Vivarium will become available, allowing you to accommodate beasts that prefer coastal environments and settings. This Vivarium, as its name suggests, offers sandy areas, rocky outcrops, and the feel of a seaside landscape, which provides a wonderful change from the starting meadow.
The Swamp Vivarium
The third Vivarium to unlock is the Swamp Vivarium. You can gain access to this by completing the side quest named, “Foal of the Dead”. This quest, which becomes available after finishing the main story chapter called “Charles Rookwood’s Trial”, requires you to talk to Deek in the Room of Requirement. Once started, the quest will take you through the steps needed to open the Swamp Vivarium. This space is perfect for the creatures that prefer the dense, humid environment of a swamp.
The Mountain Vivarium
The final Vivarium is the Mountain Vivarium. You’ll be able to explore this final space once you complete the side quest “Niamh Fitzgerald’s Trial.” This will unlock the “Phoenix Rising” side quest and, upon completion, award you the mountain landscape. This Vivarium is designed to accommodate creatures that enjoy higher altitudes and mountainous regions. This final Vivarium, like all others, expands your capacity and adds to the diversity of the Room of Requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to provide more details about the Vivariums in Hogwarts Legacy:
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Can you only have 4 species in each Vivarium? Yes, each Vivarium can initially hold up to four different species at a time. However, the total number of beasts in each Vivarium can be up to 16, and there are a total of 13 unique beast species you can rescue in Hogwarts Legacy. You will need to move beasts between Vivariums if you want to have a specific species in one that already has 4 different types.
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What are the benefits of having a Vivarium? Vivariums are safe havens for the rescued beasts. You can feed and brush them, play games, and even breed them. Each Vivarium offers its own unique biome, aesthetic, and background music.
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How do I breed beasts in a Vivarium? To breed beasts, you need to have a male and a female of the same species in a Vivarium. You also need to build a Breeding Pen, which should be in all of your vivariums.
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How many beasts can be stored across all Vivariums? With each Vivarium holding up to 16 beasts and with 4 Vivariums, you can have a total of 64 beasts at one time. You also have storage in your storage area.
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Are there any unique beasts I can obtain in Hogwarts Legacy? Yes, the game features 13 distinct beasts, including the Hippogriffs, Thestrals, and the Phoenix. 12 of the 13 species have shiny variants, and one beast cannot be bred, the Phoenix.
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How do I get more space in the Room of Requirement? As you progress through Deek’s questline, the Room of Requirement will expand, unlocking new Vivariums.
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Can you find a Unicorn in Hogwarts Legacy? Yes, Unicorns can be found in the game, and they have a shiny variation. They are found in a unique den in the game, with only one spawning at a time. The shiny Unicorn has a gold-like coat, which is different from the normal white version.
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Where can I find the “Foal of the Dead” quest? You can find this quest by talking to Deek in the Room of Requirement after you complete the main story chapter called “Charles Rookwood’s Trial.” This quest is essential for getting the Swamp Vivarium.
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What is the “Phoenix Rising” quest? The “Phoenix Rising” side quest is given to you by Deek. This quest is critical to obtaining the Phoenix and unlocks the Mountain Vivarium. It becomes available after completing the “Niamh Fitzgerald’s Trial” main quest.
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How do I get more beast space if I run out of species slots? If you are running out of species slots, you don’t need to get rid of your beasts. Completing Deek’s side questline will expand your Room of Requirement and add new Vivariums, increasing the number of species you can have at once.
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How many collectable chests are hidden in the vivariums? Each of the four Vivariums has 3 hidden collectable chests, totaling 12 chests throughout all the Vivariums.
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Are there any restrictions on where the animals can be? You can’t place the same species in all the Vivariums. Since you are only allowed a maximum of 4 species in each Vivarium, you will need to move your beasts around as necessary.
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Are there any beasts that don’t get along in the vivarium? Yes. According to in game info, the following beasts are not compatible and may have negative effects on each other: Unicorns and Thestrals, Kneazles and Diricawls, Fwoopers and Phoenix, Niffler and Hippogriff, Giant Purple Toad and Jobberknoll, and Graphorn and Mooncalf.
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Can you get a Graphorn in Hogwarts Legacy? Yes, the Graphorn is one of 13 beasts that you can add to your Vivarium. You must complete “San Bakar’s Trial” to find a second one of the opposite gender.
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Why can’t I put more Nifflers in my Vivarium? You can only have 4 different species in any one Vivarium. If you get an error message that says that you have reached your species limit, it means that the Vivarium already has 4 species present, and you will need to choose a different one.
Conclusion
The Vivariums in Hogwarts Legacy are an integral part of the Room of Requirement, providing not only functional spaces for beast care but also a charming extension of the game’s magical world. By completing the main storyline and Deek’s side quests, you can unlock all four Vivariums, offering ample space to breed, nurture, and interact with a diverse collection of creatures. These spaces are not only for collection and breeding, but they are also areas that show the magical bonds you make with all the rescued beasts. This feature adds depth to the game, making it more than a simple adventure and allowing you to build a unique wizarding sanctuary.