One of the fun things for people, particularly animal lovers, to do in Hogwarts Legacy is fill their vivariums with an assortment of magical beasts that are found in the game. Though the world of Harry Potter includes a vast number of fantastic creatures and beasts, Hogwarts Legacy keeps the collection a bit more streamlined with a total of 13 that players can tame and befriend. A couple of these can even be used as alternatives to brooms when traveling the countryside around Hogwarts Castle, whether in the air or on the ground.

Beasts and creatures in the Hogwarts Legacy universe are some of the most magical and majestic parts of the already beautiful and immersive game. Although they do pose some interesting philosophical debates on the player characters' handling of the animals, ultimately it is a rewarding and entertaining prospect. Having these beasts in the player's vivarium also provides the means to get much-needed crafting resources without having to purchase them, or selling the resources to get quick money. Some of them are also pretty adorable too, adding to their value from a roleplaying perspective.

13 Giant Purple Toads Are Not Cute, Or Even Very Useful

Resource Harvested: Toad Warts

Though a classic in magical fantasy, the Giant Purple Toad is the least impressive of the Hogwarts Legacy beasts. Particularly because the Giant Purple Toad is not a pleasant-looking animal, particularly with the large warts that cover their backs, which really doesn't help endear them to anyone.

Players can harvest Toad Warts from these creatures, which can be used for upgrading gear at the Enchanted Loom. Even the description of its care says that players need to brush the beast in order to get the warts, and one can only imagine how off-putting it would be to brush a slimy toad to get its warts, and then use them to weave into clothing. Players could also just buy a wart for only 400 galleons.

12 Fwoopers Are Adorable, But Are Known To Make People Go Mad

Resource Harvested: Fwooper Feathers

Fwoopers are interesting looking birds, having a face similar to owls and featuring vivid colors that would have fit in perfectly in the 1980s. This colorful bird would be fun to experience in real life, although it comes with the drawback of losing connection to the real world if one is unfortunate enough to hear it sing, as its song canonically has been known to drive people mad. Somehow, the player's character in Hogwarts Legacy is apparently immune to this, thankfully, so perhaps ancient magic is the key.

Historically, Fwooper feathers were used to create writing quills, although in Hogwarts Legacy they can also be used for upgrading gear. The feathers are necessary for defense upgrades at levels two and three, so it is a worthwhile endeavor to collect them, particularly with the main character thinking they have immunity to the singing.

11 The Diricawl Is Actually The Dodo, And It Is Not Extinct As Muggles Believe

Resource Harvested: Diricawl Feather

One of the most humorous magical beasts is the Diricawl. Muggles called this flightless bird a Dodo, and the Diricawl has somehow managed to convince all Muggles into believing it is extinct. It is able to disappear at will, which perhaps helped it to avoid detection from non-magic s.

Diricawl Feathers are the resource players can get from brushing and caring for these birds in the vivarium, and are necessary ingredients in many tier 2 crafting enhancements. Naturally, tier 3 is still better, but the Diricawl Feathers are easier to come by earlier, when players may not have the tier 3 enhancements even unlocked yet, and they can provide some important boosts.

10 Puffskeins Might Not Be Good For Much, But They Are Hogwarts Legacy's Cutest Beasts

Resource Harvested: Puffskein Fur

Looking quite a bit like the Tribbles of Star Trek, Puffskeins are easily some of the most adorable magical beasts in Hogwarts Legacy. Sadly, the Puffskein Fur, which is harvested through brushing them, is a very common item that is limited in its crafting scope to only enhancing items to tier 1. By the time that players have unlocked the vivarium and can be harvesting the Puffskein Fur, the tier 1 upgrades aren't very useful anymore, and many players are looking for tier 2.

Looking at it from a roleplaying perspective, naturally, the Puffskein is worth a lot more to many people than just for harvesting its fur.

That said, though they are perhaps not the most beneficial to have from a gameplay standpoint, Puffskeins are still cheerful and cute little balls of fur. Looking at it from a roleplaying perspective, naturally, the Puffskein is worth a lot more to many people than just for harvesting its fur.

9 A Mischievous Niffler Is What Newt Scamander Will Have In The Future

Resource Harvested: Niffler Fur

Fans of Fantastic Beasts and Newt Scamander will already be familiar with the silly and mischievous creature that is the Niffler. Hogwarts Legacy takes place probably around the same time that Newt Scamander was born, in the late 1800s, yet the magical platypus-like beast is still just as fascinating to the main character of this story. Even if someone is not familiar with the Niffler from movies and books, it would be hard not to be charmed by the little blue-furred thieving friend in the game.

Like the other magical beasts that players can tame and find a home for in their vivariums, Nifflers can be brushed and cared for to produce a crafting material. Niffler Fur is an important marterial to farm, as it is needed in both tier 2 and tier 3 offense upgrades.

8 The Mooncalf Is Oddly Cute And Important For Crafting

Resource Harvested: Mooncalf Fur

The giant eyes of the Mooncalf and its near constant look of pure adoration that it gives the player's character makes it truly a precious little friend to tame. Somewhat a cross between a tiny cow and a giraffe, this magical beast is shy in nature but likes to dance in the moonlight. During players interactions with their Hufflepuff friend, Poppy Sweeting, there is a beautiful interaction regarding the Mooncalves. Poppy's quests in the game include placing a moonstone in a monolith, after which players are treated to the sight of a Mooncalf dance.

These little creatures do like to be in groups of other Mooncalves, so for true roleplaying, players may want to consider having several to make them comfortable. It isn't a bad idea from a resource perspective either, as Mooncalf Fur is crucial for any defensive upgrades to clothing.

7 The Thestral Is Important To Hogwarts Legacy Lore, And Creates A Beautiful Opening Scene

Resource Harvested: Thestral Hair

Thestrals play a crucial part in the history and lore of the world where Hogwarts Legacy takes place. These skeletal horses with wings are only visible to a person who has seen death. In the opening story scenes of the game, the main character s Professor Fig in a magical carriage, which appears to players as though it is flying through the air by itself.

Only after a deadly encounter takes place within that carriage are observant players then able to see that the carriage is in fact being pulled by Thestrals. The subtlety behind this change is easy to miss, but also shows that the main character previously had a much calmer life, without murder or death.

Thestral Hair is important for upgrading high level gear, and is necessary for some of the Legendary (orange) quality gear enhancements. Having the Thestral is, in itself, an impressive feat, particularly for longtime fans of the wizarding world.

Unfortunately, having the Thestral as a flying mount in the game is only available to those people who purchased the Deluxe or Collectors Edition of Hogwarts Legacy.

6 Jobberknoll Provides Necessary Feathers For Crafting, And Looks Cool

Resource Harvested: Jobberknoll Feathers

The Jobberknoll is a large bluebird in appearance, and is entirely silent until it is dying, at which point it lets out a scream that puts together every sound it had heard during its life.

For players in Hogwarts Legacy, having the Jobberknoll is important for gathering Jobberknoll Feathers. Three of these feathers are required each time the player wants to apply an offense any piece of legendary gear, whether at tier 1, 2, or 3. Each bird can provide five feathers when brushing and caring for it, which annoyingly makes the math not come out right for these legendary gear upgrades, but is still a decent number of resource drops.

5 The Kneazle Is A Big Fluffy Cat That Is Needed For Tier 3 Crafting

Resource Harvested: Kneazle Fur

Hogwarts Castle is home to many traditional house cats, which players can lovingly pet anytime they wish to, but they cannot truly be a pet that the player can interact with and consider their own. Though a Kneazle may not appreciate being considered a pet, these magical beasts are the closest a player can get to having a pet cat. This very large feline can detect suspicious and distrustful people, and are extraordinarily intelligent creatures.

In addition to being beautiful and fluffy, Kneazles also drop valuable resources. Kneazle Fur is a required ingredient in many tier 3 enhancements, providing even more reason for them to be placed highly on a list of best magical beasts in Hogwarts Legacy.

4 Graphorns Are Fantastic Ground Mounts In Hogwarts Legacy

Resource Harvested: Graphorn Horn

True, many players of Hogwarts Legacy would rather use the magical transportation method of flying brooms than reduce themselves to using a large ground mount. That said, the Graphorn in Hogwarts Legacy is easily one of the most underrated beasts. Looking a bit like something from a nightmare at first glance, the Graphorn is truly a stunning creature, and it is a pleasure to experience running around this world from the ground level while riding one.

Petting the Graphorn in the vivarium can lead to a delightful dog-like animation with the Graphorn scratching with his leg where the character is petting.

The Graphorn is not easy to come by, with only one being found during the Fourth Keeper Trial. Its Graphorn Horn is a requirement of some of the highest level upgrades in the game.