Summary

• Avoid fast travel to uncover hidden secrets and be fully immersed in Hogwarts Legacy's detailed world.
• Find a Floo Flame before fast traveling for a more authentic experience, and explore on foot or broom for maximum enjoyment.
• Wearing school robes while in Hogwarts and changing outfits based on the in-game season can help make players feel like they're attending the wizarding school.

Hogwarts Legacy is a game ripe for roleplaying, with a vast and detailed world to explore and a faithful recreation of Hogwarts to interact with. However, while there are some features that add to the immersion, from the moving portraits to the students wandering the halls, there's plenty that the player can do to further immerse themselves within the world of Hogwarts Legacy. These unwritten rules of roleplay can really help players get into a magical mood and feel truly transported into the world of Hogwarts Legacy.

While many of these rules will require players to invest a lot more time and effort, it is definitely worth it, as the more immersive payoff makes for a far better experience overall. Unfortunately, there are quite a few missing features, like being unable to become an Animagus in Hogwarts Legacy, that can get in the way of roleplaying at times. However, there is a lot that fans of the game can do to make up for them and really get into the Hogwarts Legacy spirit.

10 Avoid Using Fast Travel

There Are So Many Secrets To Uncover By Actually Exploring

Hogwarts Legacy is a truly enormous game, so it's understandable that players would rely on the fast travel mechanic. However, while it is convenient, it does detract from the immersive aspect of Hogwarts Legacy and all the incredible effort that's gone into its densely detailed world. From small details like catching villagers stumbling home drunk to larger discoveries like some of Hogwarts Legacy's still unsolved mysteries, there's a lot to find by simply exploring.

For those with a lot of self-control and plenty of time to dedicate to Hogwarts Legacy, avoiding fast travel is a great way to really immerse oneself in the game. The lush landscapes of the Scottish Highlands are also just a joy to wander around, whether on foot or on a broom. There's also the amazing Hippogriff and Thestrals that players can ride once they've been unlocked, which are easily more enjoyable and immersive than fast traveling.

9 Traveling By Floo Flame

Find A Floo Flame To Fast Travel

For those who insist on fast traveling in Hogwarts Legacy, then it's best to head to a Floo Flame first before fast traveling. While it can be very tempting to simply open up the map and select a fast travel point, players who want to keep things as immersive as possible should first go to their nearest Floo Flame. In the Harry Potter universe, wizards and witches can't simply appear at a Floo Flame whenever they want, they must first go to a Floo Flame and travel from there.

However, there is the small problem of the incredibly annoying Floo Flame lady, Ignatia Wildsmith. Fortunately, there are a handful of incredible Hogwarts Legacy mods, including one that removes all of her dialogue entirely. With so many Floo Flames scattered across Hogwarts Legacy's open world, there shouldn't be any problems finding one before fast traveling.

Mods are only available for the PC version of Hogwarts Legacy; there is no mod on console.

8 Wear School Robes In School

Throwing On Robes Helps Players Blend In And Feel Immersed

While there are plenty of clothing options in Hogwarts Legacy, it is definitely vital to dress for the occasion. When exploring Hogwarts, attending classes, or simply hanging around in the school grounds, it's important to switch into school robes or at least school attire. This could include Quidditch gear, a snazzy school jumper, or whatever suits the player.

There are a lot of unique school robes and other apparel that the player can find by exploring Hogwarts Legacy's open world or completing missions. There shouldn't be any problems with locating new clothing if the basic school robes don't appeal.

This way, players won't stand out when exploring the corridors of Hogwarts and will blend in with their fellow students. It'll also make cutscenes and missions set within the school feel far more immersive. Above all, it allows the player to better roleplay the school sim fantasy that Hogwarts Legacy mostly delivers.

7 Changing Outfits Per Season

When It Gets Cold, Switch Into Something Warm

It can be hard to to switch outfits in Hogwarts Legacy, especially once the player has settled on a great look. However, to stay immersed in the world of Hogwarts Legacy and roleplay a little, it's important to switch outfits when the seasons change. Players shouldn't be running around in thin robes when winter strikes, nor should they be exploring in thick coats and scarves during the summer.

Each season only lasts for a handful of missions, so players won't be wearing clothes they don't want to for too long. However, there are great options for both warm and light clothing in Hogwarts Legacy that will keep players satisfied. This even includes headwear, of which there are many great hats in Hogwarts Legacy.

6 Don't Change The Time Of Day

Make The Most Of Each Day By Filling Every Hour With Activities

Much like fast traveling in Hogwarts Legacy, it can be all too tempting to change the time of day. Considering all the students disappear from the halls in Hogwarts when night strikes, it can also feel quite lonely. However, while changing the time of day may feel like the best move, when it comes to roleplaying, it makes no sense.

As the player will stay in the exact same place once the time has changed, it implies that they just stood there for hours on end doing nothing. Instead, the player should make the most of every hour, doing side tasks and activities when it gets darker and the other students have gone to bed. There's nothing wrong with never sleeping, ever.

5 Sleep In The Dormitory

Head Back To The Dormitory To The Time

For those who would rather roleplay their character sleeping through the night, then ing the time is a necessity. To do this as immersively as possible in Hogwarts Legacy, it is important to head back to the common room and the time next to a bed. Players can even pick which bed is theirs in the dormitory and sleep there each night.

Unfortunately, there isn't a way to actually get into a bed in Hogwarts Legacy. Instead, players will simply need to stand next to the bed and then change the time on the menu.

Among the many features that a Hogwarts Legacy sequel should include, the ability to sleep in a bed and sit on a chair is essential, especially for those who like to roleplay. Players will have to use their imagination a little bit in order to make this work. However, not only will it immerse players further into their playthrough of Hogwarts Legacy, it will also give them a good excuse to see the incredibly detailed common rooms more often.

4 Walk, Don't Run

Running Everywhere Doesn't Make A Lot Of Sense

Running, or at least jogging, is often the default when it comes to movement in video games. Players will sprint to each destination to get there as quickly as possible, and to avoid gently pushing the joystick forward or holding down a key. However, realistically, people don't sprint absolutely everywhere, and neither do NPCs in video games.

It's important for those who want to truly roleplay being a student at Hogwarts in Hogwarts Legacy that they don't run everywhere. Instead, players should walk to each destination, only running in combat or urgent situations. That way, it'll not only feel more realistic, but players won't be crashing into NPCs everywhere they go.

3 Don't Learn The Dark Art Spells

Killing Other People As A 15-Year-Old

Learning the Dark Arts spells is one of the many important choices in Hogwarts Legacy. It can be incredibly tempting to learn them, as they are the most powerful spells in the game. However, it isn't worth it, especially for those who are roleplaying as a serious student in Hogwarts Legacy.

Knowing the Dark Arts spells doesn't really make much sense at the age of 15 in Hogwarts Legacy. More importantly, however, killing other people without any repercussions, let alone a sense of guilt, is nonsensical. Those who are roleplaying or want to feel immersed in Hogwarts Legacy should avoid learning the Dark Arts entirely.

2 Lean Into House Traits

Players Should Adopt The Personality Traits Of The House They Picked

Players looking to roleplay in Hogwarts Legacy should try to adopt as many personality traits from their chosen house as possible. For example, those who chose Gryffindor could take on more dangerous side quests and charge headfirst into battle. Alternatively, those who picked Ravenclaw could take a more careful approach to combat encounters, stealthily taking out their foes.

This is also a great way to add replayability to Hogwarts Legacy, as it'll force players to think about the dialogue options they pick and the missions they accept. Next time, when they pick a different house, players could then complete whatever content they missed the first time around. It's a great way to engage with not just Hogwarts Legacy's open world but also give more weight to the house the player was assigned.

1 Reduce The HUD

Turning Off Certain HUD Elements Will Make The Game More Immersive

The easiest and most surefire way to make Hogwarts Legacy more immersive is to reduce the HUD elements. This includes switching off the mini-map, turning off notifications, and turning off quest tracking, among other options. This will not only remove the screen clutter but also bring into focus all the gorgeous environmental detail once covered by the HUD.

Turning off the HUD elements in Hogwarts Legacy is done via the Interface Options section in the settings menu. The player just needs to go through the options and turn them off one by one.

While there is some important information worth keeping on the HUD, for those who want a completely uninterrupted experience, they can turn off every HUD element in the game. By far, the best one to turn off is the minimap, as it allows players to explore the world at their own pace and stumble across new areas by accident. Combined with the other roleplaying tips, this makes Hogwarts Legacy a truly immersive experience that is perfect for roleplaying as a Hogwarts student.

Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.

In the USA:

• Trans Lifeline : (877) 565-8860
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

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• Trans Lifeline : (877) 330-6366
• Youth Line : 1-800-268-9688

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