In Hogwarts Legacy, you can journey through the wizarding world, exploring everything from classrooms and school hallways to the Forbidden Forest. Along the way, you’ll encounter all kinds of fantastical creatures that live in the forests, mountains, and in the castle itself. But to be fair, any animal lover can enjoy the fantastical creatures featured in this title. From Thestrals and Hippogriffs to Nifflers and Mooncalves, the world before us is filled with beings who need our help. Here’s everyone you can tame in Hogwarts Legacy.
What fantastic beasts are in Hogwarts Legacy?
ball of yarn
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A nice soft ball. She loves cuddles and being thrown around.
Location: Forbidden Forest and the South Region of Hogwarts
fwooper
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A weird owl that sings out of tune. Kill him with fire.
Location: Hogwarts South Region
Jobberknoll
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A quiet bird that will not descend in silence. A great king of drama.
Location: Forbidden Forest
graphornes
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A tough beast with horns on the outside, soft on the inside. He will likely tickle you with his tentacle-like appendages when making friends.
Location: Clagmar Coast
moon calf
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A cute calf dancing under the moonlight. I could use a Xanax.
Location: Hogwarts South Region
Unicorn
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Your one and only traditional white unicorn. He likes magical women more than men.
Location: Forbidden Forest
niffler
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A prospector (not to be confused with gold digger) who lives six feet underground.
Location: Hogwarts Valley
Related: Can you have pets or family members at Hogwarts Legacy?
giant purple toad
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Giant magic toads that could use wart treatment.
Location: Forbidden Forest
Thestral
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Black and winged horse. Don’t let it be misunderstood. He has the best intentions. You can ride Thestrals if you pre-ordered the game.
Location: North Ford Swamp
hippogriff
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Half-horse, half-eagle creature obsessed with eye contact. As long as you look him in the eye all the time, you can tame him and ride him.
Location: Forbidden Forest
knead
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Hairy cat with a lion’s tail. If you have a lot, Kneazles switches to GPS mode to guide you home.
Location: South Sea Swamp
Diricawl
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A bird that does not fly, but causes an explosion of feathers to escape damage. Secret Talent: Convince Muggles that the Diricawls are gone with your invisibility abilities.
Location: Hogwarts South Region
Phoenix
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The all-purpose bird. It sings beautifully, lives longer, and can rise from the ashes. Can a Phoenix do anything wrong?
Location: Highlands Region
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