In Hogwarts Legacy, you can customize your character by combining various spells, potions, plants, and other combat items to make the perfect build. You can set up your build while unlocking all the spells in the game. Every enemy in Hogwarts Legacy has certain weaknesses that you can take advantage of by pairing the spells properly. Here are some of the best character builds to have in Hogwarts Legacy.
Best character builds in Hogwarts Legacy
To build your character in Hogwarts Legacy, you'll need to have a specific spell loadout, along with potions and herbs to gain the upper hand in combat. Similarly, you need to equip certain traits on your clothes that increase specific effects related to your build. We have set up a range of builds for you to select from, and some of them are recommended for taking on a certain class of enemies. Remember, while fighting these enemies you'll need to complete various Dueling Feats, and these builds have been structured keeping those challenges in mind.
Troll Slayer
A Troll Slayer build in Hogwarts Legacy consists of specific spells that are highly effective against different Trolls found all around the map. Trolls are massive, and they carry a club around which can deal quite a bit of damage. You need to complete Dueling Feats like flipping a Troll’s club into its face and hitting a Troll with its own boulder. Trolls also throw boulders at you from a distance, so you'll need to know the best spells to become a Troll Slayer in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Flippendo
- Bombarda
- Confringo
- Diffindo
Potions
- Euderus Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Cushioning I, II, III
Talents
- Ancient Magic Throw Expertise
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
- Swift
Poacher Hunter
Poachers are another kind of enemy you'll find across the highlands in Hogwarts Legacy, and they work for Victor Rookwood. These enemies include Poacher Duelist, Tracker, Ranger, Stalker, Executioner, and Poacher Animagus. There are plenty of Dueling Feats related to Poachers including freezing a Poacher Stalker, and slowing a Poacher after they release their Blast Attack. Here's the best build for becoming a Poacher Hunter in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Transfiguration (for Poacher Animagus)
- Depulso
- Diffindo
- Arresto Momentum
- Glacius
Potions
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Protego Shielding I, II, and III
- Binding I, II, and III
Talents
- Stupify Expertise
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
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Ambush Artist
The Ambush Artist build in Hogwarts Legacy focuses on sneaking around enemies. You can avoid combat entirely or approach enemies surreptitiously with this build in Hogwarts Legacy. While you won't be able to use popular lore items like the Cloak of Invisibility, the Ambush Artist built will be the closest you can come in the game to experiencing sneaky combat. You can purchase the Invisibility Potion Recipe from J.Pippin's Potions shop, and start brewing this item to help with the build. Here's the best build for becoming an Ambush Artist in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Disillusionment
- Depulso
- Diffindo
- Arresto Momentum
- Glacius
Potions
- Invisibility Potion
- Focus Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Ambush I, II, and III
- Protego Shielding I, II, and III
- Binding I, II, and III
Talents
- Petrificus Totalus Mastery
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
- Glacius Mastery
- Slowing Curse
Goblin Butcher
If you are on team Sebastian and don't have any love for the goblin-kind, then there are a few methods to set up a proper build. In Hogwarts Legacy, you'll find a few Traits that can be beneficial against goblins when equipped with your gears. Similarly, pairing spells properly in combination will allow you to complete different Dueling Feats like slamming a leaping Loyalist, slowing a Loyalist assassin, and more. Here are some of the Spells, Potions, Talents, and Traits you want for a Goblin Slayer build in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Incendio
- Confringo
- Bombarda
- Depulso
- Arresto Momentum
- Glacius
- Flipendo
Potions
- Eudurus Potion
- Focus Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Goblin Silver Resistance I, II, and III
- Protego Shielding I, II, and III
- Destruction I, II, and III
Talents
- Petrificus Totalus Mastery
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
- Invisibility Potion Potency
- Sense of Secrecy I and II
- Human Demiguise
Herbologist
If nature is your best friend, then a Herbologist build would suit you the best in Hogwarts Legacy. There are several plants and herbs in the game, and these can be used for multiple purposes. Some of the plants can also be used during combat. Some of the shops you'll need to visit frequently are The Magic Neep, Dogweed and Deathcap to find plants and other materials. Likewise, there are a few Triats that you can add to your cosmetics to improve damage with this build. Here are some of the Spells, Potions, Talents, and Traits you want for a Herbologist build in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Confringo
- Bombarda
- Depulso
- Levioso
- Glacius
- Descendo
Potions and Herbs
- Chinese Chomping Cabbage
- Venomous Tentacula
- Mandrake
- Eudurus Potion
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Defeaning I, II, and III
- Venom I, II, and III
- Fangs I, II, and III
- Herbology I, II, and III
Talents
- Petrificus Totalus Mastery
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
- Fertiliser
- Thunderbrew Potion Potency
- Headache
- Noxious
- Focus Potion Potency
Death Eater
If you are planning to be a ruthless cold-blooded executioner in Hogwarts Legacy, then a Death Eater build is perfect for your character. Keep in mind, you cannot kill or harm any of the classmates, teachers, animals, or other interactable characters in the game. However, while fighting enemies you can use unforgivable curses to deal damage. There are a few Talents and Traits you can use to improve curse damage. Here are the best Spells, Traits, Talents, and Potions for a Death Eater build in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Confringo
- Expelliarmus
- Arresto Momentum
- Flipendo
- Crucio
- Imperio
- Avada Kedavra
Potions and Herbs
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Cruelty I, II, and III
- Unforgiving I, II, and III
Talents
- Stunning Curse
- Blood Curse
- Knockback Curse
- Disarming Curse
- Enduring Curse
- Crucio Mastery
- Curse Sapper
Fantasy character builds in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy has numerous character customization options that allow you to build your likeness with unique details. If you are looking to play as one of the characters from the books or the movies, then you'll need to have a proper build for it as well. Here are some of the best fantasy character builds in Hogwarts Legacy.
Harry Potter
The boy who lived was not born during the era featured in Hogwarts Legacy, but that won't stop you from recreating a character with the likeness of Harry Potter. To create a Harry Potter build, you'll need to use the correct Spell combinations that the character uses in the movies and books. Harry's Spell arsenal is incomplete without Expelliarmus, and this will be the main spell around which you'll focus this build. Here are the best Spells, Traits, Talents, and Potions to use for a Harry Potter build in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Expelliarmus
- Confringo
- Incendio
- Diffindo
- Arresto Momentum
- Flipendo
- Levioso
- Depulso
- Disillusionment
Potions and Herbs
- Eudurus Potion
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Binding I, II, and III
- Disarming I, II, and III
- Protego Shielding
Talents
- Stunning Curse
- Incendio Mastery
- Confringo Mastery
- Knockback Curse
- Disarming Curse
- Levioso Mastery
- Basic Cast Mastery
- Spell Knowledge III
- Protego Absorption, Expertise, and Mastery
Lord Voldemort
The dark lord may not be around in Hogwarts Legacy, but you can always create your character after his likeness. Obviously, Slytherin will be your house of choice, and you'll also need to learn the unforgivable curses. Lord Voldemort is a master of the dark arts, and this build focuses on increasing your cursed damage with Spells. Likewise, you'll need to equip certain Traits that boost dark magic. Here's all you need in a Voldemort build in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spells
- Crucio
- Imperio
- Avada Kedavra
- Confringo
- Arresto Momentum
- Flipendo
Potions and Herbs
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Cruelty I, II, and III
- Unforgiving I, II, and III
- Manipulation I, II, and III
- Destruction I, II, and III
- Concentration I, II, and III
Talents
- Stunning Curse
- Blood Curse
- Knockback Curse
- Disarming Curse
- Enduring Curse
- Crucio Mastery
- Imperio Mastery
- Curse Sapper
- Avada Kedavra Mastery
Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore is unquestionably one of the most popular figures in the franchise, and its natural if you want to build a character following this legendary wizard. Hogwarts Legacy allows you to perform Anceint Magic, and this can be readily associated with Dumbledore. Here are some of the Spells, Potions, Traits, and Talents you can use for the Dumbledore build.
Spells
- Expelliarmus
- Diffindo
- Incendio
- Confringo
- Arresto Momentum
- Depulso
- Flipendo
- Glacius
Potions and Herbs
- Eudurus Potion
- Thunderbrew Potion
- Maxima Potion
Gear Triats
- Ancient Magic I, II, and III
- Control I, II, and III
- Ancient Magic Focus I, II, and III
- Binding I, II, and III
- Concentration I, II, and III
Talents
- Stunning Curse
- Spell Knowledge III
- Disarming Curse
- Focus Potion Potency
- Evasion Absorption
- Basic Cast Airborne Absorption
- Bombarda Mastery
- Glacius Mastery
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