How to find side quests in Hogwarts Legacy


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April 5, 2023: Here is how to find more side quests in Hogwarts Legacy.

There's a lot to do in Hogwarts Legacy aside from completing the game's story. You can unlock special rewards and level up to gain more benefits that will help you in your adventuring with the help of side quests. This guide will explain how to find more side quests in Hogwarts Legacy.

You'll be able to stumble upon side quests at various points throughout the game. But there are times you'll need to seek out side quests on your own, as there are certain rewards you may need to level up your character.

For more guides on Hogwarts Legacy, read up on the House Tokens locations. We've also got details on how to get the Elder Wand in Hogwarts Legacy, as well as how to beat the Pensieve Guardian.

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How to find side quests in Hogwarts Legacy

Some characters in Hogwarts Legacy will hint at the side quests you could possibly do. You should often keep a lookout for side quests during your playing session.

The most common way to find more side quests in Hogwarts Legacy is to simply walk around and interact regularly with NPCs. That way, you'll eventually stumble upon side quests and unlock them. You're also able to check quests in the Quest Log of your Wizard's Field Guide.

Throughout the menus, side quests are denoted by their silver shield icons and title background ,as compared to the main quests' gold shield icon counterparts. Moreover, if you open up the Map section of the Wizard’s Field Guide and go to the World Map subsection, you can hover over larger points of interest, including Hogwarts itself. You’ll see on your screen a list of Available Quests in the area. Then, it's simply a case of choosing which side quest to do!

With that, you've learned how to find side quests in Hogwarts Legacy! While you're here, browse through our other Hogwarts Legacy articles such as how to get into the Headmaster's Office, and the full Hogwarts Legacy quest list.

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