As in the Harry Potter universe, players can choose their Hogwarts faculty in Hogwarts Legacy by engaging with the Sorting Hat. This guide explores each faculty individually and explains the outcomes of that choice.
Hogwarts Legacy Guides
- Link your Warner Bros. account with PSN, Xbox Live, and Steam profiles to unlock unique rewards in Hogwarts Legacy. Activate a VPN on PS4 and PS5
- Beginner’s guide to Hogwarts Legacy: which graphics mode to select, how to level up quickly, combat system features, and other frequently asked questions
- Story mission walkthroughs for Hogwarts Legacy – how to acquire all spells, collect pages, and solve puzzles
- Side quest walkthroughs for Hogwarts Legacy
- How to obtain all optional spells in Hogwarts Legacy – Depulso, Diffindo, Flippendo, Descendo, and more
- Comprehensive world map for Hogwarts Legacy
- Is romantic interaction possible in Hogwarts Legacy?
- How to obtain a broom in Hogwarts Legacy and how flying works in the game
- How to solve every puzzle in Hogwarts Legacy – how to open symbol doors, eye vaults, locked cabinets, and locks
- How to brew healing potions in Hogwarts Legacy: where to find ingredients, how to access recipes, and how to brew potions
- Can players choose their own house in Hogwarts Legacy? Which faculty is best?
There are four faculties in the game, each admitting students based on personality and skill. Here is a closer look at each one.
“Gryffindor”
The most popular and balanced faculty. Its emblem depicts a lion, symbolizing courage and leadership. The color scheme centers on scarlet and gold. Gryffindor students are typically bold, brave, and high achievers. In the books and films, Gryffindor students are often celebrated and rarely punished. The Sorting Hat itself belonged to the founder of this house, Godric Gryffindor.
“Slytherin”
This faculty is associated with ambition, cunning, and resourcefulness. Its emblem features a serpent, and the colors are silver and green. Slytherin attracts students who are driven, independent, and determined to reach their goals by any means. In lore, a secret chamber was created by the founder for this house.
“Ravenclaw”
Ravenclaw draws intelligent, curious, and scholarly minds. Its members often seek knowledge and value wit. The house hallways celebrate unique entrances and the clever replies to the keeper’s questions. Ravenclaw’s color palette includes bronze and blue, though the films show blue and silver. The house motto speaks to the boundless value of wisdom.
“Hufflepuff”
Hufflepuff is home to loyal, steadfast, and dependable students. The crest’s tie represents diligence and patience. The house colors are yellow and black, creating a welcoming atmosphere in the living space.
As in the stories, a student’s abilities are not strictly tied to a faculty. Hermione Granger, for example, is renowned for her intellect even though she was sorted into Gryffindor.
What is the best faculty in the game?
Many players debate this, but each house offers its own optional quest path:
- Gryffindor – The Hunt for the Missing Pages
- Slytherin – Scrope’s Last Hope
- Ravenclaw – Heirloom of Ollivander
- Hufflepuff – Prisoner of Love
These quests unlock after finishing the related side quest. Ghost of Our Love often marks the moment to explore the house’s unique journey. On average, players reach this quest around five hours in. Upon completing it, players can return to the living room or wander Hogsmeade and Hogwarts Castle to unlock a special House quest. For Hufflepuff, the quest may involve visiting Azkaban and casting the Patronus spell, milestones not encountered in the main story.
Can I choose my own faculty?
First, the choice of faculty does not determine which house a player will be placed into in Hogwarts Legacy. The Sorting Hat’s short questionnaire helps players who want a blind, guided start. The best approach is to follow one’s instincts. If curious, here is a quick map of the typical associations:
- Courage – Gryffindor
- Curiosity – Ravenclaw
- Loyalty – Hufflepuff
- Ambition – Slytherin
If a different faculty is desired, players can switch to any of the four, though the game will present the descriptions for each option. It is not possible to change faculties mid-game.
What are the differences between the faculties for the player
The game’s plot treats the faculty choice as largely cosmetic. Beyond the exclusive house quest described above, the choice influences only the attire, color theme, and the common room. Players won’t spend significant time in the common room, and they can soon switch outfits to a look not tied to a faculty. The main storyline does not branch based on faculty selections.
Other guides
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- Full world map of Hogwarts Legacy
- Is it possible to have a romantic relationship in Hogwarts Legacy
- Beginner’s guide Hogwarts Legacy: graphics modes, rapid leveling, combat basics, and more answers
- How to obtain a broom in Hogwarts Legacy and how flights work
- Hogwarts Legacy Story Mission Walkthrough – spells, pages, and riddles (updated)
- Hogwarts Legacy side quest walkthrough (updated)
- Link your Warner Bros. account with PSN, Xbox Live, Steam to receive unique rewards in Hogwarts Legacy. Activate VPN on PS4 and PS5
- How to brew healing potions in Hogwarts Legacy: ingredients, recipes, and brewing techniques
- How to learn all optional spells in Hogwarts Legacy – Depulso, Diffindo, Flippendo, Descendo, and more (updated)