From Puffskeins to Phoenixes, the magical creatures of Hogwarts Legacy offer wonders and challenges in equal measure. Learn where to find them, how to earn their trust, and the secrets behind breeding your own thriving collection of legendary Beasts.
Hogwarts Legacy has a total of 13 magical beasts roaming the Highlands. All 13 beasts can be taken back to the Vivariums in the Room of Requirement to produce resources that can be used to upgrade your gear at the Loom. You can either gather the materials yourself by caring for the animals in your Vivariums or you can purchase them from Brood and Peck in Hogsmeade. Continue reading to find out where to capture all of the beasts and what resources they give you.
How do I tame beasts in Hogwarts Legacy?
To tame beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll first need the Nab-Sack, a magical bag given during Deek’s questline in the Room of Requirement. Once equipped, carefully approach a creature in the wild and use the Nab-Sack when prompted to capture it. Timing is key-calm the beast by completing the capture sequence without startling it. Some species may require a stealthy approach or spells like Disillusionment to get close. After taming, you can care for your beasts in the Vivarium, where they provide useful materials for crafting gear upgrades.
During the main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom,” the house elf Neek will teach you how to capture magical beasts and care for them in your Vivariums.
When you’re exploring the Highlands in Hogwarts Legacy, you’ll run into beast dens that’ll can have anywhere from one to four magical beasts roaming around. You’ll want to switch to the Nab-sack spell into your hotbar, and use the associated key to begin the capturing process. As the ring fills up, press the button that appears on the screen until you successfully tame the beast.
To easily capture any magical beast, use spells like Leviosa and Glacius to prevent them from running away.
Hogwarts Legacy Beasts list
Hogwarts Legacy features 13 beasts across five species: Puffskeins, Spiders, Toads, Nifflers, and Unicorns. Each requires specific Vivarium upgrades and feed to capture successfully. Players encounter them in designated dens marked on the map after obtaining Nab-Sack from Azkaban convict Brood and the Flame-Thrower from Sirona Ryan in Hogsmeade. Taming demands stealth throws with the Nab-Sack, followed by brushing and feeding in the Room of Requirement to build bonds for breeding.
Check out the image gallery above to see what all of the magical beasts look like in Hogwarts Legacy. To see more about what they drop and how to unlock them, check the table below.
All of the Magical Beasts in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy features a wide range of magical beasts, each with unique traits and habitats scattered across the Scottish Highlands. Players can encounter majestic creatures such as Hippogriffs, Thestrals, Mooncalves, and Nifflers, alongside rarer beings like Phoenixes and Graphorns. Capturing and caring for these beasts is part of the game’s exploration and crafting systems, as their materials can be used to enhance gear and create potions. Each species requires specific environments and taming approaches, making creature care an engaging and rewarding aspect of the adventure.
Magical Beast |
Ingredient |
Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Diricawl | Diricawl Feather | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Fwooper | Fwooper Feather | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Giant Purple Toad | Toad Warts | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Graphorn | Graphorn Horn | Must complete main story quest “San Bakar’s Trial” |
| Hippogriff | Hippogriff Feather | Must complete main story quest “The High Keep” |
| Jobberknoll | Jobberknoll Feather | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Kneazle | Kneazle Fur | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Mooncalf | Mooncalf Fur | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Niffler | Niffler Fur | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Phoenix | Phoenix Feather | Must complete the side quest “Phoenix Rising” |
| Puffskein | Puffskein Fur | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Thestral | Thestral Hair | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
| Unicorn | Unicorn Hair | Must complete main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom” |
Where to find all beast locations in Hogwarts Legacy
Beasts inhabit dens marked on the map across regions like Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts Valley, Feldcroft, Poidsear Coast, Marunweem Lake, and Clagmar Coast. Mooncalves appear near the Quidditch Pitch Floo Flame, Jobberknolls by North Ford Bog, Puffskeins east of Jackdaw’s Tomb, Fwoopers south of Cragcroft Shore, Kneazles northwest of South Clagmar Coast, Graphorns at the southernmost point, Nifflers north of Pitt-Upon-Ford, Diricawls right of Marunweem Ruins, Giant Purple Toads south of North Sea Bog, Hippogriffs near Feldcroft or Forbidden Forest, Thestrals at Marunweem Lake, Unicorns northeast of Mooncalf Den, and the Phoenix through Deek’s late questline.
There are a total of 13 different magical beasts scattered around the Highlands of Hogwarts Legacy. Check out the images below to see where to find all of them starting from the top of the map. Each of the numbered locations on the images below are associated with a specific beast from the list above.
North Ford Bog beast locations
In the northernmost region, North Ford Bog, you can find two Giant Purple Toad dens (3).
Forbidden Forest beast locations
In the Forbidden Forest, you can find two Mooncalf dens (8), one Giant Purple Toad den (3), one Jobberknoll den (6), one Unicorn den (13), and one Puffskein den (11).
North Hogwarts Region beast locations
In the North Hogwarts Region, you can find one Niffler den (9).
South Hogwarts Region beast locations
In the South Hogwarts Region, you can find one Mooncalf den (8), one Puffskein den (11), and one Giant Purple Toad den (3).
Hogwarts Valley beast locations
In the Hogwarts Valley, you can find one Puffskein den (11), one Kneazle den (7), one Diricawl den (1), one Fwooper den (2), and one Niffler den (9).
Feldcroft Region beast locations
In the Feldcroft Region, you can find one Puffskein den (11), one Fwooper den (2), one Mooncalf den (8), one Niffler den (9), and one Jobberknoll den (6).
South Sea Bog beast locations
In South Sea Bog, you can find one Giant Purple Toad den (3) and one Kneazle den (7).
Poidsear Coast beast locations
In Poidsear Coast, you can find one Niffler den (9), one Fwooper den (2), and one Hippogriff den (5).
Marunweem Lake beast locations
In the Marunweem Lake region, you can find one Giant Purple Toad den (3), one Thestral den (12), one Jobberknoll den (6), one Diricawl den (1), and one Kneazle den (7).
Manor Cape beast locations
In Manor Cape, you can find one Puffskein den (11), one Hippogriff den (5), one Niffler den (9), and one Jobberknoll den (6).
Cragcroftshire beast locations
In Cragcroftshire, you can find one Jobberknoll den (6), one Kneazle den (7), and one Niffler den (9).
Clagmar Coast beast locations
In Clagmar Coast, you can find one Fwooper den, two Diricawl dens, one Kneazle den, one Puffskein den, and one Graphorn den.
How do I get the Phoenix in Hogwarts Legacy?
The Phoenix can be obtained after completing the quest “Phoenix Rising,” which becomes available late in the main storyline. During the mission, you’ll track the creature through the mountains, guided by Deek. Once found, you can capture it using the Nab-Sack and bring it back to your Vivarium, where it becomes a permanent companion. The Phoenix cannot be bred, making it one of the rarest and most unique magical beasts in the game.
In order to capture the Phoenix in Hogwarts Legacy, you must complete Deek’s quest line in the Room of Requirement. During his last quest, “Phoenix Rising,” you’ll receive a Phoenix and bring them back to your Vivariums. This is the only Phoenix you’ll be able to find as there are no Phoenix dens in the Highlands.
How can I summon more beasts in my Vivariums?
To summon more beasts in your vivariums, you’ll need to expand them by progressing through the Room of Requirement quests. Completing Deek’s side missions grants access to additional vivariums, each suited for different environments such as grassland or swamp. Once new habitats are unlocked, you can bring in more species using the Nab-Sack. Keep an eye on your beast capacity – each vivarium has a limit, so managing space and rotating species ensures you can care for a larger variety of magical creatures.
To summon more magical beasts, you’ll need to complete Deek’s quest line in the Room of Requirement. For each side quest you complete, you’ll unlock another Vivarium for your beasts to run around in. Each Vivarium can only have up to four species and 16 beasts in each of them, but that will be more than enough for each species.
Here’s a list of all of Deek’s quests that you have to complete:
- “The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom”
- “The Plight of the House-elf”
- “Foal of the Dead”
- “Phoenix Rising”
When do I unlock Brood and Peck in Hogwarts Legacy?
Brood & Peck becomes accessible in Hogsmeade after completing the main quest “The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom.” This mission introduces the Nab-Sack for capturing beasts and opens the shop, located north of the central area on the map. Players typically reach it around level 15 during story progression. Inside, sell captured beasts for Galleons or buy upgrade ingredients for the Enchanted Loom.
You’ll unlock the After completing the main story quest “The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom.” You can also sell your extra magical beasts here for some easy gold galleons. Keep in mind that you cannot buy the Phoenix Feather at Brood and Peck. For a list of all of the ingredients you can buy, check out the table below.
Ingredients at Brood and Peck
Brood and Peck offers a variety of rare ingredients gathered from magical beasts you care for in your Vivarium. Feathers, furs, and claws obtained from creatures like Hippogriffs, Mooncalves, and Puffskeins can be sold here or used for crafting gear upgrades. The shop constantly refreshes its stock, allowing players to trade beast materials for potion ingredients and gear enhancements that support their creature care and combat needs.
Item |
Item Description |
Cost (gold galleons) |
|---|---|---|
| Diricawl Feather | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 250 |
| Fwooper Feather | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 250 |
| Graphorn Horn | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 700 |
| Hippogriff Feather | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 700 |
| Jobberknoll Feather | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 150 |
| Kneazle Fur | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 400 |
| Mooncalf Fur | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 150 |
| Niffler Fur | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 250 |
| Puffskein Fur | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 150 |
| Thestral Hair | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 400 |
| Toad Warts | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 400 |
| Unicorn Hair | Ingredient used to upgrade and assign traits to gear | 700 |
How do I breed beasts in Hogwarts Legacy?
Breeding beasts in Hogwarts Legacy takes place inside the Vivarium, once you’ve unlocked the Breeding Pen through Deek’s questline. To begin, you’ll need one male and one female of the same species placed in your Vivarium. Interact with the Breeding Pen and select the species you want to breed. After a set period, a baby beast will appear, which can be cared for, sold, or used to gather magical materials for crafting and upgrades.
First, you’ll need to complete the side quest “Foal of the Dead” which is given to you by Deek in the Room of Requirement. Next, you’ll need a breeding pen which can be bought from Tomes and Scrolls in Hogsmeade for 1,000 gold galleons. Head back to your Vivariums, and place the breeding pen by using the Conjuration spell. Interact with the pen to choose which animals you’d like to breed, and wait 30 minutes for your egg to hatch.
You can also choose which pair you’d like to breed if you have multiples of each gender. After you interact with the breeding pen, hover over the species you’d like to breed and press the button labeled as “Choose breeding pair.” Simply choose which magical beasts you’d like to breed and wait the 30 minutes for your new offspring! However, offsprings do not grow up in Hogwarts Legacy, so they’ll stay young forever.
How to get shiny beasts in Hogwarts Legacy?
Shiny beasts, also known as rare variants, can be found through careful observation during your exploration. They appear randomly in beast dens, distinguished by their unique color and a sparkle effect when encountered. To increase your chances, visit dens repeatedly and use the Nab-Sack to capture and check each beast’s traits at the Vivarium. Breeding shiny beasts is possible by pairing two shiny parents, though the odds remain low, making patience a key factor for collectors who want these special creatures.
Similar to Pokémon, you can find shiny magical beasts in Hogwarts Legacy. When hunting for shinies, look out for the star next to the beasts’ name at the top of the screen. The magical beasts will also differentiate in color, but it can be difficult to tell when many of them already do come in different colors. Follow our step-by-step walkthrough on how to easily get shiny magical beasts below.
- Travel to a magical beast den.
- Look for any shiny magical beasts, and if there aren’t any, capture all of the beasts that are currently at the den to reset it.
- Change the time of day by opening your map and pressing the “F” button on PC or the right analog stick on console.
- Create a new save state.
- Load the manual save, and check the den again for new animals.
- Repeat steps 2 – 5 in hopes for new shiny beasts.
If you have two shiny beasts of the opposite gender, you can also breed a shiny offspring.
If you’re looking for another challenge after taming all of the beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, try collecting all of the brooms, Demiguise statues and Daedalian Keys.
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Best locations to farm each beast den quickly
Farming beast dens in Hogwarts Legacy involves visiting marked locations on the map, capturing all beasts to reset spawns, saving/reloading, and cycling time via the map for quick respawns-ideal with a broom for mobility.
Top Farming Regions
The Forbidden Forest stands out as the best overall spot due to its high density of dens (e.g., 4 Giant Purple Toad, 2 Mooncalf, 1 each of Puffskein/Jobberknoll/Hippogriff/Unicorn), enabling a 20-minute loop yielding 35+ beasts for gold. Fly the route with Revelio active to spot dens efficiently; respawns occur after full clears. Feldcroft Region is another strong pick for Nifflers and Mooncalves, often with shiny guarantees in certain spots south of Feldcroft village.
Beast-Specific Quick Farms
Use these prime dens for fastest farming per species-clear all, step out of sight, wait/change time (night for Mooncalves/Thestrals), save/reload to repeat.
| Beast | Best Quick-Farm Location | Tips for Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Puffskein | Forbidden Forest/South Hogwarts | Groups respawn fast daytime. |
| Diricawl | Hogwarts Valley/Marunweem Lake | Easy vanishes; multiple nearby. |
| Kneazle | South Sea Bog/Hogwarts Valley | Agile but quick clears. |
| Thestral | Marunweem Lake | Night-only; post-death visibility. |
| Giant Purple Toad | Forbidden Forest (x4 dens) | Dense loop; broom essential. |
| Hippogriff | Poidsear Coast | Bow first; reload for shinies. |
| Jobberknoll | Forbidden Forest/Feldcroft | Sound-mimic; easy medium farm. |
| Mooncalf | Forbidden Forest/Feldcroft (night) | Shiny-heavy at night cycles. |
| Niffler | Feldcroft/Poidsear Coast | Shiny pools south Feldcroft. |
| Fwooper | Poidsear Coast/Hogwarts Valley | Silence song; coast loop. |
| Unicorn | Forbidden Forest (quest den) | “Unique Unicorn” for access; rare reset. |
| Phoenix | Quest-only (no den farm) | Single via “Phoenix Rising.” |
| Graphorn | Clagmar Coast | Fight first; one main den. |
Fastest route map for Forbidden Forest beast farming
The Forbidden Forest offers the densest concentration of beast spawns in Hogwarts Legacy, making it ideal for quick farming loops of up to 35+ beasts in 20 minutes via broom travel.
Optimal Route Overview
Start at the Upper Hogsfield Floo Flame (southwest Forbidden Forest edge) for fast access, then fly clockwise through 9 key dens using Revelio to highlight beasts-clear all in each (2-4 beasts), step out of render range to reset, and save/reload or wait 2 minutes for respawns. This route prioritizes Giant Purple Toads (x4 dens), Mooncalves (x2), and mixed easy/medium beasts like Puffskeins and Hippogriffs; repeat at night for Mooncalves/Thestrals. Total loop: 4-6 minutes per cycle with practice.
Step-by-Step Route
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Upper Hogsfield Floo → Fly north to first Giant Purple Toad den (small cave by river, 2 toads).
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Northeast to second Toad den (rocky outcrop, 3 toads).
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East to Mooncalf den (night-only clearing, 3 mooncalves).
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Southeast to Puffskein den (bushy undergrowth, 4 puffskeins).
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South to third Toad den (waterfall cave, 2 toads).
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Southwest to Hippogriff den (elevated ledge, 1-2; bow to approach).
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West to Jobberknoll den (tree hollow, 3 birds).
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Northwest to fourth Toad den (deep forest glade, 3 toads).
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North to second Mooncalf den (moonlit grove). Return to Floo.
Efficiency Tips
Equip Nab-Sack, use Incendio/Levioso for crowd control, and Gliding for quick escapes; shiny odds improve after 40+ captures per den (save-scum). Sell extras at Brood & Peck for 40-120 gold each. No in-game map image here, but visualize as a tight oval around the forest center-check Game8’s gold farm guide for their illustrated route.
