How to Become a Poacher in Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is the game of the moment, stealing the spotlight and quickly becoming one of 2023’s most popular video games. In the magical world developed by Avalanche Software, and based off of J.K. Rowling’s original series, you will attend Hogwarts as a fifth-year student who is skilled in ancient magic. Study many different branches of magic, such as how to cast spells, brew potions and take care of mystical beasts. But make sure to pay close attention to your schoolwork, because Dark Wizards are on the rise and they would love nothing more than to ruin your day!

In the game, there are plenty of different creatures that fans will recognize from the Harry Potter saga, such as unicorns, Nifflers and even a Boggart. There are also groups of Dark Wizards who reside in bandit camps and attempt to poach wildlife to sell or use for their own nefarious purposes. But what if you wanted to become a poacher yourself? In this guide we explore how to become a poacher in Hogwarts Legacy.

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How Do You Become a Poacher in Hogwarts Legacy?

To become a poacher in Hogwarts Legacy, you must first have the ability to capture animals out in the wild. This can only be done by completing a certain amount of quests in the game. Then, as soon as you are able to, use your Nab-Sack to catch beasts that you wish to poach. This will bring them to your Vivarium in the Room of Requirement, where you can keep them for the time being.

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If you would like to make a profit as a poacher, you can journey to Hogsmeade and actually sell your magical prizes to a shop there, the Brood and Peck. Selling your animals can quickly net you hundreds in Galleons. To become a more successful poacher, you should study your map and find where beasts are commonly present, and then journey to those places. The more you capture, the more money you can make. Additionally, be sure to upgrade your Vivarium so that you can hold more animals than ever! Good luck, and we wish you success on your poaching journey!

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