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Who is Ranrok in Hogwarts Legacy? Explained

Who is the main villain in Hogwarts Legacy?

Hogwarts Legacy, a brand-new videogame for the very successful Harry Potter franchise, will be available shortly. This brilliant videogame will captivate its devoted following with various easter eggs and other subtle touches, plus great attention to detail. Fans of the well-known Harry Potter universe will be thrilled to see how many key elements from the source books and movies have been included into this latest entry of the franchise. Students at the Hogwarts wizarding school must perform difficult tasks and missions that will push their limitations as magic users both inside the castle and outside in the vast and expansive Wizarding World. Along the way, they will pick up a lot of spells, and as they progress through the game, they will become stronger witches and wizards as well.

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However, players should be wary of the villains who are out to get them in this game. Hogwarts Legacy features an all-new cast of baddies who are looking to ruin your day and take you down. Due to the fact that these villains have never been mentioned before in the entire franchise, players are naturally curious as to their identities and motives. In this guide, we will cover the Goblin named Ranrok and explore what makes him tick.

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Ranrok? Who Even is That?

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Ranrok is a Goblin who is attempting to lead a Goblin Rebellion against the Ministry of Magic and Wizarding World as a whole. He has allied with Dark Wizards led by the mysterious Victor Rookwood, ancestor to Augustus Rookwood of the Harry Potter series. In the game, he will be one of the major opponents who will attempt to destroy the protagonist at every turn. As a Goblin, he does not need a wand to do magic and thus will cast spells with only his hands.

It appears that Ranrok has become disillusioned with the morals of the Wizarding society, and now commands an army of Goblins who agree with him. In Hogwarts Legacy, it will likely be a goal of the player to confront Ranrok on multiple occasions and foil his plans. In fact, you may be all that stands between him and victory, as the protagonist in the game is rumored to have some sort of connection with ancient magic…


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