Highlights
- A player recently got a real-life wand replica made from a wand-making store to recreate their Hogwarts Legacy weapon.
- Wands in Hogwarts Legacy are purely cosmetic but allow players to fully immerse themselves in the Wizarding World.
- Players can customize their wand in the game by choosing the shape, wood type, handle, and color scheme to suit their preferences, and the Redditor's real world version of their design is incredibly accurate.
One Hogwarts Legacy player managed to obtain a real-life replica of their in-game wand thanks to the artistry of a wand-making store. An increasingly popular trend among Hogwarts Legacy fans, the plethora of choices in wand customization has enticed many players to the idea of recreating their wands in real life. Whether printed or handcrafted, the results have often been impressive, and it's clear that Avalanche Software made the correct choice in giving this integral aspect of the Wizarding World proper focus in the game.
Customizing wands in Hogwarts Legacy starts with a player's first trip to Ollivanders in Hogsmade, as the esteemed shopkeeper will help the new fifth-year decide on which wand suits them best. On top of being able to select the shape and type of wood, players can also come across several wand handles, with many of them having different color scheme options. Though the choice made at Ollivanders is permanent for any particular Hogwarts Legacy playthrough, players can change wand handles at any time in the equipment menu.
Avowed's Wands Could Easily Influence Hogwarts Legacy 2
Avowed's approach to wand combat looks like it could easily change the game for Hogwarts Legacy 2 in a couple of different ways.
A Harry Potter fan named Dezon1204 commissioned a custom wand from Ollivanders_World, sharing the results on the Hogwarts Legacy subreddit. The wand is a perfect replica of its in-game version, made from beech in a soft spiral shape. The wand handle used is Shell (Metallic), though the in-game wood type happens to be Blackthorn with a Phoenix Feather core. Given that collectible treasure in Hogwarts Legacy tends to have a random drop rate, there is no guarantee for players to obtain certain wand handles beyond discovering every single wand chest in the game's open world.
Hogwarts Legacy's Wands Are Immersive And Should Be Expanded in a Sequel
Given that wands are entirely cosmetic and hold no combat bonuses in-game, players have the utmost freedom to design a wand that truly speaks to them from a visual standpoint. Whether adorned by leaves, or something more regal, wand customization allows fans to become fully immersed in the Wizarding World, which is arguably one of the biggest strengths of the open world and setting of Hogwarts Legacy.
As the best-selling video game of 2023, a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is an inevitability. Though Avalanche Studios laid a strong foundation, there are many obvious ways to improve upon certain features in Hogwarts Legacy. Whereas wands on their own have been a highlight since launch, many players were disappointed by the lack of repercussions for using wands to cast canonically forbidden spells like Avada Kedavra. A sequel that expands on the neglected aspects of the game, while keeping what made Hogwarts Legacy popular, could feasibly bring Avalanche Software the same level of commercial success.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy
- Franchise
- Harry Potter
- Platform(s)
- PC , Switch , PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X
- Released
- February 10, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Avalanche Software
