We tell you how to correctly answer the questions of the Sorting Hat in order to get into the desired faculty, as well as what differences you will encounter in the game with one or another choice
Just like in the Harry Potter books and films, in the first minutes after the launch of Hogwarts Legacy, upon arrival at Hogwarts, you will be asked to choose one of four faculties. To do this, you need to go through the distribution with the help of a magic hat. For the uninitiated, the four houses of Hogwarts are Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Gryffindors are bold and courageous, Slytherins are cunning and ambitious, Ravenclaws are eccentric and smart, and Hufflepuffs are reliable and hardworking.
However, the Sorting Hat has repeatedly proved that the faculty and the listed character traits do not always correspond to the type of the hero. For example, Hermione Granger is considered one of the smartest students at Hogwarts, but she is a Gryffindor, not a Ravenclaw. By understanding how to correctly answer the questions of the distribution quiz, or using the account linking function before the game, you will be able to get to the desired house.
How the distribution system works in Hogwarts Legacy
Shortly after the start of the game, you will arrive at Hogwarts. This will happen just in time for the end of the distribution ceremony. There are two different ways to get to the desired house. You can either take a short in-game quiz or link your Harry Potter and WB Games fan club accounts to gain access to advanced house selection options. Whichever method you choose, you can still influence the Sorting Hat’s decision. Once you arrive at the Sorting Ceremony after the tutorial, you’ll be in front of the Great Hall and Professor Weasley will put the Sorting Hat on your character’s head.
What to choose – “I’d rather start learning” or “I’d rather explore the castle”
To begin, the Sorting Hat will say, “You already have your preferences and biases… some expectations.” To which you can answer:
- I’d rather start learning.
- I’d rather explore the castle.
Your answer will not affect the choice of faculty in any way, so choose any option.
How to get into Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin or Hufflepuff
The Sorting Hat then says, “Hmm. Curious. Hm. I feel something in you. Some character trait… hmm… what kind?” This is the only question that will affect which department you get into. Fans of the series may be wondering which option will lead to which house, but just in case, here are the correct answers:
- Otwaga (Gryffindor).
- Curiosity (Ravenclaw).
- Loyalty (Hufflepuff).
- Ambition (Slytherin).
If you are not satisfied with the house in which you were assigned, you can choose any other one you would like to join.
Please note that if you have linked accounts, you will not have this choice, since you have already passed the test on the site. Instead, you will only be asked one multiple-choice question about classes or exploration of the castle, which has nothing to do with the outcome of the placement ceremony.
Is it possible to change your faculty
If you are unhappy with the house the Sorting Hat assigned you to based on your answer, the game will give you one chance to choose any other house of your choice. This decision is final, so make sure you’re happy with it before proceeding! The same with the magic wand – you can’t change it, but the handles can be edited at any time.
Differences between Hogwarts houses
The faculty to which you are assigned does not affect the course of the overall plot, although there are still some differences. The chosen faculty will affect the following:
- common room
- Customization kit
- One of the story missions
common room
You won’t spend too much time in the common room. If you want to see what the common rooms of different faculties look like, the best thing to do is to enter this request on YouTube and watch the corresponding video. Believe me, this fact should not affect your decision.
Faculty Uniform
As for equipment items, all robes and sets of clothes under the robes will be decorated in the colors and signs of the selected faculty. If you want to wear a particular color, such as red, blue, yellow, or green, take that into account when choosing your home. However, Hogwarts Legacy has many more sets of clothes and uniforms that do not contain specific colors.
Unique story quest
The main Hogwarts Legacy storyline will be the same no matter which house you choose, but the path to the end result may be different. For example, the main story quest after the Trial of Merlin task will be different for each house, but upon completion, all remaining story missions will be identical. So, let’s deal with the tasks that gamers will receive depending on the chosen faculty:
- The Gryffindors will receive the “Hunt for the Missing Pages” mission, during which they will meet Nearly Headless Nick.
- Hufflepuffs will receive the Prisoner of Love quest, in which they will visit Azkaban and meet the ancestors of a certain character.
- Ravenclaws will be able to complete the Ollivander’s Legacy quest, in which they will help the master with the search for a long-lost magic wand.
- The Slytherins are on a “Scrope’s Last Hope” mission in which they help a house elf retrieve some missing pages.
Also, depending on the chosen faculty, there will be a different starting location for the side quest “The Ghost of Our Love”. You can find the treasure map for this quest at the last location of one of the unique quests listed above. The choice of house does not affect relationships, gameplay, or the story as a whole. If the above restrictions do not bother you, choose any faculty.