Hogwarts Legacy best gear: Tips & tricks to get the strongest outfit

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Unless you've been living under a rock, you should know that Hogwarts Legacy isn't like the Harry Potter games that have come before. Not only is there no sign of the titular boy wizard, being set in the 19th century, but the gameplay itself is pretty novel for the franchise.

Hogwarts Legacy is an RPG, and it includes elements associated with the genre — crafting, XP, and progression through various abilities. And it wouldn't be an RPG without the ability to deck your character up in the best gear.

If you're new to the genre, or just want a hand equipping your character, then we're here to help you out. We'll discuss what the best gear is, as well as provide tips and tricks as to how to get the best magical outfit.

First, we'll talk about what the different colours mean. The colour in the square icon, behind the image of the gear, refers to the rarity of the item.

The starter items have that dark blue that you're probably very familiar with. The rarest (and probably best) items have an orange background. Going from best to worst, these are the gear colours in Hogwarts Legacy:

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Now that you know about the colour codes, you're probably wondering how to get that rare gear.

What you'll need to do is aim for the side quests that involve puzzles. These ones usually reward you with higher quality threads (like the Extraordinary and Legendary gear).

Bear in mind that the gear that's dropped out in the world will be in accordance to the player's current level. So if you're just starting out, you're unlikely to