Hogwarts Legacy is right around the corner, and fans have more questions than answers at this point. To double down on the hype train, social media pages for the upcoming open-world action RPG have shed more light on one of its most anticipated aspects: Dark Magic.
So, to answer the question in the title: yes, you can. Courtesy of a brand new trailer, players have had a few of their most important queries tackled regarding what it means to be a Dark Wizard in Hogwarts Legacy. The clip officially unveils how gamers will be able to use Dark Magic, such as Unforgivable Curses, in the context of the game. It also touches on how this path may impact the overall experience.
There seems to be no concrete morality system in Hogwarts Legacy, as was assumed before. However, players can still turn to the "dark side" by choosing certain options and engaging in actions that will lead them down that path. This brings us to the Unforgivable Curses, powerful spells usually only used by evil wizards and witches. These include Crucio, Imperio, and, most infamous of them all, Avada Kedavra.
Crucio is a torture spell, while Imperio enables mind control. Avada Kedavra is the deadliest, allowing players to instantly kill a target. Gamers will likely be provided with an opportunity to add these to their roster of spells. To manage the Unforgivable Curses' overpowered nature, all of them will be on hefty cooldowns during combat to prevent players from abusing them.
Gamers will be able to experiment with these powerful dark magic spells using the Dark Arts Battle Arena. As part of the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition, this is a special combat challenge where players can use the curses as much as they want. Here is everything the Deluxe Edition
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