Hogwarts Legacy: How to learn Avada Kedavra

Avada Kedavra can be one of your most powerful spells. Hogwarts Legacy Because it can kill everything in one go. (Hence why it’s colloquially referred to as “the killing curse.”) Due to its strength, Avada Kedavra is a spell that you learn very late in Hogwarts LegacySebastian Sallows is one of your friends. Continue reading to learn how to obtain Avada Kedavra, and what the consequences are of the unforgivable curse.

How do I get Avada Kedavra at Hogwarts Legacy?

Avada Kedavra is the last unforgivable curse that you’ll learn from Sebastian Sallows’ relationship quest line. You’ll learn Avada Kedavra during the quest “The Shadow of the Relic” — Hogwarts Legacy suggests that you’re level 28 before you start it.

To get “In the Shadow of the Relic,” you must have already completed:

• The relationship quest “The Shadow of Hope”
• The main story quest “Lodgok’s Loyalty”

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Towards the end of “In the Shadow of the Relic,” you’ll interact with Sebastian outside of the dungeon, and you’ll be given a prompt during your conversation where you can choose:

• That curse is not something anyone should be aware of.
• This curse should be known by everyone.

Choose the second option, “Everybody should be aware of this curse.”

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Then, Sebastian will offer to teach you the killing curse, and you’ll be presented with another choice:

• It is too late.
• Please.

Choose the second option, “Please, yes” to learn Avada Kedavra.

Can you learn Avada Kedavra later?

If you’re having second thoughts on whether or not to learn Avada Kedavra, you can learn it from Sebastian later on if you make the certain story choices.

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During Sebastian’s next relationship quest “In the Shadow of Fate,” you’ll be given a choice when talking to Ominis Gaunt:

• Sebastian needs to be brought in.
• Sebastian must be kept in the loop.

In order to learn Avada Kedavra later, you must choose the second option, “Sebastian must be kept in the loop.”

Choose the second option after that. completing Sebastian’s relationship quest line in its entirety, you can meet Sebastian in the Undercroft where he’ll offer to teach you any of the unforgivable curses that you’ve missed.

Are there any consequences to using Avada Kedavra as a Hogwarts Legacy character?

There is no morality system. Hogwarts LegacyAvada Kedavra will not punish you. Your companions may react if you curse them. Some of your companions — such as Natsai, Ominis, and Amit — won’t like it when you use a curse, but it will not impact your relationships or story at all.