Hogwarts Legacy: How to unlock Avada Kedavra, the Killing Curse?
Here's everything you need to know about unlocking Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts including requirements like minimum levels, compulsory quests & more.
Avada Kedavra- It is the infamous curse that started the story of the Boy Who Lived, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Their latest product is Hogwarts Legacy, a game that promises an immersive experience where you can virtually live your fantasies as a witch or a wizard. And Hogwarts Legacy actually has provided for you to be able to learn the 3 Unforgivable Curses, which include Avada Kedavra.
If you’ve already started playing the game, you must have noticed that the Killing Curse isn’t available right at the start of the game. Here’s where you can find out how and when you can unlock Avada Kedavra and actually use it in your gameplay.
Avada Kedavra, The Killing Curse in Hogwarts Legacy- Details
Avada Kedavra being the most powerful and dreadful of the 3 Unforgivable Curses, can be unlocked only very later on in the game. You need to complete the Quest Line of Sebastian Sallow, at the end of which, you’ll be given the choice of wanting to learn the Killing Curse. When it comes to the quest line of Sebastian Sallow, you get to learn a number of major spells from him like Confringo, and all 3 of the Unforgivable Curses. Avada Kedavra, as we’ve mentioned, will be the last of the 3 Unforgivable Curses that Sebastian can teach you.
Sebastian Sallow’s Questline
For reference here’s complete questline of Sebastian Sallow-
- In the Shadow of the Undercroft- To learn Confringo
- In the Shadow of the Estate
- In the Shadow of the Bloodline
- In the Shadow of the Study- To learn Crucio
- In the Shadow of Discovery
- In the Shadow of Time- To learn Imperio
- In the Shadow of Distance
- In the Shadow of the Mine
- In the Shadow of the Mountain
- In the Shadow of Hope
- In the Shadow of Relics- To learn Avada Kedavra
- In the Shadow of Fate
- In the Shadow of Revelation
- In the Shadow of Friendship
Of these 14 quests, in the Shadow of the Undercroft, Estate, and Mine are Main Quests, while the rest are Side Quests. Sebastian’s entire questline is driven by his love for his sister Anne, and the vengeance he seeks against her violators. Anne is suffering the effects of an Unforgivable curse that was cast on her. Sebastian is desperately looking to find her a respite. However, his story soon takes a dark turn as he ends up casting the Killing Curse on one of his own who came in his way. These are the events of In the Shadow of Relics, after which you will be presented the option of learning Avada Kedavra.
Avada Kedavra- Requirements
In order to be able to unlock In the Shadow of Relics, you need to be a minimum of Level 28. Now that isn’t even a requirement for finishing off the final boss of the main story. Additionally, you will also have to have completed the Main Quest Lodgok’s Loyalty, along with the relationship quest line of Sebastian Sallow up until then.
In the Shadow of Relics comes to a close with you meeting Sebastian outside the tomb, where you discuss the Killing Curse that he just cast. When Sebastian questions his actions, with “If I hadn’t known how to cast it-”, you will have to respond with either of the two following options- “No one should know that curse.” and “Everyone should know that curse.” Choose the latter, after which Sebastian will offer to teach it to you. You can confirm your choice with “Yes please” to learn Avada Kedavra.
In case you select options that don’t let you learn the curse, you will be given another option in the next quest, In the Shadow of Fate. Ominis Gaunt will present you with the choice of turning Sebastian in. Here you need to choose “We must not turn Sebastian in”, after which Sebastian will once again offer to teach you Avada Kedavra.
In case you do turn Sebastian in, he will be taken away by the Ministry authroities, and you won't be able to learn Avada Kedavra. This way, Hogwarts Legacy has multiple endings.
Avada Kedavra Usage- Details
You becoming a Dark Wizard or Witch, by casting an Unforgivable Curse, does not affect your main story or gameplay in any way. However, if any of the characters that you interact with, witness you casting one, they will react to it in some way or the other. Also, Avada Kedavra is disabled within the Hogwarts castle. So you cannot use it on fellow students either.
At the same time, you cannot always cast the Killing Curse on all enemies. You cannot even use it to finish off the Final Boss. Additionally, it takes more time than usual for the meter to recharge before you can cast it again. Therefore when it comes to strategizing during combat, it is best to save it for the big enemies that usually deal as well as take more damage. To find out more such tips and tricks on combat in Hogwarts Legacy, check out our Top 8 Tips and Tricks to finish off your enemies faster in Hogwarts Legacy.