Since its release in February 2023, Hogwarts Legacy has taken the gaming community by storm by providing its playerbase with an exceptional magical world to explore, jam-packed with interesting characters to interact with, engaging quests to complete, a gorgeous open world to explore, and various other magic-related activities and challenges to take on.
Like previous top-selling games, as good and engaging as the game is according to the developers, there are always a few gameplay-related aspects that slip through the cracks. Whether the developers of the game failed to implement certain gameplay features due to creative or stabilization issues is another matter but for players to get the most immersive magical experience possible, they need to take the assistance of various intuitive Mods.
Thanks to the ever-present and diligent modding community, however, quite a few intriguing mods are currently available for this game and have become a great option for players looking to add something extra or change certain aspects present in the game’s base version.
25 Best Hogwarts Legacy Mods
So today, in this post, we’ll be taking a look at all the best Hogwarts Legacy Mods that players can look to integrate and install in their games to elevate their gameplay sessions. So without wasting any more time, let us begin:
How To Install Mods In Hogwarts Legacy
Mods in Hogwarts Legacy add a ton of new and unique gameplay features for players to enjoy, which in our book, are essential for players who are looking to craft their magical adventures exactly to their liking.
As good as implementing mods in their games sounds, however, it is imperative for players to first understand what it takes for them to properly integrate and install mods in their games.
Now that we all are aware of how important mods are for players in this game, it is only fair for them to understand how to properly implement them too.
Here are the steps for players to follow to successfully integrate mods into their games:
Currently, there are two ways through which players can integrate mods into their games: manually or by using Nexus Mod’s very own in-house mod manager called ‘Vortex’.
If players choose to go ahead with manually installing mods then they need to follow all the instructions provided in the mod’s very own description page on Nexus Mods’ official website, to not only completely understand the installation and integration process but also get to know which mods are compatible with the game’s current version as well as with other mods, and which ones aren’t.
On the other hand, if players choose to download and run the mod through the Vortex Mod Manager, they’ll need to follow the necessary installation and integration steps listed by the mod manager itself.
Regardless of the method they choose, players are advised to create a copy of their game’s important files before launching the game with mods enabled. Even if some unforeseen event occurs, players can revert to the previous, non-modded version of the game.
1) ROR Upgrado (Room of Requirement)
| Created By | BorisJohnsonLies |
| Release Date | 13 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 91,400+ |
Are the default Room of Requirements’ limits and restrictions holding you back from truly unleashing its full capabilities? Not to worry as the elaborate and extensive Room of Requirements Upgrado Mod opens up previous restrictions of the magical room and allows players to reap more benefits from it.
This mod not only increases the yields players receive from plants and beasts but also increases the amount of items players can conjure like feeders, potion stations, plant pots, etc. Moreover, it also extends the vivarium’s beast capacity from lowly 12 to 99.
2) Crystal Clear Minimap
| Created By | Rysel |
| Release Date | 13 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 59,900+ |
The minimap in Hogwarts Legacy is a great addition as it allows players to see and track the various events and activities happening in and around them but purely from an aesthetic point of view, it does look a little unpolished in design.
The Crystal Clear Minimap Mod aims to rectify this slight annoyance by upscaling and smoothening the overall design and edges of the minimap to give players a better, clearer minimap to refer to in-game. It is not a game-changing mod by any stretch of the imagination but it is a useful mod from a visual perspective nonetheless.
3) (X6 Reshade Options) Hogwarts Legacy Realism Overhaul Reshade Better Textures 2023
| Created By | Scottyus1 |
| Release Date | 7 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 89,700+ |
There is no doubt that Hogwarts Legacy is a visual masterpiece but even the best of things can be upscaled and that is exactly what the (X6 Reshade Options) Hogwarts Legacy Realism Overhaul Reshade Better Textures 2023 Mod does.
In essence, this mod basically overhauls the default textures and details already present in the game. It upscales them with more color and bloom effects to give players a crisper, highly detailed world to explore. If you’re someone who’s not satisfied with the visual fidelity of the base game, then do give this mod a go, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
4) Companions Mod
| Created By | Khione |
| Release Date | 26 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 74,300+ |
Hogwarts Legacy provides players with a sprawling map to explore but traversing through the various points of interest located on the map alone can be quite blissful and peaceful for the majority of the plyerbase but for some, it becomes quite lonely and even boring without someone to interact with.
Thanks to the comprehensive Companion Mod, however, players will now not need to travel alone as this mod now allows players to recruit classmates as well teachers to accompany them in their epic magical adventures.
5) Mouse Control For Broom
| Created By | R457 |
| Release Date | 11 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 92,400+ |
Flying on a broomstick is one of the many different fun activities players can make their characters engage in but what if the controls for maneuvering the broomsticks in mid-air were to become even more seamless? With the help of the Mouse Control For Broom Mod, this can be accomplished.
Apart from maneuvering their broomsticks with W, A, S, D keys or Arrow Keys, through this mod, players will now also be able to simultaneously use their mice to control the movement of their in-game characters, whether to move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. for a more immersive experience.
6) Alohomora Mod
| Created By | Alfairy |
| Release Date | 12 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 433,700+ |
Hogwarts Legacy is a game jam-packed with various elements like features, characters, enemies, items, skills, and abilities that players will look to discover and unlock as they progress further in the game but not every gamer is the same, and some want to unlock everything right from the get-go. That’s where the magical Alohomora Mod comes in.
With the help of this mod, players will be able to unlock all the elements present in the game right from the start of the game like broom upgrades, spells, clothing options, conjuration items, floor travel portals, and much more. If this is how you also like experiencing this game, this mod is a great option for you to consider.
7) Ascendio 2.1 – FPS Hotfix and Engine Tweaks For Hogwarts Legacy
| Created By | Seifu |
| Release Date | 11 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 602,200+ |
Hogwarts Legacy is a great game worth experiencing for all Harry Potter fans but like almost all the games released lately, it too suffers from various performance issues and dips. To allow players to seamlessly explore the sprawling world the game possesses without encountering any technical hiccups, players should consider integrating the Ascendio 2.1 – FPS Hotfix and Engine Tweaks For Hogwarts Legacy Mod into their games.
This extensive but essential mod removes all the annoying framerate and performance issues the game is currently experiencing by applying Unreal Engine custom engine parameters to it, as well as implementing various engine tweaks. Please note this is not an official patch and is not optimized to work ao all systems, so players will have to try it for themselves to see if it works for them or not.
8) Autohomora – Auto Skip Alohomora Minigame
| Created By | VTLI |
| Release Date | 16 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 188,600+ |
When playing Hogwarts Legacy and exploring the game’s vast map, players will occasionally come across numerous locked doors with a padlock hanging from them. These doors contain various goodies for players to get their hands on but they cannot be accessed without solving the intricate but extremely challenging puzzles engraved on each of the padlocks.
Thanks to the Autohomora – Auto Skip Alohomora Minigame Mod, however, players getting stuck on these puzzles need not worry too much about them as this intuitive mod auto-solves all the Alohomora minigames for them, allowing them to access any locked door or chest present in the game without any hassle.
9) NPC Schedule Enhanced (Better AI)
| Created By | Khione |
| Release Date | 4 March 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 106,200+ |
NPCs in Hogwarts Legacy add a lot of life to the game’s world but even though they try their best, they are nowhere near the level of realism that was on display in some other popular games like Red Dead Redemption 2, where NPCs appeared to be living a unique life of their own.
However, the NPC Schedule Enhanced (Better AI) Mod aims to rectify this issue to some degree by overhauling the entire default NPC schedules in the game to be more alive and dynamic. Through this mod, players will see professors going on rounds at night, dormitories and classrooms populated with students during class times, students visiting the famous Hogsmeade Village on weekends, shopkeepers closing their shops on time at night, and much more.
10) Talent Reset Potion
| Created By | SilentSean |
| Release Date | 15 February |
| Total Downloads So Far | 56,900+ |
Did you accidentally invest your precious talent points in the wrong skills and abilities, and now want to respec? With the help of the Talent Reset Potion Mod, now you can easily do so.
This helpful mod makes it extremely easy for players to respec their talent points as it provides them with a powerful potion available for their consumption at the J Pippin’s Store. On having this potion, all the player’s previously invested Talents points will automatically be returned to them.
11) Bigger Vendor Stock
| Created By | Thibeau4444 |
| Release Date | 17 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 58,100+ |
Players will come across merchants/vendors in Hogwarts Legacy, with each in possession of unique clothes and collectibles to offer and sell to the players. As good as they are, however, they keep a very small stock of items on them, and on depleting their wares, it takes a long time for them to restock certain items as well, making players wait for extended periods to buy an item again.
The Bigger Vendor Stock Mod comes to the rescue here as it increases the merchant’s/ vendor’s default items stock size from 1-3 units to 8 units in each category. This change will allow them to keep more quantities of everything to ensure they never run out of items to sell.
12) Remove Block And Dodge Indicators – Extra Difficulty
| Created By | Khione |
| Release Date | 22 April 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 451+ |
Is the game’s default combat mechanics proving to be too easy for you? Worry not because by installing the Remove Block and Dodge Indicators – Extra Difficulty Mod, players will be able to scale up the difficulty of their games considerably, to provide them with a worthy challenge.
This mod will not only switch off the helpful overhead block and dodge that protects players from overhear attacks but it will also ramp up the overall default difficulty of the game itself, to provide players with brutal and challenging action sequences.
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13) Dragonogryff
| Created By | Showie |
| Release Date | 19 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 91,500+ |
Are you looking to customize the look of the hippogriffs that players ride in the game? If yes then look no further than the exclusive Dragonogryff Mod. This mod replaces the existing Hippogriff skin with the skin of a Hebridean dragon, to give players the impression that they are riding a dragon in the game and not a Hippogriff.
Although this mod does not provide gamers with any gameplay improvements or enhancements whatsoever, it does provide players with the visual spectacle of riding a dragon through the skies. If you’re interested in integrating something similar in your magical world as well, do check out this mod.
14) Lore Friendly Apparition
| Created By | BenBandu |
| Release Date | 21 March 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 24,000+ |
Are you finding the default traversal mechanics present in this game to be slower than what you had anticipated? If yes then try to implement the immensely useful Lore Friendly Apparition Mod.
This quality-of-life mod allows players to teleport to any point present on the map, with a few notable locations inaccessible due to lore reasons, like Hogwarts castle and other undiscovered locations. To effectively use this mod and magically teleport to a location of their choosing, however, all players have to do is place a marker on their map to signal to the mod where they would like to teleport to and double-tap their guide button to initiate the process. On PC, the guide button is ‘V’ by default, and on the controller, it is D-Pad Up.
15) The Elder Wand
| Created By | sir_galahad172 |
| Release Date | 11 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 32,300+ |
Tired of using the smaller wand models available in the game? No worries as The Elder Want Mod is a cosmetic item mod that replaces all the wands without handles with the elder wand’s skin to give players the cool feeling of actually using the all-conquering and unbeatable Elder Wand.
As mentioned above, it is a purely cosmetic mod, so players are advised not to expect their default wands to suddenly become legendary, all-conquering wands after installing and integrating this mod into their games.
16) Dot Reticle
| Created By | Anec |
| Release Date | 10 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 39,600+ |
Is the default aim circle that players are expected to use in the game not to your taste? Worry not because the Dot Reticle Mod completely replaces the obstructive circle with a sleek dot that should not cover too much screen space but should also be visible enough.
It is a simple, quality-of-life improvement mod that won’t give players any special skills or abilities but it will ensure that players will have a much easier time aiming in this when using the dot reticle as opposed to the large circle.
17) Smaller UI
| Created By | R457 |
| Release Date | 12 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 40,900+ |
Is the game’s default HUD and in-game menu constructing your gameplay and proving to be more of a hindrance than a help? Check out the Smaller UI Mod. This intuitive quality of life is specifically targeted at PC players who usually sit close to their screens and can find the default menus and HUD present in the game to be somewhat overbearing.
To counter this issue, this mod does nothing but reduce the size of the game’s default HUD and in-game menu to give them a more sophisticated, sleeker look. This design will not only go a long way in giving the game a more clutter-free look but it will also help in dictating the immersion level of players playing this game, as players will now be able to freely immerse themselves in the game’s world, creatures, characters, and other features, without the overbearing numbers and menus cluttering their screens.
18) Avada Kedavra Faster Cast
| Created By | Eivind Limstrand |
| Release Date | 13 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 45,100+ |
Is your favorite unforgivable curse, Avada Kedavra, taking too long to cool down? Don’t sweat about it as the highly useful Avada Kedavra Faster Cast Mod will dramatically reduce the cooldown period of this dark spell, to allow players to use it more often.
For players who want a slightly tailored experience, this mod is flexible enough to provide players with further cooldown time variation options to help them decide which ones suit their needs the best. If you’re someone who uses the Avada Kedavra spell regularly, our advice would be to leave the mod on its default settings as its cooldown timer is good enough for the average gamer.
19) Free Gear Upgrades
| Created By | Gilliam |
| Release Date | 15 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 42,950+ |
In Hogwarts Legacy, players will be able to craft and upgrade numerous gear pieces of varying qualities, but for each upgrade, they’ll also have to go out into the game’s world and collect the necessary resources and materials required for it.
Players who are not interested in hunting for minerals and scavenging for materials in this game will be pleased to know that the extensive Free Gear Upgrade Mod allows players to enjoy the perks of crafting and equipping new gear pieces without ever needing to worry about gathering the resources required to craft them. This mod basically removes all the material requirements needed to upgrade gear pieces in the game, allowing players to freely upgrade their gear as they see fit.
20) Increased Potion and Plant Capacity
| Created By | LordofDragons01 |
| Release Date | 15 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 41,900+ |
Are you looking for a way to carry more potions and combat plants in your inventory when venturing through the picturesque but hostile world of Hogwarts Legacy? If so then you are in luck as the highly intuitive Increased Potions And Plant Capacity Mod increases the player’s overall potions and combat plants carrying capacity, enabling them to always have a few spares them and never run out.
By default, this mod will increase the player’s potions and combat plants carrying capacity by 12 units but players can also extend it by 25 units. Moreover, players who never want to run out of items can increase the carrying capacity limit to 999 units and call it a day.
21) Always Perfect Protego
| Created By | Rarow |
| Release Date | 19 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 46,500+ |
Perfect protego is a combat maneuver in Hogwarts Legacy that players are expected to perform to not only counter but also block the various incoming attacks of the adversaries they face during combat encounters. As good and powerful as this combat move is, it is notoriously difficult for players to master its timing and perform a perfect counter.
Are you too, struggling with mastering the art of blocking and countering in this game? If yes, then the Always Perfect Protego Mod will do the trick for you as it will aid you in your combat encounters by allowing you to always successfully perform the perfect protego defensive combat maneuver without breaking a sweat.
22) Flying Height Unlocked
| Created By | AidenCharming |
| Release Date | 19 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 31,500+ |
In Hogwarts Legacy, players will have access to broomsticks which they can utilize to zoom across the various locations located on the game’s map. As good as that sounds, however, players will soon realize that there is an invisible ceiling above the game’s world that prevents players from using their broomsticks and going above a certain height limit.
Thankfully, players who freely want to fly around are in luck as the simple yet effective Flying Height Unlocked Mod removes the invisible barriers from the game completely, allowing players to go as far and high as they want to, without hitting any invisible limits and restrictions.
23) Tempus Imperium – Day/Night Cycle Speed Modifications
| Created By | Rysel |
| Release Date | 19 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 16,500+ |
Time flies by quickly in this game, especially when players are immersed in the plethora of activities it offers to the players, but as good as this gameplay mechanic is and adds diversity to the game’s design, it somewhat limits what players can and cannot do in a full in-game day.
Thankfully, this time issue can be controlled with the implementation of a simple mod called the Tempus Imperium – Day/Night Cycle Speed Modifications Mod. This intuitive mod allows players to control and manipulate the time of the day at will, allowing them to increase and decrease the time of the day as they see fit, and the best part about using this mod is that players can freely use it without the constant fear of it breaking any gameplay elements like predefined quests, ongoing events, character interactions, the weather, etc.
24) Silencio – Floo Lady Silencer
| Created By | Tangerie |
| Release Date | 12 February 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 86,900+ |
Are you too bothered by the constant bickering of a lady’s portrait hung up next to a floo teleport portal located inside the castle? If yes then there is some good news for you, as by implementing the simple yet effective Silencio – Floo Lady Silencer Mod, players can silence the constant bickering for good.
If you’ve played this game for a few good hours, you’ll automatically understand how painful the constant dialogues of the lady in the portrait are. Hence, it is good to know that someone in the modding community has taken up the responsibility to develop this underrated quality-of-life mod for players who are looking for a more peaceful, and immersive gameplay experience.
25) Voldemort – Character
| Created By | Dego |
| Release Date | 8 March 2023 |
| Total Downloads So Far | 14,700+ |
Do you want to play as Voldemort in Hogwarts Legacy? Okay, although you can’t technically play as the evil wizarding maestro per se, you can however put on his cosmetic skin and wreak havoc in the wizarding school.
Thanks to the creative people behind the Voldemort – Character Mod, this mod allows players to select the Voldemort skin option when building their characters for the first time to take on the physical features of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. To further customize their characters, players will also be free to make their version of Voldemort wear spectacles, have wavy hair, etc.
Conclusion
And there you have it, guys. These are some of the best Hogwarts Legacy Mods we could uncover that players can hope to implement into their games without any hassle at all, to get the best magical experience possible.
From increasing item-carrying capacity to removing the obtrusive HUD, players will have numerous new features and mechanics to dive into that will completely transform the vanilla Hogwarts Legacy experience for them, for the better.
Please keep coming back to this post from time to time, as new mods are released for this game daily, so we’ll make it a point to update this post with more new mods as and when they are available for the gaming community to try out.
