How to change appearance in Hogwarts Legacy, and the limitations
Hogwarts Legacy is a game with many options. Alongside the main story, you can collect a plethora of items, engage in a multitude of side quests, and explore a world that is vaster than our minds could possibly have imagined.
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And there are the options that are less to do with gameplay and more to do with making our magical protagonist look fly. Look fly, not actually fly. We've written about brooms here for that.
There really is a lot for owners of PS4s and Xbox Ones to look forward to when the game releases for them this week on Friday 5th May.
For example, there are customisation options from the very start, like the Hogwarts Legacy Character Creator – one of the first things you'll be greeted with. However, you might be wondering if you're stuck with the look you choose from the get go.
We'll discuss below whether or not you can change appearance later on in Hogwarts Legacy, so read on for all you need to know!
Can you change appearance in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, you can change some aspects of your appearance in Hogwarts Legacy, but not every single decision you make can be reversed later.
The tools beyond the character creation tool are more limited and you will be stuck with certain aspects of your original creation, whether you like it or not.
Your appearance will be completely locked up until the point you first reach Hogwarts. After this, you will be able to change your appearance in a number of limited ways.
After finalising your decision in the character creator, you cannot change the appearance of the following:
- Body shape
- Dormitory type (Witch or Wizard)
- Face shape
- Scars, markings, and other facial features such as freckles and moles
- Skin colour
- Voice tone
You can change the following:
- Complexion
- Eye colour
- Eyebrow shape and colour
- Hairstyle and colour
- Voice pitch
You can also change your appearance by equipping new gear such as glasses, robes, and other clothing you find in the game.
How to change appearance in Hogwarts Legacy
To change your appearance in Hogwarts Legacy, you need to visit a hairdresser. You should find various hairdressers and beauticians scattered throughout the map, including one in Hogsmeade.
Look for a pair of scissors on the map and you will be able to change your appearance here - for a few coins, that is. They may have magic, but even witches and wizards need to make bank.
Madam Snelling's Tress Emporium in Hogsmeade is the easiest place to first go to if you want to change your appearance. Simply speak to Calliope Snelling to get started once inside.
Changing how you look will cost you some galleons, with each change costing 20 galleons, so make sure you have enough saved up for that bold new look or style you’re going for and wear it with pride.
How to change outfits and gear in Hogwarts Legacy
After acquiring the Wizard's Field Guide early on in Hogwarts Legacy, you can change your outfits by going to the Gear section of the pause screen.
Here, you will be able to equip all sorts of your unlocked gear, each with its own rarities and boosts.
If you want the benefits of certain gear, but don't particularly like its appearance, you can also make the item invisible when equipped, allowing you to still flaunt your own style without missing out on the boosts.
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