Mastering the Art of Animal Breeding in Hogwarts Legacy

How to complete Foal of the Dead to unlock the animal breeding mechanic in Hogwarts Legacy

Before we proceed, we recommend referring to our Vivarium and Fantastic Beasts guide which provides an overview of the mechanics involved in this activity within the Room of Requirement. To begin breeding magical creatures in Hogwarts Legacy, the completion of two quests, namely Plight of a House Elf and Charles Rookwood's Trial, is necessary.

After completing these quests, Deek, the house elf in the Room of Requirement, will assign you another task known as the Foal of the Dead. This task involves the following:

- Procure a male and female Thestral.

To purchase the Breeding Pen Spellcraft, simply visit the Tomes and Scrolls shop located in Hogsmeade.

You will then need to locate both a male and female Thestral in their den.

Finding a couple of Thestrals

The process of buying the spellcraft recipe is fairly straightforward. As for finding the Thestrals, a den can be found in the northeastern corner of the world map near San Bakar's Tower.

Approach stealthily by casting Disillusionment and then select a target to cast Levioso. Once done, use the Nab-sack to initiate the capture minigame. Additionally, remember to take note of the sex of the Thestrals as you require both a male and a female for the task.

To locate a specific Thestral den, head to the northeastern part of the map.

The Breeding Pen

Return to the Room of Requirement and have a conversation with Deek, triggering a cutscene that will unlock the Swamp biome. This swamp is one of four Vivarium biomes available in the game. Enter this new world space and set the two captured Thestrals free. Here are a few more details to consider:

Build the Breeding Pen by spending 18 Moonstones.

Choose the Thestral as the species.

The Beast breeding process in Hogwarts Legacy takes 30 minutes, so do a quest or grab some food if need be.

When that's done, you'll see an offspring. Pet and give it treats.

Return to Deek to finish the quest.

Build the Breeding Pen and patiently await the arrival of a newborn magical creature. The process typically requires only 30 minutes. This is merely an illustration for a particular type of creature. Remember, the same breeding principles apply to all Beasts as long as you can locate a male and female of the identical species.

Hogwarts Legacy is created by Avalanche Software, a Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment subsidiary. The game has faced controversy following transphobic remarks made by JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series. Despite not being directly involved in its development, Rowling stands to benefit financially if the game succeeds. To learn more about the impact of Rowling's comments on the trans community, you can refer to our detailed article, which also includes resources for supporting trans creators and donating to relevant charities.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am excited about the prospect of mastering the art of animal breeding in Hogwarts Legacy. The Foal of the Dead quest, which involves procuring a male and female Thestral and utilizing the Breeding Pen to witness the magic of my pets giving birth to adorable offspring, is particularly intriguing to me. I appreciate the level of detail and realism that has gone into creating this aspect of the game, and I can't wait to experiment with different combinations of creatures to see what kind of unique offspring I can produce.

However, as a Gen Z netizen, I am also concerned about the controversy surrounding the game due to J.K. Rowling's transphobic remarks. While I understand that Rowling was not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, I still believe that it is important to be aware of the potential impact of her comments on the trans community. I hope that Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will take steps to address these concerns and ensure that the game does not contribute to the harm caused by Rowling's rhetoric.