Avada Kedavra is an Unforgivable Curse that not only injures the victim but immediately turns them into a corpse. Hogwarts Legacy players will not receive this spell at the beginning of the game but only towards the end. This guide contains all the detailed information on how to learn Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy.
Basically, Avada Kedavra is the most powerful spell because it can kill anyone instantly. Students of the magic school will learn this spell during Sebastian Sallow’s quest line. Keep reading to find out how to obtain Avada Kedavra and the consequences of using this spell.
How to Get Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy
Fans should complete the quests of Sebastian Sallow, as he will help them learn Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy. The game recommends that fans reach level 28 before learning the unforgivable spell.
After completing In the Shadow of Hope and the main story quest Lodgok’s Loyalty, the next mission from Sebastian Sallow will be In the Shadow of the Relic. During this quest, players will have to fight off groups of enemies and a boss, after which they will have the opportunity to talk to Sebastian and learn Avada Kedavra. Once the conversation with Sebastian Sallow begins, players must choose a few options in the dialog to receive the unforgivable spell. The first one is: “Everyone should know that curse”.
Now, Sebastian Sallow will offer the hero to proceed to learn the spell. If players wish to learn Avada Kedavra immediately, they should select “Yes, please”. Now, players will immediately learn Avada Kedavra.
Incorrect answers will result in Avada Kedavra being unavailable at this stage. In this case, players must continue the Sebastian Sallow questline to learn this spell in the Undercroft.
To do so, in the next quest with Sebastian Sallow, during the conversation with Ominis Gaunt, select the option “We must not turn Sebastian in”. After that, Sebastian will teach the protagonist how to use the dark spell Avada Kedavra.
Consequences of Using Avada Kedavra in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy does not have a morality system, and players will not get penalized if they use Avada Kedavra. Using an unforgivable spell can only make the protagonist’s allies dislike it, so keep that in mind.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy
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- Platform(s)
- PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Released
- February 10, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Avalanche Software
- Genre(s)
- Action, RPG