Almost immediately after its release, many Hogwarts Legacy players quickly realized that the open-world RPG has some serious potential for fan-made modifications - and thus, some witches and wizards may be wondering what the best mods for the game actually are. After all, the modding community wasted little to no time in this regard, and hundreds of different options are already available for download. It's worth noting that mods are based on personal preferences, as they allow players to transform a game into a highly individualized experience. That being said, the best mods for Hogwarts Legacy significantly improve gameplay and quality-of-life, and so they're worth checking out in almost every circumstance.

Modding any game comes with risks, such as accidentally installing harmful software or breaking the game altogether. Thus, players shouldn't feel obligated to mod Hogwarts Legacy if they're uncomfortable with the prospect, especially considering that two Hogwarts Legacy DLCs are basically set up in-game already. Sooner or later, expansions or even sequels will bring fresh content into the wizarding world, and since Portkey Games and developer Avalanche Software inherently have better tools for such endeavors, they will outmatch most content created by fans. However, those who would rather not wait and instead download Hogwarts Legacy's best mods will find that they can completely transform the experience.

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Best Hogwarts Legacy Mods To Make Gameplay More Interesting

A Hogwarts Legacy player riding a Thestral mount flying above the forest.

Mods that alter Hogwarts Legacy gameplay are among the most popular, as they expand upon the existing experience to provide players with something significantly more exciting. Whereas some don't take themselves too seriously, others may as well be full-blown DLCs. The AnyTimeCompanion mod by Nexus Mods user IMrPez, for example, amazingly allows students to enlist the help of practically any character - from Professor Garlick, to Nearly Headless Nick - as a proper follower. The HogWarp mod, which is being developed by Skyrim Together's team, will add Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer to the game. Although it's currently available to subscribers of Yamashi's Patreon only, it already looks to be a promising revival of the scrapped online feature.

Hogwarts Legacy's Best Mods For Quality Of Life Improvements

A Slytherin student in Hogwarts Legacy drinking a potion.

Hogwarts Legacy's best mods to improve quality of life are equally impactful on the player's experience, if not more so. These modifications alter functions like menus, UI, character behavior, and more, assuming the role of an update more than an expansion on gameplay. For example, the Silencio mod by Nexus Mods user TangerieDev provides a change that many witches and wizards are probably hoping to see in an official patch, completely eliminating all of Ignatia Wildsmith's redundant dialogue when fast traveling or passing a Floo Flames location. Similarly, the Talent Reset Potion Recipe mod by Nexus Mods user SpecSilentSean further prevents unnecessary headaches, allowing students to reset their perk points whenever they please.

Thanks to talented creators, the best mods for Hogwarts Legacy have started to atone for the magical opportunities that Hogwarts Legacy's base game missed. The aforementioned mods are only a fraction of what is available for witches and wizards to download, and the number of options only continues to grow with each passing day, so those who feel comfortable with the process should feel free to experiment with whatever may catch their eye. However, Hogwarts Legacy's best mods are a fantastic starting point for anyone looking to spice up their wizarding world experience.

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Source: IMrPez/Nexus Mods, Yamashi/Patreon, TangerieDev/Nexus Mods, SpecSilentSean/Nexus Mods, The Together Team/YouTube

Editor’s Note: Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling has been accused of transphobia by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Although not directly involved in the development of Hogwarts Legacy, Rowling does stand to earn royalties from the game. We would like to reiterate our support for trans rights and that trans identities are valid. Support services are listed below for trans people impacted by discussions of transphobia.

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