Learn how to defeat Victor Rookwood in Hogwarts Legacy with this walkthrough. Discover strategies for breaking his shield and managing dark wizards.
Alright, so you've just wrapped up San Bakar's Trial, and now you've got a quest called 'Wand Mastery' waiting for you. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, don't let the name fool you – as soon as you step out of Ollivander's Wand Shop, things are about to get spicy with a boss fight! Before you head out, make sure you've stocked up on those essential potions and plants, and definitely spend any talent points you've earned. Trust me, you'll want every advantage you can get.
- 1You'll start in the boss arena after leaving Ollivander's. A bunch of dark wizards will spawn in first. Your main goal here is to take them out to build up your Ancient Magic meter. Don't be tempted to use it just yet; saving it for later will be way more effective. Just treat these guys like any other encounter you've had so far.
- 2Eventually, Victor Rookwood himself will enter the fray. You'll notice he's protected by a shield that most of your regular spells won't even scratch. This is where your Ancient Magic comes in handy – use it to break his shield. Once it's down, unleash everything you've got with your spells. If you want to speed things up, you can also try using Stupefy to chip away at his shield, then follow up with Ancient Magic for a big chunk of damage.
- 3Rookwood will bring his shield back up after you've hit him a bit. Meanwhile, more dark wizards will keep popping up. Your strategy here is to keep defeating the dark wizards to build up your Ancient Magic meter again, and then use that to break Rookwood's shield. Honestly, if you're patient, have a few potions on hand, and focus on dodging his magical attacks, this fight becomes much more manageable once you get the hang of the arena.
- 4There's a quick-time event where you'll need to fend off his Avada Kedavra spell. Just focus on Rookwood and only deal with the dark wizards when you need to charge up your Ancient Magic. Remember, they'll just keep respawning, so don't get too bogged down fighting them unless you need that meter. If you've unlocked any dark curses yourself, they can be a great way to finish off Victor Rookwood.
- Stock up on potions and plants before starting this quest.
- Save your Ancient Magic for when Victor Rookwood's shield is up.
- Focus on dodging Rookwood's attacks rather than getting overwhelmed by the respawning dark wizards.
- If you have dark curses unlocked, use them to speed up the fight against Rookwood.
Completing this quest progresses the main story. You'll also gain experience and potentially loot from defeating Victor Rookwood and the dark wizards.
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