Upon their arrival at the titular school of witchcraft and wizardry, one of the very first things that Hogwarts Legacy players will need to do is get sorted into a house. As fans of the franchise will already know, there are four possible options here, those being Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.
Just like in the books and movies, a special sorting hat will be placed on the playable character's head to determine which house they should be sorted into. However, as was the case with Harry all those years ago, Hogwarts Legacy players will ultimately get to decide which is the best house for themselves, making this more about personal preference than anything else.
Updated May 5, 2023, by Tom Bowen: The best house in Hogwarts Legacy will likely vary from player to player, but that's not to say that all of the houses are the same. Each one has its own unique main story quest for players to take part in, as well as different house colors and common rooms. With this in mind, those looking to get the most out of their wizarding world adventures may want to do a bit of background reading to ensure that they choose the best Hogwarts Legacy house for them.
How to Choose a House in Hogwarts Legacy
Assuming that players didn't take part in the sorting ceremony over at the Wizarding World website ahead of time, the sorting ceremony will begin with the sorting hat asking them about their expectations. There are two choices here, but whether players select "I can't wait to start classes" or "I can't wait to explore" ultimately makes no difference. This is because it's the hat's second question that determines which house it recommends.
After players have answered the first question, the hat will then ask them to choose from one of four qualities, with each one tied to a particular house. "Daring" is Gryffindor, "Curiosity" is Ravenclaw, "Loyalty" is Hufflepuff, and "Ambition" is Slytherin. However, as mentioned above, this choice is also pretty inconsequential, as players will be able to override the hat's suggestion if they want to.
House | Choice |
|---|---|
Gryffindor | Daring |
Ravenclaw | Curiosity |
Hufflepuff | Loyalty |
Slytherin | Ambition |
If players are unhappy with the house that the sorting hat suggests, they'll be able to choose a different one by pressing either the Circle (PlayStation) or B (Xbox) button. Doing so will let them manually choose any of the four Hogwarts houses, after which, they'll be asked to confirm their decision by pressing either the Square (PlayStation) or X (Xbox) button. Assuming this is the player's first playthrough, doing so will unlock the "The Sort Who Makes an Entrance" Trophy/Achievement.
Which is the Best House in Hogwarts Legacy?
There isn't really a best house in Hogwarts Legacy, though there are a few key differences that players should be aware of. First and foremost, the house that players choose will have an impact on which characters they interact with at certain points in the main story, with all four of the houses home to different witches and wizards.
Each house also has its own common room, with these being located in different parts of the school. There are a handful of house-specific Side Quests too, one of which allows Hufflepuffs to briefly visit Azkaban. Finally, the color of the player's robes and necktie will be determined by their house, with every house having two distinct colors.
House | Companion | House Colors |
|---|---|---|
Gryffindor | Natsai "Natty" Onai | Red & Gold |
Ravenclaw | Amit Thakkar | Blue & Bronze |
Hufflepuff | Poppy Sweeting | Yellow & Black |
Slytherin | Sebastian Sallow | Green & Silver |
House-Exclusive Quests in Hogwarts Legacy
For the most part, the house that players choose won't have much of an impact on their experience with Hogwarts Legacy. However, at one point in the story, shortly after they've learned all about Merlin Trials, players will be given a unique quest depending on which house they choose at the beginning of the game. Details about those quests can be found in the table below.
House | Quest Name | Summary |
|---|---|---|
Gryffindor | The Hunt for the Missing Pages | Players must work with Nearly Headless Nick to gather information from the headless hunt. The quest involves a trip to the Hogwarts kitchens and a somewhat morbid game of hide and seek. |
Ravenclaw | Ollivander's Heirloom | Players will work with Ollivander the wandmaker to recover a stolen wand. The quest sees them visit the Hogwarts owlery, where players will need to solve a rather basic puzzle to proceed. |
Hufflepuff | Prisoner of Love | Players work together with the portrait of Eldritch Diggory to find out more information about a book in the restricted section. The quest involves a trip to Azkaban, where players will need to speak with a woman who was wrongfully accused of murder. |
Slytherin | Scrope's Last Hope | Players will receive a visit from a House Elf named Scrope, who'll ask for their help retrieving a ring from a nearby cave. The notes that players find there will guide them to the next stage of their journey. |
Hogwarts Legacy is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. A Switch version is currently in development.