Hogwarts Legacy follows a young fifth-year student during their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Upon entering the magical castle, the protagonist will be expected to attend classes and complete assignments to progress the story while also investigating the presence of a dark evil that threatens wizardkind.
While exploring the vast world of Hogwarts Legacy, players will likely encounter a variety of unique creatures. With poachers roaming the world, however, the lives of these creatures are at risk, so players may want to rescue these beasts before it's too late. Sadly, the means of capturing beasts will not be unlocked until a significant portion of the story has been told.
How To Capture Beasts
In order for players to capture and rescue beasts in Hogwarts Legacy, the main quest entitled The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom must first be completed. As the twenty-eighth main quest, players will have to spend a great deal of time merely observing magical creatures from afar before they gain access to the Nab-Sack, a handy item that can house multiple beasts at one time.
Upon completing this quest, it will be possible to capture beasts, but only if the player knows where to look. It's possible to stumble upon beasts randomly while playing through the game, but the most reliable way to capture one is to find a den. On the map, dens are marked with paw prints, and hovering over said paw will reveal the creatures that reside there. To capture a beast, the player must sneak up on one, activate the Nab-Sack, a complete a few button prompts.
Finding Giant Purple Toads
To complete Professor Howin's Assignment, players will need to explore the world of Hogwarts Legacy in search of a Diricawl and a Giant Purple Toad. Upon finding said beasts, they will then need to activate the Nab-Sack in order to capture them, which will then allow the player to return the beasts to the Room of Requirement.
Giant Purple Toads can be found in dens all over the map, but it might be handier for players to search the dens closest to where they spend the majority of their time. As such, players who want to capture a Giant Purple Toad need only mount their broom and travel a bit north of Hogsmeade to the North Ford Bog if they wish to find a den.
Upon reaching this location, players will be faced with several Giant Purple Toads, but capturing them is easier said than done; most beasts in Hogwarts Legacy tend to flee when approached, so a stealthy approach might be necessary for certain situations. The Disillusionment Charm should be used before sneaking up on a Giant Purple Toad, and then a spell like Arresto Momentum or Levioso should be cast to keep the beast in place.
When the player is confident they have enough time to capture a Giant Purple Toad, they should activate the Nab-Sack. If the attempt is successful, they will capture a Giant Purple Toad. Before leaving this area, however, a Giant Purple Toad of a different gender should be captured; this will make it possible to breed the two beasts in the Room of Requirement.
Hogwarts Legacy is available now on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions are currently in development.