The Graphorn Hogwarts Legacy is a seriously great creature, and it’s the only ground mount you can ride in the game. It can charge straight at enemies, knock them flat, and smash through barricades that get in your way.
If you're new to this game, here’s everything you need to know about the Graphorn in Hogwarts Legacy. SPOIL: You can tame one, breed them, and more! Dive into this guide to find out!
What Are Graphorns?
Graphorns are magical, majestic creatures that inspire awe and fear throughout the Wizarding World. They are great, hump-backed creatures with skin the color of greyish purple and sight tougher than a dragon's: they pretty much make them impervious to most spells.
Graphorns are recognizable by their two golden horns whose material is desired mostly for its potion uses. It also represents the number two in ancient rune study, indicating that this ram's horn has an important place in magical culture.
In Hogwarts Legacy, Graphorn also has a special type of foot, and the feet have four thumbs to walk differently. The tendrils on either side of their mouth serve as hands for gathering food and also nuzzling up to one another. They likewise develop a coral shine from within when irate and turn out to be impermanently solid.
However, this enormous creature is ever ready to become close friends with a Witch or Wizard. Graphorns can even be caught and bred in Hogwarts Legacy, so they are a must-have for the Grinder.
Note: Harry Potter legend states that these powerful and hostile animals are a rare species that was declared endangered in the 1920s before going extinct. Given that Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, we would anticipate that the Graphorns would still be alive when this tragedy occurs.
Where Can Graphorns Be Found in Hogwarts Legacy
First of all, let's talk about the location. In Hogwarts Legacy, Graphorns can only be found in a specific location on the game's map: in the far southern part of the world, located southeast of the Clagmar Castle Floo Flame, along the South Clagmar Coast. The location is called the Graphorn Den.
It’s important to note that Graphorns won’t spawn until after you complete San Bakar's Keeper Trial, a key part of the game’s main questline. Until you reach this point in the story, the den will remain unoccupied.
Once you’ve progressed far enough, the quest will direct you to the Graphorn Den, where you’ll face off against the "Lord of the Shore," a particularly powerful Graphorn. This battle is unavoidable, as Graphorns are naturally aggressive, and you’ll need to defeat this one to tame it. During the fight, be on the lookout for the Graphorn’s charges — these can deal significant damage if they hit.
Different Ways to Use Graphorns in Hogwarts Legacy
1. Breed A New One
Like some other magical beast in Hogwarts Legacy, you can breed Graphorn to expand the Vivarium, complete your collection, unlock rewards, and even experience the nurturing process. After capturing your first Graphorn, return to its den after several in-game days (about three days or resting six times) to find a new one.
Once you’ve captured both a male and a female Graphorn, head back to the Vivarium. There, release both creatures in the same area and ensure you have a Breeding Pen, which can be accessed through the Conjuration menu. The Breeding Pen is essential for the breeding process to occur.
After setting everything up, the Graphorns will begin to breed, allowing you to expand your collection of these majestic creatures. The gender of the spawned Graphorn changes randomly with each spawn.
2. Tame Graphorns as your Mounts
After defeating Graphorn, you can use it as your mount and use it to smash through opponents. Additionally, you'll be able to tame more Graphorns, whom you can then keep in the Vivarium in the Room of Requirement as pets.
3. Use Graphorns for Side Quests
The specific ways in which Graphorns are used in side quests vary depending on the quest itself; here are some examples:
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Some side quests may require you to use your Graphorn to reach inaccessible areas or transport heavy objects (it could be navigating treacherous terrain or overcoming obstacles).
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Use their powerful attacks to defeat enemies and protect your character.
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In certain quests, you may need to use your Graphorn's unique abilities to solve puzzles or overcome challenges. For example, you might need to use a Graphorn to push a heavy object into place or to reach a high ledge.
Is Graphorn A Real-World Creature?
No, the Graphorn is not a real-world animal. As aforementioned, the Graphorn comes from a world of magic in the Harry Potter series and hails from the book titled Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In the real world, the Graphorn has no equivalent and is a fictional creation by J.K. Rowling for the Wizarding World series.
Conclusion
To wrap things up, the Graphorn Hogwarts Legacy is a great ground mount: it's a beast in combat, able to charge through enemies and smash down barriers. Plus, after completing San Bakar’s Trial, you can tame one and use it to get around or even breed more for some useful resources.
In the end, the Graphorn is definitely a creature you don’t want to miss out on during your magical journey. See you in other posts on Fendory!
