Hogwarts Legacy gold: Get rich quick with money-making hacks

But, unfortunately, grinding and farming XP will only get you so far. You'll realise this as soon as you visit Hogsmeade for the first time and cast your eyes on the upgrades, potions, and brooms on offer.

So, how do you make gold quick? Well, if you don't want to cheat (look at our Hogwarts Legacy mods piece if you do), then you'll have to do some work. Just like in real life, right?

Below, we'll share a few tips on how to get money in Hogwarts Legacy. Soon, you'll be buying all the food off the trolley.

Best ways to get gold in Hogwarts Legacy

There are so many ways to get gold in the game, so we'll list a few. But don't forget the conventional wisdom from real-life - look after the Knuts, and the Galleons will look after themselves.

Collect the eyeball chests

Opening these chests requires some work, but you can read our guide on how to do it here.

It's worth doing, though, because once you've gone through the trouble, you'll be rewarded with 500 Galleons. Not something to be sniffed at.

Pick your side quests wisely

Although this isn't the case with all quests, some are listed on the menu that advertise that you'll be rewarded with gold. If you're on the poor side, pick these.

Also, at the end of some quests, there will be the option to ask for more money. If you're doing a morally dubious run, then this shouldn't be a problem.

Really spam Revelio

Revelio is a nifty little spell you unlock early in the Path to Hogwarts main quest. If you use this often enough, you'll see treasure chests and little bags of gold scattered worldwide.

Granted, these are often in small amounts - but every little helps.

Sell your unwanted gear

Unless you're a hoarder, there's very little point in hanging on to your unwanted gear once you've outgrown it. And there are plenty of shops in Hogsmeade that will take pretty much anything. Well, anything except potions or plants, we're afraid. But they'll never stop buying your gear.

Rehome your excess beasts

We're all for compassion towards animals, so why not kill two birds with one stone... we mean, why not send two birds to a new and loving home while also filling your pockets?

There is a shop in the game that can do just that. Better than keeping them all cooped up in the Room of Requirement, right?

Go to Brood and Peck in Hogsmeade, and you'll find they buy any beast you're willing to part with for around 120 coins. Don't think of the dystopian vibes; you can make a consistent source of money by breeding beasts and then selling them.

Get your own Hogsmeade shop

For all you budding entrepreneurs out there, why not start a business? It would be silly to leave out this side quest in an article about making money in Hogwarts Legacy. However, we should add that this quest is only available on the PlayStation edition.

The quest is aptly called "Minding Your Own Business" and becomes available in winter. The premise is the following: wander around Hogsmeade (near the broomstick shop) until you're offered the chance to buy a shop. You will then need to complete a fairly long quest, and the shop is yours.

Once you own the shop, you can sell gear to it - this is where you'll get the best prices in the game for your unwanted clobber.

So there are plenty of ways to earn money in Hogwarts Legacy. Some methods are more roundabout than others, but it can be done. Good luck!

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