How to catch a Thestral in Hogwarts Legacy
Don't let a Thestral slip away from your grasp - here's how to catch one
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If you’re turning into a real beast collector in Hogwarts Legacy, it’s perhaps time to learn how to catch a Thestral. It seems as Thestrals are one of the more difficult beasts to get your hands on, giving the fact they are startled easily and will simply fly away. This combination of traits means it’s a tough task to get them in your Nab-Sack and back to one of your Vivariums.
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Despite that, we’ve found a sure-fire way to be certain you can finally catch one of these beasts. The secret lies in the correct selection of spells to control it’s movement. Let’s get straight to finding out how to catch a Thestral in Hogwarts Legacy.
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How to catch a Thestral in Hogwarts Legacy
We thought it would be a good idea to break down catching a Thestral in some nice and easy steps. To prepare for your hunt, we’d recommend equipping a few useful spells for the job to your current loadout. We found that the spells Levioso, Accio, and Arrest Momentum are perfect for controlling a Thestral.
Also keep the Nab-Sack ready to make sure you don’t let the Thestral escape before you bag it.
- Cast Disillusionment in order to stay undetected while approaching a Thestral
- Target the beast and cast Accio, Levioso, and Arrest Momentum in succession
- Deploy the Nab-Sack and complete the 5 button prompts before the spell effects wear off
If done correctly, the Thestral should be immobilized for long enough to allow you rescue it.
Where to find Thestrals in Hogwarts Legacy
You can’t track down your prize if you don’t know where to find a Thestral. Luckily, it doesn’t involve wandering the dangerous outdoors without any rhyme or reason. The Hogwarts Legacy map is certainly sprawling, especially if you’re new to open-world RPGs. You’ll want a find a Thestral Den located on the map, and one of the closest to civilization is in the wilderness north of Hogsmeade.
The image above pinpoints the exact Thestral Den we’re talking about, with the nearest Floo Flame (fast travel point) being the East North Ford Bog Floo Flame.
How to catch a Thestral in Hogwarts Legacy FAQs
Are Thestrals hard to catch in Hogwarts Legacy?
Thestrals may seem to be difficult beasts to catch in Hogwarts Legacy, but all it takes is the correct technique. Since they are easily scared away, a slow and steady approach with control spells is what it takes.
Can I tame a Thestral in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, Thestrals can be tamed and rescued in Hogwarts Legacy. This way, you can place them in a Vivarium.
Thestral Dens are the best way of finding these beasts out in the wild. We’d suggest looking through your world map in-game or checking out this interactive map if you haven’t already explored too much of the environment just yet.
Can I use a Thestral as a mount in Hogwarts Legacy?
You can indeed use a Thestral as a flying mount in Hogwarts Legacy, but there’s a catch. It is only available to players that bought either the Deluxe or Collector’s Edition of the game – as they include the Dark Arts Pack.
You’ll have to stick to a Hippogriff or your trusty broom if you only have the Standard Edition, unless the Dark Arts Pack becomes available for purchase separately at a later date.
Flying beast mounts are unlocked by completing the main story quest ‘The High Keep‘.
Are Thestrals the only beasts you can catch in Hogwarts Legacy?
No, you can also catch other beasts in Hogwarts Legacy. There are a total of 13 beasts in Hogwarts Legacy up for grabs, here’s a list of them just below.
- Diricawl
- Fwooper
- Giant Purple Toad
- Graphorn
- Hippogriff
- Jobberknoll
- Kneazle
- Mooncalf
- Niffler
- Phoenix
- Puffskein
- Thestral
- Unicorn
