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How to Go Cloak-and-Dagger at Hogwarts with Invisibility Potions

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As a self-proclaimed "Potterhead" and expert gamer with cough 1000+ hours cough invested in Hogwarts Legacy, I‘m thrilled to share this insider‘s guide to turning invisible and uncovering secrets at the famous School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

medieval alchemist brewing potion

Imagination disclaimer: While this guide is based on extensive gameplay experience, the specific details on invisibility potions are, alas, totally made up. But let‘s pretend they‘re real anyway!

All About Invisibility Potions: Hogwarts Most Coveted Concoctions

Unlike standard Disillusionment Charms that merely camouflage, true invisibility potions fully cloak the drinker for a short time, making them impossible to see! These miracle mixtures are enormously challenging to brew, requiring rare occult ingredients and years of alchemical arts mastery.

As such, genuine invisibility potions are scarce treasures in the wizarding world, coveted by mischief makers and rule breakers across Hogwarts. Just a tiny vial holds enough to explore restricted areas for hours without detection!

Sneaking Around Hogwarts: Why You Need Invisibility ASAP

With skill upgrades taking forever to unlock, invisibility potions let you access high level areas right away for exclusive loot! Plus sneaking into the Prefects‘ Bathroom, Forbidden Forest, and House common rooms without those pesky passwords.

You can prank enemies, steal treasure, access secret chests – the castle is your invisible playground! Not to mention hiding from professors when they catch you dueling in corridors. Don‘t miss out on all the fun!

Acquiring Your Own Invisibility Elixirs

Brewing decent potions is nigh impossible early on. Thankfully, Hogsmeade potioneer J. Pippin sells ready-made invisibility draughts for 500 gold. Still, that‘s months of messenger quest savings!

Once you‘ve gathered enough gold, head instantly to Hogsmeade before you spend it on new robes! Locate Pippin‘s Potions shop and chat with the merchant himself about the cloak-and-dagger concoction. Hand over the precious gold and the miracle potion is yours!

Tips on Saving Up for Your Invisibility Vial

With top notch gear costing over 1200 gold a piece, affording potions takes forever without fast gold farming. Here are some Galleon-gathering tips:

  • Explore all overworld areas first, looting all chests and materials which sell well
  • Cook food with Resourceful Harvest talent equipped
  • Sell unused gear rather than breaking down early on
  • Save side quest rewards for gold instead of XP
  • Check taverns for high paying bartender missions

Follow those and you‘ll have invisibility fund ready in no time!

Activating Your Potion & Embarking on Stealthy Adventures

Once you‘ve returned to Hogwarts with potion in hand, find an empty classroom and drink up! Press L1/LB/Tab to vanish from sight, then watch the timer to track your invisible minutes.

Where to explore first? With the power to slip past all obstacles, the possibilities are endless! Sneak into House common rooms and see how the other half lives. Raid the Kitchens for forbidden nighttime snacks. Play innocent pranks on unsuspecting students with Dungbombs!

Expert Invisibility User Tips

While invisible, be very wary of making noise, as even loud footsteps or spell noises will give you away! Crouch walk everywhere to minimize sound. Should you bump into anyone by accident, freeze and pray they don‘t detect your presence!

Also watch your step near ghosts and cats, as things from the spirit world can likely still see you. Avoid prowling Mrs. Norris at all costs, unless you fancy a chase!

Most importantly, have fun with your uncovered secrets and let your invisible imagination run wild! But use your covert powers only for good-natured mischief making at Hogwarts. 🧙‍♂️


So there you have it, my complete guide to unlocking the incredible power of invisibility at the famous school of magic! Use your precious vials wisely to uncover every last hidden secret across the castle grounds. Just try not to prank too many student rivals along the way!

Jay Peeves – Self-proclaimed Hogwarts Legacy Expert/Prankster