Need help with Professor Garlick's first assignment in Hogwarts Legacy? Learn where to buy Venomous Tentacula and Mandrake, and how to use them effectively against enemies.
Alright, so you've just finished 'In the Shadow of the Undercroft' and Professor Garlick wants you to get your hands dirty with some Herbology. This assignment is all about using two specific plants: the Venomous Tentacula and the Mandrake. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward once you know where to go!
Walkthrough
- 1Where to Get the Plants: You can't just grab these from the school greenhouse. You'll need to head to the Dogweed & Deathcap shop, which is a bit north of the main Hogsmeade square. Cross the north bridge and look for this secluded shop.
- 2Purchasing the Goods: Inside, you'll find Madame Beatrice Green. You can buy seeds to grow the plants yourself, or you can just buy the fully grown Mandrake (500 Gold) and Venomous Tentacula (600 Gold) outright. That's a total of 1,100 Gold. If you're short on cash, keep an eye out for those 'eye chests' around Hogsmeade – they give you 500 Gold and you can often find one inside Dogweed & Deathcap itself! Just remember to use the Disillusionment Charm so the eye doesn't spot you.
- 3Finding Enemies: Once you've got your plants, you need to find some bad guys to test them on. A Poacher Camp located west of Hogsmeade is perfect for this.
- 4Using the Mandrake: Approach the enemies, making sure you're standing close to at least two of them. Equip and use the Mandrake. The loud cry will stun them temporarily, giving you a great opening to attack. This is the perfect time to try out that Levioso-Basic Hit combo!
- 5Using the Venomous Tentacula: After you've stunned them with the Mandrake, find a good spot to place your Venomous Tentacula. While it's not strictly required to use it *during* the Mandrake stun, it's a fantastic way to add some extra damage while your enemies are incapacitated.
- 6Returning to Professor Garlick: Once you've successfully used both plants, you'll get a notification to head back to the greenhouse to chat with Professor Garlick.
- 7Learning Wingardium Leviosa: Professor Garlick will then teach you the Wingardium Leviosa spell. It's like Levioso, but you can actually move the object you've targeted around. You'll get a chance to practice it on a nearby crate – just follow the on-screen prompts for the 'swish and flick'!
Tips
- If you're low on gold, hunting down those eye chests around Hogsmeade is a quick way to earn cash.
- The Mandrake's stun is great for crowd control, letting you focus on one enemy or get a few hits in on multiple stunned foes.
- Don't forget to practice Wingardium Leviosa; it's a fundamental spell you'll use a lot!
- Wingardium Leviosa spell
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