In Hogwarts Legacy, ‘Wizard Beans’ refers to various magical plants that are crucial ingredients for potions and combat aids. These plants contribute to a witch or wizard’s offensive and defensive capabilities. Understanding their cultivation and application is important for any aspiring student.
Obtaining Wizard Beans
Acquiring Wizard Beans begins with seeds from vendors in Hogsmeade. Dogweed and Deathcap is the primary shop for combat-oriented plant seeds, such as Chinese Chomping Cabbage and Mandrake. Mandrake seeds cost around 800 Galleons, and Chinese Chomping Cabbage seeds are approximately 600 Galleons. The Magic Neep also sells some plant seeds, including Mallowsweet.
Growing Wizard Beans
Cultivating Wizard Beans occurs within the Room of Requirement. To initiate plant growth, you will need appropriate potting tables. Plants like Chinese Chomping Cabbage and Shrivelfig require medium or large pots, while Mandrakes can be grown in any size.
The Room of Requirement allows for the placement of up to seven potting tables, each holding multiple pots, crucial for efficient farming. After planting, magical plants grow for 10 to 15 minutes in real-time before harvest. While no way to instantly speed up growth exists, applying fertilizer increases yield from a single harvest. Fertilizer can be purchased or produced using a Dung Composter. Once harvested, the seed remains in the pot, allowing continuous cultivation without repurchasing seeds.
Uses for Wizard Beans
Wizard Beans, or the plants they represent, are utilized as ingredients in potion brewing and as combat aids. For example, Chinese Chomping Cabbage and Venomous Tentacula can be deployed during combat to attack enemies. Mandrakes are effective for disabling groups of enemies. Ingredients from these plants, such as Shrivelfig Fruit, are essential for brewing potions like Thunderbrew, which creates a storm around the drinker to stun and damage nearby foes.
Efficient Wizard Bean Farming
Maximizing Wizard Bean production involves strategic setup and consistent engagement within the Room of Requirement. Prioritize potting tables with multiple pots, like three medium or two large pots, to increase output. Large pots are versatile, accommodating all plant sizes, a good investment for diverse cultivation.
Acquiring the spellcrafts for these larger potting tables from Tomes and Scrolls in Hogsmeade is a necessary step. Maintain a steady supply by regularly purchasing seeds, especially for high-demand plants, ensuring you have enough to fill all your available pots after initial planting. Integrate Dung Composters for continuous fertilizer, further boosting yields without constant vendor trips. Optimizing planting stations and regularly harvesting ensures a consistent inventory of Wizard Beans for potions and combat.