InHarry Potter , Lord Voldemort play the role of the independent villain - but inHogwarts Legacyand throughout the relief of wizarding world history , there have been plenty of other dark witch and wizards who have each established themselves as rather evil individuals . Hogwarts Legacyis set in the 1890s , which is 36 years before the birth of Tom Riddle ; obviously , this imply He Who Shall Not Be distinguish does not appear during its events . However , this is not to say that the game shy off from the colored arts , or from characters who have a penchant for them .

The plot ’s two main antagonists , Victor Rookwood and Ranrok make no elbow grease to spare their victim from disgusting spells and intentions - with the former assay to assassinate the player student more than once , and with the latter being the leader of the goblin revolt , who uses his ancient magic mogul for damage or else of good . Ranrok ’s loyalists , members of Rookwood ’s pack , and plenty of malicious poachers are sprawled all over the mathematical function , and the player can link up in on the chaos if they take to become adark wizard inHogwarts Legacy . However , when looking atHarry Potterhistory , they ’ll find that they have some serious contention to endure up to .

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7Herpo The Foul

Though Herpo The Foul was n’t the first dark wizard inHarry Potterhistory , he was sure the most influential of his time , and his arcane knowledge would shape the future of type like Lord Voldemort . Born in Ancient Greece , he is widely recognized for two notorious accomplishments : breeding the first Basilisk and creating the first Horcrux . Indeed , Herpo was the first wizard to ever own a Horcrux , although , unlike Voldemort , he is only make love to have had one . unhappily , players ca n’t experiment with Horcruxes inHogwarts Legacy , but the Basilisk is assuredly lurking in the Chamber of Secrets ( even if the area ca n’t be get at in - game ) .

6Raczidian

Dementors , the soul - blow specters , are another formidable creature fromHarry Potterand a menace to all who encounters them - apart from an ancient wizard named Raczidian . harmonize to an old apologue , this special dark thaumaturge was evil enough to not only gain the loyalty of Dementors , but he was also the first illustration of one who have a fail Patronus go . or else of summoning a protective spirit as a good - hearted wizard would , his sceptre spewed flesh - eating maggot that consumed him live . player can encounter Dementors for themselves bygoing to Azkaban inHogwarts Legacy , but unlike Raczidian , they wo n’t be able to befriend them in any agency .

5Morgana

On the surface , recuperative magic seems like it would by nature repel the dark art - but one of the wizarding Earth ’s most powerful dark hag , Morgana ( or Morgan le Fay ) was also a skilled therapist . She is known first and foremost as a character in the legend of King Arthur , being the scheming ruler of Avalon and the fierce enemy of Merlin , her competitor and former wise man . But inHarry Potterlore , Morgana was also an Animagus , which allow her to take on the form of a bird .

This makes sense , considering the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe - shift abilities she practice in the Arthurian text when attempt to take over the King ’s throne . Sadly , students ca n’t regorge any healing trance , nor can they become an Animagus inHogwarts Legacy , but they can for certain meet the role of a double - frustrate glum witch or wizard .

4Salazar Slytherin

One of the most ill-famed dark hotshot inHogwarts Legacyand theHarry Potteruniverse is Salazar Slytherin , a laminitis of Hogwarts itself . As his name would imply , he was the kingpin of the Slytherin family - and a controversial one at that , thanks to his feeling about muggle - borns and his practice of the colored arts . He finally left the school for this grounds , but not before leaving behind a legacy .

While the aforesaid Chamber of Secrets is inaccessible , player can in reality explore Salazar Slytherin ’s scriptorium during Sebastian Sallow ’s quest line inHogwarts Legacy . In this secret underground bedroom , they ’ll find a special Slytherin spell book , diary entries written by Salazar himself , plenty of snake - themed imagery and puzzles , and they ’ll even get the chance tolearn Crucio inHogwarts Legay .

3Loxias

Although his whereabouts are unsung , Loxias is a notable dark wizard who is actually alive during the events ofHogwarts Legacy . Loxias was know to have killed Barnabas Deverill , the previous possessor of the famed Elder Wand - and through this victory , he find himself one of the most powerful wizards of the nineteenth hundred . While he does n’t ever make an appearance in the plot , he might have a bone to pick with the player , since they can really obtain and apply theElder Wand inHogwarts Legacy .

2Ekrizdis

Dementors occupy the notorious wizard prison Azkaban inHarry Potter , just as they do in the prequel RPG , but the dark wizard Ekrizdis preceded all of its macabre security measure sentry go and prisoners likewise . Being the first to stumble across the North Sea island and Azkaban during the 15th 100 , Ekrizdis immediately took advantage of his discovery by concealing the fort from view and practicing the Unforgivable Curses therein . These spells were used to control , kill , and excruciate any destitute leghorn that were tempt to the island .

Though students can only concisely visit Azkaban , they can for sure adopt the mindset of this dark wizard inHogwarts Legacy , since they have access to all three of the Unforgivable Curses . Unlike Ekrizdis , they wo n’t face any meaningful repercussions when using Crucio , Imperio , or even Avada Kedavra , so some specially evil players might even be able to surpass this ill-famed individual .

1Gellert Grindelwald

Gellert Grindelwald is one of the enceinte names in theHarry Potteruniverse , even if he ’s not yet a dark wizard inHogwarts Legacy . Being Albus Dumblefore ’s former friend , friend , and lover , the two once plan a whiz gyration in hopes of rule over muggles " for their own protective covering . " However , their alliance quick dissolved when Dumbledore ’s baby Ariana was killed in a duel between the two wizards .

From that degree on , Grindelwald attempted to see the movement through to the oddment on his own . He used any mean value necessary to further his end , even once being the owner of the infamous Elder Wand himself . During his life story , he amassed a sizeable following , but he was eventually imprisoned by a reformed Dumbledore . A few 10 after , he was at long last off by Voldemort , who was in search of the Elder Wand .

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Neither Grindelwald nor Dumbledore are inHogwarts Legacy , but both are canonically animated during its events . With Dumbledore being stick out in 1881 , and with Grindelwald being born a yr or two later , it means that both wizards were attend school during the nineties when the biz postulate shoes . As such , a potentialHogwarts Legacy 2(which might already be in growing ) could actually cut into deeper into the lives of these two characters .

While there have been dozens of other dark witches and genius throughoutHarry Potterhistory , the aforementioned few have in truth made their marking , even equate to the likes of Lord Voldemort . Plus , withHogwarts Legacypermitting the role of sinister arts , players can set up one name onto the list if they opt to become the most powerful moody crone or wizard in their own wizarding mankind .

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A poacher in Hogwarts Legacy about to cast Avada Kedavra on the left, and a cut-out of Salazar Slytherin on the right.

Artwork of Herpo the Foul (from Fantastic Beasts) on top of a screenshot from Hogwarts Legacy’s cinematic trailer.

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