Summary
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsis one of the most popularHarry Pottermovies, containing one of the franchise’s biggest foes for Harry to overcome: a ferocious Basilisk. Therefore, it might come as no surprise thatHogwarts Legacyreferences The Chamber of Secrets within and beyond the walls of Hogwarts Castle. Many fans might hope it becomes accessible in a potentialHogwarts Legacy. However, the popular RPG already seems to indicate that opening the iconic location is not necessarily a prerequisite for the memorable Basilisk to show up.
Although a recreation of the Chamber of Secrets could be an incredible addition, in many ways, it’s not essential for Basilisks' presence to make sense according towhenHogwarts Legacytakes place, as the game already sets up the perfect premise for their appearance in a sequel. Basilisks could also open the door to thrilling new magical beast encounters.
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The Chamber Of Secrets And Basilisks In Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy’s Chamber of Secrets bathroomis one of many iconicHarry Potterlocations players can visit in the game’s beautiful recreation of Hogwarts Castle. Although players can’t open the Chamber, a field guide page references its secret sink entrance fromHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Despite the absence of the Chamber, there is possible evidence of Basilisk activity elsewhere.
OneHogwarts Legacyplayer spotted a basiliskin Slytherin’s Common room as another possible reference to the deadly beast. Players can also read a newspaper clipping from the Daily Prophet cart in Hogsmeade that talks about the presence of Basilisk breeding. According toHarry Potterlore, basilisk breeding seems straightforward, requiring only chicken eggs and toads. It’s also a banned activity, so it’s no surprise that players won’t encounter any inHogwarts Legacy. However, the article suggests it could remain an underground, secret practice owing to the value of Basilisk venom, accusing a Cornish wizard of Basilisk breeding, and setting up an opportunity for Basilisks to appear if a HogwartsLegacysequel happens, with no need for the Chamber of Secrets to open.
How A Hogwarts Legacy Sequel Could Include A Chamber Of Secrets-Style Basilisk Boss
Most enemies that players commonly encounter inHogwarts Legacyinclude spiders, poachers, and goblins, without much variation. However, the presence of Basilisks could set up an intriguing rivalry with spiders, since it’s the creature spiders fear above all else. A Basilisk boss encounter could also make an excitingbeast in aHogwarts Legacysequelthat could build up a lot of tension with the game’s stealth mechanics. Players might have to avoid its petrifying gaze until the creature is blinded or another form of defense arrives. It could also extend the role of phoenixes in a way that might reference Fawkes helpingHarry in The Chamber of Secrets.
Perhaps most significantly of all, the presence of Basilisks could lead to the possibility of Basilisk breeding as a sinister practice that wizards preferring the dark arts could do, which could make up for the fact that, in some ways,Hogwarts Legacyundermines the Dark Arts. Where some players might enjoy breeding magical beasts in the Room of Requirement, there’s no equivalent outlet to breed or create dark creatures elsewhere. Basilisks could fill that gap and act as a different way players might explore the morality scale between good and evil, helping players shape other legacies for their chosen path or even create new wizard or witch traditions.
Hogwarts Legacyis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Switch version releasing November 14.
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