Time for a trim.
While there are a load of customisation options right off the bat in the Hogwarts Legacy Character Creator at the start of the game, including the ability to create a transgender character, you may well be wondering if you can change your appearance later on in the game.
Several hours into the lengthy game, you may find yourself no longer enjoying the look of the character you created in its opening moments. You might just fancy a new haircut for your new Hogwarts student to change things up a bit.
If you’re spending dozens of hours looking at a character, you want to make sure they look the part. You will want to make sure you name them correctly, too.
Read on to find out if you can change your character’s appearance in Hogwarts Legacy beyond the opening of the game or not.
Can you change appearance in Hogwarts Legacy?
Yes, you can change some aspects of your appearance in Hogwarts Legacy, but not every single decision you make can be reversed later.
The tools beyond the character creation tool are more limited and you will be stuck with certain aspects of your original creation, whether you like it or not.
Your appearance will be completely locked up until the point you first reach Hogwarts. After this, you will be able to change your appearance in a number of limited ways.
After finalising your decision in the character creator, you cannot change the appearance of the following:
- Body shape
- Dormitory type (Witch or Wizard)
- Face shape
- Scars, markings, and other facial features such as freckles and moles
- Skin colour
- Voice tone
You can change the following:
- Complexion
- Eye colour
- Eyebrow shape and colour
- Hairstyle and colour
- Voice pitch
You will also change your appearance by equipping new gear such as glasses, robes, and other clothing you find in the game.
How to change appearance in Hogwarts Legacy
To change your appearance in Hogwarts Legacy, you need to visit a hairdresser. You should find various hairdressers and beauticians scattered throughout the map, including one in Hogsmeade.
Look for a pair of scissors on the map and you will be able to change your appearance here – for a few coins, that is. They may have magic, but even witches and wizards need to make bank.
Changing how you look will cost you some galleons, so make sure you have enough saved up for that bold new look or style you’re going for and wear it with pride.
As stated above, your equipped gear and clothing will also change your character’s appearance. This can be changed in the Gear section of the game’s pause screen.
Read more on Hogwarts Legacy:
- Hogwarts Legacy release date – staggered launch explained
- Hogwarts Legacy cast – Simon Pegg and more
- Hogwarts Legacy house sorting quiz – take the test
- Hogwarts Legacy character creator – customisation revealed
- Hogwarts Legacy common rooms – tour all four
- Who is Phineas Nigellus Black? Sirius ancestor explained
- Hogwarts Legacy year – when is it set?
- Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer – is it co-op?
- Hogwarts Legacy Switch – handheld version explained
- Hogwarts Legacy PC requirements – the specs you need
- Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition – price for early access
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