While the map in Hogwarts Legacy may look incredible, its functionality is another matter entirely. I found the Hogwarts Castle map, in particular, to be difficult to navigate due to its 3D structure. With multiple floors, nooks, crannies, and secret passageways, I needed all the help I could get to get around the castle. I can save you some trouble and explain all the Map Icons in Hogwarts Legacy.
Hogwarts Legacy’s Hogwarts Map Icons
The Hogwarts Castle Map is three-dimensional and beautiful but not terribly functional unless you understand its icons. Here are all the icons on the Hogwarts Map and what they mean:
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Hogwarts Legacy’s Hogsmeade Map Icons
Your Hogsmeade Map in Hogwarts Legacy is, thankfully, a bit more functional than the castle map. Here are all the icons on the Hogsmeade Map and what they mean:
Hogwarts Legacy’s World Map Icons
The World Map of Hogwarts is expansive, particularly to the south. The map will fill in with color as you explore further. You should already recognize Floo Flame Icons from the Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade maps. Here are the other icons you’ll find on the World Map:
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How to switch between maps in Hogwarts Legacy
There may be times when you are in Hogwarts Castle and need to fast travel somewhere in the larger world. To navigate between the three different maps in Hogwarts Legacy, move your cursor over and highlight either the left or right red bar at the top of the screen. Select the map you need to switch maps.
What’s the difference between white and black flags in Hogwarts Legacy?
You may sometimes notice a Flag Icon on the Hogwarts Map turn from white to black, or a black flag might appear next to the map name on a red top bar. Black flags indicate that there is a side quest available to you in this area that you have not started yet. If all of the six Flag Icons on the Hogwarts Castle map are white, that means there are no more side quests available for you at the castle. The flags can also appear on the bars to swap between maps.
How to use Hogwarts Legacy’s Waypoint system from the map screen
Unfortunately, looking at the 3D images will tell you very little about how to get from one point to another, so use the waypoint system frequently! To do so, highlight almost any icon on any of the three maps, select it, then press the indicated button shown above toTrack Questand place a waypoint to that location on your current map and, more importantly, on your mini-map on the main game screen.
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