Alexis Kestler
Hey there! Are you ready to take your magical battling to the next level in Hogwarts Legacy? By acquiring and wielding all three deadly combat plants, you can become an unstoppable force against any foe the wizarding world throws at you.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll teach you everything you need to know to obtain Chinese Chomping Cabbage, Mandrake, and Venomous Tentacula – and use their formidable abilities in tandem to demolish your enemies.
An Introduction to These Powerful Magical Plants
Before we begin the quest to acquire these legendary greens, let‘s briefly discuss what makes each of these combat plants so unique and dangerous:
Chinese Chomping Cabbage
This aggressive cabbage dishes out serious piercing damage by viciously biting anything that moves. With razor-sharp teeth and an insatiable appetite for violence, the Chomping Cabbage is perfect for shredding through armored enemies and heavier foes.
Mandrake
The cry of the Mandrake is downright deadly, capable of knocking out and disorienting entire groups of enemies. Their powerful sonic attacks make them perfect for controlling crowds and removing threats quickly. Make sure to cover your ears!
Venomous Tentacula
As the name suggests, this plant deploys lethal toxic thorns and vines to poison multiple targets simultaneously. The debilitating effects whittle down even the heartiest enemies. Tentacula are your secret weapon against slow, tanky foes.
Now let‘s get started on acquiring these heavy-hitting plants for our botanical arsenal!
Finding and Buying the Plants in Hogsmeade
The renowned herbology shop Dogweed and Deathcap in Hogsmeade village is the only place you can purchase combat plants. Let‘s go over the details of navigating there and speaking with shop owner Beatrice Green:
Getting to Hogsmeade
Shortly after arriving at Hogwarts, the main story quest called The Path to Hogsmeade will point you towards the wizarding village. Follow the objective marker on your map northwest of the castle until you reach the bridge leading into the snow-covered town.
Hogsmeade is brimming with shops, residents, and secrets to uncover. For now, head straight down the main road into the town square. Dogweed and Deathcap is located on the west side of the square, recognizable by its greenhouse-style windows and wooden sign.
Checking Beatrice‘s Inventory
A friendly witch named Beatrice Green owns the shop. Strike up a conversation to take a look at her wares. She organizes her inventory by plant type, separated into tabs like Food Plants, Medicinal Plants, Decor Plants, and Combat Plants.
Beatrice‘s shop interface with the Combat Plants tab selected
The three plants we want will be listed here, but Beatrice only sells them once you reach certain levels:
- Chinese Chomping Cabbage (Level 11, 90 Galleons)
- Mandrake (Level 16, 250 Galleons)
- Venomous Tentacula (Level 22, 140 Galleons)
Don‘t meet the requirements? Not to worry. Keep following the main story and completing side missions to level up and loot Galleons from enemies and chests. Revisit Beatrice whenever you gain a few levels to check her inventory again.
Once you‘ve saved up 480 Galleons total and reached Level 22, you‘ll be able to purchase all three plants!
Buying Each Combat Plant
When you‘re ready, here are the steps to buy each plant from Beatrice:
- Interact with Beatrice and select the Combat Plants tab
- Scroll down and select the Chinese Chomping Cabbage to buy it for 90 Galleons
- The Cabbage will now be in your inventory‘s Combat Plants section
- Next, buy the Mandrake for 250 Galleons the same way
- Lastly, purchase the Venomous Tentacula for 140 Galleons
- Congrats, you now own all three deadly plants!
And remember, you can always come back to Beatrice later on if you need to restock on plants or buy higher level variants as you progress.
Equipping and Using All 3 Plants in Battle
Owning these belligerent plants is one thing, but you‘ll need to equip them and master their abilities to truly dominate in combat. Here are some tips:
Equipping Plants
Press G to open your Gear menu, then select the Combat Plants tab. Highlight a plant and press F to equip it to your left hand. Repeat with another plant in your right hand.
This lets you quickly swap between two equipped plants mid-battle. You can also directly consume a third plant from your inventory to use its effects.
Recommended Plant Loadouts
Here are some recommended plant combinations against different enemy types:
- Vs Beasts: Equip Chomping Cabbage + Venomous Tentacula and use inventory Mandrake for AoE control.
- Vs Humanoids: Equip Mandrake + Venomous Tentacula and use Chomping Cabbage from inventory to finish weakened foes.
- Vs Dark Wizards: Equip Chomping Cabbage + Mandrake and consume Tentacula for damage over time.
| Plant | Damage Type | Effects | Strong Against | Weak Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chomping Cabbage | Piercing | Bleed | Armored Enemies | Groups, Ranged Foes |
| Mandrake | Sonic | AoE Knockback/Stun | Groups, Flying Enemies | Single Targets, Ear Protection |
| Venomous Tentacula | Poison | Damage over Time | Tanky Foes, Slow Enemies | Poison Resistant, High DPS Threats |
Get a feel for each plant‘s strengths and weaknesses, then determine the best loadout for each situation. Swap them on the fly!
Advanced Combat Plant Tactics
With practice, you can execute more complex strategies:
- Use Tentacula to weaken, then finish with high Cabbage DPS
- Spread dangerous groups out with Mandrake, then pick them off
- Layer damaging effects like bleed and poison for stacked damage
Combine plants with your other gear, spells, and talents for maximum carnage!
Upgrading Your Plants for Maximum Potency
As you continue your journey, here are some tips to boost your plants‘ powers even further:
- Regularly repair plants after battles to maintain peak damage
- Invest Herbology skill points to unlock plant effect upgrades
- Craft the Gardening Gloves item to reduce plant cooldown timers
- Complete greenhouse side activities to earn seeds and fertilizers
- Unlock talents like Green Thumb to enhance all botanical gear
- Purchase upgraded plant variants from Beatrice as you reach new levels
- Talk to Neville Longbottom to help augment your plants‘ capabilities
- Equip gear like the Forest Amulet to bolster plant damage
If you‘re pursuing a botanist build, choose every herbology-focused upgrade possible. Soon you‘ll have an unstoppable platoon of vicious vegetation!
History and Lore of the Wizarding World‘s Deadliest Plants
While we‘ve focused on gameplay applications, it‘s fascinating to examine the real-world history and fictional lore behind each of these lethal plants:
Chinese Chomping Cabbage
This carnivorous cabbage is an entirely fictional creation of the Hogwarts Legacy developers. Cabbages play an important role in British cuisine, so the team likely drew inspiration from this. The Cabbage‘s violent temperament contrasts hilariously with its vegetable nature.
Mandrake
Mandrakes originate from Mediterranean folklore and are believed to take on humanoid forms. Their magical properties were first described in ancient Greek literature. In Harry Potter canon, mandrake root is a critical ingredient in restorative potions. Their cries are fatal to humans, making them dangerous subjects in Herbology classes.
Venomous Tentacula
This violent magical plant is yet another fictional creation unique to the Harry Potter universe. It is described in the books as having vicious toxic thorns, vines that try to strangle victims, and the general temperament of a semi-sentient beast. Fittingly, advanced mastery of these plants is a N.E.W.T. level skill.
Understanding this historical context enriches the experience of collecting and commanding these deadly plants in the game. It forges a deeper connection between the player, Hogwarts Legacy‘s world, and the beloved IP.
Wrapping Up: Grow Your Power as a Herbologist and Wizard
And there you have it! With this guide, you now possess the knowledge to collect and dominate with Chinese Chomping Cabbage, Mandrake, and Venomous Tentacula – Hogwarts Legacy‘s trifecta of terrifying foliage.
Start growing your power today:
- Collect all 3 plants from Dogweed & Deathcap in Hogsmeade
- Equip them for battle to counter any enemy‘s strengths
- Upgrade your plants often to increase their deadly capabilities
- Experiment with advanced plant tactics and combinations
- Learn more about each plant‘s origins for bonus appreciation!
Soon you‘ll be a universally feared master of both herbology and destruction. Now get out there, keep levelling up, and start assembling your army of vicious vegetation! The wizarding world will learn to bend to your leafy will.
