Broom riding is one of the most magical experiences you could have imagined while reading through the pages of Harry Potter and watching the movie adaptations. Even if, at least from now, Quidditch has been cut fromHogwarts Legacy, and we can’t help but be angry at Headmaster Nigellus Black for banning it from our fifth year at Hogwarts, flying still gives a fantastic feeling.
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Riding the broom over the splendid landscapes crafted by Portkey Games is stunning but can be tricky, especially during official races. With these simple tips and tricks, your flying problems will be a distant memory.
Broom Racing: The Basics
Madam Kogawa, the professor of the Flying Class, will teach you the basics. Hogwarts Legacy’s broom racing, like what happens in other titles that feature flying mechanics, is all about twin-stick controls. With the left stick, you will control your character and turn toward both sides, while with the right stick, you can adjust the flight height.
In case you have problems with the vertical axis, you can go into the gameplay options in order to turn on the Invert Flight Control function which will result in:
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Broom Racing: Improve Your Control
Avoiding skidding is crucial in competitions that are time trials. Every micro-adjustment you overdo to compensate could only lead you to dangerous blunders that will cost you lots of time. Staying calm is mandatory, and you will have to follow several simple rules:
Broom Racing: Preparing For Competition
The secret to becoming the fastest broom racer of all Hogwarts is exercise. Madam Kogawa’s side quests are the best way to prepare yourself for Iselda’s time trials. You will not only be taught new spells after completing these quests, but you will also improve your control. During your tasks, you will have to pop several flying balloons that are floating over neighboring villages of Hogwarts.
This activity will let you maintain a straight trajectory, which will be good training for the bubbles you will have to pop during the races and will let you get used to moving around obstacles. Free roaming, especially in the forests, will improve your performance in tight spaces as well.
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Broom Racing: Upgrade Your Broom
Albie Weekes, the broom vendor at Spintwitches Sporting Needs in Hogsmeade, is the one that sold you your first broomstick and will give you several side quests that will grant you upgrades that will boost your speed and help you beat every time trial challenge.
With all of these tips, not even Quirinus Quirrell’s broom jinx in the Quidditch match seen in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will knock you off your track.
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