Completing extra tasks for instructors in Hogwarts Legacy is essential for expanding your magical repertoire and unlocking iconic spells. Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 focuses on practical applications of magical flora during combat scenarios. Completing this class project allows players to master Wingardium Leviosa, one of the most useful utility charms in the game.
Acquiring the Required Magical Plants
To begin this assignment, players must procure both a Venomous Tentacula and a Mandrake. The most direct route to obtain these items is by visiting the Dogweed and Deathcap shop located in northern Hogsmeade. Players can purchase the fully grown combat plants directly to save time rather than growing them from seeds.
Alternatively, players who have unlocked specific areas in Hogwarts Castle may find wild Venomous Tentacula inside the greenhouses. Having enough gold beforehand ensures you can buy both combat tools without delay. Once acquired, both plants are stored in your utility inventory for quick deployment.
Field Testing the Venomous Tentacula
The first objective requires deploying a Venomous Tentacula during a tactical encounter or in the field. Simply select the plant from your tool wheel and cast it onto the ground near any hostile targets. The plant will act as an autonomous turret, shooting acid at nearby foes to aid you in battle.
Ensure that the plant is active and engages an opponent to register towards your assignment progression. You do not need to defeat the enemy entirely with the plant alone. Using it in any small outdoor encounter fulfills the teacher's requirement immediately.
Using the Mandrake Against Groups of Enemies
The second task demands using a Mandrake against multiple enemies simultaneously. Search for a group of poachers, goblins, or dark wizards roaming the Highlands. Engage the group so that at least two or more hostiles are alerted and active in combat.
Select the Mandrake from your item wheel and activate it while standing close to the enemy group. The Mandrake's shrieking cry will stun nearby adversaries and deal damage across the area. Once the scream affects multiple targets, the quest log will update to confirm completion.
Attending Herbology Class to Learn Wingardium Leviosa
After completing both field tasks, return to the greenhouses inside Hogwarts Castle. Fast travel to the Library Annex Floo Flame to quickly reach the Herbology classroom during daytime hours. Speak directly with Professor Garlick to report your successful field tests.
She will praise your efforts and initiate the spell-learning mini-game for Wingardium Leviosa. Trace the spell pattern accurately on your screen to add the levitation charm to your spellbook. You can then practice lifting crates around the greenhouse to get comfortable with the new mechanic.
