Creature Expeditions Guide
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Introduction
Creature Expeditions in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery allows players to send their magical creatures on various quests to earn valuable rewards. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to utilize this feature effectively:
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- Requirements: Reach Magizoology Level 3.
- Introductory Quest: Complete the side quest “Creature Activities” to unlock this feature. Completing this quest rewards 1 Red Notebook and the Expedition rewards.
How Expeditions Work
- Cost: Expeditions cost Pages or Notebooks, depending on the quest length.
- Rewards: Possible rewards include Coins, Gems, Energy, Creature Food, Club XP, Creature XP, and Regular XP. Expeditions lasting 20 hours or more also grant a Chocolate Frog Card.
Choosing the Right Creature
- Stars and Criteria: Earn the best rewards by achieving 3 stars, which requires selecting a creature that fits the Expedition criteria.
- Duration: Longer Expeditions offer better rewards but have higher costs.
- Creature Unavailability: The chosen creature is unavailable for feeding or bonding during the Expedition.
- Refresh Rate: Expeditions refresh approximately every 24 hours. This can be delayed if an active Expedition extends beyond the refresh time or if players delay claiming rewards.
Expedition Length and Costs
| Expedition Length | Cost | Milestone Response Time | Number of Questions | Creature Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | 5 Pages | 45 minutes | 1 | 1h 15m |
| 8 hours | 1 Brown Notebook | 1 hour | 1 | 1h 30m |
| 10 hours | 1 Red Notebook/10 Pages | 2 hours | 1 | 2h 30m |
| 16 hours | 2 Brown or 1 Blue Notebook | 3 hours | 1 | 3h 30m |
| 20 hours | 3 Brown Notebooks | 4 hours | 1 | 4h 30m |
| 24 hours | 3 Red or 1 Yellow Notebook | 4 hours 30 minutes | 2 | 5h |
| 1 day 6 hours | 4 Brown Notebooks | 6 hours | 2 | 6h 30m |
Milestones and Interactive Questions
- Milestones: Expeditions have 5 milestones spaced equally throughout the quest. For instance, a 20-hour expedition will have milestones at 0, 4, 8, 12, and 16 hours.
- Questions: Some milestones prompt questions that need answering for bonus rewards. Responding to these questions on time is crucial for maximizing rewards.
- Frequency: Questions appear at regular intervals, such as every 4 hours and 30 minutes for a 24-hour expedition.
- Rewards: Correct responses can earn Attribute points or Club XP.
Example Interactive Questions and Responses
| Question | Response | Possible Bonus Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Can pet to thank it for the help? | Allow | 40 Coins |
| Refuse | 40 Knowledge | |
| Should take a nap before its next task? | Nap | 1 Energy |
| Don’t Nap | 1 Gem | |
| Is hungry? Should they feed it? | Feed | 100 Sphinx XP |
| Don’t Feed | 100 Hippogriff XP | |
| Can perform a simple trick? | Attempt Trick | 2 or 5 Dragon XP |
| Do Not Attempt | 2 or 5 Sphinx XP | |
| Can take a picture with for posterity? | Allow | 1 Gem |
| Refuse | 1 Energy | |
| Should start the next task right away or give a snack break first? | Start Now | 10 Coins |
| Snack Break | 10 Empathy |
You can also speed up the progress by using silver or premium toffee depending on the remaining time.
Creature Expeditions Rewards Overview
4-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 5 Pages
- Rewards: Coins, Creature Food, Club XP, Creature XP, Regular XP
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Basic rewards
- 2 Stars: Slightly better rewards
- 3 Stars: Maximum rewards including possibly higher quantities or additional items
8-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 1 Brown Notebook
- Rewards: Similar to 4-hour expeditions but with better quantities
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Basic rewards
- 2 Stars: Slightly better rewards
- 3 Stars: Highest possible rewards
10-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 1 Red Notebook or 10 Pages
- Rewards: Improved rewards including more valuable items like Energy or Gems
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Basic rewards
- 2 Stars: Improved rewards
- 3 Stars: Best possible rewards
16-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 2 Brown Notebooks or 1 Blue Notebook
- Rewards: Increased chance of better items such as Chocolate Frog Cards
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Standard rewards
- 2 Stars: Enhanced rewards
- 3 Stars: Optimal rewards
20-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 3 Brown Notebooks
- Rewards: Coins, Gems, Energy, Creature Food, Club XP, Creature XP, Regular XP, Chocolate Frog Cards
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Base rewards
- 2 Stars: Better rewards
- 3 Stars: Highest rewards including Chocolate Frog Cards
24-Hour Expedition:
- Cost: 3 Red Notebooks or 1 Yellow Notebook
- Rewards: Most valuable rewards, highest quantities of Coins, Energy, and rare items
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Basic rewards
- 2 Stars: Enhanced rewards
- 3 Stars: Maximum rewards, often including several Chocolate Frog Cards
1 Day 6 Hours Expedition:
- Cost: 4 Brown Notebooks
- Rewards: Similar to 24-hour expeditions but with potentially higher quantities
- Stars:
- 1 Star: Basic rewards
- 2 Stars: Better rewards
- 3 Stars: Best rewards
Tips for Maximizing Rewards
- Star Rating: Aim to get three stars by selecting creatures that best meet the expedition criteria.
- Milestones: Expeditions include milestone questions that, if answered correctly, can yield additional attribute points and club XP.
- Creature Level: Higher-level creatures tend to perform better, helping you achieve higher star ratings.
Expeditions lasting 20 hours or more and earning 3 stars also provide Chocolate Frog Cards. The creature sent on an expedition receives a ‘Bond Bonus,’ which multiplies its XP when it is next bonded.
Creature-Specific Expeditions
Occasionally, there are special expeditions that require specific creatures. These expeditions offer unique rewards and typically have a higher difficulty level due to specific requirements and limited availability.
- Duration and Costs: These Expeditions are longer and more expensive.
- Exclusive Creatures: You can only send the specified creature on these Expeditions. They might appear in your game even if you don’t own the specified creature, but you need to adopt it to start the Expedition.
- Availability: Available from Year 1, Chapter 6.
- Limited Time: You have 4 days to activate the Expedition. The countdown starts whether or not you open your game.
- Access: Once activated, the Expedition can be accessed via the Expedition Mailbox or the Event tab.
Example Rewards for Creature-Specific Expeditions
| Star Level | Rewards |
|---|---|
| 0 Stars | 100 Coins, 3 Food |
| 1 Star | 500 Coins, 6 Food, 50 Hippogriff XP, 10 Dragon XP, 10 Sphinx XP, 2 Chocolate Frogs, 100 XP |
| 2 Stars | 1000 Coins, 12 Food, 60 Hippogriff XP, 25 Dragon XP, 20 Sphinx XP, 3 Chocolate Frogs, 1 Silver Toffee, 120 XP |
| 3 Stars | 2000 Coins, 30 Food, 70 Hippogriff XP, 50 Dragon XP, 40 Sphinx XP, 5 Chocolate Frogs, 2 Silver Toffees, 140 XP |
By understanding the mechanics and optimizing your choices, you can make the most out of Creature Expeditions, earning valuable rewards and progressing efficiently in the game.
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