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Hogwarts Legacy: How To Complete Absconder Encounter (Side Quest Guide)
Hogwarts Legacy: How To Complete Absconder Encounter (Side Quest Guide),The Absconder Encounter side quest in Hogwarts Legacy tasks players with defeating a truly terrifying foe.

Hogwarts Legacy: How To Complete Absconder Encounter (Side Quest Guide)

Hogwarts Legacy follows the journey of a fifth-year student during their time at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Shortly after they arrive at the castle, they will be given the opportunity to explore the world outside, where they can encounter a variety of interesting quest-givers.

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Hogwarts Legacy is chock-full of unique and engaging side quests for players to enjoy, but not all of them are easy to complete. The Absconder Encounter side quest is a perfect example of this, as it tasks its players with venturing into a dangerous location to vanquish a truly unsettling creature.

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How To Begin The Absconder Encounter Side Quest In Hogwarts Legacy

Players can begin the Absconder Encounter side quest by traveling to the Aranshire hamlet, just south of Hogsmeade Station, and interacting with Edgar Adley. Edgar will then explain to the young protagonist that his friend, Milo, fell victim to an Acromantula and that his Heirloom Pocket Watch was never recovered.

To begin this quest, all the player needs to do is offer to help the distraught merchant in his search to reclaim Milo's heirloom. Edgar will beg the protagonist not to seek out the Acromantula, but those brave enough can find it by fast-traveling to the North Ford Bog and following the quest tracker directly south.

The Absconder's Lair Location

If the player is traveling on foot, they will need to battle their way through several groups of spiders in order to find the entrance to the Absconder's lair. Before embarking on this journey, they should ensure to equip Confringo or Incendio to their spell diamond, as spiders are especially vulnerable to fire-based magic.

It is also possible to reach the Absconder's lair by flying a broom directly to the quest marker, landing, remounting the broom, and flying northwest. Doing so will lead the player directly to the Absconder's lair, where they should ensure they are ready to battle before landing their broom. Traveling to the Absconder's cave via a broom will allow players to skip battling the other spiders along the path, so those who wish to complete the quest quickly should opt for this method of travel.

Defeating The Absconder

Upon landing in the Absconder's lair in Hogwarts Legacy, the player will be forced into a battle against multiple spider variations, but the Absconder is arguably the most dangerous foe present. As an Infamous Foe, the Absconder can be exceptionally difficult to defeat, primarily due to the amount of health it has. If players are struggling to deal damage to the creature, they should return to the Room of Requirement to upgrade their gear.

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For the most part, the best way to avoid getting struck by the Absconder is to dodge whenever it prepares its unblockable lunge attack. The player will have ample time to dodge out of the way of this move, but they should also be ready to dodge again, as the Absconder can unleash this attack up to three times in a row.

If the player is struggling to avoid the Absconder's attacks, they should make use of the rock in the center of the arena, as hiding behind it can severely slow the creature down. That said, the smaller spiders that join the fight can be quite quick, so players should be prepared to dodge and block, even when the Absconder is out of sight.

Where To Find The Heirloom Pocket Watch

Once the Absconder has been defeated, players should approach the web blocking the room to the north. A quick cast of Incendio or Confringo will open the way forward, but before proceeding, the player should destroy the three spider eggs inside, as leaving them alone will cause the Venomous Hatchlings inside to attack.

At the back of this cave, players will find the Heirloom Pocket Watch on the ground in front of a treasure chest. Once it has been collected, the player should return to Edgar Adley at the Aranshire hamlet, where they will be given the choice to decide how the quest ends.

If the player chooses to return the Heirloom Pocket Watch, Edgar will thank the protagonist for doing what he could not and reward them with 300 Galleons. If the player asks for a reward and then suggests selling the watch, Edgar will comment on the protagonist's selfishness before giving them 500 Galleons. Completing this quest will also reward the player with the Checkerboard – Brown wand handle.

Hogwarts Legacy is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. PS4 and Xbox One versions will release on April 4 and a Switch version will release on July 25.