Zip through the magical skies of Hogwarts Legacy with maximum speed and style by fully upgrading your trusty broomstick. As an expert gamer with years of broomstick upgrading experience, I‘ve put together the definitive guide on the process. Whether you live for Quidditch or just casual exploration, these upgrades will have you flying circles around your peers.
Obtaining Your First Broom
The journey begins in Flying Class after you‘ve returned to your common room upon completing the Jackdaw‘s Rest main story mission. Pay close attention to Madame Kogawa‘s broom handling tutorial, then take the optional tour of Hogwarts‘ grounds on your starter broom.
Once finished, fast travel to Hogsmeade village and enter Spintwitches Sporting Needs. For most players early on, the Comet 290 (600 galleons) has the best balance of affordability and performance.
Flying this broom around the castle to practice is highly recommended before upgrading. Having a feel for its base stats allows you to better appreciate the major improvements from the upgrades.
All Broom Models and Base Stats
While Comet 290 is well-rounded, you do have other options too like:
| Broom Name | Cost | Speed | Acceleration | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleansweep 11 | 1,000 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Nimbus 1001 | 1,500 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Firebolt | 4,500 | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Moontrimmer | 6,000 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sky Scythe | 8,000 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
I‘ll go deeper into the perks and drawbacks of each broom later when choosing the right upgrade path. But for new players, Comet 290 is your best starting point.
Unlocking Broom Upgrade Quests
The real magic happens once you speak with Albie Weekes back at Spintwitches after buying a broom. He‘ll task you with a timed flying challenge requiring navigation through various rings on the Quidditch pitch.
Upgrade Quest 1: Flight Test
Beat Weekes‘ qualifying time of 1 minute 25 seconds to unlock Broom Upgrade 1 for 1,000 Galleons.
- Tips:
- Pass through floating speed rings to reduce time
- Missing 1 ring adds a 3 second penalty
- Reach at least 20 rings for best time
Purchase the upgrade after qualifying to increase speed and afterburner duration by 10%.
Upgrade Quest 2: Sweeping the Competition
The second racing quest called Sweeping the Competition has a tough qualifying time of 1 minute 5 seconds. Complete the new ring route under this limit to unlock Broom Upgrade 2 for 4,000 Galleons.
This boosts speed and afterburner duration by 20%. But the race course is trickier with wider angled turns requiring a more agile broom.
Upgrade Quest 3: The Sky‘s the Limit
Prepare for the ultimate test going against Weekes‘ best time of just 55 seconds In The Sky‘s the Limit. Rings are arranged straight up the pitch focusing on raw acceleration and top speed.
Victory over the demanding 55 second target opens up Broom Upgrade 3 for 7,500 Galleons, increasing attributes by 30%. That‘s as fast as your broom will get, so hit the open skies to experience the intense thrill!
Choosing Your Ideal Upgraded Broom
With 3 upgrades now available for purchase on any owned broom, deciding which is most deserving comes down to intended purpose and playstyle.
As an exploration lover myself, I prefer the Moontrimmer for its extremely responsive steering and acceleration that allows navigating tight spaces easily.
The maxed out Sky Scythe meanwhile has blinding straight-line speed suiting players who enjoy blazing across the beautiful landscapes and locating hard to reach areas.
For Quidditch fanatics, I recommend the Firebolt as complete all-round performance compliments the varied techniques needed when chasing the Golden Snitch during matches.
No matter your choice, upgrading transforms these brooms into fierce flying machines ready to fulfill all your magical airborne needs! Feel free to browse my full broom review rankings for additional details too.
So get out there, take your new sleek broom for a test run, and experience a level of magical freedom only possible from soaring through Hogwarts‘ picturesque skies! Let me know which broom you think handles best at max speed too. Happy upgrading and epic magical journeys ahead my friends!
