Cosplaying in the Fantasy World of Hogwarts
Unlike the successful books and movies from the Harry Potter franchise, you can enhance the experience with video games. While playing in the latest graphical enhancements, you can immerse yourself in any fantasy universe. For example, equipping the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak will add extra detail to your spell-driven journey.
Therefore, when you receive the admission letter to Hogwarts, you’ll have more ways to “flex” your magical artifacts to the other NPCs (Non-Playable Characters) from your class.
Many video games use cosmetics to increase the appeal while playing. With a few changes, you can improve the “looks” of your character and make them more likable. The Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak is one famous example. The name itself has relevance to all those “magic caster” followers.
However, when Hogwarts Legacy dropped in 2023, grabbing Merlin’s Cloak required many tedious steps. In this article, you’ll find the old unlocking method (for future events) and the latest updates for the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak drop.
Reviewing the Merlin’s Cloak In Hogwarts Legacy
Gameplay-wise, the Merlin’s Cloak in Hogwarts Legacy is a “pure” cosmetic change. In other words, the Cloak has no fundamental enhancements like buffs (in-game bonuses) or extra graphical effects while wearing the item. Many content creators equipped the Merlin’s Cloak to show their commitment to the video game.
For example, you had to follow Hogwarts Legacy’s official “X” (formerly known as Twitter) account to keep yourself updated. Either way, when you equip Merlin’s Cloak, you’ll get that level of detail that comes with the popularity of the immortal wizard. The blue Robe comes with tins of emerald and gold. The additional features like the Stars randomly glow neon white.
Many players had extra points on popularity due to the (previous) rarity of the cosmetic. Nowadays, the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak is a common option while playing the video game.
(Old Method) Hogwarts Legacy How to Get Merlin’s Cloak
Previously, in the famous Hogwarts Legacy’s Fantasy World we love, you had two chances of getting Merlin’s Cloak for your account. First, the “early access” Twitch stream will be on 7th February at around 8 AM (PT). Secondly, you could grab the Cloak at the launch Twitch stream on 10th February around 8 AM (PT).
In both opportunities, acquiring the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak needed a Twitch Account and a WB Account. Both accounts required a method to link them together. In case a future stream comes, you’ll need to follow these steps:
Load and Watch the Avalanche Software’s Twitch Stream
First, verify the link between your Twitch Account and the WB Account. Re-check that you’re using the WB account that correlates to your Hogwarts Legacy game. When everything is on the right path between your Accounts, you only have to wait for a Twitch Stream announcement. Many social media websites like X or Reddit can give you enough information.
When the Twitch Stream goes live, you load the site and watch the stream. Above all, to earn the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak Drop, you had to “watch” the Twitch Stream for at least twenty minutes. If you’re not interested in the Streams content, you can cheat the system by leaving the screen on while doing other stuff.
After twenty minutes, you’ll get a notification at the top of your screen where you can claim the Merlin’s Cloak into your account.
Claiming the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin’s Cloak
Click on the notification on the Twitch website, and it will take you to another page. Click on the “Claim” button to complete the item from Twitch. Afterward, load Hogwarts Legacy and check if the cosmetic item appears in your save file. If everything goes smoothly, you can transmogrify the Robe and give it the Merlin’s Cloak appearance.
Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak Not Showing Up
If the cosmetic item doesn’t appear in your game, you probably had some issues in claiming the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak. Don’t lose your sanity, instead, look for these recommendations:
- Check the link between the Twitch Account and the WB Account.
- Verify if you typed the right WB Account.
- Reload the “Drops & Reward” page and re-click the “Claim” button if needed.
- Wait for a little while
- Contact assistance from the WB Support website.
Latest Update about Merlin’s Cloak
The Community won once again, and the developers made some changes to the Merlin’s Cloak acquisition.
After the release date for the Nintendo Switch platform, all the players got the Hogwarts Legacy Gen 8 Merlon Cloak for free. Therefore, you don’t need a Twitch Account or load any Stream to grab the cosmetic item.
However, if other drop items get announced, you already have the requirements for the Twitch Drops.
More Hogwarts Legacy Twitch Drop Rewards
For future time-limited Twitch Drops, you already have everything ready. Remember, the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin’s Cloak was a time-limited Transmog with a tight claiming window. In other words, if you missed the livestream, you lost the chance of getting the drop. Players who had real-life commitments (like school or a job) missed the Merlin’s Cloak in the past.
Thankfully, all players can get the Merlin’s Cloak by default. Similarly, there were other Twitch Drops that had the same unlocking system. Indeed, you can find other items, such as:
Carmine Lightning Scarf, by watching 30 Minutes.
Lilac Ensemble, by watching 30 Minutes.
Silver Dragon-Eyed Spectacles, by watching 30 Minutes.
Urchin Hat, by watching 30 Minutes.
Final Thoughts
Grabbing the best cosmetic items in a video game could take a lot of effort. Sometimes, you need the aid of your credit card, or you unlock items by overtaking challenging objectives. Many players (especially the completionists) take their time to grab every single Transmog from the Harry Potter universe.
Thankfully, with the latest in-game updates, we get the Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Cloak and other cosmetics by default. Release your magical potential and become the strongest Wizard!
