Step into the enchanting world of Hogwarts Legacy, where the magic of the wizarding universe comes to life in a spellbinding action RPG. Set in the iconic Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, this game offers players a chance to live out their magical fantasies, craft their own wizarding journey, and explore the mysteries of the wizarding world.
Our comprehensive guide will walk you through the best settings, tailored for the Steam Deck, to provide you with the ultimate gaming experience in the captivating realm of Hogwarts.
Hogwarts Legacy Best Steam Deck Settings
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem;">Compatibility Settings</th>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Proton Version</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Default</td>
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| Compatibility Settings |
| Proton Version |
Default |
Hogwarts Legacy received a significant boost in performance following the release of the May update, eliminating the need to switch between Proton versions and making it a smooth and enjoyable experience without the necessity for additional tweaking.
Balanced Settings (720p@30fps | ~2h30m)
The settings are optimized for a steady 30 frames per second (fps) experience, prioritizing consistent frame times over achieving a slightly higher 40 fps. To achieve this, start by reducing the in-game resolution to 1152×720, a key step that enables the utilization of the in-game FSR 2.2, providing notably improved visual quality compared to the 1.0 implementations. Additionally, most other settings are configured at medium levels to strike a balance between performance and visual fidelity.
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Window Mode</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Windowed Fullscreen</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Resolution</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">1152x800</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Rendering Resolution</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">1152x800 - 100%</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Anti Aliasing Mode</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">TAA Low</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Upscale Type</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">AMD FSR 2.2</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Upscale Mode</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">AMD FSR 2.2 Performance</td>
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem;">Upscale Sharpness 0.2</th>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Framerate</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">30</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Global Quality Preset</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Effects Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Material Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Fog Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Low</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Sky Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Foliage Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Post Process Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Shadow Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Texture Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">High</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">View Distance Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Medium</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Population Quality</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Low</td>
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| Display Settings |
| Window Mode |
Windowed Fullscreen |
| Resolution |
1152×800 |
| Rendering Resolution |
1152×800 – 100% |
| Anti Aliasing Mode |
TAA Low |
| Upscale Type |
AMD FSR 2.2 |
| Upscale Mode |
AMD FSR 2.2 Performance |
| Upscale Sharpness 0.2 |
| Framerate |
30 |
| Graphics Settings |
| Global Quality Preset |
Medium |
| Effects Quality |
Medium |
| Material Quality |
Medium |
| Fog Quality |
Low |
| Sky Quality |
Medium |
| Foliage Quality |
Medium |
| Post Process Quality |
Medium |
| Shadow Quality |
Medium |
| Texture Quality |
High |
| View Distance Quality |
Medium |
| Population Quality |
Low |
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<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem;">Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings</th>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Refresh Rate</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">60</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Framerate Limit</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">30</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Allow Tearing</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">On</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Half Rate Shading</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Thermal Power (TDP) Limit</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Manual GPU Clock Control</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Off</td>
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<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Scaling Filter</td>
<td style="padding: 0.5rem">Linear</td>
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| Steam Deck Performance Menu Settings |
| Refresh Rate |
60 |
| Framerate Limit |
30 |
| Allow Tearing |
On |
| Half Rate Shading |
Off |
| Thermal Power (TDP) Limit |
Off |
| Manual GPU Clock Control |
Off |
| Scaling Filter |
Linear |
