Hogwarts Legacy Best Steam Deck Settings

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 1152x720, 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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		<th colspan="2" style="padding: 0.5rem;">Graphics Settings</th>
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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	1152x800
Rendering Resolution	1152x800 - 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