Hogwarts Legacy is finally out and with it, we have a whole new Wizarding World to explore. Choose which house you want to join, attend classes, go through quests and unlock new spells! There are 34 Spells total in Hogwarts Legacy including standard spells and unforgivable curses.
Each spell works differently, with some offering advantages in combat, while others are useful when exploring the world. The more you learn, the more of Hogwarts Legacy you will be able to discover, as more areas become accessible as your spell list lengthens.
Additionally, there is also the opportunity to learn three Unforgivable Curses. These reside fairly late into Hogwarts Legacy and include iconic deadly spells such as Crucio and Avada Kedavra. If you want to unlock these, you’ll need to follow a character known as Sebastian Sallow’s quest line.
Most spells are unlocked through story progress and doing Assignment Quests, except the Altering Spell which is the only one that comes from an optional Side Quest. Learning all spells will unlock The Spell Master trophy and achievement.
Essential Spells
Basic Cast
- Description: Deals minor damage to enemies and objects.
- Cast: Tap R2/RT
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, available from the start of Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts
Revelio (Revealing Charm)
This spell unveils secrets surrounding the targeted person or object. This may include hidden messages, invisible objects, or secret passages. As revealed in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this spell can also reveal the true identity of an individual that is masking their true appearance.
- Description: Highlights a variety of useful and interactive targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot, enemies, and more.
- Cast: With LEFT.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts
Protego (Shield Charm)
This is a general protection spell. It protects the caster with a shield and can reflect spells and block physical forces. The shield is usually invisible but seems to be visible in Hogwarts Legacy’s gameplay to make the combat clearer.
- Description: Protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes, and more.
- Usage Waiting to cast Protego until the last moment before an impact results in a Perfect Protego that damages melee attackers and reflects projectiles back, breaking enemy shields.
- Cast: △ / Y.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts
Stupefy (Stun Spell)
- Description: Stuns enemies, making them easy targets for follow-up spells. It deals no direct damage but stunned enemies take extra damage, indicated by gold numbers. It also breaks enemy Shield Charms (except on Hard difficulty).
- Usage: When successfully deflecting an incoming attack with Protego, keep △ / Y held to cast a Stupefy counter-attack at whichever enemy you choose to target.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock
Ancient Magic Throw (Throwing Spell)
- Description: Summons and then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. It can break through Shield Charms.
- Cast: With R1/RB when that prompt is hovering over an object.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade
Ancient Magic (Damaging Spell)
- Description: After you fill your Ancient Magic Meter, you can cast Ancient Magic Attacks that deal more damage than regular spells and break Shield Charms.
- Cast: With L1+R1 / RB+LB when you use the prompt over an enemy’s head.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade
Alohomora (Unlocking Charm)
- Description: Grants access to a variety of locked rooms and containers throughout the world.
- Cast: ▢ / X / Y when prompted near a valid lock.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament
Petrificus Totalus (Full body-bind curse)
- Description: Powerful enough to bind most enemies permanently, but more dangerous foes will only take some damage and then quickly break free from the effect.
- Cast: Sneak up undetected to an enemy and press ▢ / X / Y when prompted to cast.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section
Control Spells
Arresto Momentum (Slowing Spell)
- Description: Slows both objects and enemies, giving you extra time to plan your next move.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2
Glacius (Freezing Spell)
Freezes the target with ice-cold air that emerges from a wand when cast. It can be utilized in a variety of situations like putting out fires or freezing water.
- Description: Freezes enemies, increasing the damage they take from follow-up attacks.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1
Levioso (Old Levitation Charm)
An older version of Wingardium Leviosa the levitation spell that you’ll likely recognize. The reason this spell was replaced is that Levioso does not allow the caster to move the target around after casting this spell. This spell is also useful for solving puzzles and catching enemies off-guard.
- Description: Levitates objects and enemies. Useful for solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Defence Against the Dark Arts
Transformation (Transforming Spell)
- Description: Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Weasley’s Assignment
Force Spells
Accio (Summoning Charm)
- Description: Summons the targeted object to the individual that cast this spell. Certain magical and heavy objects require sustained effort to pull close.
When a summoned object reaches you, you will automatically cast Wingardium Leviosa to continue levitating and controlling it without the need for additional button inputs. - Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Charms Class
Depulso (Banishing Charm)
This spell pushes the target away and works on both objects and living beings. It is the opposite of Accio.
- Description: Repels many types of objects and enemies with considerable force. Although it deals no direct damage to foes, enemies and objects alike can be launched into each other the destructive results. Also useful for pushing and spinning objects for a variety of purposes.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1
Descendo (Lowering Charm)
- Description: Lowers the target or makes it fall. Deals no direct damage, but objects and enemies that are slammed to the ground will suffer considerable impact damage. Airborne enemies will take even greater damage upon hitting the ground.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Onai’s Assignment
Flipendo (Knockback Jinx)
- Description: Flips objects and enemies upwards and backwards. It has a short cooldown and can be used for solving puzzles and outsmarting opponents.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2
Damage Spells
Confringo (Blasting Curse)
This curse causes the target to explode. It is similar to Bombarda but is known for being a more fiery and powerful version of an explosion.
- Description: A long-range bolt that deals damage on impact. Enemies hit with fire-based attacks will continue to take damage for a few seconds, during which time collisions will result in incendiary bursts.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – In the Shadow of the Undercroft
Diffindo (Severing Charm)
- Description: This spell can be utilized to cut something. It will slash objects and enemies from afar dealing considerable damage.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2
Expelliarmus (Disarming Charm)
- Description: Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. Also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2
Bombarda (Exploding Charm)
- Description: Causes a small explosion at the specified location or on the target. This is generally utilized to blast open doors or locks. Deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Howin’s Assignment
Incendio (Fire-Making Spell)
Conjures flames for the caster to utilize. These flames can be employed for lighting fires, melting ice, or in any other scenario where fire may be needed.
- Description: Its range is short and requires you to be close to the target. This spell deals significant damage and lights certain objects on fire. Enemies hit with fire-based attacks will continue to take damage for a few seconds, during which time collisions will result in incendiary bursts.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1
Utility Spells
Disillusionment (Stealth Charm)
- Description: Allows you to blend into your surroundings, making it more difficult for others to perceive you. Perfect for sneaking or approaching enemies undetected to be able to cast Petrificus Totalus.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section
Lumos (Wand-Lighting Charm)
Illuminates the tip of the caster’s wand with bright light. To extinguish the light created by this spell, Nox is utilized, but it has not officially been seen in gameplay thus far which may mean players simply select Lumos again to end it.
- Description: Allows you to see in the dark areas or solve puzzles that require extra light.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts
Reparo (Mending Charm)
- Description: Fixes the broken asset the caster targets. Returns certain damaged objects to their former state.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Ronen’s Assignment
Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation Charm)
- Description: Levitates and controls a movable object. Control its position with your movement and use UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to fine-tune its distance and rotation.
Wingardium Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio. - Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1
Transfiguration Spells
Conjuring Spell
- Description: Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Room of Requirement
Altering Spell
- Description: Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement.
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Side Quest – Interior Decorating (available after completing Main Quest – The Room of Requirement)
Evanesco
- Description: Vanishes items and returns moonstones when cast within the Room of Requirement.
- Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Room of Requirement
Unforgivable Curses
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
- Description: This is the deadliest curse in the wizarding world. It kills enemies instantly. Because of how immensely dangerous it is, Avada Kedavra is one of the three unforgivable curses.
- Unlock Requirement: Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Region: Forbidden Forest
Crucio (Cruciatus curse)
- Description: Inflicts fierce and excruciating pain against the target. This spell can lead to madness if it is utilized for too long and is immensely painful. Causes most enemies to writhe in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage.
- Unlock Requirement: Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Region: Forbidden Forest
Imperio (Imperius Curse)
- Description: Grants the caster total and complete control over their target. Temporarily forces enemies to fight as if they were your companion. While under your control, they take reduced damage from other enemies to prolong their allegiance to you. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage.
- Unlock Requirement: Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Region: Forbidden Forest
Beast Grooming Spells
Nab-Sack
- Description: A charmed bag that can be used to rescue and hold beasts
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom
Beast Petting Brush
- Description: A brush that can be used to groom beasts
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom
Beast Feed
- Description: Food for beasts
- Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom
In Hogwarts Legacy, none of the spells are missable. So in case you do you can still get the remaining spells after the story in free-roam. And all Assignments are still available after the story.
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. For the first time, experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Now you can take control of the action and be at the centre of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.
Hogwarts Legacy is available now on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch version is set for release later this year.