Here are all the spells in Hogwarts Legacy and how to get them in the game.
Knowing spells is essential for any witch or wizard in Hogwarts Legacy and some of these spells you will need to learn along the way whilst others are already known to you.
In Hogwarts Legacy, there are eight essential spells and 23 other spells you can use. You are able to keep four of the 23 spells in the spell slots and you can change between these depending on the quest you are completing and the spells you will need to keep at hand.
Hogwarts Legacy Spell List
Essential Spells
The eight essential spells you do not need to allocate to the spell slots are:
- Basic Cast – deals minor damage to enemies and objects.
- Revelio – highlights a variety of useful and interactive targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot, enemies, and more.
- Protego – protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes and more. 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.
- Stupefy – 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). When successfully deflecting an incoming attack with Protego, you can cast a stupefy counter-attack at whichever enemy you choose to target.
- Ancient Magic Throw – summons and then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. Particularly useful for breaking through Shield Charms. You can cast it when the prompt is hovering over an object.
- Ancient Magic – when at least one segment of your Ancient Magic meter is full, you can cast a devastating Ancient Magic attack that deals massive damage and breaks Shield Charms. You will be able to cast it when you see the prompt above an enemy’s head.
- Alohomora – Grants access to a variety of locked rooms and containers throughout the world, but requires magical prowess to perform successfully. You can cast the spell when you are prompted near a valid key lock.
- Petrificus Totalus – powerful enough to bind most enemies permanently, but more dangerous foes will only take some damage and then quickly break free from the effect. Sneak up undetected to an enemy and you can perform the spell when you have the prompt..
Protego and Stupefy are the two spells you already know at the start of the game. The Basic Cast is taught to you by Professor Fig in the tutorial as well as Revelio.
The Ancient Magic Throw and Ancient Magic spells are learnt whilst completing the Welcome to Hogsmeade quest, when the trolls attacked. The Petrificus Totalus spell is learnt when completing the Secrets of the Restricted Section quest with the Disillusionment spell.
The Alohomora spell is taught to you by Gladwin Moon during The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament story quest, which is after you complete the first Ancient Magic trial.
There are other categories for the 23 spells you can allocate to the four-spell slots which are:
- Control – 4 spells
- Force – 4 spells
- Damage – 5 spells
- Utility – 4 spells
- Transfiguration – 3 spells
- Unforgivable Curse – 3 spells
Control Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are four control spells in Hogwarts Legacy which are:
- Arresto Momentum – Slows both objects and enemies, giving you extra time to plan your next move.
- Glacius – Freezes enemies, increasing the damage they take from follow-up attacks.
- Levioso – Levitates objects and enemies. Useful for solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike.
- Transformation – Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks.
Levioso is taught to you by Professor Hecat in the first Defence Against The Dark Arks class.
To unlock the Glacius spell, you will need to complete Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1, which is after you complete the first Ancient Magic trial. You need to pop five balloons over Hogsmeade Station and five around the Quidditch pitch.
Transformation is unlocked by completing the Professor Weasley assignment, after the Fire and Vice main quest. You will need to collect the field page guide in the Underground Harbour and from the Book on Intermediate Transfiguration in the library.
Force Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are four force spells which are:
- Accio – Summons a variety of objects and enemies to close range. 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.
- Depulso – 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 with destructive results. Also useful for pushing and spinning objects for a variety of purposes.
- Descendo – 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.
- Flipendo – Flips objects and enemies upwards and backwards. With its short cooldown, it is excellent for setting up and extending juggles. Its ability to flip objects instantly is useful for solving puzzles and exploiting certain enemies’ weaknesses.
Accio is taught to you in the first Charms class with Professor Rowen. Depulso is learnt in Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1 which is after discovering the Map Chamber. You need to use the Focus potion as well as the Maxima and Edurus potions which need to be used together.
Descendo is learnt in Professor Ona’s Assignment 1 after recovering from the Helm of Urtkot. You need to collect a Troll Boey and cast the Depulso spell on a levitated enemy.
Flipendo is unlocked in Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2 after recovering from the Helm of Urtkot. You need to grow and harvest a Flux seed and acquire all the three combat plants and use them simultaneously.
Damage Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are five damage spells in Hogwarts Legacy which are:
- Confringo – 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.
- Diffindo – Slashes objects and enemies from afar dealing considerable damage.
- Expelliarmus – Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. Also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon.
- Bombarda – Deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies.
- Incendio – 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.
Incendio is unlocked in Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1 which is after the first visit to Hogsmeade. You will need to win two rounds of Crossed Wands as well as completing a round of Spell Combination practice with Lucan Brattleby.
Expelliarmus is unlocked in Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2 which is after the Restricted Section of the Library quest. You need to successfully avoid enemy attacks by dodge rolling ten times and cast Incendio on five enemies.
Diffindo is unlocked in Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2, which is after the Shard of Undercroft, Room of Requirements and flying class quests. You need to use an Invisibility potion and use the Thunderbrew potion against enemies.
Confringo is unlocked in the Shadow of the Undercroft quest from Sebastian Sallow. Bombarda is unlocked by completing Professor Howin’s Assignment after the Ancient Magic trial in which you learn about capturing beasts in Hogwarts Legacy. You will be required to get a giant purple toad and a Diricawl with the Nab-Sac.
Utility Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are four utility spells which are:
- Disillusionment – Causes 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.
- Lumos – Allows you to see in dark areas or solve puzzle that require extra light.
- Reparo – Allows you to quickly return certain damaged objects to their former states.
- Wingardium Leviosa – Levitates and controls a movable object. Control its position wiht your movement and you can fine-tune its distance and rotation. Wingardium Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio.
Disillusionment is taught to you by Sebastian Sallow during the Restricted Section quest.
Lumos is taught to you by Professor Fig in the tutorial. Reparo is unlocked in Professor Rowen’s Assignment, which is after the first two classes. You need to collect the flying page near the broken statue and in the Defence Against The Dark Arts tower.
Wingardium Leviosa is unlocked in Professor Carlick’s Assignment 1 which is after completing the Shadow of Undercroft , Room of Requirement and flying class quests. You will need to use the Venomous Tentacula and Mandrake on multiple enemies at the same time.
Transfiguration Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are three utility spells in Hogwarts Legacy which are:
- Conjuring Spell – Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement.
- Altering Spell – Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement.
- Evanesco – Vanishes items and returns moonstone when cast within the Room of Requirement.
Unforgivable Curse Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
There are three unforgivable curse spells which are:
- Avada Kedavra – Kills enemies instantly.
- Crucio – Causes most enemies to writhe in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage.
- Imperio – 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.
All these spells are learnt from Sebastian Sallow during side mission called the Shadow of the Relic. This is an optional quest do you not need to complete.
