Hogwarts Legacy Spells Guide

In the Hogwarts Legacy Spells Guide, players can learn all available spells in Hogwarts Legacy. We provide a list of slottable and essential spells. To learn about each individual spell, click the spell name, and the provided link will take you to the dedicated page.

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. It’s quite easily one of the 2023 most highly-anticipated games. The game takes place at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1800s. Players can create their own Wizard or Witch and explore the magical open world, attend classes, fly on magical creatures, fight casting spells, make potions and much more.

How to learn and unlock spells in Hogwarts Legacy?

To unlock spells in Hogwarts Legacy, your student must attend classes and explore. Players learn new spells from professors but also classmates. So make sure you interact with everyone you encounter and search the game world so you won’t miss any important knowledge.

When players cast a spell for the first time, they must complete a mini-game shown in the picture below. Follow the line that creates the spell symbol to unlock it.

How to upgrade spells with talent points

You can upgrade some spells with talent points, making spells even stronger and allowing you to easily complete the game at a higher difficulty. For a full list of talents and what you should pick, check out our Hogwarts Legacy Talent Guide, also our Hogwarts Leagcy builds page.

List of known Spells

Each spell has a core identity and belongs to a category. Additionally, Some spells have a chance to advance or even change through the talent system as you spend talent points on them. There are over 20 slottable spells to choose from and many more practical ones that help with quests and exploration. 

Control Spells

Control Spells are slottable spells, and they have yellow icons. This type of spell is capable of breaking yellow enemies’ shields.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Arresto Momentum	The Slowing Charm. Slows the velocity of an object. Unlocked during Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2
Glacius	It creates icy-cold air from the wand’s tip and freezes the object or enemy. Unlocked during Magam Kogawa’s Assignment 1
Levioso	Levitates objects and enemies. Helpful in solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike. Unlocked during Defence Against the Dark Arts Assignment
Transformation	Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks. Unlocked during Professor Weasley’s Assignment

Force Spells

Force Spells are slottable spells, and they have purple icons. This type of spell is capable of breaking purple enemies’ shields.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Accio	Summons an object into the caster’s hands. We saw this spell. In the gameplay, the player summoned a platform making a bridge so they could continue to travel through an area. Unlocked during Charms Class Main Quest
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. Unlocked during Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1
Descendo	It 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. Unlocked during Professor Onai’s Assignment
Flipendo	Flipendo flips objects and enemies upwards and backwards. Unlocked during Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2

 

Damage Spells

Damage Spells are slottable spells, and they have red icons. This type of spell is capable of breaking red enemies’ shields.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Confringo	The Blasting Curse courses the target to explode. Unlocked during In the Shadow of the Undercroft Main Quest
Diffindo	The spell is used to precisely and accurately cut something. It can cause injury or even death if used on a living creature. Unlocked during Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2
Expelliarmus	Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. It also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon. Unlocked during Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2
Bombarda	It deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies. Unlocked during Professor Howin’s Assignment
Incendio	Conjures fire. This spell can be used as one of the combat spells or light up fire on torches and campfires. Unlocked during Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1

 

Utility Spells

Utility Spells are slottable spells, and they have blue icons.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Disillusionment	It causes you to blend into your surroundings, making it more difficult for others to perceive you. Perfect for sneaking or approaching enemies undetected. Unlocked during Secrets of the Restricted Section Trial Main Quest
Lumus	This spell transfers your wand into a flashlight. It creates a tiny spark of light on the caster’s wand tip. Unlocked during the Path to Hogwarts Main Quest
Reparo	The Mending Charm. It allows you to quickly return certain damaged objects to their former states. Unlocked during Professor Ronen’s Assignment
Wingardium Leviosa	Levitates and controls a movable object. You can control its position to fine-tune its distance and rotation. Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio. Unlocked during Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1

 

Transfiguration Spells

Transfiguration Spells are slottable spells, and they have light green icons.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Conjuring Spell	Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement. Unlocked during The Room of Requirement Main Quest
Altering Spell	Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement. Unlocked during The Room of Requirement Main Quest
Evanesco	Vanishes items and returns moonstone when cast within the Room of Requirement. Unlocked during The Room of Requirement Main Quest

 

Unforgivable Curses

Unforgivable Curses are slottable spells, and they have dark green icons. This spells category is considered forbidden, and NPC characters react negatively if the protagonist uses them.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Avada Kedavra	A powerful and forbidden spell that kills its target. One of the three Unforgivable Curses. Unlocked during In the Shadow of the Relic Side Quest
Crucio	Inflicts excruciating pain on its target – It’s also known as the Torture Curse. Unlocked during In the Shadow of the Study Side Quest
Imperio	One of the three Unforgivable Curses. Temporary forces enemies to fight as if they were your companion. Unlocked during In the Shadow of Time Side Quest

 

Essential Spells

Essential spells are not slottable spells. Each one has a dedicated key binding, so players can access them anytime.

Incantation	Explanation & How to unlock
Basic Cast	Deals minor damage to enemies and objects. Unlocked from the beginning of the game
Revelio	Highlights a variety of invective targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot and enemies. Unlocked during the Path to Hogwarts Main Quest
Protego	Protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes and more. Unlocked during the Path to Hogwarts Main Quest
Alohomora	The Unlocking Spell. Unlocks all types of locks. However, those protected by special spells and charms may not be affected by it. Unlocked during The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament Main Quest
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. Unlocked during the Path to Hogwarts Main Quest
Ancient Magic	When at least one segment of your Ancient Magic Meter is full, you can cast devastating Ancient magic attacks that deal massive damage and break shield Charms. Unlocked during Welcome to Hogsmeade Main Quest
Ancient Magic Throw	Summons and then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. Particularly useful for breaking through Shield Caherms. Unlocked during Welcome to Hogsmeade Main Quest
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. Unlocked during Percival Rackham’s Trial Main Quest

 

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