Hogwarts Legacy List Of Spells and How To Unlock Them 1

Hogwarts Legacy: List Of Spells and How To Unlock Them

Developed by Avalance Software and published by WB Games, Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG that takes players on an exciting adventure of the wizarding world set in the late 1800s. The game incorporates many things from JK Rowling’s hit Harry Potter IP, and no wonder Spells & Charms are one of them. As the players start their journey in the magical university of Hogwarts, they are introduced to various spells through the different main story and side story quests. These spells are a key factor for the combat mechanics of Hogwarts Legacy, and in this article, we’ll discuss everything about the spells, including how many spells are there, how to unlock them, their usage, and more!

Complete list of spells in Hogwarts Legacy and how to unlock them

Hogwarts Legacy has a total of 31 main spells, including eight essential spells (grey), four control spells (yellow), four force spells (violet), five damage spells (red), four utility spells (light grey), three transfiguration spells (light green), and three unforgivable curses (deep green).

SpellTypeDescriptionCooldownHow to unlock
Basic CastEssentialBasic attackInstantDuring ‘Path to Hogwarts’ main quest
RevelioEssentialReveals nearby hidden objectsInstantDuring ‘Path to Hogwarts’ main quest
ProtegoEssentialProtects against any incoming attacksInstantDuring ‘Path to Hogwarts’ main quest
StupefyEssentialStuns enemies with a follow-up attackInstantDuring ‘Path to Hogwarts’ main quest
Ancient Magic ThrowEssentialSummons and throws environmental objectsInstantDuring ‘Welcome to Hogsmeade’ main quest
Ancient MagicEssentialHits with a powerful charged attackWhen the meter fillsDuring ‘Welcome to Hogsmeade’ main quest
AlohomoraEssentialUnlocks locked rooms and containersInstantDuring ‘The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament’ main quest
Petrificus TotalusEssentialBinds enemies and goes stealth based on requirementsInstantDuring ‘Secrets of the Restricted Section’ main quest
Arresto MomentumControlSlows objects and enemies15 secondsDuring ‘Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2’
GlaciusControlFreezes enemies10 secondsDuring ‘Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1’
LeviosoControlPulls objects and enemies in the air8 secondsDuring ‘Defence Against the Dark Arts’ main quest
TransformationControlChanges objects and enemies into other forms20 secondsDuring ‘Professor Weasley’s Assignment’
AccioForcePulls objects and enemies closer8 secondsDuring ‘Charms Class’ main quest
DepulsoForceSends a significant force to throw enemies and objects10 secondsDuring ‘Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1’
DescendoForceSlams enemies into the ground and does impact damage. Airborne enemies takes higher damage10 secondsDuring ‘Professor Onai’s Assignment’
FlipendoForceFlips enemies and objects5 secondsDuring ‘ Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2’
ConfringoDamageA ranged strike with fire10 secondsDuring ‘In the Shadow of the Undercroft’
DiffindoDamageA ranged attack that slashes objects and enemies15 secondsDuring ‘Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2’
ExpelliarmusDamageA ranged attack that disarms wands and weapons from most enemies10 secondsDuring ‘ Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2’
BombardaDamageDeals massive damage on hit, accompanied by an explosion15 secondsDuring ‘Professor Howin’s Assignment’
IncendioDamageClosed ranged flame attack8 secondsDuring ‘Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1’
DisillusionmentUtilityStarts stealth modeInstantDuring ‘Secrets of the Restricted Section’ main quest
LumosUtilityLits fire on top of the wand to create lightInstantDuring ‘Path to Hogwarts’ main quest
ReparoUtilityFixes and rebuilds objectsInstantDuring ‘Professor Ronen’s Assignment’
Wingardium LeviosaUtilityLevitates and controls a movable object in the airInstantDuring ‘Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1’
Conjuring SpellTransfigurationConjures items in Room of RequirementInstantDuring ‘The Room of Requirement’ main quest
Altering SpellTransfigurationAlters the physical forms and features of items in Room of RequirementInstantDuring ‘Interior Decorating’ side quest
EvanescoTransfigurationVanishes items and gives moonstones in Room of RequirementInstantDuring ‘The Room of Requirement’ main quest
Avada KedavraUnforgivable CursesDestorys enemies90 secondsDuring ‘Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of the Relic’ companion quest
CrucioUnforgivable CursesCauses damage over time and curses enemies20 secondsDuring ‘Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of the Study’ companion quest
ImperioUnforgivable CursesTemporarily forces enemies to fight for you30 secondsDuring ‘Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of the Study’ companion quest

Additionally, three spells in Hogwarts Legacy are particularly used for Beasts to catch, feed, and groom them.

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SpellDescriptionCooldownHow to unlock
Beast Petting BrushGrooms the beatsInstantDuring ‘The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom’ main quest
Beast FeedFeeds the beastsInstantDuring ‘The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom’ main quest
Nab-SackCatches the beastsInstantDuring ‘The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom’ main quest

There goes the ultimate list of spells and charms that anyone can unlock during their magical journey in Hogwarts Legacy. 

Hogwarts Legacy is currently available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, while the PS4 and Xbox One versions will be released on April 4th, 2023. Followed by a Nintendo Switch release on July 25th, 2023.