List of Spells in Hogwarts Legacy
Below you'll find a list of all the available spells in Hogwarts Legacy. Some can be slotted in your shortcuts menus (up to four each, with four total shortcut menus -- duplicates can be slotted, too), while others are accessible via other buttons (eg: Ancient Magic), or context-sensitive (eg: Alohom*ora).
In addition to dodge-rolling in combat, Protego and Stupefy are a crucial complement to all attack spells, so be sure to look up How to Use Protegy and Stupefy.
| Spell | Type | Cooldown | How to Unlock | Description | Talent Upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Cast | DMG | Instant | Default | Basic attack than can be pressed rapidly for combo strikes | Casts reduce cooldowns of other spells, Airborne impacts contribute to Ancient Magic meter |
| Revelio | Essential, Non-combat | Instant | Main Quest - The Path to Hogwarts | Press left on the d-pad to reveal interactibles. | Increases range. |
| Lumos | Utility, Non-combat | Instant | Main Quest - The Path to Hogwarts | Flashlight. | None |
| Protego & Stupefy | Essential | Instant | Main Quest - The Path to Hogwarts | Press the Counter button once to block an incoming attack (Protego), hold it to activate a stunning spell (Stupefy). | Various buffs including increased meter gain, the ability to curse enemies, and perfect counters can break enemy shields. |
| Levioso | Control | 8 seconds | Main Quest - Defence Against the Dark Arts Class | Lifts enemies and objects into the air. | Also lifts enemies around target into air. |
| Accio | Force | 8 seconds | Main Quest - Charms Class | Yanks most enemies to you, and pulls them airborne. Used in exploration to grab collectibles. | Also pulls enemies around target to you. |
| Reparo | Utility, Non-combat | Instant | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Ronen’s Assignment | Rebuild damaged objects. Can rebuild throwables after throwing them. | None |
| Ancient Magic Throw | Essential | Instant | Main Quest - Welcome to Hogsmeade | Throws objects mid-combat. Does high damage and can break shield charms, no matter the color. | Can catch and throw disarmed enemy weapons. |
| Ancient Magic | Essential | When Meter Fills | Main Quest - Welcome to Hogsmeade | Uses a stock of meter for a highly damaging attack. Breaks shield charms and often incapacitates instantly. | Can contribute more to Ancient Magic meter with various spell talents |
| Expelliarmus | DMG | 10 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2 | Long-range attack. Disarms most enemies and damages them. | Expelliarmus curses enemies. |
| Incendio | DMG, Fire | 8 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1 | Short-range flamethrower. | Turns Incendio into a circle AOE around player. |
| Depulso | Force | 10 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1 | Throws enemies and objects. Does no damage on it's own, but enemies and objects can be thrown into surfaces or other enemies. | Releases additional blast in AOE around player. |
| Disillusionment | Utility, Stealth | Instant | Main Quest - Secrets of the Restricted Section | Makes you mostly invisible, enters stealth mode. | Can sprint while stealthed. |
| Evanesco | Utility, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - The Room of Requirement | Vanishes Room of Requirement item, refunds into Moonstone | None |
| Conjuring Spell | Utility, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - The Room of Requirement | Conjures Room of Requirement Items | None |
| Altering Spell | Utility, | N/A | Main Quest - The Room of Requirement | Alters the form and features of Room of Requirement items | None |
| Confringo | DMG, Fire | 10 Seconds | Main Quest - In the Shadow of the Undercroft | Long-range fireball. Sets enemy on fire. | Impacts create bolts of fire that seek out enemies. |
| Petrificus Totalus | Essential, Stealth | N/A | Main Quest - Percival Rackham's Trial | This spell petrifies the target's body during stealth. Instantly incapacitates most enemies, but stronger ones can break out after a time. | Becomes an AOE around target. |
| Diffindo | DMG | 15 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2 | Longe-range attack. Deals considerable damage. | Slices through target to hit enemies behind them. |
| Wingardium Leviosa | Utility, Non-combat | Instant | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1 | A spell that lifts small objects or animals in the air. While this spell does not work on humans, it can make them levitate a few feets up in the air if the spell is cast upon a target's clothes. | None |
| Alohom*ora | Essential, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament | Unlocks doors. There are various levels you have to unlock by collecting Demiguise Moons. | None (Unlock Level upgraded by returning Demiguise Moons to Mr. Moon.) |
| Glacius | Control | 10 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1 | Freezes enemies, increases damage of subsequent attacks. | Creates damaging ice shards when striking frozen enemy. |
| Descendo | Force | 10 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Onai’s Assignment | Slams enemies into the ground. Does more damage if they're airborne. | Creates shockwave around target's impact point. |
| Beast Petting Brush | Utility, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - Beasts Class | For taking care of beasts. | None |
| Beast Feed | Utility, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - Beasts Class | For taking care of beasts. | None |
| Nab-Sack | Utility, Non-combat | N/A | Main Quest - The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom | Captures beasts. | None |
| Bombarda | DMG | 15 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Howin's Assignment | Deals heavy damage and hits surrounding enemies. | Creates massive AOE around target. |
| Flipendo | Force | 5 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2 | Flips enemies and objects. Your fastest cooldown spell to get the enemy airborne. | Flipendo curses enemies. |
| Arresto Momentum | Control | 15 seconds | Assignment Side Quest - Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2 | Slows objects and enemies. Sends enemies airborne. | Curses enemies. |
| Transformation | Control | 20 seconds | Main Quest - Professor Weasley's Assignment | Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms. | Transform enemies into explosive objects. |
| Crucio | Curse | 20 seconds | Companion Quest - Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of the Study | Inflicts damage over time and curses enemies. | Striking cursed enemy creates cursing projectile. |
| Imperio | Curse | 30 seconds | Companion Quest - Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of Time | Charms and curses enemies. | Charmed enemies spread Curse through their attacks. |
| Avada Kedavra | Curse | 90 seconds | Companion Quest - Sebastian Sallow's In the Shadow of the Relic | Kills enemies instantly. | Kills all cursed enemies. |
To allow for quick access of your favorite spells, be sure to customize your shortcut menus. For more, check: How to Change Spells.
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