We summarize all the spells for you and explain how spellcasting works in the role-playing game.
Hogwarts Legacy officially releases on 10 February 2023 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. What could be more natural than to get an overview of all the spells you can throw around as a Hogwarts student?
We summarise for you all the spells and their effects, where you can get them and explain how magic actually works.
- How spellcasting works in Hogwarts Legacy
- All known spells at a glance
- Basic spells
- Spell Diamond Spells
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This is how spellcasting works in Hogwarts Legacy
A total of 34 spells are waiting to be used in suitable situations and effective combinations. Four of them can be selected at the same time via a so-called spell diamond, the capacity of the diamond can be expanded in the course of the game to up to 16 slots for new spells – so you can switch back and forth between four spell diamonds with four spells each.
Spells from the diamond have different lengths of cooldown, which, together with the combos, makes for tactical wizard duels.
Each of these spells is colour-coded to a specific type – as many opponents use shield spells in the colour in one of these categories, only spells of the same colour are able to penetrate the shield. However, for using Unforgivable Curses (outlawed spells), novice wizards end up in Azkaban Wizard Prison (at least according to Lore). Most spells can be improved by talents, which not only makes them more effective, but also expands their areas of application.
If the player strings together many combo attacks, ancient magic is unleashed at the touch of a button in the form of a spectacular finisher that tears opponents apart.
All spells at a glance
Basic spells
All spells at a glance
Basic Spells
| Basic Spells | Effect | How to get |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Spell | Can be used well together with other spells for combo attacks | Fig (Prologue, Gringotts Dungeon) |
| Revelio | Uncover Hidden Secrets | Fig (Prologue, Gringotts Dungeon) |
| Stupor | This counter attack can stun opponents. | Fig (Prologue, Gringotts Dungeon) |
| Old Magic | Causes massive damage and breaks through enemy shields | Welcome to Hogsmeade quest |
| Old Magic Litter | Summons and throws ambient objects to break through shields | Welcome to Hogsmeade quest |
| Alohomora Level 1 | Open level 1 locks | Monitor Moon, mission “The Moon-Possessed Janitor “ |
| Alohomora Level 2 | Open Level 2 Locks | Master Moon, mission “The Man Behind the Moons “ |
| Alohomora Level 3 | Open level 3 locks | Housemaster Moon, “The Man Behind the Moons” mission on delivery of 13 Demiguise figure moons |
| Protego | Creates shield against spells and most ranged attacks | Fig (Prologue, Gringotts Dungeon) |
| Petrificus Totalus | Can secretly knock out and permanently paralyse opponents | Unlocked with Disillusionment. |
Magic Diamond Spells
| Spell | effect | spell type | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accio | Things or persons can be drawn to. | Power | Ronan, first lesson in magic |
| Change spell | Changes shape and properties of objects in the space of desires | Transformation | Weasly, mission “The Room of Wishes “ |
| Arresto Momentum | Slow down the time | Control | Kogawa, 2nd homework |
| Avada Kedavra | Destructive Death Spell | Unforgivable Curse | Guide Quest “In the Shadow of the Relic “ |
| Summoning Spell | Summon items in the space of desires | Transformation | Weasly, mission “The Room of Wishes “ |
| Bombarda | Causes an explosion if hit | Damage | Howin, homework |
| Confringo | Shoot a small fireball with a long range | Damage | Sebastian, Quest “In the Shadow of the Crypt “ |
| Crucio | Does damage for time with torturous lightning | Unforgivable Curse | Sebastian, quest “In the Shadow of the Study “ |
| Depulso | Catapults things or persons out of the way | Power | Sharp, 1st homework |
| Descendo | Tosses things or people to the ground | Power | Onai, 1st homework |
| Disillusionment | The spell disguises you and is necessary for sneaking. | Benefit | Sebastian, mission “Secrets of the Forbidden Ward “ |
| Diffindo | Does damage via cut attack | Damage | Sharp, 2nd Homework |
| Evanesco | Makes objects disappear | Transformation | Weasly, mission “The Room of Requirement “ |
| Expelliarmus | Takes away the weapon of opponents | Damage | Hecat, 2nd homework |
| Flippendo | Throws objects and opponents upwards and backwards | Power | Garlick, 2nd homework |
| Glacius | Freeze opponents, create blocks of ice or put out fires. | Control | Kogawa, 1st homework |
| Imperio | Takes control of an opponent | Unforgivable Curse | Sebastian, quest “In the Shadow of Time “ |
| Incendio | Incend the surroundings or opponents | Damage | Hecat, 1st homework |
| Levioso | Levitates objects or opponents | Control | Hecat, 1st hour defence against the Dark Arts |
| Lumos | Lightens the near surroundings | Benefits | Fig (Prologue, Gringotts Dungeon) |
| Reparo | Repairs damaged objects | Benefit | Ronen, reward for 1st teacher extra task, before Hogsmeade trip |
| Snapsack | Capture Animals | Benefit | lesson animal |
| Animal Being Brush | A brush for grooming animals | Benefits | Teach animal creatures |
| Animal Being Food | Animal Creature Food | Benefits | lesson animal beings |
| Transformation | Transforms opponents and objects into alternate forms | Control | Weasly, 1st homework |
| Wingardium Leviosa | Leaves objects suspended and then controls them | Benefit | Garlick, 1st homework |
Are you already playing Hogwarts Legacy? Which spells have you already tried and which are your favourites? What other spells from the Harry Potter universe would you have liked to see in the game? What is your impression of Hogwarts Legacy so far? Tell us about it in the comments!
