Hogwarts Legacy All Spells Guide

Hogwarts Legacy has 34 Spells total. This guide explains how to unlock all spells and what they do. Most spells are unlocked through story progress and doing Assignment Quests, except Altering Spell which is the only one that comes from an optional Side Quest. Learning all spells unlocks The Spell Master trophy and achievement, however the 3 Unforgivable Curses are not needed.

The Unforgivable Curses are missable. You get them during Sebastian’s Side Questline and must pick specific dialogues. All of the trophy-relevant spells are unmissable and can still obtained after the story in free-roam. All Assignments are still available after the story.

This guide lists the spells in the same order as the in-game menu by spell type. Below is also a showcase video that shows all spells being cast.

Essential Spells

#1 – Basic Cast

• Description: Deals minor damage to enemies and objects. Tap R2/RT to cast.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, available from the start of Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts

#2 – Revelio

• Description: Highlights a variety of useful and interactive targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot, enemies, and more. Cast with LEFT.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts

#3 – Protego

• Description: Protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes, and more. Cast with TRIANGLE/Y. 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts

#4 – Stupefy

• Description: 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, keep TRIANGLE/Y held to cast a Stupefy counter-attack at whichever enemy you choose to target.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts

#5 – Ancient Magic Throw

• Description: Summons and then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. Particularly useful for breaking through Shield Charms. Cast with R1/RB when that prompt is hovering over an object.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade

#6 – Ancient Magic

• Description: When at least one segment of your Ancient Magic Meter is full, you can cast devastating Anicnet Magic attacks that deal massive damage and break Shield Charms. Cast with L1+R1 / RB+LB when you use the prompt over an enemy’s head.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade

#7 – Alohomora

• Description: Grants access to a variety of locked rooms and containers throughout the world, but requires magical prowess to perform successfully. Cast with SQUARE-Button (PlayStation) / X-Button (Xbox) / Y-Button (Switch) when prompted near a valid lock.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament

#8 – Petrificus Totalus

• Description: 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 press SQUARE-Button (PlayStation) / X-Button (Xbox) / Y-Button (Switch) when prompted to cast.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section

Control Spells

#9 – Arresto Momentum

• Description: Slows both objects and enemies, giving you extra time to plan your next move.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2

#10 – Glacius

• Description: Freezes enemies, increasing the damage they take from follow-up attacks.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1

#11 – Levioso

• Description: Levitates objects and enemies. Useful for solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Defence Against the Dark Arts

#12 – Transformation

• Description: Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Weasley’s Assignment

Force Spells

#13 – Accio

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Charms Class

#14 – Depulso

• Description: 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 the destructive results. Also useful for pushing and spinning objects for a variety of purposes.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1

#15 – Descendo

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Onai’s Assignment

#16 – Flipendo

• Description: Flips objects and enemies upwards and backwards. With its short cooldown, it is excellent for setting up and extending juggles. Its ability t oflip objects instantly is useful for solving puzzles and exploiting certain enemies’ weaknesses.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2

Damage Spells

#17 – Confringo

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – In the Shadow of the Undercroft

#18 – Diffindo

• Description: Slashes objects and enemies from afar dealing considerable damage.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2

#19 – Expelliarmus

• Description: Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. Also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2

#20 – Bombarda

• Description: Deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Howin’s Assignment

#21 – Incendio

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1

Utility Spells

#22 – Disillusionment

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section

#23 – Lumos

• Description: Allows you to see in the dark areas or solve puzzles that require extra light.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts

#24 – Reparo

• Description: Allows you to quickly return certain damage objects to their former states.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Ronen’s Assignment

#25 – Wingardium Leviosa

• Description: Levitates and controls a movable object. Control its position with your movement and use UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to fine-tune its distance and rotation. Wingardium Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1

Transfiguration Spells

#26 – Conjuring Spell

• Description: Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Room of Requirement

#27 – Altering Spell

• Description: Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement.
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Side Quest – Interior Decorating (available after completing Main Quest – The Room of Requirement)

#28 – Evanesco

• Description: Vanishes items and returns moonstones when cast within the Room of Requirement.
• Unlock Requirement: Automatic Story Unlock, complete Main Quest – The Room of Requirement

Unforgivable Curses

#29 – Avada Kedavra

• Description: Kills enemies instantly.
• Unlock Requirement: Obtainable during Sebastian’s Side Questline, in Side Quest: In the Shadow of the Relic. Must pick the dialogues “Everyone should know about that curse” and then “Yes, please”. If you missed this, it can still be learned after completing Sebastian Sallow’s full relationship questline by talking to him in the Undercroft. Also available during Dark Arts Battle Arena (Pre-Order DLC) in Region: Forbidden Forest.
   

#30 – Crucio

• Description: Causes most enemies to writhe in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage.
• Unlock Requirement: Obtainable during Sebastian’s Side Questline, in Side Quest: In the Shadow of the Study. Must pick the correct dialogues during this quest, when given the chance choose to learn the Unforgivable Curse Crucio. If you missed this, it can still be learned after completing Sebastian Sallow’s full relationship questline by talking to him in the Undercroft. Also available during Dark Arts Battle Arena (Pre-Order DLC) in Region: Forbidden Forest.
   

#31 – Imperio

• Description: 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.
• Unlock Requirement: Obtainable during Sebastian’s Side Questline, in Side Quest: In the Shadow of Time. Must pick the correct dialogues during this quest, when given the chance choose to learn the Unforgivable Curse Imperio. If you missed this, it can still be learned after completing Sebastian Sallow’s full relationship questline by talking to him in the Undercroft. Also available during Dark Arts Battle Arena (Pre-Order DLC) in Region: Forbidden Forest.
   

Beast Grooming Spells

#32 – Beast Petting Brush

• Description: A brush that can be used to groom beasts
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom

#33 – Beast Feed

• Description: Food for beasts
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom

#34 – Nab-Sack

• Description: A charmed bag that can be used to rescue and hold beasts
• Unlock Requirement: Complete Main Quest – The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom

For more guides and secrets check out Hogwarts Legacy 100% Wiki & Strategy Guide.