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Hogwarts Legacy: All Spells

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Mia Walsh

Updated on April 01, 2026

Hogwarts Legacy takes place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry long before the events of the Harry Potter series that made the school so famous. During this game, you get to play as a Hogwarts student, entering the school during your fifth year.

RELATED: Hogwarts Legacy: Best Characters, RankedThe game offers players a unique opportunity to use some of the most well-known and beloved spells from the series. There are 7 different categories these spells can fall into Control, Damage, Essential, Force, Transfiguration, Unforgivable Curses, and Utility. Here are all the spells in the game, their usage, and how to find them.

Control Spells

Player Casting Levioso On A Panel

There are 4 Control spells in the game.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Arresto Momentum

Arresto Momentum

Slows both objects and enemies, giving you extra time to plan your next move.

Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Glacius

Glacius

Freezes enemies, increasing the damage they take from follow-up attacks

Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Levioso

Levioso

Levitates objects and enemies. Useful for solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike.

Defense against the Dark Arts Class

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Transformation

Transformation

Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks.

Professor Weasley’s Assignment

Damage Spells

Avada Kedavra, Bombarda, Crucio

There are 5 Damage spells in the game.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Bombarda

Bombarda

Deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies.

Professor Howin’s Assignment

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Confringo

Confringo

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.

In the Shadow of the Undercroft

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Diffindo

Diffindo

Slashes objects and enemies from afar dealing considerable damage.

Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Expelliarumus

Expelliarmus

Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. Also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon

Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Incendio

Incendio

It can be used to harm Enemies, to set objects on fire and get rid of them, or even to light a torch to create more light.

Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1

Essential Spells

Hogwarts Legacy Lock

There are 8 spells that fall into the Essential category.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Alohomora

Alohomora

Grants access to a variety of locked rooms and containers throughout the world, but requires magical prowess to perform successfully. Cast when prompted near a valid lock.

The Man Behind the Moons

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - ancient Magic

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. Cast when you see the prompt over an enemy's head.

Welcome to Hogsmeade

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - ancient Magic Throw

Ancient Magic Throw

Summons and then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. Particularly useful for breaking through Shield Charms. Cast when the prompt is hovering over an object.

Welcome to Hogsmeade

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Basic Cast

Basic Cast

Deals minor damage to enemies and objects.

The Path to Hogwarts

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Petrificus Totalus

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. Sneak up undetected to an enemy and press when prompted to cast.

Secrets of the Restricted Section

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Protego

Protego

Protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes, and more. 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.

The Path to Hogwarts

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Reveliojpg

Revelio

Highlights a variety of useful and interactive targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot, enemies, and more.

The Path to Hogwarts

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Stupefy

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 (except on Hard difficulty). When successfully deflecting an incoming attack with Protego, keep holding to cast a Stupefy counter-attack at whichever enemy you choose to target.

The Path to Hogwarts

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Force Spells

There are 4 Force spells.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Accio

Accio

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.

Charms Class

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Depulso

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.

Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Descendo

Descendo

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.

Professor Onai’s Assignment

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Flipendo

Flipendo

Flips objects and enemies upwards and backward. With its short cooldown, it is excellent for setting up and extending juggles. Its ability to flip objects instantly is useful for solving puzzles and exploiting certain enemies' weaknesses.

Professor Garlick's Assignment 2

Transfiguration Spells

Player Character in the Room of Requirements Hogwarts Legacy

There are 3 Transfiguration spells that are used in the Room of Requirement.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Altering

Altering Spell

Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement.

Interior Decorating

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Conjuring

Conjuring Spell

Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement.

The Room of Requirement

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Evanesco

Evanesco

Vanishes items and returns moonstone when cast within the Room of Requirement.

The Room of Requirement

Unforgivable Curses

Hogwarts Legacy Crucio

There are 3 Unforgivable Curses in the game. These are the only spells that you can refuse to learn.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Avada Kedavra

Avada Kedavra

Kills enemies instantly.

In The Shadow Of The Relic

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Crucio

Causes most enemies to writhen in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim - and cursed enemies take extra damage.

In The Shadow Of The Study

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Imperio

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.

In The Shadow Of Time

Utility Spells

Using Reparo Spell in Hogwarts Legacy

There are 4 Utility spells.

Spell Name

Description

Quest Completed To Unlock

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Disillusionment

Disillusionment

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.

Secrets of the Restricted Section

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Lumos

Lumos

Allows you to see in dark areas or solve puzzles that require extra light.

The Path to Hogwarts

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Reparo

Reparo

Allows you to quickly return certain damaged objects to their former states.

Professor Ronen's Assignment

Hogwarts Legacy Spells - Wingardium Leviosajpg

Wingardium Leviosa

Levitates and controls a movable object. Control its position with your movement and use the prompted buttons to fine-tune its distance and rotation. Wingardium Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio.

Professor Garlick's Assignment 1

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