There are plenty of spells to learn in Hogwarts Legacy. They will come in handy during missions, combat, and exploration. Locked doors can be opened with Alohomora, while enemies can be disarmed temporarily and damaged with Expelliarmus. Other enchantments, such as Incendio and Protego, can make a difference in many situations.
You can learn all of them, including the Unforgivable Curses if you wish, as you progress in the game. You must complete different quests, either tied to the main story or related to professors’ assignments and relationships with other students, to be able to cast them.
Hogwarts Legacy spells list
Different types of spells can be unlocked in Hogwarts Legacy. Essential enchantments are a valuable asset during combat and exploration, and Control spells will help you handle a fight without necessarily dealing direct damage. Force enchantments allow you to move objects and enemies, while Damage spells are your best option to win any battle.
Utility enchantments come in handy during many occasions that don’t necessarily involve fights. Transfiguration spells can only be used in the Room of Requirement to customize the available space. Lastly, you can also unlock the infamous Unforgivable Curses, but learning them is not mandatory.
| Spell | Type | Description | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic cast | Essential | Deals some minor damage to enemies | Available from the start of the game |
| Revelio | Essential | Highlights hidden objects and enemies nearby | Main quest – The Path to Hogwarts |
| Protego | Essential | Protects you against a wide range of attacks | Main quest – The Path to Hogwarts |
| Stupefy | Essential | Stuns enemies | Main quest – The Path to Hogwarts |
| Ancient Magic Throw | Essential | Throws environmental items at enemies | Main quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade |
| Ancient Magic | Essential | Casts powerful Ancient Magic attacks | Main quest – Welcome to Hogsmeade |
| Alohomora | Essential | Opens locked doors and chests | Main quest – The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament |
| Petrificus Totalus | Essential | Binds enemies, but the most powerful ones will only take some damage from it. You need to cast Disillusionment and sneak behind enemies first | Main quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section |
| Arresto Momentum | Control | Slows enemies and objects | Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2 |
| Glacius | Control | Freezes enemies and increases the damage they take from follow-up attacks | Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1 |
| Levioso | Control | Levitates enemies and objects | Main quest – Defence Against the Dark Arts Class |
| Transformation | Control | Transforms enemies and objects, making them inoffensive | Assignment – Professor Weasley’s Assignment |
| Accio | Force | Pulls enemies and objects towards you | Main quest – Charms Class |
| Depulso | Force | Repels many different objects and enemies | Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1 |
| Descendo | Force | Slams enemies and objects to the ground | Assignment – Professor Onai’s Assignment |
| Flipendo | Force | Flips enemies and objects upwards and backwards | Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2 |
| Confringo | Damage | Fires a long-range bolt that deals damage | Main quest – In the Shadow of the Undercroft |
| Diffindo | Damage | Slashed objects and enemies | Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2 |
| Expelliarmus | Damage | Disarms most enemies and deals damage | Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2 |
| Bombarda | Damage | Deals damage on impact and causes an explosion | Assignment – Professor Howin’s Assignment |
| Incendio | Damage | Deals significant damage to enemies but has a short range | Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1 |
| Disillusionment | Utility | Makes you almost invisible, but you can still be spotted at a close range | Main quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section |
| Lumos | Utility | Allows you to have some extra light in dark settings | Main quest – The Path to Hogwarts |
| Reparo | Utility | Repairs damaged objects | Assignment – Professor Ronen’s Assignment |
| Wingardium Leviosa | Utility | Levitates and controls movable items | Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1 |
| Conjuring Spell | Transfiguration | Summons objects in the Room of Requirements | Main quest – The Room of Requirement |
| Altering Spell | Transfiguration | Alters the physical form of most objects in the Room of Requirements | Side quest – Interior Decorating |
| Evanesco | Transfiguration | Vanishes items and returns Moontstone in the Room of Requirements | Main quest – The Room of Requirement |
| Avada Kedavra | Unforgivable Curse | Kills enemies instantly | Relationship quest – In the Shadow of the Relic |
| Crucio | Unforgivable Curse | Deals damage over time and curses the enemy, which will take extra damage | Relationship quest – In the Shadow of the Study |
| Imperio | Unforgivable Curse | Temporarily forces enemies to help you during the fight and also curses them | Relationship quest – In the Shadow of Time |
How to learn new spells in Hogwarts Legacy
Completing quests is the only way to learn new spells in Hogwarts Legacy. Many of them can be obtained through main story missions, while others are tied to side quests, either relationships or assignments. You need to get through a small minigame to get the enchantment, and then you can assign it to the slot you prefer in the Spells menu.
As you level up, you will earn Talent points that can be used to enhance your spells. You can see all the available power-ups in the Talents menu and the requirements for each.
If you need some more help with Hogwarts Legacy, you can check how to fast travel in the Wizarding World and our guide with all Gobstone locations.
