Spells are the primary thing you need to focus on in Hogwarts Legacy if you want to be a great wizard. Completing different classes will help you unlock spells in Hogwarts Legacy, so we recommend you never miss out on them.
While progressing through the story, you will unlock different spells by completing assignments and quests. If you are interested in learning how to unlock all the spells in Hogwarts Legacy then we have that part covered for you.
Hogwarts Legacy spells and how to unlock them
You can unlock 34 spells in Hogwarts Legacy. While most spells are learned through classes or part of the main story, there are some that require you to complete optional assignments or relationship line quests.
Learning a wide variety of spells will allow you to create interesting spell combos and builds once you figure out how to change between spell sets.
In order to unlock the forbidden spells in Hogwarts Legacy you will have to engage yourself in Sebastian Sallow’s side quests. In doing so you can unlock the Dark Arts spell which includes the three unforgivable curses along with the Confringo as well.
You will be able to learn about unlocking all the spells from the spell list below along with how to unlock them in Hogwarts Legacy.
Spell | Description | How To Unlock | Talents for each spell |
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Alohomora | Unlocks all locked doors and chests. Requires magical prowess to perform successfully. | The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament | – |
Ancient Magic Throw | With this, you can hit targets with environmental objects. Can break through Shield Charms. | Welcome to Hogsmeade | Ancient Magic Throw Expertise: You can catch enemy weapons and throw them back at your foes. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Ancient Magic | This will break the shield charm and deal damage to the enemies. | Welcome to Hogsmeade | |
Basic Cast | Basic spell is used for inflicting light damage on the target. | The Path to Hogwarts | Basic Cast Mastery: It contributes more to the Ancient magic meter by reducing the spell cooldown. Talent Upgrade (Levels 5 and 16) |
Petrificus Totalus | Permanently stuns weaker enemies and temporarily stuns stronger enemies while dealing damage. | Secrets of the Restricted Section | Petrificus Totalus Master:extends the area of effect which can affect nearby enemies. Talent Upgrade (Level 22) |
Protego | Blocking and deflecting enemy’s attacks. Well-timed use can also parry and deflect the enemy’s attack back them. | The Path to Hogwarts | Protego Absorption:successful blocks will add to the Ancient magic meter allowing you to use two projectiles at your foes. Talent Upgrade (Levels 5,16 & 22) |
Revelio | Reveals hidden enemies, objects, chests, and items. | The Path to Hogwarts | Revelio Masteryincreases the range of Ravelio’s spell. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Stupefy | Stun enemies to deal additional damage. | The Path to Hogwarts | Stunning Curse:foes struck by it remain stunned for longer periods allowing you to deal direct damage on impact. Talent Upgrade (Level 5,16,22) |
Beast Feed | Summons food to feed beasts. | Beasts Class | – |
Beast Petting Brush | This will help you groom beasts and collect feathers by summoning a brush in Hogwarts Legacy. | Beasts Class | – |
Disillusionment | It makes the user invisible and harder to detect. It also allows the caster to use Petrificus Totalus spell to kill enemies when in stealth. | Secrets of the Restricted Section | Human Demiguise:grants you the ability to sprint while using this spell. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Lumos | Give you the ability to see in dark areas. You can also solve puzzles using it. | The Path to Hogwarts | – |
Nab-sack | This is a charmed bag that you can use to hold and rescue beasts. | The Elf, the Nab-sack, and the Loom | – |
Reparo | As the name suggests, you can use it to fix something damaged. | Professor Ronen’s Assignment | – |
Wingardium Leviosa | With this spell, you can control and lift objects. | Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1 | – |
Arresto Momentum | This will allow you to slow down enemies. | Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2 | Slowing Cursecursed foes take increased damage. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Glacius | This attack freezes damage, so they take more damage. | Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1 | Glacius MasteryYou can use Glacius blasts on your foes. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Levioso | Another spell that you can use to lift enemies and objects. | Defence Against the Darks Arts Class | Levioso Masteryallows you to levitate enemies surrounding your target. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Transformation | A transformation spell that allows you to change the forms of enemies and objects in Hogwarts Legacy. | Professor Weasley’s Assignment | Transformation Masteryallows you to strike enemies with this spell and turn them into explosive objects. Talent Upgrade (Level 22) |
Accio | This spell breaker and pulling enemies close to you spell that you will use most often in the game. | Charms Class | Accio MasteryAllows you to pull foes apart from your targets. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Descendo | Spell is for flying enemies to bring them to the ground. | Complete “Professor Onai’s Assignment | Descendo MasteryAllows you to create a descend slam which results in a shockwave around your foes. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Depulso | This one helps you to build some distance between you and your enemies. | Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1 | Depulso Masteryreleases an additional blast at your foes. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Flipendo | You can use this spell to flip enemies upside down and throw them away. | Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2 | Same effects as Knockback Curse. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Bombarda | It is a heavy-damage attack that has an AoE as well. | Professor Howin’s Assignment | Bombarda Masteryexplosive blast on a massive area. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Confringo | You can use it to set enemies on fire who are at a distance from you. | In the Shadow of the Undercroft | Confringo Masteryproduces fiery bolts to target your enemies. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Diffindo | Another long-distance attack that slashes through enemies. | Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2 | Same effects as Disarming curse. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Expelliarmus | It will help you to disarm enemies. | Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2 | Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Incendio | This will set objects on fire and deal minor damage as well. | Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1 | Incendio Masteryunleash a ring of flame to defend yourself against enemies. Talent Upgrade (Level 5) |
Altering Spell | If you find some items in the Room of Requirements, you can transform them using this spell. | Interior Decorating | – |
Conjuring Spell | This spell will conjure items in the Room of Requirments. | The Room of Requirement | – |
Evanesco | In the Room of Requirements, this spell will vanish the items it is used on. | The Room of Requirement | – |
Avada Kedavra | One shot attack that can take out enemies. | In the Shadow of the Relic | Avada Kedavra Mastery. Talent Upgrade (Level 22) |
Crucio | A high-damage attack that makes enemies fall with pain. | Complete the “In the Shadow of the Study” relationship quest | Crucio Mastery. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |
Imperio | Turns enemies into allies temporarily. Allied enemies take reduced damage; once the effects wear off, they take additional damage. | Complete the “In the Shadow of Time” relationship quest. | Imperio Mastery. Talent Upgrade (Level 16) |