Hogwarts Legacy: All spells and charms with their function

Hogwarts Legacy is finally available to play for all. The game features a range of spells from the Harry Potter universe, and we have compiled them all in one place.
In the game, players take on the role of a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and experience life as a wizard in the late 1800s. As part of their journey, players can learn and cast a variety of spells that are inspired by the spells from the Harry Potter universe. The spellcasting system in the game allows players to cast spells in real-time combat, as well as during exploration and when unlocking chests.
Overall, the spells in Hogwarts Legacy play an essential role in the game and offer players various magical options for combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. Spells in Hogwarts Legacy are divided into two classes: Essential and Selectable. Here are all the spells in each category.
Essential spells in Hogwarts Legacy
Essential spells are core spells that you might need to use more often. They remain active after you obtain them.
Spells Type Description Petrificus Totalus Full Body-Bind Curse Binds and paralyzes – deal lesser damage to tougher ones. Revelio Revelio Charm Reveals objects and enemies on the map. Protego Shield Charm Creates a protection bubble against yellow attacks. Stupefy Stunning Spell Protego’s follow-up – stuns enemies.
Alohomora Unlocking Charm Unlocks doors and chests.
Selectable spells in Hogwarts Legacy
Selectable spells need to be acquired and learned in order to be used. After learning, you may assign them to a slot and switch with other spells when required.
Spell Type Description Depulso Banishing Charm Forcefully repels a target away. Confringo Blasting Curse Fires a launcher of flames.
Conjuring Spell N/A Used to place down objects.
Crucio Cruciatus Curse Causes severe damage and pain. Descendo
N/A Pulls the enemy down to the ground. Expelliarmus Disarming Charm Used to disarm an enemy.
Disillusionment Charm N/A Blends you into the environment. Bombarda Exploding Charm Blasts nearby enemies by creating a damaging AoE. Glacius Freezing Spell Encases enemies into an ice ball.
Incendio Fire-Making Spell Sets fire to enemies and their possessions.
Imperio Imperius Curse Creates an ally out of an opponent.
Avada Kedavra Killing Curse Instant death.
Crucio Cruciatus Curse Causes severe damage and pain. Flipendo Knockback Jinx Slams a target into the ground upside down.
Wingardium Leviosa Levitation Charm Allows stable movement into the air.
Levioso Levitation Spell Lifts a target into the air. Lacks stability, compared to Levitation Charm. Reparo Mending Charm Repairs broken items.
Diffindo Severing Charm Slashes a target with damage-dealing blades.
Arresto Momentum Slowing Charm Stops or slows a target from moving.
Accio Summoning Charm Summons an item or enemy.
Transformation Spell N/A N/A Evanesco Vanishing Spell N/A Lumos Wand-Lighting Charm N/A
In combat, players can use spells to attack enemies, defend themselves, and support their allies. Different spells have different effects and can be combined as well. So, players will need to experiment and find the spells that work best for them in each situation. Additionally, the game includes a variety of spell effects and visual styles that are inspired by the Harry Potter universe, making each spell feel unique and special.
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