Hogwarts Legacy Guide – All Spells And Charms, And How To Get Them All

Do you want to get hold of every spell in Hogwarts Legacy? This guide has you covered.

Hogwarts Legacy has different types of spells you can learn and master. You can unlock most of them through the story and by completing Assignment Quests. However, altering Spells can only be learned from side quests. This guide contains a list of all the spells in the game and where you can find them, including the Unforgivable curse spells. Let’s begin.

Essential Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
Basic CastMinor damage to objects and enemies.Story Unlock and is available from the beginning of the Main Quest – The Path to Hogwarts.
RevelioHighlights interactive and useful targets within the world.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogwarts.
ProtegoShields against numerous attacks such as weapon strikes, spells, and more. Casting it right before the impact results in a Perfect cast that reflects projectiles and damages, melee attackers.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogwarts.
StupefyStuns enemies, makes them take more damage from other spells (indicated by gold numbers), and breaks shield charms (except hard difficulty)Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogwarts.
Ancient Magic ThrowConjures and throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. This is particularly useful for breaking shielded charms.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogsmeade.
Ancient MagicLets you cast devastating Ancient Magic Attacks whenever one of your Ancient Magic Meters is full.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogsmeade.
AlohomoraLet’s open several locked rooms and containers throughout the game, but the success depends on your prowess.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament.
Petrificus TotalusBinds enemies. Usually powerful enough to bind most foes. Tougher enemies are difficult to bind and will quickly break free.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section.

Force Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
AccioSummons numerous enemies and objects to close range. Some heavy objects and magical items need sustained effort to pull close. Once the object reaches you, you’ll automatically cast Wingardium Leviosa to continue controlling and floating the object without any extra inputs.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – Charms Class.
DepulsoPushes away enemies and objects with significant force. Although the spell doesn’t deal any direct damage to anything it repels, enemies/objects can be crushed into each other for devastating results.Finish the Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1.
DescendoEnemies and objects are fiercely slammed into the ground and suffer massive impact damage. The damage dealt to airborne enemies is even higher. However, it doesn’t deal any direct damage.Finish the Assignment – Professor Onai’s Assignment.
FlipendoFlips enemies and objects backwards and upwards. The spell has little to no combat applications, and is mainly used for solving puzzles and exploiting enemy weaknesses.Finish the Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2.

Control Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
Arresto MomentumSlows down both incoming enemies and objects. The spell doesn’t deal damage but gives you time to adapt to any given situation.Finish the Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2.
GlaciusFreezes enemies but doesn’t deal any damage. However, they increase the amount of incoming damage received by the frozen enemies.Finish the Assignment – Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1.
LeviosoLevitates enemies and enemies. Doesn’t deal damage but is useful for surprising enemies and solving puzzles.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – Defence Against the Dark Arts
TransformationTransforms enemies and objects into alternate forms.Finish the Assignment – Professor Weasley’s Assignment.

Damage Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
ConfringoLong range spell that releases bolt which deals damage. Enemies that have fire-based attacks continue to take damage over a few seconds. During this time any collisions cause incendiary bursts.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – In the Shadow of the Undercroft
DiffindoSlashes into enemies and objects alike from a distance, dealing significant damage.Finish the Assignment – Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2.
ExpelliarmusDeals damage even if the enemy isn’t carrying a weapon. Also disarms weapons and wands from most enemies.Finish the Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment.
BombardaDeals considerable damage to enemies and also creates an explosion upon contact. The explosion can destroy heavy objects and hit nearby enemies.Finish the Assignment – Professor Howin’s Assignment.
IncendioIt’s a short range spell that deals significant damage. It even lights specific objects on fire. Enemies that have fire-based attacks continue to take damage over a few seconds. During this time, any collisions cause incendiary bursts.Finish the Assignment – Professor Hecat’s Assignment.

Transfiguration Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
Conjuring SpellWhen you cast it inside the Room of Requirement, the spell conjures items into existence.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Room of Requirement
Altering SpellWhen you cast it inside the Room of Requirement, the spell alters the physical features and forms of other items.Automatically unlocks in the story during the side quest – Interior Decorating (available after you’ve completed the Main Quest – The Room of Requirement)
EvanescoWhen you cast it inside the Room of Requirement, the spell returns moonstones by vanishing other items.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Room of Requirement

Utility Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
DisillusionmentLet you blend into the surroundings, making it difficult for everyone to detect you. It’s perfect for sneaking up on enemies and casting spells.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – Secrets of the Restricted Section
LumosYou can use the spell to light up the area around you. It’s perfect for seeing in the dark and solving puzzles.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Path to Hogwarts
ReparoYou can use it to restore specific damaged objects to their original state.Finish the Assignment – Professor Ronen’s Assignment.
Wingardium LeviosaThe spell allows you to levitate and control moving and floating objects. You also automatically cast the spell on objects that are brought close to you by Accio.Finish the Assignment – Professor Garlick’s Assignment 1.

Grooming Spells

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
Beast Petting BrushIt’s a brush that you can use to groom beasts.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Elf, Nab-Sack, and the Loom
Beast FeedThis is food that you can feed your beasts.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Elf, Nab-Sack, and the Loom
Nab-SackIt’s a charmed bag that you can use to rescue and store beasts.Automatically unlocks in the story during the main quest – The Elf, Nab-Sack, and the Loom

Unforgivable Curses

SpellFunctionLocation/Requirement
Avada KedavraYou can kill enemies instantly with this spell.1. You can obtain it during the side quest – In the Shadow of the Relic. You must pick the following dialogues: “Everyone should know about that curse” and “Yes, please.”   2. If you missed it, you can still obtain it after completing Sebastian Sallow’s questline. After the quest, talk to him in the Undercroft.   3. The spell is also available during the Dark Arts Battle Arena in the Forbidden Forest.
CrucioYou curse enemies, making them take damage over time while they writhe in pain. They also take more damage from their spells.1. You can obtain it during the side quest – In the Shadow of the Relic. You must pick the following dialogue: “Teach me the Cruciatus Curse and I’ll cast it on you.”   2. If you missed it, you can still obtain it after completing Sebastian Sallow’s questline. After the quest, talk to him in the Undercroft.   3. The spell is also available during the Dark Arts Battle Arena in the Forbidden Forest.
ImperioYou can temporarily force enemies to fight for you (like your companion). During the period they are under your control, they receive less damage from other enemies, and in doing so, they prolong their allegiance to you. They also take extra damage from your spells.1. You can obtain it during the side quest – In the Shadow of the Relic. You must pick the following dialogues: “Yes, I’d like to learn the Imperius Curse.”   2. If you missed it, you can still obtain it after completing Sebastian Sallow’s questline. After the quest, talk to him in the Undercroft.   3. The spell is also available during the Dark Arts Battle Arena in the Forbidden Forest.