Hogwarts Legacy

What are Ancient Magic Spells?

Hogwarts Legacy - What Are Ancient Magic Spells
Ancient Magic Spells are powerful, unique spells that you can use in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on to learn more about Ancient Magic Spells and how to get and unlock them in the game!

What are Ancient Magic Spells?

Unique & Powerful Spells

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Ancient Magic Spells are spells that are stronger than basic spells and also hidden in the wizarding world. Since these spells are more powerful and dangerous, they require more time to recover before you can use them again.

Fortunately, your character is guaranteed to be getting these powerful abilities as you progress.

How to Get Ancient Magic Spells

Progress through the Main Quest

Hogwarts Legacy - Progress through the Main Quest
You will have access to Ancient Magic spells as you progress through the story. In particular, you will be able to use Ancient Magic during the Welcome to Hogsmeade main quest.

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How to Use Ancient Magic Spells

Fill In Ancient Magic Meter to Use

Hogwarts Legacy - How to use Ancient Magic
Build combos and pick up blue orbs to fill your Ancient Magic meter on the bottom-right corner of the screen. You need to fill at least one segment of the meter before you can use a powerful Ancient Magic Spell.

List of Ancient Magic Spells

Ancient Magic Throw

Hogwarts Legacy - Ancient Magic Throw
Ancient Magic Throw lets you throw special environmental objects at the enemy to deal damage. Press the R1 button when the prompt appears to perform this spell.

Ancient Magic

Hogwarts Legacy - Ancient Magic Spell
If your Ancient Magic Meter is full, you can unleash a powerful Ancient Magic attack that deals massive damage and break Shield Charms. Press L1 and R1 buttons at the same time when the prompt appears above the enemy's head.

Ancient Magic comes in different forms. We will update this section once we have included all the forms. Check back soon for more updates.

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