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Essential spells are a type of spell that can be used in situations both in and out of combat in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on to see a list of essential spells and their effects.
List of Contents
| Spell | Effect | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
 Basic Cast |
Basic attack spell |
Learned to unlock the magical barrier at the beginning.
▸ The Path to Hogwarts |
 Revelio |
Reveals hidden objects, passages, and other secrets. |
Automatically obtained after reaching vault 12 and following the spell chant.
▸ The Path to Hogwarts |
 Protego |
Creates a shield that deflects incoming spells. |
Learned after your combat with the statues in vault 12.
▸ The Path to Hogwarts |
 Stupefy |
Stuns a target, leaving them unconscious. |
Learned after the second battle in vault 12.
▸ The Path to Hogwarts |
 Ancient Magic |
Deals massive damage and breaks Shield Charms. |
Unlocked during the battle with the Troll in Hogsmeade
▸ Welcome to Hogsmeade |
 Ancient Magic Throw |
Summons special objects to throw at the target. |
Unlocked during the battle with the Troll in Hogsmeade
▸ Welcome to Hogsmeade |
 Petrificus Totalus |
Temporarily immobalizes the enemy. |
Learned during Percival Rackham's Trial
▸ Percival Rackham's Trial |
 Alohomora |
Used to open up locks. |
Learned from Gladwin Moon during The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
▸ The Caretaker's Lunar Lament |
Press left on the d-pad to access your Essential Spells, indicated by the eye and triangle icon. Essential Spells are learned over the course of the story and, as their name suggests, are necessary for progressing through the game.
These Spells have specific purposes and will need to be used in predetermined scenarios, like solving puzzles, accessing new locations, and more.
| Types of Spells | |
|---|---|
| Essential Spells | Conjuration Spells |
| Unforgivable Spells | Force Spells |
| Damage Spells | Control Spells |
| Utility Spells | |
List of Essential Spells
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