How to Get All Unforgivable Curses

The Unforgivable Curses (or Unforgivable Spells) are spells that are used mainly for malicious intentions in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on to learn more how to get the Unforgivable Curses, a list of all Unforgivable Spells, and their effects.

How to Get All Unforgivable Curses

Do Quests in Sebastian's Relationship Questline

You unlock all 3 Unforgivable Curses in Sebastian's Relationship questline. Side quests in Sebastian's questline are titled with "In the Shadow of."

Sebastian Sallow Questline

It's possible not to learn the curses during the quests

During In the Shadow of the Study and In the Shadow of Time, you're merely presented with the dialogue option to learn Crucio and Imperio, respectively. Learning the spells is not necessary to complete the quest, so it's entirely optional.

Dialogue Choices and Consequences

You can learn the curses any time after completing the quest

If you chose not to learn the Unforgivable Curses during their respective quests, you can learn them from Sebastian by talking to him at the Undercroft at any time after completing the quests. However, this option will no longer be available if you choose to turn Sebastian in during In the Shadow of Fate.

Should You Turn In Sebastian?

List of Unforgivable Curses

Spell	Effect	How to Get
Avada Kedavra	Causes instantaneous death.	Complete In the Shadow of the Relic ▸ In the Shadow of the Relic
Crucio	Causes intense, continuous pain.	Complete In the Shadow of the Study ▸ In the Shadow of the Study
Imperio	Forces enemies to fight for you.	Complete In the Shadow of Time ▸ In the Shadow of Time

How to Use Unforgivable Curses

Used to Inflict Harm or Death

The Unforgivable Spells consist of 3 curses: Imperio, Crucio, and Avada Kedavra. These spells are usually associated with the Dark Arts and are notorious for the effects on their target. While the use of these spells are generally frowned upon, players will be able to use them once they learn these spells.

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Can Be Used Immediately in the Dark Arts Battle Arena

While these spells are available to all players, those that purchase the Deluxe and Collector's Edition of the game will have access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena where they can freely practice using these Unforgivable Spells in combat.

Dark Arts Battle Arena Guide

Hogwarts Legacy Related Guides

List of Spells