Players will encounter various types of enemies in Hogwarts Legacy. Read on to see a list of enemies, different enemy types, and useful information about fighting enemies.

Full List of Enemies

This is the full list of Enemies, as displayed in the Collections Menu.

Enemies	Description
Ailsa Travers (Infamous Foe)	Considered to be particularly close friends with Victor Rookwood, Ailsa Travers is all too good at her job as an Ashwinder. Travers has been one of Rookwood's most devoted followers from the beginning and helped Rookwood gain critical footing within Hogsmeade.
Death's Shadow	These agents of Death attack mercilessly but will fall quickly to the power of a particular wand.
Stoneback Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!
Great Spined Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!
Cottongrass Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!
Ashwinder Duellist	Among the quicker of Rookwood's agents, these witches will surprise their opponents with back-to-back attacks.
Ashwinder Scout	These unscrupulous wizards have not mastered Shield Charms, so they are vulnerable to all sorts of attack.
Ashwinder Assassin	Some of the most evil witches alive, these secretive members of Rockwood's organization have spent years turning the peaceful dead into an army of their own Inferi.
Ashwinder Ranger	These witches have mastered the Full Body-Bind Curse in order to capture and terrorise their victims.
Ashwinder Soldier	These wizards are skilled at deflecting simple attacks, so their Shield Charms must be broken first in order to defeat them.
Ashwinder Executioner	These wizards have mastered the ability to create localised lightning bolts to strike down their opponents.
Poacher Duellist	Among the quicker agents of Rockwood, these witches will surprise their opponents with back-to-back attacks.
Poacher Tracker	These unscrupulous wizards have not mastered Shield Charms, so they are vulnerable to all sorts of attack.
Poacher Animagus	Some poachers in Rookwood's organisation have become Animagi who can transform into the same animal: a ravenous wolf.
Poacher Ranger	These witches have mastered the Levitation Spell as a means of catching the beasts that they hunt.
Poacher Stalker	These wizards are skilled at deflecting simple attacks, so their Shield Charms must be broken first in order to defeat them.
Poacher Executioner	These wizards have mastered the ability to conjure huge columns of fire to incinerate threats, but it is as dangerous to their own gang as it is to their opponents.
Loyalist Assassin	These Ranrok Loyalists have manipulated corrupted acient magic to grant themselves unnatural speed.
Loyalist Commander	These goblins wield hammers with impressive skill, often attacking in rapid succession.
Loyalist Sentinel	Masters of both offensive and defensive magic, these Ranrok Loyalists can go toe-to-toe with the most powerful witches and wizards.
Loyalist Warrior	These heavy goblin weaponry is quite dangerous.
Loyalist Ranger	These Ranrok Loyalists try to keep as far away from their targets as possible and use their crossbows to launch bolts imbued with Ancient Magic.
Inferius	Though invulnerable to most types of damage, Inferi cannot abide warmth and light and are therefore susceptible to fire.
Rampant Dugbog (Infamous Foe)	Unknown to the villagers who trapped it, this Dugbog had been corrupted with some type of magic.
Gwendolyn Zhou (Infamous Foe)	Blackmailed in to compliance, Gwendolyn Zhou was a reluctant Ashwinder informant within the Ministry of Magic. After being found out and fired, Gwendolyn was forced to join Rookwood to protect and provide for her family.
Tempeste Thorne (Infamous Foe)	Clinical and cruel, Tempeste Thorne was trapping and carving up beasts for profit long before she left Hogwarts. One of the first to join Rookwood's criminal empire, under her gaze the poachers have risen from scramblers to a sturdy operation.
Iona Morgan (Infamous Foe)	After graduating Hogwarts, Iona Morgan was turned out by her emotionally abusive family. Looking to her old friends from school, she found a new family and home in the Poacher Pack.
Silvanus Selwyn (Infamous Foe)	Born to a life of privilege but not born early enough to inherit it, Silvanus Selwyn was known for his expensive and extravagant lifestyle. It was said that he would do anything to destroy the good reputation of his distinguished family. Silvanus was the one who opened doors to influential people for Rookwood.
Dunstan Trinity (Infamous Foe)	A proficient pickpocket, Dunstan has always enjoyed the art of thieving. In fact, it was his light-fingeredness that led him to a friendless existence at Hogwarts.
Catrin Haggarty (Infamous Foe)	Estranged from her brother Padraic, a local shopkeeper, Catrin Haggarty turned to a life of petty thievery and tricks years ago. It wasn't until recently that she abandoned small scams for a chance at a bigger forntune with the Ashwinders.
Pergit (Infamous Foe)	Pergit is a goblin rebel who fights under Ranrok's banner. He is notorious for his callousness towards everyone except those he truly fears or admires.
Belgruff the Bludgeoner (Infamous Foe)	Now known for his militant approach to goblin rights, Belgruff the Bludgeoner was once a peaceful member of the goblin rights movement. It is said that the taste of power he got being around Ranrok convinced him to change his ways.
Grodbik (Infamous Foe)	A young outspoken goblin, Grodbik rose through the ranks quickly and was a trusted guard of Ranrok's mines.
Ogbert the Odd (Infamous Foe)	Ogbert the Odd joined Rankok's Loyalists after a run-in with a security dragon at Gringotts. Some wonder if he provoked the dragon whilst others bemoan the cruelty of keeping dragons chained up under a bank.
Bardolph Beaumont's Corpse (Infamous Foe)	The reanimated corpse that once was Bardolph Beaumont, brother to Upper Hogsfield's Claire Beaumont. Bardolph had gone missing after allegedly connecting with Rockwood's lot, breaking the hearts of the Beaumont family.
Lord of the Manor (Infamous Foe)	An Inferius who was rich in life, though now the only indication of wealth is his clothing.
The Absconder (Infamous Foe)	This beast is an aberration, as it is not native to this region. In its short time here, however, this Acromantula possibly mothered a number of other Acromantulas in the area.
The Insatiable Spider (Infamous Foe)	A horrific, giant arachnid living underneath Mary Portman's cottage in Aranshire.
Quagmire Troll (Infamous Foe)	An especially mean forest troll who seems to enjoy wandering boggy areas.
Alexandra's Troll (Infamous Foe)	With a train tunnel as ist cave, this troll is tempting fate. If not killed by those wishing to loot its horde of items, it is likely to be the victim of a passing steam engine.
The Riparian Troll (Infamous Foe)	Misunderstanding a common wizard gesture, this troll rampaged through a small hamlet east of Hogwarts
The Grim (Infamous Foe)	Thought to be an omen of death upon the villagers of Netherwyck, this black wolf was simply a wolf who had been enchanted with some kind of magic. It shared its den with a great white wolf and their kin.
The White Wolf (Infamous Foe)	A ferocious beast with striking white fur.
Acromantula	Though not technically a spider, this beast appears and behaves like othe magical arachnids. As it is incredbily aggressive, andi ts powerful attacks will break Shield Charms, targets should dodge away and strike quickly between attakcs. Patience and perseverance just might lead to victory.
Venomous Scurriour	Its venomous attacks will poison the target, dealing damage over time, but Wiggenweld Potion will stop the poison from dealing further damage, allowing you to heal.
Venomous Hatchling	These deal light damage, but that can add up quickly when a swarm of them attack relentlessly.
Venomous Ambusher	These spiders try to keep as far away as possible and shoot webs to incapacitate their prey.
Venomous Shooter	These spiders prefer to attack from a distance, spitting acidic venom.
Venomous Matriarch	This monstrosity rears up as it is about to strike its target with a powerful bite that breaks through Shield Charms.
Thornback Scurriour	All types of magical spiders are quite vulnerable to fire, especially at low health.
Thornback Hatchling	These deal light damage, but that can add up quickly when a swarm of them attack relentlessly.
Thornback Ambusher	These spiders try to keep as far away as possible and shoot webs to incapacitate their prey.
Thornback Shooter	These spiders prefer to attack from a distance, spitting acidic venom.
Thornback Matriarch	This monstrosity rears up as it is about to strike its target with a powerful bite that breaks through Shield Charms.
Pensieve Guardian	The ultimate test for those seeking the deepest secrets of Ancient Magic.
Pensieve Sentry	Created to protect the secrets of Ancient Magic, these animated statues strike hard and fast but are vulnerable to a variety of magic.
Pensieve Sentinel	Ancient Magic ensures that their weapon will always re-form in their hands after being thrown or disarmed, granting them the ability to attack from afar indefinitely.
Pensieve Protector	Use Expelliarmus to disarm these sentinels as they are more vulnerable once their weapons leave their hands.
Armoured Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Fighter Troll	Watch out for the Fighter Troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern, as both attacks will break right through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence from such attacks.
Fortified Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Death's Troll	These monstrosities are conjured by Death himself. Only the most powerful magic can overcome them.
Forest Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Mountain Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
River Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Dark Mongrel	If it gets in close, its attacks can be repelled with Shield Charms and then a counterattack with any mastered spells.
Death's Dark Mongrel	These murderous beasts obey only Death, leading souls to him at every opportunity.
Mannequin	Possessed by poltergeist trickery, these animated mannequins are relentless in the pursuit of their targets but are easily destroyed by many spells.
Fastidio's Monster	A rather violent combination of crates, barrels, and bits of furniture conjured up for fun by Fastidio the poltergeist.

Types of Enemies

Dark Wizards

Witches and Wizards will primarily be the enemies that players find themselves up against. There are 2 enemy groups in the game: the Poachers and the Ashwinders and consist of 9 enemy subtypes.

Enemies	Description
Ashwinder Duellist	Among the quicker of Rookwood's agents, these witches will surprise their opponents with back-to-back attacks.
Ashwinder Scout	These unscrupulous wizards have not mastered Shield Charms, so they are vulnerable to all sorts of attack.
Ashwinder Assassin	Some of the most evil witches alive, these secretive members of Rockwood's organization have spent years turning the peaceful dead into an army of their own Inferi.
Ashwinder Soldier	These wizards are skilled at deflecting simple attacks, so their Shield Charms must be broken first in order to defeat them.
Ashwinder Executioner	These wizards have mastered the ability to create localised lightning bolts to strike down their opponents.
Ashwinder Ranger	These witches have mastered the Full Body-Bind Curse in order to capture and terrorise their victims.
Poacher Animagus	Some poachers in Rookwood's organisation have become Animagi who can transform into the same animal: a ravenous wolf.
Poacher Duellist	Among the quicker agents of Rockwood, these witches will surprise their opponents with back-to-back attacks.
Poacher Tracker	These unscrupulous wizards have not mastered Shield Charms, so they are vulnerable to all sorts of attack.
Poacher Stalker	These wizards are skilled at deflecting simple attacks, so their Shield Charms must be broken first in order to defeat them.
Poacher Ranger	These witches have mastered the Levitation Spell as a means of catching the beasts that they hunt.
Poacher Executioner	These wizards have mastered the ability to conjure huge columns of fire to incinerate threats, but it is as dangerous to their own gang as it is to their opponents.
Death's Shadow	These agents of Death attack mercilessly but will fall quickly to the power of a particular wand.
Ailsa Travers (Infamous Foe)	Considered to be particularly close friends with Victor Rookwood, Ailsa Travers is all too good at her job as an Ashwinder. Travers has been one of Rookwood's most devoted followers from the beginning and helped Rookwood gain critical footing within Hogsmeade.
Gwendolyn Zhou (Infamous Foe)	Blackmailed in to compliance, Gwendolyn Zhou was a reluctant Ashwinder informant within the Ministry of Magic. After being found out and fired, Gwendolyn was forced to join Rookwood to protect and provide for her family.
Tempeste Thorne (Infamous Foe)	Clinical and cruel, Tempeste Thorne was trapping and carving up beasts for profit long before she left Hogwarts. One of the first to join Rookwood's criminal empire, under her gaze the poachers have risen from scramblers to a sturdy operation.
Iona Morgan (Infamous Foe)	After graduating Hogwarts, Iona Morgan was turned out by her emotionally abusive family. Looking to her old friends from school, she found a new family and home in the Poacher Pack.
Silvanus Selwyn (Infamous Foe)	Born to a life of privilege but not born early enough to inherit it, Silvanus Selwyn was known for his expensive and extravagant lifestyle. It was said that he would do anything to destroy the good reputation of his distinguished family. Silvanus was the one who opened doors to influential people for Rookwood.
Dunstan Trinity (Infamous Foe)	A proficient pickpocket, Dunstan has always enjoyed the art of thieving. In fact, it was his light-fingeredness that led him to a friendless existence at Hogwarts.
Catrin Haggarty (Infamous Foe)	Estranged from her brother Padraic, a local shopkeeper, Catrin Haggarty turned to a life of petty thievery and tricks years ago. It wasn't until recently that she abandoned small scams for a chance at a bigger forntune with the Ashwinders.

List of Dark Wizards and How to Beat Them

Goblins

Goblins play a significant role in the story of Hogwarts Legacy as a Goblin rebellion is a major plot of the game. Goblins have similar subclasses to enemy wizards and are shown to have Loyalists in their names which might be indicative of their allegiance to Ranrok.

Enemies	Description
Loyalist Assassin	These Ranrok Loyalists have manipulated corrupted acient magic to grant themselves unnatural speed.
Loyalist Sentinel	Masters of both offensive and defensive magic, these Ranrok Loyalists can go toe-to-toe with the most powerful witches and wizards.
Loyalist Warrior	These heavy goblin weaponry is quite dangerous.
Loyalist Ranger	These Ranrok Loyalists try to keep as far away from their targets as possible and use their crossbows to launch bolts imbued with Ancient Magic.
Loyalist Commander	These goblins wield hammers with impressive skill, often attacking in rapid succession.
Ogbert the Odd (Infamous Foe)	Ogbert the Odd joined Rankok's Loyalists after a run-in with a security dragon at Gringotts. Some wonder if he provoked the dragon whilst others bemoan the cruelty of keeping dragons chained up under a bank.
Pergit (Infamous Foe)	Pergit is a goblin rebel who fights under Ranrok's banner. He is notorious for his callousness towards everyone except those he truly fears or admires.
Belgruff the Bludgeoner (Infamous Foe)	Now known for his militant approach to goblin rights, Belgruff the Bludgeoner was once a peaceful member of the goblin rights movement. It is said that the taste of power he got being around Ranrok convinced him to change his ways.
Grodbik (Infamous Foe)	A young outspoken goblin, Grodbik rose through the ranks quickly and was a trusted guard of Ranrok's mines.

List of Goblins and how to Beat Goblins

Spiders

The Spiders in Hogwarts Legacy are large with differing sizes. They move fast and usually fight in groups. Most kinds of spiders are weak to fire.

Enemies	Description
Acromantula	Though not technically a spider, this beast appears and behaves like othe magical arachnids. As it is incredbily aggressive, andi ts powerful attacks will break Shield Charms, targets should dodge away and strike quickly between attakcs. Patience and perseverance just might lead to victory.
The Absconder (Infamous Foe)	This beast is an aberration, as it is not native to this region. In its short time here, however, this Acromantula possibly mothered a number of other Acromantulas in the area.
The Insatiable Spider (Infamous Foe)	A horrific, giant arachnid living underneath Mary Portman's cottage in Aranshire.
Thornback Ambusher	These spiders try to keep as far away as possible and shoot webs to incapacitate their prey.
Thornback Hatchling	These deal light damage, but that can add up quickly when a swarm of them attack relentlessly.
Thornback Matriarch	This monstrosity rears up as it is about to strike its target with a powerful bite that breaks through Shield Charms.
Thornback Scurriour	All types of magical spiders are quite vulnerable to fire, especially at low health.
Thornback Shooter	These spiders prefer to attack from a distance, spitting acidic venom.
Venomous Ambusher	These spiders try to keep as far away as possible and shoot webs to incapacitate their prey.
Venomous Hatchling	These deal light damage, but that can add up quickly when a swarm of them attack relentlessly.
Venomous Matriarch	This monstrosity rears up as it is about to strike its target with a powerful bite that breaks through Shield Charms.
Venomous Scurriour	Its venomous attacks will poison the target, dealing damage over time, but Wiggenweld Potion will stop the poison from dealing further damage, allowing you to heal.
Venomous Shooter	These spiders prefer to attack from a distance, spitting acidic venom.

Mongrels

Mongrels are canine creatures and are vicious untamable beasts. They can be easily defeated by defending against their attacks with Protego then countering them.

Enemies	Description
Dark Mongrel	If it gets in close, its attacks can be repelled with Shield Charms and then a counterattack with any mastered spells.
Death's Dark Mongrel	These murderous beasts obey only Death, leading souls to him at every opportunity.
The Grim (Infamous Foe)	Thought to be an omen of death upon the villagers of Netherwyck, this black wolf was simply a wolf who had been enchanted with some kind of magic. It shared its den with a great white wolf and their kin.
The White Wolf (Infamous Foe)	A ferocious beast with striking white fur.

List of Mongrels and how to Beat Mongrels

Trolls

Trolls are gigantic hulking creatures with a club. They have high amounts of HP and is best not fought without careful planning.

Enemies	Description
Alexandra's Troll (Infamous Foe)	With a train tunnel as ist cave, this troll is tempting fate. If not killed by those wishing to loot its horde of items, it is likely to be the victim of a passing steam engine.
Armoured Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Death's Troll	These monstrosities are conjured by Death himself. Only the most powerful magic can overcome them.
Fastidio's Monster	A rather violent combination of crates, barrels, and bits of furniture conjured up for fun by Fastidio the poltergeist.
Fighter Troll	Watch out for the Fighter Troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern, as both attacks will break right through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence from such attacks.
Forest Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Fortified Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Mountain Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
Quagmire Troll (Infamous Foe)	An especially mean forest troll who seems to enjoy wandering boggy areas.
River Troll	The troll's forehand-backhand club swing pattern attacks will break through common Shield Charms. Dodging is the safest defence.
The Riparian Troll (Infamous Foe)	Misunderstanding a common wizard gesture, this troll rampaged through a small hamlet east of Hogwarts

List of Trolls and How to Beat Trolls

Undead

Undead creatures are enemy corpses that have come back to life. They are imprevious to damage under normal circumstances so assigning the proper spell is mandatory when fighting undeads such as Inferis.

Enemies	Description
Bardolph Beaumont's Corpse (Infamous Foe)	The reanimated corpse that once was Bardolph Beaumont, brother to Upper Hogsfield's Claire Beaumont. Bardolph had gone missing after allegedly connecting with Rockwood's lot, breaking the hearts of the Beaumont family.
Inferius	Though invulnerable to most types of damage, Inferi cannot abide warmth and light and are therefore susceptible to fire.
Lord of the Manor (Infamous Foe)	An Inferius who was rich in life, though now the only indication of wealth is his clothing.
Mannequin	Possessed by poltergeist trickery, these animated mannequins are relentless in the pursuit of their targets but are easily destroyed by many spells.

List of Undeads and How to Beat Undeads

Animated Statues

These animated statues are imbued with Ancient Magic and are tasked with protecting the secrets of Ancient Magic from the unworthy.

Enemies	Description
Pensieve Guardian	The ultimate test for those seeking the deepest secrets of Ancient Magic.
Pensieve Sentry	Created to protect the secrets of Ancient Magic, these animated statues strike hard and fast but are vulnerable to a variety of magic.
Pensieve Sentinel	Ancient Magic ensures that their weapon will always re-form in their hands after being thrown or disarmed, granting them the ability to attack from afar indefinitely.
Pensieve Protector	Use Expelliarmus to disarm these sentinels as they are more vulnerable once their weapons leave their hands.

Dugbogs

Dugbogs are gigantic frogs that can unleash high damaging tackles or ranged spit attacks. Proper timing of spells are recommended to make these fights easier.

Enemies	Description
Cottongrass Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!
Great Spined Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!
Rampant Dugbog (Infamous Foe)	Unknown to the villagers who trapped it, this Dugbog had been corrupted with some type of magic.
Stoneback Dugbog	These camouflaged beasts will often blend in with the environment to avoid detection until their prey is close enough to attack. Revelio can help you find them when exploring their habitats!

Tips for Defeating Enemies

Check Enemy Levels While Fighting

Players can check the level of enemies they fight in combat simply by looking at the left side of their HP bar. This can give the player an idea of how to approach an enemy and strategize accordingly.

Enemies that are the same or lower level than you will be shown as green digits while enemies that are a higher level will be in red.

Combat Guide: How to Fight

Exploit Enemy's Weaknesses

All enemies have weaknesses that'll ensure a quicker and safer end to your battles. Use different Spell casts against each enemy. For example, some Dark Wizards would require to break their Shields first, before launching them in the air with Levioso.

Casting Incendio against certain beasts and Inferi deals great damage to them. Incapitate Goblins by catching them off guard with Expelliarmus and attack with Bombarda. Flipendo works wonders on Trolls.

Ancient Magic Creatures can be defeated with Ancient Magic and Expelliarmus.

Spell List: How to Get All Spells

Complete Dueling Feats for Additional XP

While in combat with enemies, there will be Dueling Feats that players can attempt for additional XP. When fighting multiple waves of enemies, Dueling Feats can change depending upon who you're currently fighting.

What are Dueling Feats?

Enemies Overview

Enemy Encounters Complete Collectibles

Encountering an enemy for the first time will unlock them in your List of Enemies in the Collections Menu, and completing all enemies will help you 100% your game.

Post-Game Content and 100% Guide

Completes the Finishing Touches Trophy

Finishing Touches Objective: Use Ancient Magic on every enemy in the game Points: 30 XP

Defeating all enemies will grant you the Finishing Touches Trophy. This does not include enemies that are exclusive to quests or Infamous Foes, and only require common enemies found in the overworld.

Achievement List and Trophy Guide

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