Welcome to the Hogwarts Legacy all spells guide showing how to unlock all spells in the game. Spells that count toward The Spell Master will unlock by completing the main quests and assignments given to you by the professors. The 3 unforgivable curses will also be covered here, but they do not count toward the achievement/trophy, but they are missable.
Refer to the Hogwarts Legacy Achievement Guide for details on all other achievements/trophies.
Essential Spells
Basic Cast
Deals minor damage to enemies and objects. Tap RT/R2 to cast.
Basic Cast is unlocked during the Tutorial Quest when Professor Fig asks you to destroy the magical barrier.
Revelio
Highlights a variety of useful and interactive targets in the world, including hidden objects, puzzle items, loot, enemies, and more. Cast with D-Pad Left.
Revelio is unlocked during the Tutorial Quest after entering the vault.
Protego
Protects against a variety of attacks, including spell casts, weapon strikes, and more. Cast with Y/Triangle. Waiting to cast Protego until the last moment before an impact results in a Perfect Protego that damages melee attackers and reflects projectiles back, breaking enemy shields.
Protego is unlocked during the Tutorial Quest while fighting the first statue.
Stupefy
Stuns enemies, making them easy targets for follow-up spells. It deals no direct damage but stunned enemies take extra damage, indicated by gold numbers. It also breaks enemy Shield Charms (except on Hard difficulty). When successfully deflecting an incoming attack with Protego, keep Y/Triangle held to cast a Stupefy counter-attack at whichever enemy you choose to target.
Stupefy is unlocked during the Tutorial Quest while fighting multiple statues.
Ancient Magic Throw
Summons an then throws special environmental objects at the targeted enemy. Particularly useful for breaking through Shield Charms. Cast with RB/R1 when that prompt is hovering over an object.
Ancient Magic Throw is unlocked during the Welcome to Hogsmeade main quest.
Ancient Magic
When at least one segment of your Ancient Magic Meter is full, you can cast devastating Ancient Magic attacks that deal massive damage and break Shield Charms. Cast with LB+RB/L1+R1 when you see the prompt over an enemy’s head.
Ancient Magic is unlocked during the Welcome to Hogsmeade main quest.
Alohomora
Grants access to a variety of locked rooms and containers throughout the world, but requires magical prowess to perform successfully. Cast with X/Square when prompted near a valid lock.
Alohomora I is unlocked during The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament main quest. Additional levels (II and III) are earned by giving the caretaker 9 and 13 Demiguise statues collected at night.
Petrificus Totalus
Powerful enough to bind most enemies permanently, but more dangerous foes will only take some damage and then quickly break free from the effect. Sneak up undetected to an enemy and press X/Square when prompted to cast.
Petrificus Totalus is unlocked during the Percival Rackham’s Trial main quest.
Control Spells
Arresto Momentum
Slows both objects and enemies, giving you extra time to plan your next move.
Arresto Momentum is unlocked during Madam Kogawa’s Assignement 2.
Glacius
Freezes enemies, increasing the damage they take from follow-up attacks.
Glacius is unlocked during Madam Kogawa’s Assignement 1.
Levioso
Levitates objects and enemies. Useful for solving puzzles and surprising enemies alike.
Levioso is unlocked during the Defense Against the Dark Arts Class main quest.
Transformation
Transforms objects and enemies into alternate forms, whether puzzle solutions or harmless knickknacks.
Transformation is unlocked during Professor Weasley’s Assignment. Completing this assignment should unlock The Spell Master achievement/trophy.
Force Spells
Accio
Summons a variety of objects and enemies to close range. Certain magical and heavy objects require sustained effort to pull close. When a summoned object reaches you, you will automatically cast Wingardium Leviosa to continue levitating and controlling it without the need for additional button inputs.
Accio is unlocked during the Charms Class main quest.
Depulso
Repels many types of objects and enemies with considerable force. Although it deals no direct damage to foes, enemies and objects alike can be launched into each other with destructive results. Also useful for pushing and spinning objects for a variety of purposes.
Depulso is unlocked during Professor Sharp’s Assignment 1.
Descendo
Deals no direct damage, but objects and enemies that are slammed to the ground will suffer considerable impact damage. Airborne enemies will take even greater damage upon hitting the ground.
Descendo is unlocked during Professor Onai’s Assignement.
Flipendo
Flips objects and enemies upwards and backwards. With its short cooldown, it is excellent for setting up and extending juggles. Its ability to flip objects instantly is useful for solving puzzles and exploiting certain enemies’ weaknesses.
Flipendo is unlocked during Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2.
Damage Spells
Confringo
A long-range bolt that deals damage on impact. Enemies hit with fire-based attacks will continue to take damage for a few seconds, during which time collisions will result in incendiary bursts.
Confringo is unlocked during the In the Shadow of the Undercroft main quest.
Diffindo
Slashes objects and enemies from afar dealing considerable damage.
Diffindo is unlocked during Professor Sharp’s Assignment 2.
Expelliarmus
Disarms wands and weapons from most enemies who wield them. Also deals damage to all enemies, even if they do not carry a weapon.
Expelliarmus is unlocked during the Professor Hecat’s Assignment 2.
Bombarda
Deals heavy damage on impact, accompanied by an explosion that can destroy heavy obstacles and hit surrounding enemies.
Bombarda is unlocked during Professor Howin’s Assignment.
Incendio
Its range is short and requires you to be close to the target. This spell deals significant damage and lights certain objects on fire. Enemies hit with fire-based attacks will continue to take damage for a few seconds, during which time collisions will result in incendiary bursts.
Incendio is unlocked during Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1.
Utility Spells
Disillusionment
Causes yo to blend into your surroundings, make it more difficult for others to perceive you. Perfect for sneaking or approaching enemies undetected to be able to cast Petrificus Totalus.
Disillusionment is unlocked during the Secrets of the Restricted Section main quest.
Lumos
Allows you to see in dark areas or solve puzzles that require extra light.
Lumos is unlocked during the Tutorial Quest when you encounter the statue with a reflection.
Reparo
Allows you to quickly return certain damaged objects to their former states.
Reparo is unlocked during Professor Ronen’s Assignment.
Wingardium Leviosa
Levitates and controls a movable object. Control its position with your movement and use the D-Pad to fine-tune its distance and rotation. Wingardium Leviosa is automatically cast on objects summoned to you with Accio.
Wingardium Leviosa is unlocked during Professor Garlick’s Assignement 1.
Transfiguration Spells
Conjuring Spell
Conjures items into existence when cast within the Room of Requirement.
Conjuring Spell is unlocked during The Room of Requirement main quest.
Altering Spell
Alter the physical forms and features of items when cast within the Room of Requirement.
Altering Spell is unlocked during the Interior Decorating main quest in the Room of Requirement.
Evanesco
Vanishes items and returns moonstone when cast within the Room of Requirement.
Evanesco is unlocked during The Room of Requirement main quest.
Unforgivable Curses
Avada Kedavra
Kills enemies instantly. It is not required for The Spell Master achievement/trophy.
Missable
Avada Kedavra is unlocked during Sebastian’s relationship quest In the Shadow of the Relic. While talking with Sebastian, choose “Everyone should know that curse” then choose “Yes please.”
Crucio
Causes most enemies to writhe in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage. It is not required for The Spell Master achievement/trophy.
Missable
Crucio is unlocked during Sebastian’s relationship quest In the Shadow of the Study. While talking with Sebastian, choose one of the dialog options asking him to teach you the Cruciatus Curse.
Imperio
Temporarily forces enemies to fight as if they were your companion. While under your control, they take reduced damage from other enemies to prolong their allegiance to you. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage. It is not required for The Spell Master achievement/trophy.
Missable
Imperio is unlocked during Sebastian’s relationship quest In the Shadow of Time. While talking with Sebastian, choose “Yes, I’d like to learn the Imperius Curse.”
Beast Utility Spells
Beast Petting Brush
A brush that can be used to groom beasts.
Beast Petting Brush is unlocked during the Beast Class main quest.
Beast Feed
Food to feed beasts.
Beast Feed is unlocked during the Beast Class main quest.
Nab-Sack
A charmed bag that can be used to rescue and hold beasts.
The Nab-Sack is unlocked during Deek’s quest The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom.
That’s it for the Hogwarts Legacy All Spells guide. Please post any questions or comments below. Thanks.