How To Unlock Transformation Spell In Hogwarts Legacy

From Muggle to Magical: Transformation is the ultimate Makeover Spell in Hogwarts Legacy!

Throughout the campaign of Hogwarts Legacy, you will find some interesting spells come up your way. One of those spells is the Transformation Spell which can be pretty fun to use. This particular spell will come in about 12 hours into the game so you have to wait patiently and grind a bit in order to get it.

The Transformation Spell will be unlocked after undergoing a series of tasks harder than the others In Hogwarts Legacy. So be patient with the process and enjoy the journey of unlocking the Transformation Spell in Hogwarts Legacy. 

Key Takeaways

The Transformation Spell in the game allows you to turn your opponents into barrels that you can throw at other enemies. To unlock this spell, you need to complete Professor Weasley’s Assignment.

Here’s how to obtain it:

  1. Find the First Field Page in the Underground Harbour.
  2. Locate the Second Field Page in the Library in the Transfiguration Book.
  3. Answer the trivia quiz given by Sophronia Franklin. You can choose answers randomly.

Once you’ve unlocked the Transformation Spell, you can use it as a Control Spell in battle. To enhance its effects, consider adding the Transformation Mastery Talent.

You can watch our video guide as well and learn how to get the Transformation spell in Hogwarts Legacy.

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How To Unlock The Transformation Spell

How To Unlock The Transformation Spell In Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy; Unlocking Transformation Spell

The question of the Transformation Spell being Harry Potter canon is still something people are debating over Reddit. Other than that players are extremely fond of this particular spell due to its effect and charm that we will discuss later. But first, you must know how to completely unlock this spell in Hogwarts Legacy in the fastest and easiest way. The Transformation Spell will be unlocked when you complete Professor Weasley’s Assignment in Hogwarts Legacy. This is a Late game quest, so make sure you are past most of the quests already. 

Here is our complete step-by-step guide:

  1. Complete the “Fire And Vice” Quest: This main storyline quest will lead you to the Transformation Spell. As you progress through the game, you’ll come across this quest, and it’s a key part of unlocking the spell.
    A Dragon In Hogwarts Legacy
    Hogwarts Legacy: Freed Dragon – Image Credit Copyright: eXputer
  2. Reach Level 20 or Higher: Ensure that your character is at least level 20 or above before attempting to unlock the Transformation Spell. This is a requirement for progressing in the game and accessing the necessary quest.
  3. Professor Weasley’s Assignment: After completing the “Fire And Vice” quest, you’ll receive Professor Weasley’s Assignment. This assignment consists of two main parts:
    Professor Weasley’s Assignment In Hogwarts Legacy
    Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Weasley’s Assignment Logged – Image Credit Copyright: eXputer

    a. Collecting a Field Guide Page from the Underground Harbour: To find the Underground Harbour, you can track it on your map or reach it via the boat house. Once there, use spells like Revelio and Accio to retrieve the Field Guide page.

    Underground Harbour In HL
    Hogwarts Legacy: Underground Harbour – Image Captured by us

    b. Retrieving a Field Guide Page from the Library: Follow your quest marker to the library and use Revelio. You’ll need to answer a series of trivia questions posed by Sophronia Franklin. Here are the answers to the questions:

    Sophronia’s Quiz In HL
    Hogwarts Legacy: Sophronia’s Quiz – Image Credit Copyright: eXputer
    • First Answer: Snidget
    • Second Answer: Felix Felicis
    • Third Answer: The Deathly Hallows
    • Fourth Answer: The Quaffle
    • Final Answer: False

    After answering these questions, you’ll be given the opportunity to play another trivia round, but you can decline. Use Revelio and Accio to retrieve the Field Guide page.

    Library In HL
    Hogwarts Legacy: Library – Image Captured by us
  4. Attend Transfiguration Class: Track the side quest to attend Transfiguration Class in the morning. This class will ultimately lead you to learn the Transformation Spell.
    Transfiguration Class
    Hogwarts Legacy: Transfiguration Class – Image Captured by us
  5. Learn the Transformation Spell: After attending Transfiguration Class, speak to Professor Weasley. She will teach you the Transformation Spell. To unlock it, you’ll need to trace a symbol and press certain buttons at the right moment during the teaching sequence. The symbol resembles a smile line and should be traced carefully to complete the spell learning process.
    Learning the Transformation Spell In Hogwarts Legacy
    Hogwarts Legacy: Learning Transformation Spell – [Image credit: eXputer]
  6. Practice and Use the Spell: Practice using the Transformation Spell with a training bot to become proficient in its use. Make sure to include it in your set of four go-to spells for use in battles.

Uses Of Transformation Spell

Using The Transformation Spell in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy: Using The Transformation Spell in Hogwarts Legacy – [Image credit: eXputer]
The Transformation spell is a valuable addition to your spell inventory, allowing you to turn enemies into barrels and use them as projectiles. You can throw these transformed enemies at other foes for extra damage before they revert to their original form.

Enhancing this spell with the Transformation Mastery talent, available at level 22 and above, can significantly boost its damage output. This talent allows you to turn the barrel into an explosive one, which can be thrown at multiple enemies to deal heavy damage or finish them off.

The Transformation Spell is versatile and can prove helpful in various situations in Hogwarts Legacy, making it one of the best spells in the game. Unlock it early to maximize its battlefield utility. Additionally, you can even use it to revert a dark wizard who has transformed into an Anamagus back to their human form, saving you time and improving your combat effectiveness through well-planned combinations.

Type Of Spell

The Transformation Spell Talent
Hogwarts Legacy: The Transformation Spell Talent – [Image credit: eXputer]
The game categorizes spells into seven categories: Control Spells, Damage Spells, Essential Spells, Force Spells, Transfiguration Spells, Unforgivable Curses, and Utility Spells. The Transformation Spell falls under Control Spells, which allow you to change and control the enemy’s form.

Control Spells like Glacius, Levioso, and Arresto Momentum can be paired with damaging spells like Confringo or Diffindo for maximum effect. For a darkly humorous touch, you can use Avada Kedavra to finish off enemies after using the Transformation Spell, but be mindful of the choices you make.

Experiment with different spell combinations to find what works best for your playstyle as you explore the game’s campaign and discover various spells and curses.

Wrap Up

So now you know everything about unlocking the Transformation Spell; if you read the written instructions carefully, you will unlock the spell quickly and easily. At the end of it all, unlocking the spell will be worth it. If you also want to know about unlocking spells like Crucio, Wingardrium Leviosa, Depluso, Alohomora, and Flipendo.

You must also know the locations of Gobstone, Unicorns, Daedalian Keys, Dark Arts Battle Arena, and Leech Juice in the game. Most of the quests and puzzles in Hogwarts Legacy, like The Bridge Puzzle, The Bell Tower Puzzle, In The Shadow Of Time, Arthimancy Puzzles, and The Room Of Requirement, is a little tricky to solve. But we have made it easy for you to understand how to solve them.  

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