Hogwarts Legacy: Best Spells & Locations [Detailed Comparison]

There are 30+ total spells in Hogwarts Legacy that are entirely unique from each other, but only some of them can be considered the best spells in the game. You have different spells for combat and exploration in the game, and I will discuss the best ones in both categories.

Let’s first compare all of these selected spells:

The Best Hogwarts Legacy Spells

As I have already mentioned before, there are multiple spells in Hogwarts Legacy that will help you around in combat and exploration. You can divide the spells based on what they are offering to the player. In conclusion, I will discuss the following best spells in the game;

• Best Spells For Combat
• Best Spells For Exploration

Best Spells For Combat

Following are the best spells in the game that you can use for combat;

• Glacius
• Bombarda
• Crucio
• Imperio
• Avada Kedavra

Glacius

• Type: Control

Glacius can be learned by completing the first assignment of Madam Kogawa and is additionally a really great spell to control the momentum in battle. You can freeze your opponents using this spell, and it not only stops them from moving, but you will also deal additional damage to these frozen enemies with your other combat spells in the game. The spell basically stops enemies from attacking and makes them vulnerable to your attacks.

Bombarda

• Type: Damage

Bombarda is an AOE spell that will deal damage to multiple enemies. The spell basically causes an explosion which is not only useful to beat your enemies, but you can also utilize it for clearing out debris from your path. Additionally, this spell is taught by Professor Howin after you complete his assignment that requires you to capture beasts using the Nab-Sack.

Crucio

• Type: Curse

There are three unforgivable curses in Hogwarts Legacy, and all of these are extremely powerful. If you want to learn the most powerful spells, then you should definitely not miss out on these curses. Most of these spells are learned by following Sebastian Sallow’s quest line.

Crucio is the first unforgivable curse that you learn in the game by completing In The Shadow Of The Study quest. The spell allows you to torture your enemies and deal damage over time, draining their full health bar. While the health is being drained, the enemies also remain stunned, which is why Crucio is a really strong spell.

Imperio

• Type: Curse

The second unforgivable curse that you learn by completing In The Shadow Of Time quest is Imperio. It allows you to turn enemies against each other, and you will basically turn some of the enemies into your allies during battle. However, the effect of the spell lasts for a short while, but it is really helpful to deal with ganks in the game.

Avada Kedavra

• Type: Curse

The last unforgivable curse and strong spell for combat is Avada Kedavra. It is unlocked by completing the In The Shadow Of The Relic quest, and the spell is probably the strongest in the game. According to its description, the spell will instantly kill the enemy it is used upon, and it is actually a one-shot kill in the game. However, you need to be at least Level 28 in order to complete the quest required to learn the spell.

Best Spells For Exploration

The following are the best spells used for exploration in the game;

• Revelio
• Lumos
• Reparo
• Wingardium Leviosa

Revelio

• Type: Essential

Hogwarts is filled with secrets, and you’ll encounter many hidden things while exploring not only the castle but the whole world in the game. That is where Revelio is going to help you out. The spell basically makes any hidden detail or item in your vicinity become visible. The spell is very important to learn, and thankfully the game teaches you this spell during the tutorial level additionally.

Lumos

• Type: Utility

Lumos is another helpful spell that you learn while playing through the tutorial quest in the game. The spell basically acts like your torch, and you definitely can’t go exploring in the dark without it.

Reparo

• Type: Utility

Professor Ronen teaches you Reparo when you complete his assignment, which is a side quest available in the early game. You will definitely need this spell during exploration as it allows you to fix up broken bridges and statues that reveal new paths or hidden items for you to collect. 

Wingardium Leviosa

• Type: Utility

Wingardium Leviosa is learned from Professor Garlick after you complete her first assignment. This spell is used to lift up objects with precision instead of enemies, so you’ll utilize it to solve various puzzles during your exploration around Hogwarts. 

Alohmora

• Type: Essential

You will find many locked doors around the world in Hogwarts Legacy, and you’ll need to learn Alohmora in order to unlock these doors. The spell itself is learned by playing through The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament main quest in the game.

I have included the best spells that you can use both for combat and exploration. Additionally, the method of unlocking these spells has also been mentioned. 

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