5 Most Powerful Spells in Hogwarts Legacy

Mastering powerful spells is crucial for advancing in the wizarding world. From slowing down objects to manipulating minds, the game features a wide array of spells to aid your character in various kinds of combat situations. Here are the top 5 most powerful spells you should look to master in Hogwarts Legacy. 

5. Arresto Momentum

Arresto Momentum is one of the most useful spells in Hogwarts Legacy when it comes to ensuring your safety during intense magical encounters. Conveniently enough, you also get to learn it quite early on in the game. The spell allows you to instantly stun any object or opponent, holding it in place while giving you time to manoeuvre and gain control over chaotic situations.

With Arresto Momentum at your disposal, you can swiftly react to dangerous scenarios and turn the tide in your favour or give yourself an unfair advantage as you dish out rapid combos at your frozen opponents. 

4. Expelliarmus

Expelliarmus is a staple spell that holds immense significance in the wizarding world due to its ability to completely disarm opponents, rendering them temporarily defenceless in most scenarios. While it’s mostly a defensive spell intended for self-preservation, it’s also greatly versatile as a strategic move in head-on duels and confrontations.

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A wizard’s wand is like their sword and their shield, so you gain a huge advantage by disarming them and forcing them to rely on alternative means. Additionally, it also chips away a portion of your opponent’s health, which can quickly add up over the course of the battle. You’ll be seeing yourself use Expelliarmus to gain the upper hand in most encounters in Hogwarts Legacy.

3. Crucio

Of course, a spell wouldn’t be “Unforgivable” if it weren’t powerful. Crucio, although canonically viewed as a highly controversial and sadistic spell, is undeniably one of the most potent curses in the arsenal of advanced witches and wizards in Hogwarts Legacy. There’s a reason why you learn it much later in your playthrough. The Unforgivable Curse inflicts significant damage upon its target while dealing the contagious raw debuff curse on your enemies.

Fortunately, there is no reprimand for using Crucio on anyone in Hogwarts legacy (Yes, even your professors aren’t safe). Its potency cannot be denied, making it a fearsome spell in the hands of your character if you let them dare to wield its power. 

2. Imperio

Imperio is a spell of influence and control, granting the user the ability to manipulate the actions of other creatures and opponents. Its inclusion in the list of most powerful spells persists as its utility stretches beyond its basic use, which is to turn your enemies against each other. Surprisingly enough, the spell can also influence magical creatures like trolls, elves, and other mystical enemies. 

Imperio opens up tons of exciting interactions for your character to explore, as you can pretty much force any character to fall under your spell and do your bidding. It’s also an important spell to keep for a select few puzzles in the side storylines, so make sure you add it to your arsenal as soon as it becomes available. 

1. Avada Kedavra

There’s a good reason you only get to unlock Avada Kedavra at the end of your Hogwarts Legacy playthrough. Avada Kedavra, known as the Killing Curse, is the epitome of dark and deadly magic in Hogwarts Legacy. The curse can instantly cause the user’s target to perish, with no clear known counter aside from evading it. You can use Avada Kedavra on almost any foe in Hogwarts Legacy, including some elites and high-level adversaries. 

Albeit there are a few entities that have some annoying sort of plot armour against the Killing Curse, it’s still undeniably the most powerful tool in a wizard’s offensive toolbox. If not anything else, at least you can go on a deranged killing spree on your most hated professors at Hogwarts once you finally finish the game.

Conclusion

While certain spells certainly grant you a massive advantage in battle, that doesn’t mean the rest of the spells you can learn in Hogwarts Legacy are anything to joke about. Each spell fulfils its own specific niche, whether through applying a unique effect in combat or by helping you solve puzzles in quests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Use of Unforgivable Curses Allowed in the Game?

Yes. While the Ministry Of Magic is a well-known institute in Hogwarts Legacy, you do not get reprimanded for casting the Unforgivable curses in Hogwarts Legacy. The trio of spells: Imperio, Crucio, and Avada Kedavra can be used on almost any entity in Hogwarts Legacy, although their canonical effect is somewhat diluted in the game.

How Do You Acquire These Spells in Hogwarts Legacy?

While each spell has a different mode of acquisition, the general method is to get a quest from an ally or professor and complete it. In the end, you’re usually rewarded by the person as they teach you how to cast the spell. Once learned, you can add it to your permanent arsenal. 

Can You Cast Avada Kedavra on Bosses?

While the notion may sound ingenious and rather tempting, you only get to learn Avada Kedavra very late into the game. At that point, it’s possible that you’ve already beaten all the bosses you may want to cast The Killing Curse on. Nevertheless, you can still cast Avada Kedavra on other elite foes if they grant you the time it takes to cast it.