When you think of any wizarding game or movie then the first thing that comes to mind are all of the spells which you will be witnessing or doing yourself, the Hogwarts Legacy game is no different.
With spell casting being such a big and important aspect of this game it can definitely help to know which spells you should prioritise unlocking first. This article will work as a guide for these players, who are looking for an explanation of all the key spells and which ones you should try and unlock first in the new Hogwarts Legacy game.
Best Spells to Unlock First
In the Hogwarts LEgacy game you will be able to unlock spells one of two ways, the first being that the spells are rewarded to you from main quests and the second one being receiving them as rewards from different teacher’s assignments. So if you are looking for a spell but don’t have the main quest or assignment for it yet then it is a great idea for you to just continue grinding the main quests and eventually these will turn up.
There are some spells, such as the Bombarda spell or the Unforgivable Curses, which you will have to wait a bit longer before you are able to unlock, as these will only appear once you’ve completed more than half of the game. So in this guide, the focus won’t be on these spells, even though they are arguably the most powerful ones in the game, but they will just take too long to unlock compared to these ones.
Even though these spells will be listed as the most important for you to unlock early on in the game, all spells in the Hogwarts Legacy game are important and all have their own uses, so it is important to try and unlock every spell if you can.
Best Damage Spells to Prioritise
Confringo and Incendio
In order to do the most amount of damage over time to an enemy then setting them on fire is definitely your best bet. In the Hogwarts Legacy game you’ll have two spells that can do this, Incendio as well as Confringo, which both have their own uses.
The Incendio spell can be unlocked by completing Professor Hecat’s Assignment 1. The Incendio spell is quite attractive to those people who are looking to deal a lot of damage because this one deals double the amount of damage that Confringo does and even has a quicker cooldown. With the Incendio spell you will also be able to go and upgrade it, using your Talents page, and what this upgrade will do is create an AOE ring that surrounds you, which will burn all of the enemies that are close to you. When you are surrounded by a lot of Infer, then this spell is definitely one of the best because your opponents or enemies will have to be on fire before they can be damaged more.
Then when it comes to the Confringo spell, it has a much longer range than what the Incendio spell does, which makes it extra useful when you are dealing with enemies, on fire, from afar. Then you’ll further be able to upgrade this spell so that it can act as a magic missile-like swarm of homing projectiles.
Best Control Spells to Unlock First
Glacius
Levioso is definitely an amazing spell to have early on in the game to use to get your enemies airborne. Then once you’ve acquired Flipendo this spell then gets a lot less useful for you. Then when it comes to choosing between the Arresto Momentum spell and the Glacius spell, many players will choose to go with the Glacius spell as it has a much faster cooldown time. So with the Glacius spell’s overall ability to make enemies take more damage as well as deal damage to enemies in the area, with its Talent upgrade. So, in conclusion this is a recommended spell that players should choose above the other control spells. In order for you to unlock this spell you’ll need to complete Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1.
Best Force Spells to Unlock First
The force spells in this game are probably the hardest spells to recommend to a player because each one of these spells are very useful to different situations. The first spell that you’ll learn, almost as soon as you set foot in Hogwarts, is Accio and you’ll learn this one in your very first charms class. Depulso is another spell which you’ll definitely have a lot of fun with in the beginning as you’ll now be able to fling people off of cliffs or into walls. So, in the end the Flipendo and Descendo spells are definitely the two force spells that you should prioritise.
Flipendo
In order for your character to unlock the Flipendo spell you’ll need to have completed Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2. The Flipendo spell doesn’t really seem to stick out in any way in the beginning but you will be quick to notice it’s fastest cooldown time of any other combat spells in Hogwarts Legacy. One thing that should always be a priority in the Hogwarts Legacy game is trying to get enemies airborne, and the Flipendo spell will be the most reliable spell used to do this. Although there isn’t really much to this spell it is definitely one that is able to get the job done, and is especially nice to use when your other spells are busy recharging.
Descendo
Then the next force spell we have on this list is the Descendo spell, this spell is unlocked once you complete Professor Onai’s Assignment. The Descendo spell is one that is very useful on its own, however when it is paired with its talent unlocked as well as it being used on an airborne enemy, it will actually do a lot of damage around your target. With these things in mind it really makes this spell a great one for control, force and dealing damage all at the same time. Then just to add a cherry to the top it is also very satisfying to use.
Best Non-Combat Spells to Unlock First
Alohomora
If you are an explorer at heart and get annoyed by not being able to enter rooms that have locked doors on them then try and make sure to complete The Caretaker’s Lunar Lament Quest, which is a part of the Main Quest. If you have acquired the first phase of this spell then it will basically allow you to be able to open any Level 1 doors, which have been locked, then in order for you to keep on upgrading this spell you will have to locate Demiguise Moons. However, it is still a really good idea to try and invest in unlocking this spell pretty early on in the game as it will definitely help you out.
Final Words
So, there are some of the best spells, which you as a Hogwarts Legacy player, should try and invest in unlocking as early on in the game as possible to try and help either make your experience much more enjoyable or your adventures and gameplay a lot more efficient.
