Spells in Hogwarts Legacy

What are the Spells in Hogwarts Legacy? What is the difference between Charm, Jinxes, Hexes, Curses?

Referring to the statements of J. K. Rowling, the creator of the world of Hogwarts, we can classify these terms as follows:

Spells is a generic term for all kinds of magical incantations.
Dark Magic also known as Dark Arts is kind of magic that was mainly used to cause harm (even as great as death) to other people and creatures.
Charms affect an object's behavior but do not change its nature. Charms are the mildest type of Spells.
Jinxes are similar to Charms, but often contain subtle hints of Dark Magic, usually only to irritate and amuse.
Hexes is a darker form of Jinxes, more closely related to Dark Magic, but still not deadly.
Curses are spells that are definitely considered Dark Arts. Curses are, in effect, purely harmful or even deadly. The strongest of these are the Unforgivable Curses, forbidden to be cast by all magic users at Hogwarts.
Ancient Magic are forgotten powerful ancient spells that you will be able to discover in the world of Hogwarts Legacy.

There are 26 Main Spells and 8 Essential Spells in Hogwarts Legacy, select spell for description:

The Spell Master Achievement Learn all spells

There are 26 Main Spells in Hogwarts Legacy, they belong to different schools, their icons differ in the background color. Not all spells are available at the beginning of the game, you will acquire and learn them as you progress through the game's storyline.

Arresto Momentum

Slowing Charm, Control Spell

Slows down, even significantly, the movement of a person or object.

You will learn Arresto Momentum Spell after Professor's Assignment "Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 2".

Glacius

Freezing Charm, Control Spell

Freezes the target with icy cold air shot from the tip of the wand. Increases the enemy's vulnerability to subsequent attacks.

You will learn Glacius Spell after Professor's Assignment "Madam Kogawa’s Assignment 1".

Levioso

Levitation Charm, Control Spell

The target begins to levitate, but the caster has no control over its movement. Stronger than Wingardium Leviosa.

Break through Yellow Shields.

You will learn Levioso Spell after Story "Defence Against the Dark Arts" Main Quest.

Transformation

Charm, Transfiguration, Control Spell

Changes enemies and objects into other items.

You will learn Transformation Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Weasley’s Assignment".

Accio

Summoning Charm, Force Spell

Summoned object toward the caster. Opposite to Depulso.

You will learn Accio Spell after Stroty "Charms Class" Main Quest.

Depulso

Banishing Charm, Force Spell

Knocks the target away from the caster. Opposite to Accio. Deals no damage to enemies.

You will learn Depulso Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Sharp's Assignment 1".

Descendo

Charm, Jinx, Force Spell

Made objects fall down. Deals no damage to enemies, but hitting the ground can hurt.

You will learn Descendo Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Onai's Assignment".

Flipendo

Knockback Jinx, Force Spell

Knocks the target backwards and upwards. Deals no damage to enemies. Useful for solving puzzles.

You will learn Flipendo Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Garlick's Assignment 2".

Spilled MilkAchievement Use the Flipendo spell 10 times on cow.

Confringo

Blasting Curse, Damage Spell

Long range Curse causes the target to explode.

You will learn Confringo Spell after Story "In the Shadow of the Undercroft" Main Quest.

Diffindo

Severing Charm, Damage Spell

Cuts and rips the target with precision.

You will learn Diffindo Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Sharp's Assignment 2".

Expelliarmus

Disarming Charm, Damage Spell

Knocks the victim's weapon or other object out of her hands and causes damage.

You will learn Expelliarmus Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Hecat's Assignment 2".

Bombarda

Curse, Damage Spell

This curse causes things and enemies to explode, while dealing area damage.

You will learn Bombarda Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Howinis Assignment".

Incendio

Fire Making Charm, Damage Spell

Produces a jet of fire on short range that ignites a person or object.

You will learn Incendio Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Hecat's Assignment 1".

Disillusionment

Charm, Utility Spell

Allows the Caster to become invisible or temporarily unnoticeable for a period of time.

You will learn Disillusionment Spell after Story "Secrets of the Restricted Section" Main Quest.

Lumos

Wand Lighting Charm, Utility Spell

Lumos creates a light at the tip of your wand to help you see in dark areas.

You will learn Lumos Spell at the beginning of the game during the prologue / tutorial.

Reparo

Mending Charm, Utility Spell

Charm for fixing broken things and restoring them to their original condition.. Can repair structures.

You will learn Reparo Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Ronen's Assignment".

Wingardium Leviosa

Utility Spell

The spell allows you to lift objects and control their movement.

You will learn Wingardium Leviosa Spell after Professor's Assignment "Professor Garlick's Assignment 1".

Conjuring Spell

Transfiguration Spell, Room of Requirement

Conjure items in Room of Requirement.

You will learn Conjuring Spell after Story "The Room of Requirement" Main Quest.

Altering Spell

Transfiguration Spell, Room of Requirement

Change the physical form and characteristics of items when cast in the Room of Requirement.

You will learn Altering Spell after "Interior Decorating" Side Quest.

Evanesco

Transfiguration Spell, Room of Requirement

Destroys items and returns moonstones when cast in the Room of Requirement.

You will learn Evanesco after Story "The Room of Requirement" Main Quest.

Avada Kedavra

Unforgivable Curse, Killing Curse

Successful cast on a human or living creature causes instant painful death. Preparing to cast this Curse takes time.

Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Forbidden Forest.

Crucio

Unforgivable Curse

Cast on a human or living creature, it causes extreme amounts of pain on the victim over time.

Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Forbidden Forest.

Imperio

Unforgivable Curse

Forces the victim to obey the caster and fight on his side for a short period of time.

Available during Dark Arts Battle Arena in Forbidden Forest.

Beast Feed

Beast Grooming Spells

Food for beasts in Vivarium.

You will learn Beast Feed Spell after Story "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom" Main Quest.

Beast Petting Brush

Beast Grooming Spells

Brush to pet beasts in Vivarium.

You will learn Beast Petting Brush Spell after Story "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom" Main Quest.

Nab-Sack

Beast Grooming Spells

Magical Bag to rescue and hold Beasts.

You will learn Nab-Sack Spell after Story "The Elf, The Nab-Sack, and the Loom" Main Quest.

Spells in Hogwarts Legacy