Hogwarts Legacy: Effects and Release Conditions of Arresto Momentum

Arresto Momentum Unlock Condition

Obtained from "Madam Kogawa's Assignment 2"

To obtain Arresto Momentum, clear the quest, "Madam Kogawa's Assignment 2." If you haven't cleared it yet, you can find it from the list in the quest menu, or progress through the story to make the quest appear.

Task location and strategy chart list

Effects and uses of Arresto Momentum

Slow down enemy movement

Arresto Momentum can be used to slow enemy movement. In addition to giving you time to think about your next move, you can also use it to perform follow-up combos on enemies that are affected by the effect and deal great damage.

Can be used to catch animals

Spell for stopping	Recommended usage
Disillusionment	Get close to the animal without being noticed
Levioso	Float the animal and stop it
Arrest Momentum	Slows down animal movement
Accio	Animals Attract when far away

Arresto Momentum is also useful when capturing magical animals. By slowing down their movement with Arresto Momentum, you can buy time for command input, making it easier to catch magical animals regardless of difficulty.

Used to solve Hogwarts' secret puzzles

Arresto Momentum is used to solve puzzles in the challenge "Uncover the Secrets of Hogwarts". If you use Arresto Momentum on the pendulum clock, you can open the door with the corresponding mark, which helps you enter the door that has 4 locations in total.

Arresto Momentum Mastery

Talent	Required Level / Recommended Level / Effect
Slowing Curse	【Required Level】16【Recommended Level】★★☆☆☆【Effect】 Arresto Momentum has the same effect as a curse on enemies. Cursed enemies take increased damage.

Strongest magic ranking and spell set

Arresto Momentum Usage

Press the R2 button while pressing ◯△□✖️

To use Arresto Momentum, press one of the ◯△□✖️ buttons while holding down the R2 button. It is advisable to equip the spell in a strategic position in the spell set menu in advance.

Set the spell with the right directional button

To set the spell, press the right directional button to display the spell set menu. If you long press the R2 button in the menu and press one of the ◯△□✖️ buttons, the spell will be set in the same position.

Increase the number of sets with Talent

The number of spell sets can be increased by leveling talent. To increase the sets, obtain the Spell Knowledge from the Core Talent Tree in the Talent tab. It is possible to increase the number of sets up to four.

Recommended Spells and Spell Combinations

Spell Related Guide
Spells	Avada Kedavra
Maximum Spell Sets	Spell Mastery
Unforgivable Curses	Recommended Spell Combos
The Ancient Magic Meter

Control
Arresto Momentum	Glacius	Levioso
Transformation

Force
Accio	Depulso	Descendo
Flipendo

Damage
Confringo	Diffindo	Expelliarmus
Bombarda	Incendio

Utility
Disillusionment	Lumos	Reparo
Wingardium Leviosa

Transfiguration
Conjuring Spell	Altering Spell	Evanesco

Unforgivable Curse
Avada Kedavra	Crucio	Imperio

Essential
Basic Cast	Revelio	Protego
Stupefy	Ancient Magic Throw	Ancient Magic
Alohomora	Petrificus Totalus

Spells and Charms