Hogwarts Legacy: The Ancient Magic Meter and How to Use it

Efficient Way to Fill Up the Ancient Magic Meter

Connect Combos

The Ancient Magic Meter fills up as you connect combos. By connecting longer combos, the Ancient Magic Meter fills up more easily, allowing you to defeat enemies efficiently.

Fight while Collecting Blue Light

To fill the Ancient Magic Meter, fight while collecting blue light. Blue light is more likely to drop when combos are connected, and you need to collect it yourself. When you pick up blue light, the Ancient Magic Meter fills up, so move around and collect it during combat.

Enhance Your Ancient Magic with Traits

Trait	Effects and Acquisition Methods
Ancient Magic Focus I	【Effects】 Increases the filling rate of the Ancient Magic Meter【Acquisition Method】 - Treasure chest in Bandit Camps
Ancient Magic Focus II	【Effects】 Significantly increases the filling rate of the Ancient Magic Meter【Acquisition Method】 - Treasure chest in Bandit Camps
Ancient Magic Focus III	【Effects】 Greatly increases the filling rate of the Ancient Magic Meter【Acquisition Method】 - Treasure chest in Bandit Camps

To efficiently fill up the Ancient Magic Meter, enhance your Ancient Magic Focus with Traits. By increasing your Ancient Magic Focus, you can efficiently fill the met, so it is recommended to obtain them by exploring Bandit Camps.

Recommended Abilities and Effects List

Unlocking Talents for the Ancient Magic Meter

Talent	Required Level/Recommendation/Effect
Basic Cast Airborne Absorption	【Required Level】16【Recommendation】★★★★☆【Effect】 When Basic Cast hits an airborne enemy, the Ancient Magic Meter increases.
Protego Absorption	【Required Level】5【Recommendation】★★★☆☆【Effect】 When successfully defending with Protego, the Ancient Magic Meter increases. If defended with perfect timing, the meter increases even more.
Evasion Absorption	【Required Level】16【Recommendation】★★★☆☆【Effect】 When evading an unblockable attack, the Ancient Magic Meter increases.

To efficiently fill up the Ancient Magic Meter, unlock talents that increase it. These talents make it easier to fill up the meter when performing specific actions, so it is recommended to unlock them if you have the opportunity.

Recommended Distribution of Talent Points

How to Use Ancient Magic

Press L1 and R1 at the same time when the meter is full

Ancient Magic can be used when the blue meter is full by pressing L1 and R1 at the same time. The blue meter can be filled by connecting combos and picking up blue light that appears when attacking. Ancient Magic has a stronger power than regular spells, so use it actively.

Battle System and Tips for Battle

Exploration Guides
Hippogriff	Merlin Trials
Eye Chests	Brooms
Secret Rooms	Magical Beasts
Treasure Vaults	Depulso Puzzle Rooms
Thestral Locations	Dogweed and Deathcap
Infamous Foes	Quiz Answers
Battle Arenas	Enemy Locations and Drops
Floo Flames

Tips
Choosing Houses	Recommended Settings
Elements that Change with Choices	Shops in Hogsmeade
Growing Plants	Talent Enhancement
Wand Types Guide	Potions Guide
Clear Time	Farming Money
Efficient Early Game Progression	Unlock and Upgrade Gears
Spell Mastery	Room of Requirement
Efficient Leveling Methods	Irreversible Elements
Gear Slots	Maximum Spell Sets
Troll Locations	Growing Plants
Brooms and Beast Mounts	List of Materials
Legendary Gears	Elder Wand and the Deathly Hallows
Can You Become a Dark Wizard?	Broom Race Challenge Guide
List of Trophies	Hospital Wing
Bandit Camps	Second Playthrough or New Game+
Merlin's Cloak	Recovery Items
Recommended Spell Combos	Recommended Traits
Dueling Techniques	Recommended Conjurations
How to Go to Azkaban	How to Save
Golden Snitch	Challenges
How to Change Time	Timed Quests
Dragon Locations	The House Cup
House Furnitures and Layouts	Recommended Settings
Trophy: Finishing Touches

Extra Information
Dark Arts Pack	Do the Original Characters Appear?
Is There a Multiplayer Element?	Differences in Editions and Their Prices
Hogwarts Legacy: Bonus Contents	List of Compatible Platforms
Is There Quidditch and Chess?	Interactions and Romance
Summary Updates | Additional Content	Can I Use Expecto Patronum?

Gameplay Guide
Combat System	Ancient Magic Meter
Protego	Spells and Spell Combinations

Character Creation
Character Creation	Change Appearance
Change Your Name	Witches and Wizards