Hogwarts Legacy: How to Use and Destroy Protego
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Learn about Protego in Hogwarts Legacy. This includes methods and strategies for destroying enemy barriers as well as tips on how to use your own.
How to Break Barriers
Use Spells of the Same Color as the Barrier
Using spells of the same color as the enemy's barrier will destroy it. While it is possible to destroy the barrier with regular attacks or by throwing debris, using magic of the same color as the barrier is more efficient.
| List of the Most Powerful Magic and Their Effects |
Use Ancient Magic Throw
Using Ancient Magic Throw will easily break the barrier. If there are boxes or barrels nearby that can be thrown, use Ancient Magic Throw to quickly destroy barriers.
Use Stupefy
| Spell | Effects/How to Obtain |
|---|---|
Stupefy |
【Effects】 Paralyzes the enemy, making the next attack easier to hit. There is no direct damage, but bonus damage (displayed in gold numbers) can be dealt to paralyzed enemies. It can also break the enemy's spell shield (except on hard difficulty). After successfully reflecting an attack with Protego, hold down the triangle button to counterattack with Stupefy against the selected enemy【How to Obtain】 ・Obtained during the main quest, Journey to Hogwarts |
When attacked by an enemy, hold down the triangle button and hit them with Stupefy to break the barrier. After breaking the barrier with Stupefy, quickly follow up with a series of attacks.
Using Unforgivable Curses
| Curse | Effect/Obtaining Method |
|---|---|
Avada Kedavra |
【Effect】 Instantly kills the enemy【Obtaining Method】 - Obtained through the In the Shadow of the Relic side quest |
Crucio |
【Effect】 Causes continuous damage over time to the enemy, while they struggle in pain. The cursed enemy also takes increased damage【Obtaining Method】 - Obtained through the In the Shadow of the Study side quest |
Imperio |
【Effect】 Temporarily controls the enemy, making them fight like your ally. While under control, the enemy takes reduced damage from other enemies. Additionally, the cursed enemy takes increased damage【Obtaining Method】 - Obtained through the In the Shadow of Time side quest |
Even enemies with barriers can be destroyed by using the Unforgivable Curses. Although they cannot be blocked by barriers, they have long cooldowns, so it is recommended to only use them against powerful opponents.
How to Use a Barrier
Press the Triangle button in response to enemy attacks
By pressing the Triangle button at the right timing, you can deflect enemy attacks with Protego. Deflecting enemy attacks allows you to counterattack immediately, so when a circle appears above your head, press the Triangle button.
| Gameplay Guide | |
|---|---|
 Combat System |
 Ancient Magic Meter |
 Protego |
 Spells and Spell Combinations |
| Character Creation | |
|---|---|
 Character Creation |
 Change Appearance |
 Change Your Name |
 Witches and Wizards |
