Hogwarts Legacy: Combat System and Tips for Battle
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Learn about the combat system in Hogwarts Legacy. This includes tips on how to use spells, break barriers, and fill up the Ancient Magic meter.
Combat System Summary
| Important Points on the Combat System |
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| Fight while switching between a maximum of 16 spells |
| Each spell has its own cooldown |
| Deflect enemy attacks with the triangle button |
| When targeted by enemies, a circle appears above your head |
| Barriers are easier to break with spells of the same color |
| Accumulate the blue meter to activate Ancient Magic |
| Make use of potions and plants |
Fight while switching between a maximum of 16 spells
In Hogwarts Legacy, you can fight by switching between a maximum of 16 spells. At the beginning, you have a limited palette of 4 spells, which increases further as your progress, allowing for a variety of combat styles depending on the situation.
Note that by pressing the R2 button quickly, you can also perform regular attacks. It is recommended to combine spells and regular attacks to connect combos while fighting.
| How to expand the spell set |
| Strongest spell rankings |
Each spell has its own cooldown
Each spell you have set has its own cooldown. The more powerful the spell, the longer the cooldown. It takes time before you can cast again, so make use of regular attacks and other spells in the meantime.
When targeted by enemies, a circle appears above your head
When targeted by enemies and about to be attacked, a circle appears above your head. When you sense an enemy's attack, it is recommended to dodge or deflect it with the triangle button.
Deflect enemy attacks with the triangle button
By pressing the triangle button at the right timing, you can deflect enemy attacks. Deflecting enemy attacks allows you to counterattack immediately, so when a circle appears above your head, press the triangle button.
Furthermore, when deflecting, holding down the triangle button will restrain the enemy with Stupefy. After lifting them into the air, follow up with regular attacks or spells to connect combos and deal damage.
| Effects and unlocking conditions of Stupefy |
Destroy barriers with magic of the same color
Some enemies may attack by putting up a barrier using Protego, but it is easier to destroy them with spells of the same color. It can be significantly faster to deplete the barrier compared to regular attacks or spells from a different type, so it is recommended to set various types of spells as a countermeasure against enemies with barriers.
Barriers can also be destroyed with Ancient Magic Throw
Barriers can also be broken with Ancient Magic Throw. If there are boxes or barrels nearby that can be thrown, make active use of Ancient Magic Throw.
| Effects and unlocking conditions of Protego |
Activate Ancient Magic by filling up the blue meter
When the blue meter on your HP meter is filled up, you can activate Ancient Magic. Ancient Magic is a powerful attack that can be used by pressing L1 and R1 simultaneously while the blue meter is filled. The blue meter can be filled by connecting combos and picking up blue light that appears when attacking.
| Effects and unlocking conditions of Ancient Magic |
Make effective use of potions and plants
During battles, you can use potions and plants to strengthen yourself before attacking enemies. Potions and plants can be created in the Room of Requirement, so make sure to prepare them in advance.
| Recipe and required materials for making potions |
| Guide to growing plants and obtaining them |
Tips for Battle
| Tips for gaining advantage in battle |
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| When you detect the enemy's attack, parry it |
| Quickly destroy the enemy's barrier with spells of the same color |
| Connect combos with regular attacks and spells |
| Fight while collecting blue light |
Parry the Enemy's Attacks
When you detect the enemy's attack and a circle appears near your head, press the triangle button to parry it. Not only can you prevent damage from the enemy, but you can also smoothly counterattack.
Dodge Attacks that Cannot be Blocked by Protego
For attacks that cannot be blocked by Protego, try dodging with a roll. Since there is a possibility of Protego being broken when defending, it is recommended to roll and counterattack instead.
Quickly Destroy the Enemy's Barrier with Spells of the Same Color
If the enemy has a barrier with Protego, quickly destroy it with spells of the same color. Using spells of the same color as the barrier makes it easy to break, allowing you to defeat the enemy efficiently.
Connect Combos with Regular Attacks and Spells
During battle, after using spells, connect combos with regular attacks. Connecting combos not only fills up the Ancient Magic meter but also makes blue light more likely to drop, allowing you to defeat enemies efficiently.
| How to Fill the Ancient Magic Gauge |
Fight while collecting blue light
To fill ip the Ancient Magic meter, fight while collecting blue light. Blue light is easier to obtain by connecting combos. Move around and unleash spells to gather scattered blue light.
| How to charge the Ancient Magic gauge |
| Recommended combo combinations and connections |
| Gameplay Guide | |
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 Combat System |
 Ancient Magic Meter |
 Protego |
 Spells and Spell Combinations |
| Character Creation | |
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 Character Creation |
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