How to Use Incendio in Hogwarts Legacy

Learn how to unlock and effectively use the Incendio spell in Hogwarts Legacy. Discover powerful spell combinations and battle strategies to maximize its damage.

Alright, so you're wondering how to get your hands on Incendio and start blasting some fire in Hogwarts Legacy? It's a pretty essential spell, and luckily, you can't miss it. It comes up during the Main Quest called 'Find the Secret in the Restricted Section.' You'll be heading over to Professor Hecat to learn some new defensive spells before you hit the library with Professor Fig. This quest pops up about five hours into the game, depending on how much you're exploring. Professor Hecat will give you a couple of assignments before she teaches you Incendio.

First, you'll need to win two rounds of the 'Crossed Wands' Side Quest. It's basically a duel against other students, kind of like the one you did during your first Dark Arts lesson where you learned Levioso. Second, you'll need to practice spell combinations using the dummy target. Once you've wrapped those up, head back to Professor Hecat, and she'll teach you the incantation for Incendio. This is your first real damage-dealing spell, and it can hit hard!

Now, when it comes to actually using Incendio in a fight, it's a bit different from what you might expect. It deals some serious damage, but its range is pretty limited. That means you'll need to get up close and personal with your enemies to land those fiery hits. This is where spell combos really shine. Try this: use Levioso to lift your target into the air, then Accio to pull them even closer. After that, hit 'em with Incendio while they're stuck in the air. Not only will this combo dish out massive damage, but you'll also get some of your Ancient Magic energy back.

On top of the raw damage, Incendio also applies a damage-over-time effect for a few seconds. And here's a cool trick: if you manage to knock an enemy into something (or another enemy) after hitting them with Incendio, you'll trigger an incendiary burst. This creates a damaging explosion that covers a wider area, which is super potent against groups!