Harry Potter Spells

Witches and wizards in the Harry Potter universe use spells for everything from lighting a room to defending against dark magic. Here is a guide to the most important spells.

Essential Spells

• Expelliarmus – The Disarming Charm. Harry's signature spell.
• Expecto Patronum – Produces a Patronus to defend against Dementors.
• Lumos – Creates light at the tip of the wand.
• Accio – The Summoning Charm.
• Wingardium Leviosa – Makes objects levitate.
• Stupefy – The Stunning Spell.
• Protego – Creates a shield.
• Obliviate – Erases memories.

The Unforgivable Curses

• Avada Kedavra – The Killing Curse.
• Crucio – The Cruciatus Curse.
• Imperio – The Imperius Curse.

Learn spells on World of Potter

On World of Potter, you learn and practise spells in Defence Against the Dark Arts, Charms, and other classes. Explore all spells in our Harry Potter Lexicon.