Harry Potter Spells List A to Z
The complete Harry Potter spells list from A to Z – all 228 known spells and incantations with their type (Charm, Curse, Jinx, Hex) and exact effect. Searchable and filterable.
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Charm
Curse
Jinx
Hex
Transfiguration
Healing
Conjuration
Counter
228 spells
A
Aberto
Charm
Opens objects such as doors (Fantastic Beasts)
Accio
Charm
Summons an object toward the caster, potentially over a great distance
Age Line
Enchantment
Creates a line that cannot be crossed by anyone below a set age
Aguamenti
Charm
Produces a jet or fountain of water from the wand tip
Alarte Ascendare
Charm
Shoots the target high into the air
Alohomora
Charm
Unlocks doors and other locked objects
Amato Animo Animato Animagus
Transfiguration
Incantation used as part of the Animagus transformation ritual
Anapneo
Healing spell
Clears a choking person's airway instantly
Anti-Cheating Spell
Charm
Prevents cheating on examinations
Anteoculatia
Hex
Transfigures the target's hair into antlers
Aparecium
Charm
Reveals invisible ink and hidden messages
Appare Vestigium
Charm
Reveals traces of recent magical activity and footprints (Fantastic Beasts)
Apparate
Spell
Teleports the caster instantly to a chosen location
Aqua Eructo
Charm
Shoots a controlled jet of water from the wand (video games)
Arania Exumai
Charm
Blasts spiders away (video games)
Arresto Momentum
Charm
Slows down or stops moving objects or people
Ascendio
Charm
Propels the caster upward, or toward the surface if underwater
Avada Kedavra
Curse
Kills the target instantly. One of the three Unforgivable Curses
Avenseguim
Charm
Turns an object into a tracking device that follows a target (Fantastic Beasts)
Avifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures small objects into birds (video games)
Avis
Conjuration
Conjures a flock of birds from the wand tip
B
Babbling Curse
Curse
Causes the victim to babble nonsense
Baubillious
Charm
Produces a bolt of white lightning from the wand (TCG)
Bluebell Flames
Charm
Conjures controllable blue flames that do not burn the holder (TCG)
Bombarda
Charm
Causes a small targeted explosion
Bombarda Maxima
Charm
Causes a large explosion capable of destroying walls
Brackium Emendo
Healing spell
Intended to mend broken bones; Lockhart's botched casting removed all bones from Harry's arm
Bubble-Head Charm
Charm
Creates a bubble of breathable air around the caster's head
C
Calvorio
Curse
Causes the target to lose all their hair (Lego games)
Cantis
Jinx
Forces the target to sing uncontrollably (Lego games)
Carpe Retractum
Charm
Fires a rope of light to pull objects or people toward the caster (video games)
Cascading Jinx
Jinx
Damages opponents in a chain reaction (video games)
Caterwauling Charm
Charm
Triggers a loud alarm shriek when an intruder enters a protected area
Cave Inimicum
Charm
Strengthens protective enchantments around an area against enemies
Cheering Charm
Charm
Fills the target with happiness; overdose causes uncontrollable laughing fits
Cistem Aperio
Charm
Opens chests and boxes (Fantastic Beasts)
Colloportus
Charm
Magically locks a door so it cannot be opened without the counter-spell
Colloshoo
Hex
Sticks the target's shoes to the ground
Colovaria
Charm
Changes the colour of the target object
Combat Bolt
Spell
Fires a bolt of magical energy at a target (Wizards Unite game)
Confringo
Curse
Causes an object to explode in a burst of flames
Confundo
Charm
Causes the target to become confused and act against their own judgement
Conjunctivitis Curse
Curse
Causes severe eye inflammation and pain, badly impairing the target's vision
Cornflake Skin Curse
Curse
Causes the victim's skin to resemble cornflakes
Crucio
Curse
Inflicts unbearable pain on the victim. One of the three Unforgivable Curses
Cushioning Charm
Charm
Creates an invisible cushioned area; used on broomstick handles for comfort in flight
D
Defodio
Charm
Gouges or carves through solid material
Deletrius
Charm
Erases the echo of a spell produced by Priori Incantatem
Densaugeo
Hex
Causes the target's teeth to grow rapidly and uncontrollably
Deprimo
Charm
Creates a powerful downward pressure, blasting holes in floors (video games)
Depulso
Charm
Drives objects away from the caster with force
Descendo
Charm
Causes objects to move downward or fall heavily
Diffindo
Charm
Slashes or severs the target with precision
Diminuendo
Jinx
Shrinks the target (video games)
Disillusionment Charm
Charm
Causes the target to take on the colour and texture of their surroundings, rendering them nearly invisible
Dissendium
Charm
Opens the secret passageway behind the one-eyed witch statue at Hogwarts
Draconifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures statues into dragons (video games)
Drought Charm
Charm
Dries up small bodies of water such as puddles
Ducklifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures targets into ducks (video games)
Duro
Charm
Turns soft objects such as tapestries into hard stone (film)
E
Ear-Shrivelling Curse
Curse
Causes the victim's ears to shrivel up
Ears to Kumquats
Curse
Transforms the victim's ears into kumquats
Ebublio
Jinx
Traps the target inside a large, floating bubble (video games)
Engorgio
Charm
Swells and enlarges the target
Engorgio Skullus
Hex
Grotesquely enlarges the target's skull (Lego games)
Entrail-Expelling Curse
Curse
Forcibly expels the victim's entrails
Entomorphis
Jinx
Temporarily transfigures the target into an insect (Lego games)
Episkey
Healing spell
Heals minor injuries such as broken noses and split lips
Epoximise
Transfiguration
Glues two objects firmly together (TCG)
Erecto
Charm
Erects structures such as tents
Evanesce
Transfiguration
Vanishes an object (TCG)
Evanesco
Transfiguration
Makes an object disappear entirely
Everte Statum
Charm
Throws the target violently backward (video games)
Expecto Patronum
Charm
Conjures a Patronus to repel Dementors; the form is unique to each caster
Expelliarmus
Charm
Disarms the opponent, sending their wand flying from their hand
Expulso
Curse
Causes an object to explode via a pressure-based blast
Extinguishing Spell
Charm
Extinguishes fires
F
Ferula
Healing spell
Conjures a splint and bandages to support a broken limb
Fianto Duri
Charm
Strengthens shield and protective spells already in place
Fidelius Charm
Charm
Conceals a secret within the soul of a chosen Secret-Keeper; it cannot be revealed unless the Keeper chooses to
Fiendfyre
Curse
Conjures cursed fire of immense destructive power shaped like dark creatures; notoriously difficult to control
Finestra
Charm
Shatters glass cleanly (Fantastic Beasts)
Finite
Counter-Spell
Cancels a nearby active spell
Finite Incantatem
Counter-Spell
Cancels all active spell effects in the vicinity
Flagrante Curse
Curse
Causes objects to burn anyone who touches them and multiply when disturbed; used on the Lestrange vault
Flagrate
Charm
Allows the caster to write or draw in the air with fiery marks
Flame-Freezing Charm
Charm
Makes flames feel pleasantly cool to the person it is cast upon
Flipendo
Jinx
Knocks an object or person backward (video games)
Flipendo Duo
Jinx
A more powerful version of Flipendo (video games)
Flipendo Tria
Jinx
The most powerful version of Flipendo, producing a tornado-like effect (video games)
Flying Charm
Charm
The enchantment applied to broomsticks to enable sustained flight
Fumos
Charm
Creates a defensive cloud of smoke to obscure the caster (video games)
Fumos Duo
Charm
A more powerful version of Fumos (video games)
Furnunculus
Jinx
Causes painful boils to erupt over the target's body
G
Geminio
Charm
Creates an exact duplicate of an object; the cursed version multiplies indefinitely when touched
Glacius
Charm
Freezes the target in a block of ice (video games)
Glacius Duo
Charm
A more powerful version of Glacius (video games)
Glacius Tria
Charm
The most powerful version of Glacius (video games)
Glisseo
Charm
Causes a staircase to flatten into a smooth slide
Gripping Charm
Charm
Improves the caster's grip on objects; used on Quaffles
H
Harmonia Nectere Passus
Charm
Repairs a Vanishing Cabinet, restoring its ability to transport objects
Herbifors
Transfiguration
Causes flowers to sprout from the target (Lego games)
Herbivicus
Charm
Dramatically accelerates plant growth (video games)
Homenum Revelio
Charm
Reveals the presence of any humans concealed nearby
Homonculous Charm
Charm
Allows the caster to track the movements of others on a map; used in creating the Marauder's Map
Homorphus Charm
Charm
Forces a werewolf or Animagus to revert to human form
Horcrux Curse
Curse
Splits the caster's soul and binds a fragment to a physical object; requires a murder to perform
I
Illegibilus
Charm
Renders text completely unreadable (TCG)
Immobulus
Charm
Immobilises the target, freezing them in place
Impedimenta
Jinx
Slows down or stops a moving target
Imperio
Curse
Places the victim entirely under the caster's control. One of the three Unforgivable Curses
Impervius
Charm
Makes an object repel water and substances
Imperturbable Charm
Charm
Makes an object impervious to observation or eavesdropping from outside
Incarcerous
Conjuration
Conjures ropes or cords that bind the target
Incendio
Charm
Produces fire from the wand tip
Incendio Duo
Charm
A more powerful version of Incendio (video games)
Incendio Tria
Charm
The most powerful version of Incendio (video games)
Inflatus
Jinx
Inflates the target like a balloon (video games)
Informous
Charm
Adds information about a creature to the Book of Monsters (video games)
Intruder Charm
Charm
Detects intruders within a protected area and alerts the caster
J
Jelly-Brain Jinx
Jinx
Muddles the target's thinking and decision-making
Jelly-Fingers Curse
Curse
Makes the victim's fingers rubbery and impossible to use
Jelly-Legs Jinx
Jinx
Causes the victim's legs to wobble and collapse uncontrollably
K
Knee-Reversal Hex
Hex
Rotates the victim's knees to face the wrong direction
L
Lacarnum Inflamarae
Charm
Sets cloaks and clothing on fire (film)
Langlock
Jinx
Glues the victim's tongue to the roof of their mouth; created by Snape
Lapifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures the target into a rabbit (video games)
Legilimens
Charm
Allows the caster to enter and read the target's mind
Levicorpus
Jinx
Hoists the victim upside-down into the air by their ankle; created by Snape
Levioso
Charm
Levitates a target without the caster maintaining directional control (Hogwarts Legacy)
Liberacorpus
Counter-Spell
Releases a person from the Levicorpus jinx
Locomotor
Charm
Causes a target object to rise and move through the air at the caster's direction
Locomotor Mortis
Curse
Locks the victim's legs together so they cannot walk
Lumos
Charm
Produces a beam of light from the wand tip
Lumos Duo
Charm
Produces a concentrated, directional beam of light (video games)
Lumos Maxima
Charm
Creates a powerful burst of light that illuminates a large area
Lumos Solem
Charm
Produces a blinding flash of sunlight-intensity light (film)
M
Magicus Extremos
Charm
Temporarily amplifies the power of the caster's protective spells (video games)
Maledictus Curse
Curse
A blood curse passed from mother to daughter; causes permanent transformation into a beast
Melofors
Jinx
Conjures a pumpkin that encases the victim's head (video games)
Memory Charm
Charm
Erases or modifies specific memories
Meteolojinx Recanto
Counter-Spell
Reverses jinxes that produce unwanted weather effects indoors
Mimblewimble
Curse
Ties the victim's tongue in a knot, preventing clear speech
Mobiliarbus
Charm
Levitates and moves wooden objects such as trees through the air
Mobilicorpus
Charm
Levitates and moves an unconscious or limp body
Morsmordre
Curse
Casts the Dark Mark into the sky; the calling sign of the Death Eaters
Muffliato
Charm
Fills nearby people's ears with buzzing to prevent them hearing conversations; created by Snape
Multicorfors
Transfiguration
Changes the colour and style of the target's clothing (Lego games)
N
Nebulus
Charm
Creates a dense, localised fog (Fantastic Beasts)
Nox
Charm
Extinguishes the light produced by Lumos
O
Obliteration Charm
Charm
Removes and erases tracks or traces left in snow or other surfaces
Obliviate
Charm
Erases specific memories from the victim's mind
Obscuro
Conjuration
Conjures a blindfold over the target's eyes
Oculus Reparo
Charm
Repairs broken eyeglasses (film)
Oppugno
Jinx
Commands a conjured or animated object to attack a target
Orbis
Jinx
Sucks the target down into the ground (video games)
Orchideous
Conjuration
Conjures a bouquet of flowers from the wand tip
P
Pack
Charm
Packs a trunk or luggage automatically
Partis Temporus
Charm
Creates a temporary gap in a magical barrier or fire
Permanent Sticking Charm
Charm
Permanently affixes an object to a surface so it cannot be removed
Periculum
Charm
Shoots red sparks or flares into the air as a distress signal (video games)
Peskipiksi Pesternomi
Charm
A nonsense incantation Lockhart claimed would stop Cornish Pixies; it had no effect
Petrificus Totalus
Curse
Rigidly binds the entire body, rendering the target unable to move
Piertotum Locomotor
Charm
Animates statues and suits of armour, bringing them to life under the caster's command
Piscifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures targets into fish (video games)
Point Me
Charm
Causes the caster's wand to act as a compass, pointing north
Portus
Charm
Transforms any object into a Portkey for magical transportation
Priori Incantatem
Spell
The effect produced when two brother wands duel; the losing wand echoes all its recent spells
Prior Incantato
Charm
Forces a wand to produce a ghostly echo of the last spell it cast
Protego
Charm
Creates a magical shield that deflects jinxes, hexes, and curses
Protego Diabolica
Curse
Creates a ring of black fire that harms only the caster's enemies (Fantastic Beasts)
Protego Horribilis
Charm
A powerful shield against very dark magic
Protego Maxima
Charm
An amplified version of Protego; used in combination with other shield charms
Protego Totalum
Charm
Casts a protective shield over an entire area
Pullus
Transfiguration
Transfigures the target into a chicken (Lego games)
Q
Quietus
Charm
Reduces the volume of a voice or sound amplified by Sonorus
R
Redactum Skullus
Hex
Shrinks the target's head (Lego games)
Reducio
Charm
Shrinks an enlarged object back to its original size; counter to Engorgio
Reducto
Curse
Blasts solid objects apart; powerful applications can disintegrate them
Relashio
Jinx
Forces the target to release whatever it is gripping
Rennervate
Charm
Revives an unconscious person; formerly known as Ennervate
Reparifarge
Transfiguration
Reverses an incomplete or botched Transfiguration
Reparifors
Healing spell
Heals minor magically-induced ailments (video games)
Reparo
Charm
Repairs broken or damaged objects, restoring them to their original condition
Repello Inimicum
Charm
Repels and disorients enemies approaching a protected boundary
Repello Muggletum
Charm
Keeps Muggles away from a magical location by filling them with unease
Revelio
Charm
Reveals concealed objects, people, or magical properties
Rictusempra
Charm
Causes the target to experience an uncontrollable tickling sensation
Riddikulus
Charm
Used against a Boggart; forces it to assume a humorous form, weakening it
S
Salvio Hexia
Charm
Provides protection against hexes over an area
Scourgify
Charm
Cleans a target object or surface instantly
Scurge
Charm
Cleans up ectoplasm and repels ghostly remnants (video games)
Sectumsempra
Curse
Inflicts deep lacerations as if cut by an invisible sword; can be fatal. Created by Snape
Serpensortia
Conjuration
Conjures a serpent from the wand tip
Silencio
Charm
Silences the target, preventing them from making any sound
Slugulus Eructo
Curse
Forces the victim to belch up slugs continuously
Snufflifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures books or small objects into mice (video games)
Sonorus
Charm
Amplifies the caster's voice to a great volume
Specialis Revelio
Charm
Reveals the special properties of an object or any enchantments placed upon it
Spongify
Charm
Makes the target soft and rubbery so it absorbs impacts (video games/TCG)
Steleus
Hex
Causes the victim to sneeze repeatedly for a period of time (video games)
Stinging Jinx
Jinx
Causes a stinging sensation and a rash on the target
Stupefy
Charm
Stuns the target, rendering them unconscious
Surgito
Counter-Spell
Removes a love enchantment or infatuation spell from a person
Switching Spell
Transfiguration
Causes two objects to instantaneously swap places
T
Taboo
Jinx
Placed on a word so that speaking it immediately reveals the speaker's location
Tarantallegra
Charm
Causes the target's legs to perform a rapid, uncontrollable jig
Tentaclifors
Transfiguration
Transfigures the victim's head into a writhing tentacle (Lego games)
Tergeo
Charm
Siphons and removes substances such as blood or dirt from a surface
Titillando
Hex
Tickles the target and weakens their defences (TCG)
Toenail-Growing Hex
Hex
Causes the victim's toenails to grow at an alarming rate
Transmogrify
Transfiguration
Deforms or mutates the body of the target (TCG)
Transmogrifian Torture
Curse
A dark curse of uncertain effects; apparently causes great suffering
Twitchy-Ears Hex
Hex
Causes the victim's ears to twitch uncontrollably
U
Unbreakable Vow
Charm
Binds two parties to a magical oath; breaking it causes the oath-breaker's death
Undetectable Extension Charm
Charm
Greatly extends the interior of a container without changing its outward appearance
V
Ventus
Jinx
Fires a powerful spiralling jet of wind from the wand (video games)
Ventus Duo
Jinx
A stronger version of Ventus (video games)
Vera Verto
Transfiguration
Transfigures an animal into a goblet; taught in second-year Transfiguration
Verdillious
Charm
Shoots damaging green sparks from the wand (TCG)
Verdimillious
Charm
Shoots green lightning that can reveal objects hidden by dark magic (video games)
Verdimillious Duo
Charm
A more powerful version of Verdimillious (video games)
Vermiculus
Transfiguration
Transfigures the target into worms (video games)
Vermillious
Charm
Shoots red sparks from the wand; can signal the caster's position (TCG)
Vipera Evanesca
Charm
Vanishes a conjured snake; used by Snape to counter Serpensortia at the Duelling Club
Vulnera Sanentur
Healing spell
Closes wounds, slows bleeding, and heals lacerations; the counter-curse to Sectumsempra
W
Waddiwasi
Charm
Propels a small object at high speed toward the target
Wingardium Leviosa
Charm
Levitates objects into the air; the first spell taught in first-year Charms
