Charms & General Spells
(Used for utility, protection, or healing)
Accio (Summoning Charm)
Pronunciation: AK-ee-oh
Use: Summons an object towards the caster.
Aguamenti (Water-Making Spell)
Pronunciation: AH-gwa-MEN-tee
Use: Produces a jet of clean, drinkable water from the wand tip.
Alohomora (Unlocking Charm)
Pronunciation: al-LOH-ho-MOHR-ah
Use: Unlocks doors and windows that are not protected by strong magic.
Aparecium (Revealing Charm)
Pronunciation: AH-par-EE-see-um
Use: Reveals secret messages written in invisible ink.
Ascendio
Pronunciation: ah-SEN-dee-oh
Use: Lifts the caster high into the air.
Bombarda
Pronunciation: bom-BAR-dah
Use: Provokes a small explosion to blast open obstacles.
Colloportus (Locking Spell)
Pronunciation: kol-o-POR-tus
Use: Magically locks a door.
Confundo (Confundus Charm)
Pronunciation: kon-FUN-doh
Use: Causes the victim to become confused and easily influenced.
Diffindo (Severing Charm)
Pronunciation: dih-FIN-doh
Use: Cuts or rips objects apart.
Engorgio (Engorgement Charm)
Pronunciation: en-GOR-jee-oh
Use: Causes the target to swell in size.
Episkey
Pronunciation: eh-PIS-key
Use: Heals minor injuries, such as broken noses.
Evanesco (Vanishing Spell)
Pronunciation: ev-an-ES-koh
Use: Makes an object vanish.
Expecto Patronum (Patronus Charm)
Pronunciation: eks-PEK-toh pa-TRO-num
Use: Conjures a spirit guardian to repel Dementors.
Expelliarmus (Disarming Charm)
Pronunciation: eks-pel-ee-AR-mus
Use: Disarms the opponent by knocking their wand away.
Finite Incantatem
Pronunciation: fi-NEE-tay in-kan-TAH-tem
Use: Terminates all spell effects in the area.
Homenum Revelio
Pronunciation: HOH-meh-num reh-VEL-ee-oh
Use: Reveals the presence of humans in the vicinity.
Incendio (Fire-Making Spell)
Pronunciation: in-SEN-dee-oh
Use: Produces fire.
Lumos (Wand-Lighting Charm)
Pronunciation: LOO-mos
Use: Illuminates the tip of the wand.
Muffliato
Pronunciation: muf-lee-AH-toh
Use: Fills the ears of nearby people with buzzing to prevent eavesdropping.
Nox (Wand-Extinguishing Charm)
Pronunciation: noks
Use: Extinguishes the light from Lumos.
Obliviate (Memory Charm)
Pronunciation: oh-BLI-vee-ate
Use: Erases specific memories from the victim's mind.
Portus
Pronunciation: POR-tus
Use: Turns an object into a Portkey for teleportation.
Protego (Shield Charm)
Pronunciation: pro-TAY-goh
Use: Casts a shield to deflect spells.
Reparo (Mending Charm)
Pronunciation: reh-PAH-roh
Use: Seamlessly repairs broken objects.
Riddikulus
Pronunciation: ri-DI-kuh-lus
Use: Forces a Boggart to look funny, neutralizing its fear.
Scourgify (Scouring Charm)
Pronunciation: SKUR-ji-fye
Use: Cleans objects or surfaces.
Silencio (Silencing Charm)
Pronunciation: si-LEN-see-oh
Use: Silences the victim completely.
Stupefy (Stunning Spell)
Pronunciation: STOO-puh-fye
Use: Knocks the victim unconscious.
Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation Charm)
Pronunciation: win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sa
Use: Levitates objects.
Curses
(Dark magic intended to cause harm, control, or death)
Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
Pronunciation: ah-VAH-dah kuh-DAHV-rah
Use: Causes instant death (Unforgivable Curse).
Crucio (Cruciatus Curse)
Pronunciation: KROO-see-oh
Use: Inflicts unbearable torture (Unforgivable Curse).
Geminio (Gemino Curse)
Pronunciation: jeh-MIN-ee-oh
Use: Creates useless duplicates of an object; can overwhelm a thief.
Imperio (Imperius Curse)
Pronunciation: im-PEER-ee-oh
Use: Places the victim under total control (Unforgivable Curse).
Locomotor Mortis (Leg-Locker Curse)
Pronunciation: loh-koh-MOH-tor MOR-tis
Use: Locks the victim's legs together.
Morsmordre (Dark Mark)
Pronunciation: morz-MOR-drah
Use: Conjures the Dark Mark in the sky.
Petrificus Totalus (Full Body-Bind Curse)
Pronunciation: pe-TRI-fi-kus toh-TAH-lus
Use: Paralyzes the victim's entire body temporarily.
Reducto (Reductor Curse)
Pronunciation: reh-DUK-toh
Use: Blasts solid objects to dust.
Sectumsempra
Pronunciation: sek-tum-SEM-pra
Use: Slashes the victim as if by a sword; causes severe bleeding.
Hexes & Jinxes
(Minor dark magic used for irritation, pranks, or minor dueling)
Anteoculatia
Pronunciation: an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah
Use: Causes the victim to grow antlers.
Cantis
Pronunciation: KAN-tiss
Use: Causes the victim to burst into song uncontrollably.
Densaugeo
Pronunciation: den-saw-JEE-oh
Use: Causes the victim's teeth to grow abnormally large.
Flipendo (Knockback Jinx)
Pronunciation: fli-PEN-doh
Use: Knocks the target backwards physically.
Furnunculus (Pimple Jinx)
Pronunciation: fur-NUNG-kyoo-lus
Use: Causes the victim to break out in boils.
Impedimenta (Impediment Jinx)
Pronunciation: im-ped-i-MEN-tah
Use: Slows down or blocks an attacker.
Langlock
Pronunciation: LANG-lok
Use: Glues the victim's tongue to the roof of their mouth.
Levicorpus
Pronunciation: lev-ee-COR-pus
Use: Dangles the victim upside down by their ankles.
Oppugno (Oppugno Jinx)
Pronunciation: op-PUG-noh
Use: Directs objects or birds to attack a target.
Rictusempra (Tickling Charm/Hex)
Pronunciation: rik-tuh-SEM-pra
Use: Causes uncontrollable laughing to weaken the opponent.
Tarantallegra (Dancing Feet Spell)
Pronunciation: ta-ran-tuh-LEGR-ah
Use: Forces the victim's legs to dance uncontrollably.
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* Aberto
* Pronunciation: Uh-bare-toe
* Use: Opens locked doors and windows (similar to Alohomora).
* Accio (Summoning Charm)
* Pronunciation: AK-ee-oh or AK-see-oh
* Use: Summons an object towards the caster.
* Aguamenti (Water-Making Spell)
* Pronunciation: AH-gwa-MEN-tee
* Use: Produces a jet of clean, drinkable water from the wand tip.
* Alarte Ascendare
* Pronunciation: a-LAR-tay a-SEN-der-ay
* Use: Shoots the target high into the air.
* Alohomora (Unlocking Charm)
* Pronunciation: al-LOH-ho-MOHR-ah
* Use: Unlocks doors and windows that are not protected by strong magic.
* Anapneo
* Pronunciation: ah-NAP-nee-oh
* Use: Clears the target's airway if they are choking.
* Anteoculatia
* Pronunciation: an-tee-oh-kyoo-LAY-chee-ah
* Use: Causes the victim to grow antlers.
* Aparecium (Revealing Charm)
* Pronunciation: AH-par-EE-see-um
* Use: Reveals secret messages written in invisible ink or other hidden markings.
* Appare Vestigium (Tracking Spell)
* Pronunciation: ah-PAR-ay ves-TEE-jee-um
* Use: Reveals traces of magic, footprints, and track marks.
* Aqua Eructo
* Pronunciation: AH-kwa ee-RUK-toh
* Use: Creates a sprout of water; used to extinguish fires.
* Arania Exumai
* Pronunciation: ah-RAHN-ee-a EKS-su-may
* Use: Blasts away spiders.
* Arresto Momentum
* Pronunciation: ah-REST-oh mo-MEN-tum
* Use: Slows down or stops a moving target (often used to prevent a fall).
* Ascendio
* Pronunciation: ah-SEN-dee-oh
* Use: Lifts the caster high into the air.
* Avada Kedavra (Killing Curse)
* Pronunciation: ah-VAH-dah kuh-DAHV-rah
* Use: Causes instant death to the victim; one of the three Unforgivable Curses.
* Avis (Bird-Conjuring Charm)
* Pronunciation: AY-vis
* Use: Conjures a flock of birds from the wand.
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* Bombarda
* Pronunciation: bom-BAR-dah
* Use: Provokes a small explosion; used to blast open doors or obstacles.
* Bombarda Maxima
* Pronunciation: bom-BAR-dah MAX-i-mah
* Use: Creates a large, powerful explosion capable of destroying walls.
* Brackium Emendo
* Pronunciation: BRA-key-um ee-MEN-doh
* Use: Attempts to heal a broken bone (if done incorrectly, it can remove the bone entirely).
C
* Capacious Extremis (Undetectable Extension Charm)
* Pronunciation: ca-PAY-shus ex-TREEM-us
* Use: Expands the internal dimensions of an object without affecting the outside.
* Cave Inimicum
* Pronunciation: KAH-vay i-NIM-i-kum
* Use: Strengthens an enclosure or area against enemies.
* Colloportus (Locking Spell)
* Pronunciation: kol-o-POR-tus
* Use: Magically locks a door, preventing it from being opened by Muggle means.
* Colovaria (Colour Change Charm)
* Pronunciation: koh-loh-VAH-ree-ah
* Use: Changes the colour of an object or animal.
* Confringo (Blasting Curse)
* Pronunciation: kon-FRING-goh
* Use: Causes anything the spell hits to explode in flames.
* Confundo (Confundus Charm)
* Pronunciation: kon-FUN-doh
* Use: Causes the victim to become confused, befuddled, and easily influenced.
* Crucio (Cruciatus Curse)
* Pronunciation: KROO-see-oh
* Use: Inflicts unbearable pain on the victim; one of the three Unforgivable Curses.
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* Defodio (Gouging Spell)
* Pronunciation: deh-FOH-dee-oh
* Use: Gouges out large chunks of earth or stone.
* Deletrius (Eradication Spell)
* Pronunciation: deh-LEE-tree-us
* Use: Disintegrates or erases the shadow of the last spell cast by a wand.
* Densaugeo
* Pronunciation: den-saw-JEE-oh
* Use: Causes the victim's teeth to grow abnormally large.
* Deprimo
* Pronunciation: deh-PREE-moh
* Use: Blasts a hole through the floor or ground.
* Depulso (Banishing Charm)
* Pronunciation: deh-PUL-soh
* Use: Sends an object away from the caster (counter-charm to Accio).
* Descendo
* Pronunciation: deh-SEN-doh
* Use: Causes an object to move downwards or lower.
* Diffindo (Severing Charm)
* Pronunciation: dih-FIN-doh
* Use: Cuts or rips objects apart.
* Diminuendo
* Pronunciation: dim-in-yew-EN-doh
* Use: Forces the target to shrink.
* Duro (Hardening Charm)
* Pronunciation: DOO-roh
* Use: Turns an object to stone.
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* Engorgio (Engorgement Charm)
* Pronunciation: en-GOR-jee-oh
* Use: Causes the target to swell in size.
* Episkey
* Pronunciation: eh-PIS-key
* Use: Heals relatively minor injuries, such as broken noses or split lips.
* Erecto
* Pronunciation: eh-REK-toh
* Use: Used to erect a tent or other structure.
* Evanesco (Vanishing Spell)
* Pronunciation: ev-an-ES-koh
* Use: Makes the target object vanish into non-being.
* Expecto Patronum (Patronus Charm)
* Pronunciation: eks-PEK-toh pa-TRO-num
* Use: Conjures a spirit guardian (Patronus) to repel Dementors.
* Expelliarmus (Disarming Charm)
* Pronunciation: eks-pel-ee-AR-mus
* Use: Disarms the opponent by knocking their wand out of their hand.
* Expulso
* Pronunciation: eks-PUL-soh
* Use: Provokes an explosion due to pressure (different from Confringo which uses fire).
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* Ferula
* Pronunciation: feh-ROO-lah
* Use: Conjures bandages and splints to bind a broken limb.
* Fianto Duri
* Pronunciation: fee-AN-toh DOO-ree
* Use: Strengthens magical shields.
* Finite Incantatem
* Pronunciation: fi-NEE-tay in-kan-TAH-tem
* Use: Terminates all spell effects in the vicinity (or just "Finite" for a specific spell).
* Flagrate
* Pronunciation: fluh-GRAH-tay
* Use: Allows the caster to write in the air with fiery marks.
* Flipendo (Knockback Jinx)
* Pronunciation: fli-PEN-doh
* Use: Knocks the target backwards.
* Furnunculus (Pimple Jinx)
* Pronunciation: fur-NUNG-kyoo-lus
* Use: Causes the victim to break out in boils/pimples.
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* Geminio (Gemino Curse)
* Pronunciation: jeh-MIN-ee-oh
* Use: Creates a duplicate of an object (often worthless).
* Glacius (Freezing Spell)
* Pronunciation: GLAY-see-us
* Use: Freezes the target with cold air; can turn water to ice.
* Glisseo
* Pronunciation: GLISS-ee-oh
* Use: Causes the steps on a stairway to flatten into a slide.
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* Homenum Revelio
* Pronunciation: HOH-meh-num reh-VEL-ee-oh
* Use: Reveals the presence of other human beings in the vicinity.
I
* Immobulus
* Pronunciation: im-MOH-byoo-lus
* Use: Renders living targets immobile.
* Impedimenta (Impediment Jinx)
* Pronunciation: im-ped-i-MEN-tah
* Use: Slows down or obstructs an attacker.
* Imperio (Imperius Curse)
* Pronunciation: im-PEER-ee-oh
* Use: Places the victim under the complete control of the caster; one of the three Unforgivable Curses.
* Impervius (Impervius Charm)
* Pronunciation: im-PUR-vee-us
* Use: Makes an object repel water and mist (useful for glasses in rain).
* Incarcerous
* Pronunciation: in-KAR-ser-us
* Use: Ties the target up with ropes.
* Incendio (Fire-Making Spell)
* Pronunciation: in-SEN-dee-oh
* Use: Produces fire.
L
* Langlock
* Pronunciation: LANG-lok
* Use: Glues the victim's tongue to the roof of their mouth.
* Legilimens (Legilimency Spell)
* Pronunciation: le-JIL-i-mens
* Use: Allows the caster to delve into the mind of the victim.
* Levicorpus
* Pronunciation: lev-ee-COR-pus
* Use: Dangles the victim upside down by their ankles.
* Locomotor
* Pronunciation: loh-koh-MOH-tor
* Use: Used with an object name (e.g., "Locomotor Trunk") to make it float and follow the caster.
* Locomotor Mortis (Leg-Locker Curse)
* Pronunciation: loh-koh-MOH-tor MOR-tis
* Use: Locks the victim's legs together.
* Lumos (Wand-Lighting Charm)
* Pronunciation: LOO-mos
* Use: Illuminates the tip of the wand.
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* Meteolojinx Recanto
* Pronunciation: mee-tee-oh-loh-jinks reh-CAN-toh
* Use: Causes weather effects caused by incantations to cease.
* Mobiliarbus
* Pronunciation: moh-bil-ee-AR-bus
* Use: Levitates and moves a wooden object.
* Mobilicorpus
* Pronunciation: moh-bil-ee-COR-pus
* Use: Levitates and moves a body.
* Morsmordre (Dark Mark)
* Pronunciation: morz-MOR-drah
* Use: Conjures the Dark Mark in the sky.
* Muffliato
* Pronunciation: muf-lee-AH-toh
* Use: Fills the ears of anyone nearby with a buzzing sound to prevent eavesdropping.
N
* Nox (Wand-Extinguishing Charm)
* Pronunciation: noks
* Use: Extinguishes the light from Lumos.
O
* Obliviate (Memory Charm)
* Pronunciation: oh-BLI-vee-ate
* Use: Erases specific memories from the victim's mind.
* Obscuro
* Pronunciation: ob-SKYOO-roh
* Use: Blindfolds the victim.
* Oppugno (Oppugno Jinx)
* Pronunciation: op-PUG-noh
* Use: Directs an object or individuals to attack a target.
* Orchideous
* Pronunciation: or-KID-ee-us
* Use: Conjures a bouquet of flowers.
P
* Periculum
* Pronunciation: pe-RIK-yoo-lum
* Use: Sends up red sparks as a distress signal.
* Petrificus Totalus (Full Body-Bind Curse)
* Pronunciation: pe-TRI-fi-kus toh-TAH-lus
* Use: Temporarily paralyzes the victim's entire body.
* Piertotum Locomotor
* Pronunciation: peer-TOH-tum loh-koh-MOH-tor
* Use: Animates statues and suits of armour to do the caster's bidding.
* Portus
* Pronunciation: POR-tus
* Use: Turns an object into a Portkey.
* Prior Incantato
* Pronunciation: PRY-or in-kan-TAH-toh
* Use: Reveals a "shadow" of the last spell cast by a wand.
* Protego (Shield Charm)
* Pronunciation: pro-TAY-goh
* Use: Casts a magical shield to deflect minor spells and physical entities.
* Protego Totalum
* Pronunciation: pro-TAY-goh toh-TAH-lum
* Use: Casts a shield over a small area.
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* Reducio (Shrinking Charm)
* Pronunciation: reh-DOO-see-oh
* Use: Returns a magically enlarged object to its original size.
* Reducto (Reductor Curse)
* Pronunciation: reh-DUK-toh
* Use: Breaks or disintegrates solid objects.
* Relashio (Revulsion Jinx)
* Pronunciation: reh-LASH-ee-oh
* Use: Forces the target to release its grip; shoots hot water underwater.
* Rennervate
* Pronunciation: reh-NUR-vate
* Use: Revives a stunned person.
* Reparo (Mending Charm)
* Pronunciation: reh-PAH-roh
* Use: Seamlessly repairs broken objects.
* Repello Muggletum (Muggle-Repelling Charm)
* Pronunciation: reh-PEL-loh MUG-gle-tum
* Use: Keeps Muggles away from wizarding places by causing them to remember urgent appointments or simply look away.
* Rictusempra (Tickling Charm)
* Pronunciation: rik-tuh-SEM-pra
* Use: Causes the victim to laugh uncontrollably (often used to weaken them).
* Riddikulus
* Pronunciation: ri-DI-kuh-lus
* Use: Forces a Boggart to take on a comical appearance, neutralizing its ability to terrify.
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* Salvio Hexia
* Pronunciation: sal-vee-oh HEK-see-ah
* Use: Protects an area against hexes.
* Scourgify (Scouring Charm)
* Pronunciation: SKUR-ji-fye
* Use: Cleans objects (e.g., dirty dishes, cages).
* Sectumsempra
* Pronunciation: sek-tum-SEM-pra
* Use: Lacerates the victim as if slashed by a sword.
* Serpensortia
* Pronunciation: sur-pen-SOR-tee-ah
* Use: Conjures a snake from the wand tip.
* Silencio (Silencing Charm)
* Pronunciation: si-LEN-see-oh
* Use: Silences the victim, preventing them from making sound.
* Sonorus (Amplifying Charm)
* Pronunciation: soh-NOH-rus
* Use: Magnifies the caster's voice.
* Specialis Revelio
* Pronunciation: spe-see-AH-lis reh-VEL-ee-oh
* Use: Reveals hidden secrets or magical properties of an object.
* Stupefy (Stunning Spell)
* Pronunciation: STOO-puh-fye
* Use: Stuns the victim, rendering them unconscious.
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* Tarantallegra (Dancing Feet Spell)
* Pronunciation: ta-ran-tuh-LEGR-ah
* Use: Forces the victim's legs to dance uncontrollably.
* Tergeo
* Pronunciation: TUR-jee-oh
* Use: Siphons liquid or dust off a surface.
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* Vera Verto
* Pronunciation: vair-uh-VAIR-toh
* Use: Transfigures animals into water goblets.
* Vipera Evanesca
* Pronunciation: vi-PAIR-ah ev-ah-NES-kah
* Use: Vanishes a snake (counter-spell to Serpensortia).
* Vulnera Sanentur
* Pronunciation: vul-NAIR-ah sah-NEN-tour
* Use: Heals deep wounds; specifically the counter-spell to Sectumsempra.
W
* Wingardium Leviosa (Levitation Charm)
* Pronunciation: win-GAR-dee-um lev-ee-OH-sa
* Use: Levitates objects.