A soon-to-be-nerfed spell combination in Hogwarts Legacy can clear out enemy counters quicker than a witch or wizard can cast Lumos. The overpowered trick comes as a mercy to players struggling through some of Hogwarts Legacy's late-game encounters, which can be a struggle even on normal difficulty.
Avalanche Software has a certified hit on its hands with the February 10 release of Hogwarts Legacy. Breaking numerous sales records and currently sitting at an 84 on Metacritic, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter game fans have been dreaming of for decades. Its gorgeously realized world containing a fully-fleshed out version of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would have been enough for some fans, but the additions of a fun and fluid combat system, intriguing characters with nuance and depth, and top-shelf systems for exploration and discovery, makes Hogwarts Legacy poised as an early standout for many outlets' game of the year.
TikTok user nwocd posted a video showcasing what might be the most overpowered spell combo currently in Hogwarts Legacy. With a few key talents and some basic attacks interspersed between two unforgivable curses, a whole room full of enemies can be eliminated in one fell swoop. Starting with a Crucio curse on an enemy, then firing off a few basic attacks augmented by Crucio mastery, the player can spread the cursed debuff to every enemy in the encounter. Followed up with the killing curse Avada Kedavra, as well as the blood curse talent, which causes all cursed enemies to take damage when one does, every debuffed enemy will fall victim to the one-hit kill spell, instantly wiping a room and trivializing even the most brutal encounters. Since some of the late-game encounters can be tough on players, especially on the hard difficulty setting, this incredible combo might be the saving grace for struggling fans wrapping up their first playthrough.
While Hogwarts Legacy has surpassed many fans' expectations, some are already clamoring for more. While Avalanche Software has been tight-lipped on the future of Hogwarts Legacy, there are countless avenues it could explore for potential DLCs. Some of the most popular requests include a playable version of Quidditch, a storyline that involves traveling to Diagon Alley, and adding in fan-favorite events from Harry Potter like the Triwizard Tournament or the Chamber of Secrets. With Hogwarts Legacy's success, it would be shocking if a sequel was not announced soon, or was possibly already in development.
Players suffering through the most challenging encounters in Hogwarts Legacy can find some relief by following the overpowered spell combo set out by nwocd on TikTok. It would be wise to use the combo while it still works, however, as it seems like an easy target for Avalanche Software's first pass at balance changes.
Hogwarts Legacy is available now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, and is scheduled to release for PS4 and Xbox One on April 4, and Nintendo Switch on July 25.
