The following list includes the most commonly used Harry Potter spells, which are the most famous spells in the books:
| Accio | Brings an object to you |
| Alohomora | Opens locks |
| Confundus | Confounds your target, or makes them temporarily confused |
| Engorgio | Makes an item larger |
| Expelliarmus | Disarms the target of the spell, such as knocking their wand out of their hand |
| Immobulus | Immobilizes the target |
| Impedimenta | Puts up an impediment that slows down something or someone that is coming toward you. |
| Incendio | Lights a fire |
| Lumos | Creates light, usually by making the tip of the wand glow |
| Nox | Extinguishes light, used to douse the light created by “Lumos” |
| Petrificus Totalus | Petrifies the target, seems to be more complete than “Immobulus” |
| Prior Incantato | Reveals to you the last spell that a wand was used to cast |
| Protego | “Protects” the user, and sends a spell back on an opponent |
| Quietus | Makes things quiet, used to muffle “Sonorus” |
| Reducio | Shrinks an item |
| Reparo | Repairs broken items |
| Sonorus | Amplifies the user’s voice |
| Stupefy | Stupefies an opponent, or knocks them insensible temporarily |
| Wingardium Leviosa | Makes an item levitate, such as a heavy item that needs to be moved |
Be sure to check out our other pages for the complete list of Harry Potter spells, Defensive Harry Potter Spells, and Offensive Harry Potter spells, and many other spells from Harry Potter!
