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Trying to figure out how to use Protego in Hogwarts Legacy? Stick around. We’ll cover the controls across platforms to help you put up a reliable defense in combat.
From the start of your Hogwarts Legacy playthrough, you’ll jump straight into action, relying on spells to best your opponents. One of the first charms you’ll become familiar with is Protego, a utilitarian protection spell that’s particularly handy in combat. When precisely timed, this charm can effectively deflect an incoming attack. While some enemies may best you in strength and break through the barrier, Protego is a reliable spell to protect yourself from taking damage under most circumstances. So, how exactly do you activate the charm? Let’s get into the controls for Protego and when you should activate it.
How to Cast Protego in Hogwarts Legacy
You’ll learn how to use Protego during the prologue at the start of your Hogwarts Legacy playthrough. Professor Fig will show you the ropes as you take on several Pensieve Guardians. However, this spell differs from others in that it has a fixed input. Because of this, you won’t need to use up a spell slot or enter a unique button combo to deploy a barrier.
Even so, mastering this charm is easier said than done, especially during a high-stakes face-off. First and foremost, let’s take a look at the controls to use Protego across platforms.
| PLATFORM | INPUT |
|---|---|
| PC | Press Q |
| Xbox | Press Y |
| PlayStation | Press Triangle |
| Switch | Press X |
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When to Use Protego in Hogwarts Legacy
By default, you will be instructed when to use use Protego in Hogwarts Legacy. During combat, the spell’s input will be displayed on your screen, prompting you to enter the proper control at just the right moment. Depending on your combat settings, this is especially helpful when you’re surrounded by several enemies on all sides. Generally, you’ll need to cast the protection charm during raids of camps overrun with Goblins and Dark Wizards in order to protect your blind spots.
You can change up your game’s settings to monitor your surroundings on your own, eliminating the need to wait for this on-screen directive. That is, if you’re looking for a greater challenge. Otherwise, I would recommend using this default setting, as it can quickly become overwhelming to survey enemy hot-spots for incoming attacks.
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