Hogwarts Legacy Reveals Combat and Dueling

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Hogwarts Legacy has at long last revealed gameplay footage at PlayStation's latest State of Play today. Now, much has been portrayed from the Harry Potter-inspired action-RPG, and Avalanche Software's deep-dive on mechanics gives players something they can look forward to.

As an overview of what players can anticipate, Hogwarts Legacy showcased cinematics and gameplay throughout Hogwarts' castle grounds, as well as activities and adventures players can embark upon past the castle's walls. This is the first official gameplay shown for Hogwarts Legacy, and fans have since wondered what spell-casting duels would look like as the game's source of combat. The wait is fortunately over as fans have received their first look at combat with many spells and interesting techniques to consider.

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Today's gameplay presentation segues into combat features with an in-depth look at Hogwarts Legacy's intricate spells. In Hogwarts Legacy, enemies will be comprised of «creatures corrupted by a magical force, powerful goblins, and sinister witches and wizards.» Hogwarts Legacy's protagonist can be seen up against multiple foes at once who all use «Blasting Curses, Stunning Spells, enchanted weaponry, and more.» To withstand these enemies, multiple spells will be at the player's disposal for unique combinations and specific vulnerabilities.

Thankfully, the Shield Charm allows players to «deflect ranged spells and direct weapon strikes.» Hogwarts Legacy's spells are fired in rapid succession with flashy animations and specifically colored effects for each as a visual cue. Expelliarmus is seen used to disarm a stone knight and then destructively hurl their sword into them. Accio