Imperio is a spell in Hogwarts Legacy (Harry Potter). This guide includes how to learn Imperio, how to unlock, what is Imperio, effects & use, unforgivable curse, and more!
| Unforgivable Curses | ||
  Avada Kedavra In The Shadow of Relic |  Crucio In the Shadow of the Study |  Imperio In The Shadow of Time |
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How To Get Imperio
Unlocked In "In The Shadow of Time"
You can learn "Imperio" after completing Sebastian's quest "In The Shadow of Time".
Sebastian Sallow Questline Guide
Choose The Correct Dialogue
During the event, there will be a selection of dialogue, and if you do not choose the correct one, you will not be able to learn Imperio. If you do not want to learn Dark Arts, then choose the dialogue that allows you not to learn.
| Options (Sebastian) | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| I'd prefer not to learn the Imperius Curse. | → | Unable to learn Imperio | |
| Yes, I'd like to learn the Imperius Curse. | → | Learn Imperio | |
| Options 1 (Ominis) | Options 2 (Ominis) | Result | |
| Very well. Let's talk with Sebastian. | - | → | Unable to learn Imperio |
| I cannot side with you. Sebastian's right. | Never mind. | ||
| Yes, that's precisely what I'm suggesting. | → | Learn Imperio | |
Even If You Skip The Option, You Can Ask Sebastian Again
Even if you do not learn during the event, you can speak to Sebastian in the Undercroft and he will teach you. The Unforgivable Curses are learnable later on in the game.
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How To Use Imperio
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| Cooldown | Effect |
About 30 sec. | - Temporarily forces enemies to fight as if they were your companion - Cursed enemies take extra damage |
Upgrade Imperio
| Talent Name | Imperio Mastery（Required：Lv16） |
|---|---|
| Effect | An enemy under your control with Imperio curses other targets with each succesful strike. |
Imperio Mastery can be obtained by unlocking the Dark Arts Talent. Even if you don't attack yourself, the number of cursed enemies will increase. Cursed enemies are more likely to take damage, so you can quickly defeat them as a result.
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More Powerful When Combined With Petrificus Totalus
| Require | One-on-one situations with enemies |
|---|---|
| Procedure | ① Attack the enemy with Imperio ② Attack enemies continuously with Petrificus Totalus |
With Petrificus Totalus, only small enemies can be knocked out. You can even take on powerful enemies and quickly decrease their HP by combining it with Imperio. In a one-on-one situation, you may use it to quickly decrease your opponent's health by half.
What Is Imperio?
Imperius Curse That Appears In Original Books
The Imperio Curse is one of the Unforgivable Curses in the Harry Potter series. It will make the opponent submissive to the caster. Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters use this curse to gain more of their followers by casting them on innocent people.
Forbidden Spells Were Legal In The Past
Avada Kedavra, Imperio, and Crucio are the Unforgivable Curses during the Harry Potter series time frame. All of them are Dark powerful magics that are forbidden to use.
However, since Hogwarts Legacy takes place in the past, these spells are frequently used in battles.
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