How to stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy

A screenshot of a player attempting a stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy.

A screenshot of a player attempting a stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy.
April 6, 2023: Here is how to perform a stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy.

You'll learn how to do stealth kills in Hogwarts Legacy early on, but you might forget before you actually need to use one. While adventuring and puzzle-solving may be some of the main things you'll experience while playing Hogwarts Legacy, you can fully petrify your enemies through stealth kills in-game, and we're going to be your Rememberall.

To execute a stealth kill, you must know two steps and cast two spells before doing it. Once you master this technique, you're sure to be as sly as a fox when creeping up on your enemies in-game. Just be sure to practice so that using stealth kills will become second nature to you.

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How to stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy

Before you can do stealth kills in Hogwarts Legacy, there's a lot to consider. This includes being sneaky so enemies don't see you, the spells you have, and the level you're on. Be sure to check if you've completed all the necessary requirements below before making stealth kills. You don't want to get caught and take damage.

A screenshot of a player attempting a stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy.
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It's important to be able to creep up on an enemy without being seen. To do that, just move the thumbstick gradually to walk toward the back of your opponent and use the Disillusionment spell to petrify your enemy. It's a static button prompt.

Doing this combination will make you execute the Petrificus Totalus spell, which silently kills the target. You can even upgrade it to strike any enemy near your target, too. You can also unlock the Petrificus Totalus talent as an alternative way to use the spell. However, the effect is the same: a lethal but silent stealth kill.

Do take note, though, that you have to be on level 22 to do a stealth kill. Make sure to allocate some time to doing side quests and other tasks that can help you level up faster. It might take a while, but stealth kills are a good investment to learn in the long run when playing.

With that, you now know how to do stealth kills in Hogwarts Legacy! For more guides like this check out our other pieces such as Hogwarts Legacy Merlin Trials solutions, Hogwarts Legacy House Tokens locations, and which house you should choose in Hogwarts Legacy.