Crucio, also called the Cruciatus Curse, is an Unforgivable Curse in Hogwarts Legacy.
The Player has the option to learn this curse from Sebastian Sallow during the mission In the Shadow of the Study.
Crucio can also be used in the Dark Arts Battle Arena, even if the player has not learned it in the main game.
Description[]
Damage most enemies to writhe in pain as they take damage over time. Also curses the victim – and cursed enemies take extra damage.
Uses[]
As per its name, Crucio inflicts unspeakable pain upon its target. The curse is unblockable and will destroy shield charms regardless of colour.
When cast on a living target, Crucio will cause them to writhe and cry out in pain, hindering their subsequent attacks and damaging them as long as the curse is in effect. Enemies affected by Crucio will also become Cursed, and are more susceptible to damage.
As with all the Unforgivable Curses in-game, Crucio can only be cast upon hostile targets.
Upgrades[]
Crucio has the following upgrades:
Crucio Mastery[]
Unlocked by spending Talent Points in the Dark Arts Section. When striking an enemy with Crucio, a projectile is released upon impact that targets and curses another nearby enemy at random.
Curse Sapper[]
Unlocked by spending Talent Points in the Dark Arts Section. Defeating a cursed enemy will restore some of the player character's health.
Trivia[]
- Crucio means "cross" in Latin. This is a reference to the practice of crucifixion, a torture and execution method used in Ancient Rome in which convicts were bound or nailed to a cross and left to die. The proper name of the curse, Cruciatus, translates to "torture" in Latin.
External links[]
Cruciatus Curse on Harry Potter Wiki