How to Win the Duel in Crossed Wands Round 1

Master the Crossed Wands Round 1 duel in Hogwarts Legacy! Learn how to counter yellow barriers with Levioso and unleash powerful combos with Sebastian. Get ready for Round 2!

Alright, so you've finished the Defence Against the Dark Arts quest and Sebastian's invited you to the underground dueling club. To get started, head to the Clock Tower Courtyard Floo Flame and find Lucan Brattleby. He's the one organizing these secret matches.

Once you're ready, chat with Lucan and confirm you want to fight. This first duel is a 2-on-2, so you and Sebastian will be taking on two rivals. Don't worry, it's pretty straightforward for your first go!

Here's the lowdown:

• Your opponents will put up yellow barriers to protect themselves. To get past these, you'll need to use Levioso (press "+ " or "+ "). Once you've bypassed their shield, unleash a flurry of normal wand attacks (press "/").
• Keep an eye on your character for yellow prompts – these mean an attack is coming your way! Even if Sebastian has an enemy tied up, don't get too comfortable. You'll need to use Protego (press "/") to block incoming damage.
• Pro-Tip: Hold down the Protego button. This will trigger a Stupefy counterattack, which can actually break through enemy defenses, stagger them, and leave them open for extra damage for a short while.

Defeat both opponents, and you'll win the duel and complete the side quest. Nicely done! You might even unlock Crossed Wands, Round 2 after this.