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How to unlock & use Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy : achievements & more

The best & most fun uses for Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy

Updated: Feb 23, 2023 4:36 pm
How to unlock & use Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy : achievements & more

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Today we’re going to teach you the best way(s) to use Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy, as well as how to unlock it in the first place. Thankfully, this useful spell is great for a bunch of different reasons, and we see it as a requirement for fully mastering the Force Spells in Hogwarts Legacy.

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Flipendo looks to be an important spell in the Wizarding World, helping you out in combat and puzzles, as well as helping you unlock a few fun achievements during your adventure. We’ll be discussing in more detail how all that fits together if you want to become a master of using Flipendo.

How to get / unlock Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy

Just in case you don’t have access to Flipendo and are wondering what exactly we’re talking about, we’re first going to show you how to unlock it. This is of course the first step you need to take before you enjoy the magic of Flipendo. Completing the side quest ‘Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2’ is where you’ll obtain this particular spell.

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The details of Professor Garlick’s Assignment 2 & the main reward: Flipendo

You’ll want to find Professor Garlick and work through her assignments quickly if you want to start using Flipendo soon. Assignment 2 in particular involves growing and harvesting Fluxweed in order to use all three combat plants, using them at the same time.

How to use Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy

Now on to some the main uses of Flipendo. You’ll find that this spell is pretty versatile and overall a great addition to your skillset if you want to become the most complete wizard or witch of Hogwarts.

How to unlock the Spilled Milk trophy / achievement in Hogwarts Legacy

If the prospect of earning a trophy or achievement caught your attention, then you’re not alone. We were intrigued to hear about this humorous task, even if the cows won’t be best pleased. This achievement is as simple as flipping over 10 cows with Flipendo. The only thing you need to worry about is actually locating them.

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Brocburrow in Hogwarts Valley, a perfect spot for finding cows to Flipendo

Cows are located in numerous places around the world of Hogwarts Legacy. We found that one of the easiest places to find them is in Brocburrow. This is a small hamlet in Hogwarts Valley. Head southeast of the Hogwarts Castle in order to locate it, or see the image just above.

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An unfortunate cow feeling the wrath of Flipendo

Hogwarts Legacy Flipendo FAQs

Is Flipendo a useful spell in Hogwarts Legacy?

There are plenty of uses for Flipendo in Hogwarts Legacy, including flipping over 10 cows to earn the trophy/achievement ‘Spilled Milk’.

Aside from that practical joke, it’s also perfect to use in combat to control your enemies and leave them helplessly upside down. It’s also required for solving several puzzles.

How many Force Spells are in Hogwarts Legacy?

There are a total of four Force Spells in Hogwarts Legacy, with Flipendo being one of them. The other three are as follows: Accio, Depulso, and Descendo.

Can I use a spell other than Flipendo for the Spilled Milk trophy/achievement?

If you want to do some cow tipping, feel free to try out some other Force Spells on them. Regardless of how you push, pull, or levitate them against their will, you won’t earn Spilled Milk without the use of Flipendo.

The trophy/achievement reads: ‘Use Flipendo ten times – to tip one cow or several.’


As a Junior Staff Writer, Jack is involved in writing and maintaining a bunch of hardware guides & reviews. With an interest in PC gaming, he now focuses on writing about monitors, headsets, and more.

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