How To Do A Finishing Move In Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy has got some wonderfully engaging combat mechanics at its disposal, from stealth and breaking shields to various hard-hitting combinations. Arguably one of the most fun though, is absolutely destroying your opponent with a powerful finishing move. That's if you know how to perform one anyway. Let's get into this finishing move Hogwarts Legacy how-to guide.

• Check out how to perform a stealth kill in Hogwarts Legacy.

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How To Do A Finishing Move In Hogwarts Legacy

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In order to perform a Hogwarts Legacy finishing move, you'll first need to fill its metre. You'll notice the two-bar blue metre in the bottom right-hand corner above your health bar. To perform a finisher, you'll need to fill one bar of the meter by performing attacks and combos.

Once filled to the required amount, you'll see the L1 + R1 prompt (LB + RB on Xbox/ X on PC) one at a time above applicable targets depending on which is closest to your centre view. Press L1 and R1 at the same time whilst the prompt is above your desired target, and you'll perform the finishing move - mercilessly slamming your enemy up and down into the ground until their HP is no more.

• Ready to practice duelling against other students? Find out how to join the Crossed Wands duelling club in Hogwarts Legacy. 

That's all you need to know in this finishing move Hogwarts Legacy how-to guide. For even more on how to be a master in Hogwarts Legacy combat, take a look at how to break shields against other wizards. Better yet, find out how to win at the Crossed Wands duelling club. Alternatively, for those curious about those starring in the game, check out the full list of all Hogwarts Legacy voice actors, including Simon Pegg.

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