The 8 Most Powerful OFFENSIVE Spells in Harry Potter (RANKED)

Hey everyone!
Welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. In this video, we’re going to be covering the top 8 most POWERFUL offensive spells in the harry potter universe. We won’t be covering defensive or protective spells like sacrificial protection, salvio hexia, or the patronus charm- we’re going to be honing in on the spells that a witch or wizard might use in in an effort to deal MAXIMUM damage.
Haven't you ever wondered what sort of spells Dumbledore, Grindelwald and Voldemort had in their arsenal?
Comparing spells can sometimes be difficult- particularly in the case of offensive spells because we haven’t actually seen many of them used against each other. Additionally, the properties of individual spells are usually very unique, and if they were all more or less the same then it would basically negate the requirement for more spells. With all of that in mind- bear with me in this video as I attempt to rank the top 8 most powerful offensive spells. This list is just reflective of my own opinion, but I will try my best to rationalize my choices. If you agree with my list-great! But I also implore you all to come up with your own lists. If you DO make your own, comment it down below.
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[@CreatureCal]

The pig tail spell Hagrid used on Dudley. Hagrid also called Dudley a pig which was very offensive.

[@AtharvPriyadarshanam]

What the bloody hell!?

[@urmomsnorthwestasscheek]

lol 🤣

[@giorgiolucchi4526]

NO, THE ONLY PIG IS JAMES POTTER

[@comradechenkov6569]

Lmfao whew lad

[@bluepearl4624]

How is it offensive? It is supposed to be a joke about how Dudley will literally eat anything without regard of where it came from. Like, honestly, just because not everyone makes “body positive” jokes all the time doesn’t mean that they’re trying to offend people. Can’t you just let people make fun of a bad person?

[@harryc657]

Ministry of Magic: a spell that kills people? Any wizard who cast this spell will never be forgiven! (Someone casted a spell that summoned a giant fire demon capable of incinerating a country) Ministry of Magic: This is fine.

[@lucario2able]

But the unforgivable curses are made by intent to harm or kill ot control. You have to be a sicko to cast them really. Also Protego Diabolica is suppose to be a protective spell but Grindlewald weaponized it maybe unlocking another part to the spell nobody knew existed. Plus nobody uses it so it could be banned but not unforgivable.

[@Kartemest]

Maybe only Grindelwald can cast it... it's like a nuclear weapon, sure it's illegal, but that's not a frequently applied law :D

[@Luffy61C4]

In this very case i think i'd agree when you see that threat, i think this kind of defense can be used, but ONLY to deal with that kind of threat, that are that dangerous

[@MariaM-dz9gz]

I think the killing curse is worse for the ministry because there supposedly isn’t a “shield charm” that can stop it. While other charms (like fyendfire) can be deflected, the only way to stop the unforgivable is by using a hard surface to protect yourself (I think this is more clear when you read about the battle between Dumbledore and Voldemort in Order of the Phoenix). The only reason why Harry can stop it multiple times with a charm when he confronts Voldemort is because they have “twined wands” or during the final battle because Harry owns the elder wand.

[@Aspartem]

@@MariaM-dz9gz I mean... you can't really stop a gun either. Sure, nowadays Kevlar etc. is getting better, but historically you just die if you get shot by a gun. Aveda is nothing more than shooting someone, I'd argue a gun would be more effective, since all the jinxes are so slow other people can simply dodge or deflect them. Ya can't dodge a bullet. They should've just shot Voldi and be done with it.

[@George_Bland]

I didn’t know the name but I was waiting for protego diabolica!

[@salaarfarooq4841]

Same.

[@twilight1529]

Same

[@rarebucko]

Wait so protego spells are offensive?

[@sylviaede5232]

Yh same

[@salaarfarooq4841]

@@rarebucko this one is.

[@user-vh1pn9ks6v]

Most powerful spell: "EHHEHEH" - Voldemort in The Deathly Hallows

[@babagaming2534]

Harry Potter is dead 💀⚰

[@kimgrod]

😅

[@FishLegs4You]

Nope it is eat slugs

[@laserharald3145]

Why comes the harry potter Rap to my mind?

[@bluesyrupgc4224]

No the strongest is “Not my daughter you BITCH” -Molly Weasley, Deathly Hallows Part 2

[@marcusblacknell-andrews1783]

My top spell is "Sectumsempra", an offensive spell like Severus' signature curse is his greatest achievement.

[@MrSpasticdancer]

suits the name severus

[@rebelz2678]

Severus Sempra? Na, doesn’t have the same feel to it as Sectumsempra

[@bluepearl4624]

@Infinity Vortex ...You do realise spell names have meanings, right? Am I getting woodshed here?

[@aaronbiren2271]

it's funny how sectumsempra is so close to the tickling charm incantation: rictusempra. imagine in the chamber of secrets when harry hit malfoy with a tickling charm, but he messed up and said "sectum" instead of "rictu".

[@adam_somada4266]

@@aaronbiren2271 then again maybe nothing would have happened or at the worst case scenario malfoy would end up with kitten scratches due to how young harry was. I get that you are joking btw :P

[@ranimationstudios697]

Fun fact: Bombarda Maxima was invented by Michael Bay

[@mongke8745]

Who's Michael Bay

[@ranimationstudios697]

Sarthak Sonawane the director of the transformers movies

[@callmev3531]

@@mongke8745 The guy who directed Transformers, Armaggedon, Bad Boys and a bunch of other movies. They tend to have a lot of intensely epic things going on in them, especially explosions. Though in regards to this specific spell, Confringo, the Blasting Curse causes much more of a Michael Bay-esque explosions.

[@lucario2able]

You're a wizard Michael

[@zgodwolfz4176]

Lmfao i died

[@ricemenarq6230]

#1. The unknown explosive curse Wormtail used. Instant cast, 40m blast radius. Those 12 men never stood a chance.

[@xerxesthegodking9400]

it was confringo that wormtail used , check blasting curse on harry potter wiki for proof.

[@AshokKumar-wc1sz]

it can't be on #1 because people of who died where muggles and it's radius is 40m and protego dibolica can destroy a city spread in km

[@rebelz2678]

You’re right

[@jacksonmatlock3]

No he hit a gas pipe or something like that that made the explosion way bigger than it usually is

[@raghavparanjpe9556]

Bro it was a simple confringo or bombarda.... But he was witty enough to hit a gas pipeline... The gas actually caused the explosion not his bombarda

[@Lillith.]

Gellert Grindelwald is clearly more powerful than Voldemort. The things we see him do are incredible. The main reason why I think Voldemort is often seen as more powerful is that Grindelwald had humanity, something Tom was seriously lacking. The control Grindelwald has is however much greater, and that is what makes him more powerful.

[@snehshah4973]

Grindelwald seems to do superior magic with so ease as if just a child's play for him....

[@jackelgoat8086]

I agree people think because Voldemort did worse things that he was more powerful like Grindy was more powerful

[@graceswinton7034]

I think grindelwald is also seen as more powerful as some people don’t take into account that dumbledor was greater at that point so he was up against more than Voldemort was in a sense

[@shuvamacharya8001]

U r very true friend.........."welcome to the noble cause"

[@bruh3128]

+1

[@khrawbobsyiemlieh7475]

The way that Grindelwald used Protego Diabolica with Style makes it even more epic and dangerous as hell

[@emmaspring8312]

This is officially the most accurate and complex video on HP spell ranking that I've ever seen. I like the variety of the spells and that it sheds light upon not so explored, but still very powerful spells.

[@phoenixjb3]

I agree

[@Dandeman-yf6js]

imperio? No-one?

[@xturbinator2938]

@@Dandeman-yf6js Imperio really isnt that offensive as compared to these 8 as it only turns an enemy your ally, while all these spells are showing how u can completely annihilate ur enemy

[@kenway1999]

Protego diabolica: I'm the most dangerous spell around Ginny's Reducto: Hold my Butterbeer

[@kroccmocc4765]

Bat bogey hex*

[@legendarylikebot8465]

4: Sectumsempra 3: Avada Kedavra 2: Eat Slugs 1: NYEAHHHHhHH

[@James-dl6ne]

Nah the 3rd best one is “turn this water into rum”

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

No DONT Nyeeeeaaaggyyghhhh

[@p2d383]

Abra kadabra

[@devroopsaha4020]

5th TAAH (Remember order of the Phoenix)

[@hadeschild320]

1st: AVADSASAAAAA kedarVaaaaa

[@GoAwayThankYou]

I always immediately click the like button as soon as the video starts, because these videos are always 10/10

[@edvinoapelsino2526]

Áine same 😂

[@Yameen200]

you forgot voldemorts dark ether (the black matter voldemort uses in the battle with dumbledore in the movie I would recommend videos on magic invented or mastered by voldemort, albus, grindelwald and others

[@realjoemavro]

That was one of the coolest spells ever. Whoever designed it must have been a fan of JRPGs.

[@BorchikYes]

Was dat in the book as well i forgor?

[@teakr]

Hey Harry Potter Theory, can you make a video on Antonin Dolofov and the purple spell produces from his wand? I have been interested in that for a while. Also thanks for the great videos and quality content. It is all very entertaining!

[@Heisenburga]

Teakr yeah, I wonder what the incantation is

[@nocturne311]

The name of the incantation isn't known but I can attempt to break down what it does for you. So, during the Battle of the Department of Mysteries, Dolohov casts said spell on Hermione. It didn't produce any visible external injuries, suggesting that it instead causes significant internal damage. Hermione, upon assessing the spell, notes that had she not silenced Dolohov prior to his casting it and had he spoken the incantation as well, she most likely would have died. In order to recover from it, she was apparently taking ten different types of potions per day for a while. Dolohov used the spell one other time during said battle - this time against Harry except Harry actually managed to partially mitigate its effects due to conjuring a shield charm right before it made contact. Harry described what the spells effects felt like, stating that even though he partially dulled it with his shield charm it felt like a blunt knife moving across his face, suggesting once again that it produces some sort of concussive force. It also knocked him off his feet. The only other reference we have to this spell is that Dolohov may have used it to kill Lupin during the Battle of Hogwarts as Lupin's body showed no signs of trauma and he died with a peaceful expression on his face, but that hasn't been confirmed. Anyways, I hope that I helped to shed at least a bit of light on this and said even one thing that y'all weren't familiar with in relation to Dolohov's curse. I hope you have a good day as well.

[@Dentom1987]

I think its actually somewhat like Avada Kedavra. Where Avada Kedavra seems to target the soul and cannot be blocked , it seems this curse targets the internal organs but can be blocked.

[@siddharthachatterjee5662]

I believe Firestorm is Dumbledore's own form of Protego Diabolica

[@prixiusnecrolance8531]

Not really. Protego Diabolica can also evaluate the intent of a person against or for the caster, only burning hostiles. Firestrom most probably can't do this, as Dumbledore had to cast partis temporis to create an opening for him and harry, meaning it would have hurt him as well as his ally.

[@siddharthachatterjee5662]

@@prixiusnecrolance8531 that's some great observation!!

[@prixiusnecrolance8531]

@200 subs with no videos the flames aren't exactly hotter, they are cursed, which is why they kill so quickly. AKA the most op spell till now, puts "abra cadabra" to shame

[@yeen.7209]

@@prixiusnecrolance8531 avada kedavra is unblockable and diabolica was stopped by finite incantatem. sure diabolica is flashier and has a wider spread, but the killing curse is just undoubtably more bullshit than diabolica.

[@MartijnvanderHage]

@@yeen.7209 in the films aka is blocked a lot, harry, albus and mr Weasley all did it. Harry even multiple

[@ronillwazlib8181]

Hello,my name is Harry Potter and here are my top 10 favorite spells 10. Expeliarmius 9. Expeliarmius 8. Expeliarmius 7. Expeliarmius 6. Expeliarmius 5. Expeliarmius 4. Expeliarmius 3. Expeliarmius 2. Expeliarmius 1. Expecto Patronum

[@DistractabIe]

And Sectumsempra 2.

[@DistractabIe]

And let us don’t forget Stupor

[@dannyboy8710]

I like your username reference.

[@DistractabIe]

@@dannyboy8710 Yeah I know😂😂

[@nganl2738]

so true

[@renejrhodes88]

what about the spell cast by Voldemort in the Ministry of Magic in the Order of the Phoenix? The one where all the glass shatters? And what about Dumbledore's use of water to fight him?

[@lucario2able]

Well I mean the glass shattering wouldn't be the most effective when you're not around anything glass or glass like and the water spell looked doesn't really compare to most of these spells. There are many ways you cam get out of a swirling bubble of water as a witch or wizard. Not exactly the most powerful.

[@akhilelias8649]

The water spell was aqua erecto

[@promaster1807]

Auguamenti

[@namegeneric9344]

What about the silver shield?

[@thelegend1801]

@@timwatz2330 That was just in the movies, there wasn't anything like that in the books, so we don't have a ton of information about it.

[@zejdkapo8513]

Protego diabolica: i am the strongest Expelliarmus: hold my beer

[@sayandeepbiswas6013]

Hold my wan would be better

[@newportsniper]

@@sayandeepbiswas6013 or hold my butter beer

[@emm1757]

Sayandeep Biswas no firewisky

[@Kartemest]

@@emm1757 "Protego Diabolica!" "Expelliarmus" Wands flies in the fire "Oh, now I can't control it anymore, we are all dead and the city is doomed, congratulation for the draw I guess?"

[@bluepearl4624]

Protego Diabolica: I will BURN YOU ALL INTO ASH. Expelliarmus: Yeah, I’ll just throw this dude into the Shadow Realm real quick.

[@gaboderflinger7854]

The thing about magick in this universe is basically if you know latin you can invent almost any spell. Let’s say if you add “Máxima” to the end of every spell you will eventually find some that get an increased power.

[@bigfoxki]

Probably not as easy when dive in deeper. Like there would be some underlining that could kill you like Luna's parents. Something like how the wands would determining who the spell will cast on, the caster or their target? Then it may come down to if the wizard/witch is powerful enough to cast it. Like Moody said the unforgivable curses from students would probably only make his nose bleed.

[@kylebicker7649]

​@@bigfoxkiAVADA KEDAVRA MAXIMA! *Drops a Nuke*

[@mattkess3156]

@kylebicker7649 Lmao, deleted scene from Oppenheimer

[@namegeneric9344]

In my opinion the “Eat Slugs” curse is the best curse for a duel because It can make your opponent LITERALLY NOT BE ABLE TO CAST SPELLS. If your opponent doesn’t have the correct counter-curse, because you cannot speak a verbal spells and your lose concentration required to cast a non-verbal spell.

[@BorchikYes]

I mean yeah that makes sense

[@Chaldojack1]

A powerful wizard doesn’t need to say the spell they could just cast it with there wand and feelings

[@alizasultana145]

Here we go Grindelwald making Voldemort look like a kid

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Harry Potter series was a well-written kid's book. Fantastic Beast series is a careless, money-grabbing, BS-ly written targetting the big babies.

[@shuvamacharya8001]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 nope it's not......

[@obi501]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 nope

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@shuvamacharya8001 Nope to which one?

[@bruh3128]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 harry Potter book series is for everyone. Fantastic Beasts is for adults

[@th0mmi343]

For those of you not knowing the pain of the torture curse, imagine being Anakin while being burned at Mustafar

[@reeno1357]

Great now i am hungry for some Chicken from KFC

[@alexhernandez90210]

@@reeno1357 same

[@rebelz2678]

I do like a cheeky Star Wars-Revenge of the Sith reference 👍

[@hathus5536]

Or just the pain felt every time Jar Jar is seen on screen

[@th0mmi343]

@@hathus5536 Thats a good one

[@Tengu125]

Snape's spells were seamingly designed to be as quick and easy as possible to cast. I mean he would clearly see the tactical value of a fire-and-forget type of spell.

[@jessehitchcock9141]

Fire storm. We only see what it does in a very weakened dumbledoor.. and it was godly.. can’t even imagine what the greatest sorcerer can do at full power with that spell.

[@nickbendy8659]

8: confringo , 7: Incarcerous , 6 the fiery whip ( that dumbledore used it again Voldemort in the books ) , 5 : sectumsempra, 4: the firestorm charm , 3: Avada Kedavra , 2: fiendfyre, 1: protego diabolica

[@taurauross9576]

This is a good list..so when dumbledore whipped voldy with fire was it at the ministry?

[@nickbendy8659]

tau rauross yes 👍

[@totmgsrockxd9900]

Confringo, a blasting curse, is lower than Incarcerous, which literally summons a rope What.

[@roga5326]

Extremely well-made ranking for the spells. Well done!

[@dennisbeers]

I am enjoying your videos. So glad I subscribed!

[@arrowghost]

When Voldemort took Dumbledore's wand from his grave, he cast lightning into the sky, just imagine you could use that as an alternate Crucio, Force Lightning from the tip of your wand.

[@Tyrosine0910]

*Laughs in Sheev*

[@taurauross9576]

I think that green lightning jet is voldermorts signature curse(avarda kedavra)..I think.

[@cantspeal]

it would be like the lighting thingy that sith people use in Star Wars I think

[@thelegend1801]

That is more likely to serve the purpose of Avada Kedavra if you hit your opponent with it, isn't it?

[@yeen.7209]

well, crucio is a nonlethal means of administering so much pain that the literal instant it's cast on you, your mind's first and only desire is to *die* to stop the pain from happening. i doubt any spell would do a better job LOL

[@mrwarrior2163]

I don't think people really comprehend how overpowerd protego diabolica is. but also we have only seen grindlewald use it which means it must be really hard to use

[@usmanmir5663]

Voldemort in the thumbnail looks like an immature 5 year old laughing at Mickey Mouse 🐭

[@Mcsam-ck7qx]

Shehnaz Mir 😂😂😂 lol

[@taurauross9576]

He looks like a kid who is excited to see his mentor/icon who in this case is Grindelwald

[@rojasbravoaxeldaniel2019]

Place the laughing cat meme here

[@Yukzula]

@@taurauross9576 virgin Voldemort vs Chad Grindelwald

[@azalyis1979]

i have been watching these kind of videos and have always been thinking of protego diabolica for each top pick and this is the first one ive seen

[@berendkooiker3538]

In my opinion, the absolute most powerful spell, in the hands of a practiced witch or wizard, is the obliviate spell. The power to basically make people believe they are someone else could even be used to get powerful people on your side without the imperius curse.

[@kroccmocc4765]

'A memory charm can be broken by a strong witch or wizard' -lord Voldemort,goblet of fire

[@levisbroomstick5030]

Snape creating so powerful spell on his young age. Imagine if he lived until 150 years old like dumbledore. I swear he will be the most powerful wizard of all time. Besides he is actually 3rd most powerful wizard on his time:> 2nd is Voldemort who is 71 and dumbledore who is 150+

[@briannalinville7829]

Dumbledore was 116. 1997- 1881 (when Dumbledore was born) = 116. He was 116 when he died. All these people think he was over 150 but he was not.

[@Lanyaa_]

Merlin: im not even here beby

[@thelegend1801]

Don't really think so........... Snape was 38 when he died, so how long do you think Snape would've lasted against a young 38 year old Albus Dumbledore. Snape, though powerful, can't be the most powerful wizard ever. From the books, even James and Sirius appear to be better than him ( Remus Lupin says they were best in the year countless times). And then, if you forget Gelleret Grindewald and put Snape above him, its as unforgivable as the cursed child.

[@rockingamingwiththesahit2145]

Voldemort died 134

[@rockingamingwiththesahit2145]

Also where is Merlin

[@macwelch8599]

What would happen if a Muggle picked up a wand? How would the wand react to the lack of magic it senses in the person?

[@salaarfarooq4841]

If they try to use the wand, they get rejected and thrown back.

[@AshokKumar-wc1sz]

@GreyJedi 2001 no it will react and through back the user himself

[@iliketrains6707]

@Ashok Kumar then that’s bad design

[@kent9807]

I like trains well it’s meant for wizards and witches, not muggles

[@Julian-pw5mv]

@@kent9807 i think he means it is bad design as it endangers the statute of secrecy as it uses magic even for a muggle if a muggle just finds one on a dead wizard.

[@HerrrLuna]

Like with green light around Voldemort, and normal red fire around Dumbledore, the blue flames has become part of Grindelwald's aestetic! :D

[@mayukhdutta9393]

There was this spell which Grindelwald used right in the beginning of the first Fantastic beasts movie. It was like a white bust of energy blasting the whole place in a huge scale instantly killing about seven or eight aurors. Was that Bombarda Maxima or some other spell Grindelwald had in his arsenal?

[@kael6832]

5 Aurors

[@mayukhdutta9393]

@@kael6832 yeah, whatever. I mean it was pretty powerful, and I reckon it'd be able to kill about more or heavily injure them, at least. I mean, the amount of destruction it caused! It literally blew them apart with the ground!

[@kael6832]

Totally agreed

[@LoD3dD1p3R]

Is that Tempest Jinx?

[@BorchikYes]

@@LoD3dD1p3R nope

[@that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG]

Protego Diabolica is an extremely enhanced version of Fiendfyre, Gellert Grindelwald managed to tame the beasts of the flame and used them to form a circular structure of flames and you can see in Crimes of Grindelwald in the hard cam shots, that the flames sometimes take shape as a loosely shaped dragon and/or serpents. Such a powerful form of magic, as it acts as a defensive spell while it also can be used as a dangerous offensive spell. It really is just an amazing example of how powerful Grindelwald was, as Voldemort was able to control his Fiendfyre, and made it take the shape of a gigantic snake that does his bidding. But Grindelwald used this as a shield and also a weapon, allowing people that he chooses to safely pass through the flames unscathed. THAT, says more than words can describe just how powerful Grindelwald was.

[@headstrongbachelor3152]

Protego Diabolica is a clumsy spell that leaves the caster open for attacks from the killing curse (there is no shield charm against the killing curse). Voldemort's dark mark tattoos was far more effective as he could track down traitors and kill them...

[@cameronrobinson946]

this is one of the reasons that i was interested in fantastic beasts, to see new spells and can't wait for the dumbledore vs grindelwald duel as it would be a great oppertunity to show us more advanced spells

[@vario6492]

I actually thought of Bombarda Maxima before the list started :o nailed it lol

[@t.j.armendariz354]

Crucio and excruciating (derived from the Latin “excrucior”) allude to intense pain as caused by crucifixion. Also Avada Kedavara is practically useless against anything that isn’t a living organism.

[@totmgsrockxd9900]

That's why you use it exclusively on living organisms. It's anti-personnel, not anti-materiel.

[@yeen.7209]

@@totmgsrockxd9900 and there are a whole slew of spells made for anti materiel from flawless severing, explosions, and disintegration. there are like 50 different kinds of fire and explosion spells. pick one, any one! lmao

[@williamplante6734]

Protego Diabolica is now my favorite offensive spell, even if we only seen it once.

[@leomendelsohn2622]

cqan u make a video on the top 15 or 20 or 10 most powerful wands pls pls pls

[@darrenprestney7009]

please make a video about the names of these spells I am subscribed and also I do mostly agree with you about magic

[@misterleletlg6882]

"Anyone who says one of the unforgivable spells will be sent to Azkaban" **Says the three**

[@lefuvui5179]

Not even going to lie, I had to look them up lol

[@lightcpkhfm2305]

Actually Crucio means "I torture", cruciatus means "Torture", the same way Imperio means "I order" and imperius "Order"

[@twopieceshippudden9850]

Woww brother...love your videos 💕

[@williamchaves1792]

Love your videos u make such. Good videos keep it up I love Harry potter and love fantastic beast to keep it up also do a video whos stronger Ron's Wesley dad or there mom cause the mom did kill bellatrics lasteange

[@TAGfrost]

The last one sounded like Amaterasu from Naruto. "Amaterasu produces black flames at the focal point of the user's vision. In most situations, this makes Amaterasu impossible to avoid. However, if the target can move fast enough to prevent being focused on, Amaterasu will miss them when it's cast. Once created, it can continue burning for seven days and seven nights. The flames cannot be extinguished with water or any other normal methods; (usually) only the user can put the flames out. Said to be "the fires from hell" and to burn as hot as the sun itself, Amaterasu burns any material - other flames included - until nothing but ash remains."

[@shrey2108]

8. Bombarda Maxima 7. Crucio 6. Sectum Sempra 5. Tempest Jinx 4. Avada Kedavra 3. Fire storm 2. Fiend Fyre 1. Protago Diabollica

[@ludiskywalker5805]

Confringo is more powerful than bombarda maxima.

[@PascalLuchs]

I‘d add dolohovs purple flame spell in your list. It is most likely more powerful than crucio or sectum sempra.

[@LPFariy]

It does make sense that after a single target spell ( the killing curse) AoE Spells seem to be more destructiv.

[@sunipaseth4484]

Please make a video on most powerful defensive spells

[@jerrywang2991]

Most powerful spell: the jinx Voldemort put on the “defense against the dark arts” position

[@TGM-qz2do]

Were is the top five most powerful wizards in ravenclaw

[@pallavibais5370]

awsome video

[@jonathanrodriguez8589]

The spell that the group used to protect Paris from the Protego Diabolica spell is Finite, which looks very similar to the spell that Dumbledore used against the inferi, could Dumbledore have used the same spell? Also, a theory of mine is that Protego Diabolica was the spell Snape used in the Philosopher's Stone as one of the challenges to gaining the stone. If you recall from the books, the fires were purple and black and only a specific potion could be used to be able to cross them. Could both spells from the Fantastic Beasts series have been used in the Harry Potter series?

[@George_Bland]

What about the one credence uses at the end of crimes of Grindelwald where he blows up a mountain?

[@yiocho220]

Wasn't it pure emotion and power Credence used for the spell? I don't remember him using a incantation when he cast it

[@balkanedukacija1628]

He doesn't use any spell. He can't. He channel his power through the wand. Instead of becoming huge unshaped monster, this way he can focus his power.

[@Vivacious.rabbit]

This guy puts a lot of effort in each video. These videos constantly keep me interested in the wizarding world. Proper explanations that make sense. Great job bro. This guy deserves much more subscribers. I have seen many other videos on powerful spells . But this was the best. Explanation, theory, facts. Awesome...

[@hvip4]

I was surprised seeing kedavra at #4 but you have made your case

[@jamescoffey6871]

I think i heard that you could only do Protego Diabolica with the Elder Wand? I could easily be wrong. Also, was it Bombarda Maxima that Pettigrew used to frame Sirius and kill all the muggles?

[@HarshSharma-xu6oz]

Just imgine if Harry did eat slugs on Voldemort and he started spitting out slugs Thanks for 83 likes (:

[@WindexL]

Omg lol

[@fanban2926]

Wouldn't happen because he used avara kedavra

[@benoosthoek]

@@fanban2926 derp

[@pixiethecanary7666]

You couldn't of thought of this yourself instead of copying it?

[@HarshSharma-xu6oz]

@@pixiethecanary7666 bruh what you saying? Lol

[@toddhaeffner1171]

Ginny’s Reducto spell would definitely be on my list.

[@davidwest3543]

You know when cho says “remember the place was swarming with dementors when Sirius black was here but even though there was 10 people out there there was not a single dementor when there was 10 people out of Azkaban can you explain this

[@cprincessc1125]

Can you do a video on which house the individual Weasley siblings would be in if they were not in Griffindor and why plz

[@jameslegault9398]

"No effective way to block avada kedavra" Harry: hold my expelliarmus

[@ztc_telstar1316]

Sectumsempra would always be the best spell ever for me

[@longlivem]

That locket scene I thought that Dumbledore cast a very powerful incendio spell, I did not know of firestorm

[@kingscrub3386]

Whenever I see the picture of Grindelwald at 10:12, I always think of a parakeet lol

[@fighterphoenix5789]

I believe sectumsempra has some very narrow conditions for it to work. 1 you can only use it on a personal enemy ( like Snape saw James, or Harry saw Malvoy) . 2 the desire and willingness for a more draconic for of justice and punishment.

[@dmitarzvonimir2414]

top 1 voldemort's nyaaah

[@msirigeri779]

I was waiting for avada kedavra !

[@mistersophisticated463]

First the “Firestorm” and is said to be called “Infernum” witch is also kinda like Protego Diabolica

[@namansharma332]

Fun fact: Grindewald can cast crucio better than any wizard in the world.

[@31_daffafauzana74]

Number 1 is "Winggardiumm Leviooouuussaaaa" when hermione kill the troll

[@SMD2005]

If u are referring first movie then Ron used that spell on troll and it just knocked him off

[@niktniewiem4785]

I think that sectumsempra is the most potent dueling spell ever created. The only reason mighty mages like Dumbledore and Voldemort didn't use it is because Snape hide it and never used it because he himself was scared of how harmfull it is. First of all this is a spell invented by a master of dark arts, potions, incantations etc. Second, no one knows how to protect from it, third, it is seemingly easy to use, so imagine almost anyone being able to use it if they got mad at someone.... the world would turn into chaos. All the other spells here are surely powerfull, but they require vast knowledge and unrivaled power to use them, but sectumsempra has the power to change the shape of the wizarding world. Imagine someone like Voldemort perfecting this spell to be able to use it on multiple enemies at once, dropping them bleeding on the floor in a split second, without them being even aware of how to protect from it.

[@cheesymeatball174]

sectumsempra could probably kill instantly if you aim it well enough and master the spell

[@4119lightning]

I feel some of these spells are only powerful in specific people's hands. For those that argue anyone can use them, the pertronus as noted by dumbledore requires a wizard with immense magical power to get the effect Harry did. Unless you have an immensely powerful wizard who has will and intent I doubt half the spells could be so diabolical.

[@mohammadalloush8636]

God if Grindelwald's power is crazy, just imagine Dumbledore's.

[@wandew7057]

Dumbledore himself says that they were pretty much equal in power, with him self being a shade more skilled.

[@pixelzz8851]

Video idea: What if draco hit Harry with a hex/spell in the bathroom

[@taurauross9576]

Then Snape would have to save Harry for two totally different reasons..one is that Snape's true loyalty is with team harry..the other is that dumbledore told Snape that its important that Harry was to be killed by voldy..an extra one a bonus one is that voldy informed his followers that Harry was his to kill.

[@cantspeal]

The only reason I think snaps saved Malloy in the bathroom was because he did the unbreakable vowel or whatever it is

[@ethangraham6035]

I agree with most of this list, but I would put Sectumsempra higher, probably number 4 honestly, because there is no way to counteract it if you don't know the countercurse. Most people dont even know about the original based on how infrequently we see it used (also the fact that harry and snape are the only ones who successfully cast it) and so most likely the countercurse is even less well known.

[@slaygoblins]

avada kedavra cant be blocked by magic. you could easily shoot it through the others and kill the user before you are harmed. it also can potentially kill anyone regardless of the power of the target. i get why you wouldnt want to put it at #1 though.

[@baileygarner6081]

Anyone whose played Hogwarts Mystery knows Depulso needs to be on this list🤣

[@AD-kt5ui]

And flipendo

[@29885155]

Harry Potter is the best movie and books

[@ravenwhite6843]

@SPstorm:) No the films are average totally disregarded the books.

[@shuvamacharya8001]

@Darth Kenobi agreed

[@shuvamacharya8001]

@Darth Kenobi but I'll consider both as canon but different ones....... And obviously books are the best

[@robertlearney7004]

I think that confringa is a more concentrated spell becauseVoldemort was capable of nearly hitting Harry from the over side of the courtyard but bombarda maxima the closer you are the larger the explosion

[@rossbroomfield5199]

I would say the killing curse is the most powerful spell with maybe the exception of protego diabolica (pd). pd maybe has more potential but it can be stopped. Nothing can stop avada kedavra (ak) save for sacrificial love (which means someone is going to die either way) or being an absolute boss like book dumbledore and moving things in the way!

[@DarthNash6]

"Bombarda Maxima" definitely sounds more like an anime attack than a Harry Potter spell

[@elizabethfielder574]

It's only seen in the movies, and they aren't canon.

[@anghuyphamnguyen3096]

I think protego diabolica is more of a defensive spell, because it was meant to protect the user

[@nathanlyubarsky3538]

I made my own list and this was the exact list other than bombarda

[@ParsiaBasimfafr]

Kadavra, can also come from the french "cadavre" and english adapted words cadaver meaning corpse

[@bruh3128]

Who is more powerful? Grindelwald:like Voldemort:comment Edit:don't.comment twice 😂

[@TheTrueSpottedStripe]

You can't

[@TheTrueSpottedStripe]

Stop me

[@kingdavid6286]

Voldemort did more, but grindlewald had more power.

[@xft7936]

i think voldemort is stronger..... Mr. Grind- elwald

[@ghostassassin9752]

Sorry Mr. Grindelwald but Voldemort has more power

[@turtleretward1860]

I like how a simple disarming spell is able to repell a killing curse

[@OmarMarrufo-ch7vd]

No, only harrys when faced against Voldemort.

[@kaiisplaying1827]

so how did you manage to compare the 1st and 2nd place in between then?

[@Gamepainter]

AK is definitely the most sparing unforgivable curse, its instant, and any other unforgivable curse can kill in worse way. Imagine getting hit in a duel by the cruciatus curse, one would be stunned until they lost their mind or overcame it, just in time to be hit by imperius and told to accept the pain from crucio, or just straight up told to murder their family. I can think of many reasons AK is the least evil of the 3. Still makes sense that the death eaters spam AK in group fights as well

[@cheesymeatball174]

I'd rather be killed instantly by avada kedavra than to be burned alive by something like confringo, or cut to death by sectumsempra. there are definitely non-unforgivable spells that are even worse than avada kedavra, since they kill in a more painful manner.

[@theredstoneminecartsebtrm9258]

How come Avada Kedavra is only #4

[@maksimilian528]

It can’t do damage on a large scale like protego diabolica for example

[@anghainguyen9951]

The spell only stroong as a normal gun while could not be fast as shooting bullet

[@yeen.7209]

@@anghainguyen9951 the killing curse can kill instantly, unconditionally without fail, no matter how little of it or no matter where it touches you, and it can't be blocked unless you are being blocked by someone else, or something inorganic. on the other hand, lots of people have survived gunshot wounds, while there has only been *one* person to survive the curse ever.

[@sape616_]

2:27 i think a kick to the nuts is worse

[@smoothie9931]

Wonder what that spell was that Grindlewald used for the intro of crimes of grindlewald... a blue fire blast that hits the ground, explodes, and sends a wave of flames that incinerated multiple people

[@justforfun98632]

Pardon my ignorance, for I don't know much about the movies or books. I have a doupt about if in this fantasy word the wizards have a certain amount of magical energy (run out of magical energy to cast spells)?

[@kingdavid6286]

Hello if you see this I want to remind you you mean something to the world. You can do something special today. Remember you were put on this earth for a reason. You can be great, but always remember someone cares about you.

[@drdoombo984]

King David but for what reason? Finding that out is hard

[@Insanityltself]

No its *NYEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH*

[@ryanbennett2806]

Shouldn't Confringo be placed above Bombarda? Also feel like the spell which knocks the target back could be quite damaging on a single target too. As it is believed to be what killed Bellatrix in the books (like a punch to the chest between heart-beats sort of deal). Wish I could remember the name.

[@yannis7750]

6:52 from what i've read , abracadabra in Hebrew means "I will create as I speak", or in Aramaic "I create like the word"