What kind of spell is Flipendo? The Complete Harry Potter Potions Guide (2023)

by jeff|Last updated:May 20, 2020

Don't deny it -- when we were kids, we all secretly pretended we had magical powers. A bit of supernatural magic can also do us some favors in our adult lives, if we're being honest. See what it did to Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

Harry Potter and the Knockback Curse

Yes, we're talking a trio from the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter. We're all Muggleborn and raised, but who says we can't dream? In fact, here are some spells or potions to use when needed.

Eye Repair

unbreakable charm

For the careless and clumsy, instead of saying "Reparo" all the time, try using the unbreakable charm. Just like Hermione Granger once used it to make jars unbreakable, this spell can come in handy to keep things from cracking or falling apart. This only works on inanimate objects, so if you break yourself, you're going to need a healing spell like Alura, which is a bandage spell for wounds, and splints to immobilize any broken bones.

turn over

The opposite of this is Flipendo, also known as the knockback spell. Setting this jinx knocks the target back with tremendous force. It felt like a crushing blow that would leave Wizard wounded and disoriented. Interestingly, it originates from the English words "flip" and "end". It doesn't feel good to be flipped on your end, but unless the spell is being used in jest, it doesn't happen. Other than that, it's mostly used as a defensive spell or to push away heavy objects. If more power is needed, says Flipendo Maxima.

Flip the effect of a spell

So what kind of spell is Flipendo? The effectiveness of knockback spells depends largely on the force of the impact. This may feel like a blow to the chest, knocking the victim back, or it may feel like being hit on the head with a flat weight such as a frying pan, leaving the person slightly dizzy and unaware of his/her surroundings.

Jinxes aren't limited to humans, though, and can be used on fragile and fragile objects...and sure enough, when it's cast on a person or object, there's a bang.

mimble wimble

Is someone on the subway talking on the phone too loudly? Try the Mimblewimble Tongue Tie Charm for some instant tongue-tie action. In the wizarding world, it's often used in duels to prevent the opponent from saying a spell correctly, sort of like the Silencing Charm. It works by causing a person's tongue to curl back, making them completely unable to utter a word. This curse can be overcome with more advanced magic, but we're pretty sure that loud talking guy on the subway has no defense against it.

Anti-cheat spell

Speaking of defense, if you took Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts, you'll learn about counterspells, such as the anti-cheat spell. This one is great for teachers - you can use these spells to keep students from cheating. You didn't actually cast a spell on the person, but provided the material for the internal enchantment. At Hogwarts they write using quills and parchment, but regular pen and paper should work just fine.

Grass

Have a flair for gardening? Remember the Herb Wix mantra. Its role is to make the plants grow quickly and make the flowers bloom. For an extra boost, try Herbivicus Duo, a stronger version of the spell. Or, if you have rose bushes, try more specific rose growing spells. In the wizarding world, these spells help to hasten the growth of the plants needed for potion making.

vermilion

Other green things you can conjure include green sparks with the Verdimillion spell. Not sure why muggles would need it, other than to save electricity needed for lighting, but for wizards, it can illuminate and reveal what dark magic hides, and create chaos during duels.

Griseo

Other than that, other less useful spells include Glisseo, a spell that turns steps on stairs into slides. It actually originates from the French word "glisser", which means "to slide". You can also say that Epoximise makes one object stick to another. If it works, you'll never need glue sticks again.

enchanted snowball

The most popular spell for mischief is "Confused Snowball," which causes a snowball to be thrown at a target. It's been used to hit Ron Weasley a few times, so we know it works in the wizarding world, but no one knows what the spell actually is. What we do know, however, is that you're bound to win a snowball fight with this one. There is no competition.

Expelled

In addition to trivial spells, there are some spells that can cause serious damage. One of these is the Expulso, which creates a massive explosion that can throw a person several feet away. It's almost like an automatic rifle, except it uses pressure instead of heat to create the explosion. The explosion itself would blow the target apart, and needless to say, it was a dangerous curse indeed.

explosive spell

Likewise, the Explosion Charm has a similar effect, except it detonates rather than fires. It will blow up windows and bars, making it perfect for jailbreaking if that happens to you. Say Bombarda to activate this. If you need to blow up an entire wall, the stronger spell "Bombarda Maxima" may be needed. Otherwise, say "Aberto" if you just want to open the door gently. It simply opens the door and does much less damage in the process.

action

If you're too lazy to walk through the open door to get a snack from the kitchen, try Accio, the Summoner. It means "I call" in Latin and brings you good things. It seems to be a favorite of wizards - Hermione Granger used it to summon books, Harry Potter used it to summon his broom, and Antonin Dolohov used it to summon prophecies. It's also quite useful for finding lost items, since you don't need to know the location of the item you're summoning. You just have to have a clear idea about it and voila, it's in your hands.

How potions work in everyday life

Here are some mantras that work for us in our daily life. From opening doors to fixing things, you can save a lot of time and money if these actually work. Sadly, all magic is fantasy and the wizarding world is fiction - but then again, that's what grown-ups say.