Unleash Dark Magic (and cooldown variant)

by JaeCee·v1.02·Updated 2025-12-16

Unlock dark magic from the start. Contains multiple variants:<br />1. Only unlocks black magic<br />2. Unlocks quick black magic, all spells have a 10-second cooldown<br />3. Unlocks super black magic, no cooldown time

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About this mod Machine translation

Unlock dark magic from the start. Contains multiple variations:

  • Only unlock black magic
  • Unlock fast black magic, all spells have a 10-second cooldown
  • Unlock super black magic, no cooling time

Unleash Dark Magic (and cooldown variant)

🎮 **Unleash your dark magic now and pour out your fury on unsuspecting poachers and swamp monsters! **

This mod allows you to use powerful black magic early in the game, and provides versions with different cooldown times for you to choose from.

✨ Module function

This mod contains three main variants, which you can choose to install according to your preference:

  • **Unlocks Dark Magic Only**: Allows you to use Dark Magic from the start, but keeps the original cooldown.
  • **Quick Black Magic**: Unlock all black magic and adjust their cooldown time to **10 seconds**, allowing you to cast spells more frequently.
  • **Super Black Magic**: Unlock all black magic and **completely remove cooldown**! Let you experience uninterrupted magic bombing.
💡 **COMPATIBILITY NOTE**: I have tested on PC and the character has just arrived in Hogsmeade. As confirmed by shrimpgang in the comments section, it **shouldn't affect** Sebastian's future quest lines.

📁 Installation and use

  • Place the downloaded `.pak` file into your game directory:

`steamapps\common\Hogwarts Legacy\Phoenix\Content\Paks\~mods`

  • **IMPORTANT NOTE**: This mod may be overwritten by other mods that modify unlocking spells, adjust cooldowns, or modify timers (such as reducing potion brewing time).
  • If you want to use this mod with other mods that modify the `PhoenixShipData.sqlite` file, you can use the Hogwarts Mod Merger tool to merge.

🔧 Troubleshooting

If the mod doesn't take effect immediately, you can try the following:

  • **Method 1**: Copy the `.pak` file directly into the `Paks` folder (not the `~mods` subfolder).
  • **Method 2**: Rename the file, adding `_P` at the end (for example, rename `zUnlockFastDarkArts.pak` to `zUnlockFastDarkArts_P.pak`).
  • (Thanks to Bleachthecat for providing this method)

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Are you ready to "educate" your enemies with Avada Kedavra, Crucio, and Out of Body? Choose your favorite version and start your journey of black magic! ⚡

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Unleash Fast Dark Arts
File size
1.6 MiB