Wands and Casting Magic

Wands and Casting Magic

Wands are the main source of casting spells on the Potterworld server. Every player receives their own wand when joining the server for the first time. Spells can be obtained or purchased through the store, different events, and levelling up. The wand helps you keep track of every spell earned and is the focal point to when you cast one of your spells.

Wand Basics

A spell is always equipped to the wand and therefore is able to be cast by just left-clicking while holding the wand. There are numerous spells that a can be obtained and chosen from. To view the different spells available, you simply have to right-click the wand while it is in your hand to open the wand menu; to close the menu and return to your regular inventory, right-click again.

Wand Lore

Each wand has a unique wood and core that it is created from. You are able to view your own type of wand by hovering over it. When hovering, you are also able to see the spell currently equipped, your current year, the number of known spells, the amount of magic you have, as well as the magic regeneration. To select a wand wood and core, players must hold their wand and use the /wandlore command. Changing it once more requires a Wand Lore Token. The below tables detail the available wand lore woods and cores, some of which are seasonal, as of February 2025.

Wand Wood Lore

Wood Type	Description
Acacia	In search of a wand wood as loyal as you? Look no further than acacia, which rarely performs magic for anyone other than the wand's owner.
Afara	Found in western Africa, afara wood is good for those who prefer a calm and peaceful environment. Many wizards who have this wood find they rarely get into conflicts with others.
Alder	Do you consider yourself a helpful and likeable wizard? The alder wood might be perfect for your wand as it works best with those with a fantastic reputation!
Apple	Made to perfectly go hand in hand with a particularly creative and free-spirited person-- ideal for Transfiguration.
Ash	A wood with exceptional fealty, wands made with ash should not leave their master's ownership. Its strong conviction makes its magic powerful, but only for whoever it is loyal to.
Aspen	This handsome ivory-coloured wood can help to complete the ideal wand for those interested in charms or becoming a master duellist.
Beech	Beech wood is perfect for those who consider themselves to be artists as it gives the user a subtle flair to their magic.
Blackthorn	Known for dispelling evil and negativity, this wand wood is perfect for those seeking to protect themselves and others.
Black Walnut	It is no secret that this wood is made for those interested in Dark Arts. While powerful, it does not owe loyalty to anyone.
Bloodwood	Easily damaged, bloodwood is not commonly used by those with reckless or destructive tendencies. Bloodwood excels in casting charms as its porous qualities allow for magic to flow through the wand easily.
Cedar	Cedar wood is ideal for those who feel a strong sense of loyalty to those whom they love. This wood allows for the owner to be exceptionally perceptive and a worthy adversary.
Cherry	Wands made from cherry wood are known for being durable and loving, while also producing beautiful shades of brown and pink.
Chestnut	A strong and sturdy wood that excels at harnessing the inner strength of the caster.
Cypress	Often considered to be the wood used by the brave and heroic, cypress wood is drawn to people who are unafraid to do what they know is right.
Dogwood	Mirroring its furry name companion, Dogwood is exceptionally fit for playful and energetic folk.
Ebony	Ebony reflects the elegance and confidence of its owner, well-suited for dark magic and tasteful light charms alike.
Elder	Grumpy and withered, elder wood is perfect for solitary wizards and witches.
Elm	Elm prefers those with a flair for elegance and thrives in the hands of strong, sophisticated wizards.
English Oak	English oak is known to give wielders a strong sense of intuition as they excel in Divination.
Fir	Fir wood holds strong connections to nature and also the spirit world, making it perfect for those seeking to connect with the unknown!
Hawthorn	Excelling in two opposite forms of magic, hawthorn wood makes for an exceptional healer and is skilled at casting curses.
Hazel	One of the oldest used wand woods, hazel wood is known to be filled with wisdom and inspiration! Anyone looking for a new creative outlet is sure to be drawn to this.
Holly	Though not frequently used, wands made of holly are naturally drawn to wizards who seek out the dangerous.
Hornbeam	Hard and tough, the hornbeam wood is very sentient and can adapt easily to any surrounding.
Lacewood	Looking as if it contains gold, lacewood wands are incredibly popular amongst the wealthy. This wood is adept in multiple forms of magic, making it ideal for someone who wants to be proficient in as much as possible while still having a little flair.
Larch	One of the most popular woods used in wandmaking, larch is known to give the wielder the extra boost of confidence their magic might need.
Laurel	If you are drawn to a sinister path in life, this wand wood is not the right choice for you. Laurel wood is known to do better for wizards performing selfless acts.
Macacauba	This colourful wood is popular amongst wizards who are a little flamboyant. The magic it produces often gives a little extra, making it the perfect choice for someone who loves charms, or is trying to impress a special someone.
Mahogany	This wood's dark shades of reds and browns are perfect for those seeking a more down-to-earth aesthetic. Filled with power and grace, this wand wood will surely turn heads.
Maple	Often used by wizards who could be considered overachievers, maple wood hates being dormant and requires near-constant use.
Myrtle	N/A
Oak	Known for its tanned appearance, oak wood is also said to hold strengthening and protection abilities. Making it perfect for those filled with bravery and courage.
Olive	Olive is rich in both colour and history, with a majestic spirit of wisdom and peace that lends its spells a gentle, refined flare.
Pear	Wands made of pear wood are best suited for generous wizards who seek good in the world!
Pine	Pine is best for creative wizards who want to forge their own path. It can freely adapt to any method of magic.
Pink Ivory	This uncommon wood is found in the southern region of Africa! It is a very difficult wood to work with, requiring wizards to have strong wills and endless ambition. If a wizard forms a connection with pink ivory wood, they will be guaranteed a loyal wand for the rest of their life.
Pistachio	As this wood is named after a nut, it is often used by wizards who are involved in herbology. The green colour is attractive to various plant lovers. Wizards who possess a green thumb are easily connected to this wood type.
Poplar	Poplar is a strong, reliable wood. It will provide steadfast power to wizards with a clear moral compass.
Purpleheart	Purpleheart wood is for those who are seen as strong-minded. It works best for wizards who find themselves able to resist temptation.
Red Oak	Given the moniker 'duellist's wood', red oak's quick casting and immediate reactions make it the ideal wood for those interested in challenging other wizards to a duel.
Redheart	N/A
Redwood	This sturdy wood finds its best match with unwavering wizards resolute in their ideas and beliefs. Protection charms seem to carry a little extra shimmer with this wood.
Rosewood	With a sweet flowery scent and red hue, this wood lives its name true. It's strong and heavy, but perfect for those who are empathetic of nature. Perfect for those with green fingers and a long for defensive magic.
Rowan	Strong and resilient, the rowan wood symbolises courage and wisdom. The wood works best when casting charms.
Silver Lime	Interested in Revelomancy? Silver lime wood is exceptionally skilled in the mysterious.
Spruce	While this wood is not for weak-willed, wizards who manage to form a bond with their spruce wood wand will have no trouble creating large displays with their magic.
Sucupira	Due to sucupira being a durable wood, those who get this wood find themselves able to withstand most things thrown at them. It is believed that the wizard will live longer than most if they get this wood.
Sycamore	Those with a curious spirit and a penchant for adventure will find great power in wands made of sycamore.
Tineo	Commonly found in Chile and Argentina, tineo is favoured for its unique colours. Any wizard who uses a wand of tineo tends to be outgoing and flamboyant.
Vine	Wands of vine wood seek out sociable casters and natural leaders. They're said to wilt and rot in the hands of lonely folk.
Walnut	Useful for a multitude of magic, wands made with walnut wood are adaptable to every situation.
Wenge	Known for its strength, wenge normally chooses wizards who have good control on their magic. Those with this wood may also find that their magical core is greater than others.
Willow	A sharp yet pliable wood, willow wands are for those with a quick wit and short temper. The wood’s unusual flexibility lends itself to emotionally charged magic.
Yew	Attracted to the Dark Arts, yew wood is good for those who love duelling and curses.

Wand Core Lore

Core Type	Description
Bear Fur	As bears normally have a shy nature, those who get a bear fur core might find themselves avoiding contact with fellow humans and prefer to do things alone.
Bone	This sinister wand core prefers wizards who have an interest in dark magic and the unknown. Those who come to possess a wand with this core have an endless curiosity that cannot be satiated.
Butterfly Essence	Those who have a butterfly essence core may find themselves to be very paranoid when it comes to certain situations. Wizards with this core also love change.
Coral	This vibrant, rock-like wand core is known to bring out the brightest colours within its owner. Coral cores are exceptionally helpful when it comes to taking care of magical creatures.
Cupid's Arrow	N/A
Dittany Stalk	Dittany stalk seeks protective owners who avoid self-deception and is perfect for those who strive to help others.
Dragon Heartstring	Similar to the creature itself, this wand core is known to be quite temperamental. It's the perfect core for those who want to pursue both transfiguration and curses.
Dragonfly Wing	Because of a dragonfly's territorial nature, many who have a dragonfly core may find themselves very protective of both friends and family. These wizards rarely find themselves leaning towards dark magic.
Enchantens Hair	Enchantens hair is often used in the wands of witches and wizards who appear to have two sides to them. Wands with this core are exceptionally adept at casting charms.
Horned Serpent Horn	This core is perfect for those who are sneaky, yet hold a powerful strike just like the Horned Serpent does.
Icicle	Forged using magic, those with cores made of icicles tend to be closely bonded with the wizard who forged their core. Their magic is often linked, making this an unlikely option for most wizards. The strengths and weaknesses of one tend to be the strengths and weaknesses of the other.
Kelpie Mane	Kelpie Mane is the perfect core for those who are precise and frequently at sea!
Kneaper Whisker	Though Kneapers are domesticated creatures that are often kept as pets, their whiskers are still used in many wand cores! They are adept at casting transfiguration, specifically conjuration, spells.
Pegasus Wing Feather	This hard-to-get core is not used in the average wizard's wand. Those with a Pegasus wing feather as a core often go on to do great things later on in life, and the strong magic that is produced aids in this.
Phoenix Feather	A Phoenix feather core can be challenging to bond with, as it requires someone who is decisive and strong-minded. With the right owner, it can take on any type of magic and shows excellence in defensive magic, especially healing spells.
Pixie Dust	Wizards who find themselves holding wands with pixie dust cores are said to be exceptional at charms magic, and often have a flair for dramatic cosmetic spells too! They're said to wield their wands beautifully, almost as a natural extension of their own arm.
Rose Petal	N/A
Rougarou Hair	Due to the Rougarou's violent nature, its hair is perfect for performing spells associated with the dark arts.
Seahorse Scale	This core is perfect for wizards who have an out-of-this-world ambition! Often packed densely into the core of the wand, stardust produces extremely potent magic. Wizards who have a stardust core excel at divination!
Spider Web	This spooky wand core is most powerful around Halloween but accentuates magic year-round.
Stardust	This core is perfect for wizards who have an out-of-this-world ambition! Often packed densely into the core of the wand, stardust produces extremely potent magic. Wizards who have a stardust core excel at divination!
Thunderbird Feather	Wands with Thunderbird feather cores are prone to cracking and instability. However, those who can overcome these weaknesses wield wands known for their powerful and flashy magic.
Troll Whisker	Cores made of troll hair are quite uncommon as a precise level of mastery of magic is needed in order for them to perform at their fullest.
Unicorn Tail Hair	Unicorn tail hair is the purest of the wand cores. It holds immense power for the fair of heart but can bestow misfortune upon those who use it with ill intent.
White River Monster Spine	The spine of the White River Monster is best for those who surround themselves with darkness.

Selecting & Casting Spells

Casting a spell is very simple and only requires you to left-click with the wand in the direction you want the spell to go. Some spells will be cast on yourself while others could be cast on or against different players.

When you open the wand menu by right-clicking, you will see a list of different spells in your hotbar. Any of these spells can be equipped by using the number keys or scrolling with a mouse (this works exactly the same as how you would change to a different item or tool in your hotbar when playing Minecraft). However, when you select the spell you want to use, it will quickly highlight the option and then return to the wand. The spell you chose will now be the one equipped and ready to be cast.

If you are unsure of what a spell does, you simply have to hover over it while the wand menu is open to view the description. To see a list of the different spells and which levels they are obtained at, you can check out the Spells List page. You can also do /spellslist or /spellList while in-game on Potterworld to see a full list of every spell and their descriptions. Spells abilities can be increased using Talents.

Wand Hotbars

Wand hotbars refer to the spell hotbars that appear when right-clicking a wand. The wand hotbars are extremely useful to have while in combat or for general exploration around the server. This allows you to prepare the spells you most commonly use or feel will be the most helpful during an adventure. 

The wand has two different hotbars of spells that you can choose from and easily swap to. To view the secondary hotbar you just have to open the wand hotbar (right-click while holding the wand) and press your drop key, which is the "q" key by default; this will quickly change the hotbar to a new selection of spells to choose from and edit. Another way to switch to the secondary hotbar is by left-clicking on your wand when the wand menu and spell inventory are open.

Spell Inventory

You obtain many spells through your time on the server and when you level up. Each wand hotbar is only able to hold 8 spells at a time (16 in total). To choose and change out the spells, you can right-click your wand and open up your inventory; you will then be able to see and find every other spell learned so far in your spell inventory. When an inventory page completely fills up with spells, a new page will be accessible. To view/change to another page, you can click on either side of your inventory or an empty space in your wand inventory. 

You are able to edit your spell hotbars or organise your inventory spell pages depending on the most common spells that you use. To change out spells you can click on the spell you wish to remove from the hotbar and drag it to an open space in your spell inventory. Once you have removed a spell from the hotbar, you can click on another spell that you wish to have easy access to and drag it to the open space in the hotbar. As long as there is an open space available in your hotbars, then you can continue dragging in spells until all spots are filled up.

Wand Modifications

Different modifications and upgrades exist on the server to best fit your casting preferences. These can be accessed and equipped by running the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Modifications" tab. You will then see a list of different preferences and modifications you are able to choose from. An NPC is also located in Diagonal Lane that allows you to choose from these same options.

Quick Casting is the ability to immediately cast a spell when choosing it in your spell hotbar (either scrolling to it or using the numbers on a keyboard). There are a few different modification options that you can choose for Quick Casting: Default, All Spells, and No Spells. The Default option sets Quick Casting only for certain spells while the All spells option sets it for every spell and No Spells removes Quick Casting alltogether.

Practising Magic

There are multiple ways that you can practise magic and aim with your spells. Duelling Halls are a popular and easily accessible location where you are able to practise shooting spells against another player. You are able to teleport to them using the NPCs labelled "Duelling Halls" located across the world map.

Another place you are able to practise is at housing plots. However, depending on the plot, some spells might be disabled and are not able to be cast. To enable magic on a plot, run the command  /house magic on. You can also type /house damage on and/or /house pvp on to enable damage and PvP with other players.

Each spell has a specific amount of “magic” that it uses when cast. However, you are limited to 100 magic, which regenerates at 20 magic per second. If you run out of magic while casting and it has not regenerated enough by the time another spell is cast, you will be unable to use the spell. Your experience bar (line located above the hotbar) will help you keep track of the amount of magic you have left to use. If the bar runs out or is getting low then you will know you are close to running out of “magic” and should be careful.

Wand Cosmetics

There are many different options that you can purchase or obtain that will change the appearance, name, or particles of a wand. These cosmetics allow for you to make your wand even more unique and customisable.

Wand Appearances

Everyone has the same wand appearance when first receiving their wand, but you can purchase or obtain different appearances that will change the overall look of the wand. These new appearances can be purchased directly from the Potterworld store (located under the tab “Wand Upgrades”) or bought as a reward from different events.

Once you have obtained a wand appearance you can equip it by using the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Appearance” tab. If you have multiple different appearances then you can choose which one you would like to use after running that command.

*Warning: you will not be able to return to the default wand appearance once you have changed it for the first time.

Wand Effects

When a spell is cast there are oftentimes coloured particles that surround you. However, a different colour of particles can be purchased directly from the Potterworld store (located under the tab “Wand Upgrades”). There are many varieties and options to choose from that will change the particle colour of certain spells as well as surround you if you are holding your wand.

You will also receive coloured wand effects for certain allegiance/club packages. These colours can also be purchased separately without having to buy the whole package. If you are interested in only purchasing the allegiance/club wand effect, you can click the “Allegiance Wand Enhancement” tab under “Allegiances / Clubs”. Buying this option will also let you gain access to allegiance wand names and a new spell.

In order to equip or change the particle colour you can use the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Effects” tab.

Wand Names

You can also choose to rename your wand to make it more unique to yourself. To purchase a Wand Rename you can go to the Potterworld store and select the “Other” option under “Wand Upgrades”. After you purchase the Wand Rename, wait for the confirmation that it went through in-game then use the command /wandrename. Using the wand rename system you can put a new name through.

When thinking of a name for your wand, make sure to come up with an appropriate name. Wand names can include symbols and colours. If you do not like the name anymore or want to change it you will have to purchase a new Wand Rename (even if just removing/adding a couple of letters). Similar to above, specific wand names also come with certain allegiance/club packages. The names can be purchased separately without having to buy the whole package. If you are interested in only purchasing the allegiance/club wand name, you can click the “Allegiance Wand Enhancement” tab under “Allegiances / Clubs”. Buying this option will also let you gain access to the wand effect and a new spell.

To change the wand name to an allegiance name option you can use the command /wands while holding your wand and choosing the name under the “Wand Names” tab.

Tips

• If you find that your wand has disappeared and you cannot find it in your inventory try switching worlds. If that does not work then create a ticket (/t create) and let a staff member know your wand has disappeared.

• It is extremely helpful to organise your spell inventory by type or most used as you may have to quickly switch up spells for certain quests or different activities.