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Full-body-bind

The Full Body-Bind Curse, often simply called Full Body-Bind (Petrificus Totalus), is one of the spells found in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, "Christmas at Hogwarts"

Spellbook[]

The Full-Body Bind is one of the spells found in the book Curses and Counter-Curses by Vindictus Viridian.

Effect[]

Paralyses

The Full-Body Bind Curse paralyses its victim, leaving them unable to do anything but breathe and look around.

From the Story[]

Petrificus Totalus, or the full Body-Bind, stiffens a person’s limbs so they cannot move. Only the person’s eyes are free while the spell is in effect.

Use[]

This spell can be used in Wizard's Dueling.

Incantation[]

Its full incantation is "Petrificus Totalus", but the letters used in its casting are: P, T, F, C, T, L, S.

Bodybind

Potency[]

The maximum potency of the Full Body-Bind Curse is 145, making it the strongest spell for first year dueling. it is thus the most widely used spell in wizard dueling on Pottermore.


Pottermore PlayStation Home[]

On Pottermore PlayStation Home, the Full Body Bind is one of the three spells available during a Wizard Duel. It is not stronger or weaker than the other two spells.

Trivia[]

As of 1st June 2012, the Full Body Bind curse has been cast over 47 million times.

See also[]