The Eye of Magnus
The Eye of Magnus: use the Staff of Magnus to break into the Hall of the Elements, defeat Ancano and become Arch-Mage of the College of Winterhold.
Quest Type College of Winterhold Quest
The College of Winterhold questline in Skyrim, from your first lesson with Tolfdir to becoming Arch-Mage. Walkthroughs for every quest, the Eye of Magnus, Ancano’s betrayal and all rewards.
All questsQuest TypeCivil War Quest 20College of Winterhold Quest 8Companions Quest 6Daedric Quest 15Dark Brotherhood Quest 13Main Quest 18Thieves Guild Quest 12
The Staff of Magnus
The Staff of Magnus: enter Labyrinthian, defeat the Dragon Priest Morokei and recover the Staff of Magnus – the only thing that can stop the Eye.
Containment
Containment: Ancano seals himself in with the Eye of Magnus – defend Winterhold from Magic Anomalies and find out what happened to the Arch-Mage.
Revealing the Unseen
Revealing the Unseen: travel to the Dwemer ruin of Mzulft, find the Focusing Crystal and use the Oculory to study the Eye of Magnus.
Good Intentions
Good Intentions: a Psijic monk visits the College – follow Ancano and consult the Augur of Dunlain in the Midden.
Hitting the Books
Hitting the Books: recover the College's stolen books from Fellglow Keep for Urag gro-Shub. Walkthrough, Orthorn and the vampire option.
Under Saarthal
Under Saarthal: explore the ancient Nord city of Saarthal with Tolfdir, escape the trap with the Saarthal Amulet and discover the Eye of Magnus.
First Lessons
First Lessons: get into the College of Winterhold, take a tour with Mirabelle Ervine and attend Tolfdir's lesson on wards.