Can you open Saarthal without joining the college?
no, you cant get in unless you start the mage college quests. I learned that the hard way, wandering around the outside of saarthal for over an hour trying to find a way in. Sorry bout that, beat me to it. Guess it can't be helped, then.Why can't I enter Saarthal?
The entrance to Saarthal is locked (key required) at the start of the game. It can only be entered once you have started the quest Under Saarthal, meaning that you must first join the College of Winterhold and complete its first quest, First Lessons.How do I open the door in Saarthal?
Enroll in the college of winterhold. The first quest will lead you there and your instructor will unlock the door. It's part of the mages guild questline and won't open until that particular quest , luckily it's like the first major quest for them.How do I start under Saarthal?
Under Saarthal is the second quest in the College of Winterhold Quests. After you complete First Lessons, speak to Tolfdir again, and he will ask you to meet him at Saarthal along with a few other recruits (Brelyna Maryon).What is the key to get into Saarthal?
There is no key. The area is unlocked for one of the first missions for the College of Winterhold. It isn't that hard to join so it shouldn't be that much of a hassle.How to get inside Saarthal - Skyrim
Can you enter Saarthal without the college?
Back to topic, Saarthal can't be entered without starting the quest, but the Labyrinthian can. The trap door that leads to the back entrance of the Labyrinthian is not that hard to get to, but glitching through all the metal gates can be pretty tough.What do the pillars need to be in Saarthal?
Some have opened the door by placing the pillars in the following order:
- Left front: Snake.
- Left back: Whale.
- Right front: Whale.
- Right back: Bird.
Do I need the Saarthal Amulet?
The amulet is one of the items the Dragonborn must find for Arniel Gane in order to continue in the quest in Saarthal.Why is Tolfdir not at Saarthal?
Occasionally, Tolfdir may not show up at all and the quest will be stuck because he cannot unlock Saarthal. This may be triggered by Tolfdir fighting an animal nearby and remaining at that position. Use the console command prid 0001C1A1 followed by moveto player to solve this issue.How to activate the eye of magnus?
As you shoot at the Eye usingthe Staff the Eye will start to open and a ghostly spirit will emerge and Ancano will start to fight it. Hide behind a pillar so you don't attract the spirit. As you shoot the Eye two more spirits will emerge and also fight Arcano.What is the orb in Saarthal?
The Eye of Magnus is a huge, mysterious glowing orb that the Dragonborn and Tolfdir find at the excavation site at Saarthal. The Eye is subsequently brought back to the College of Winterhold for closer examination by Tolfdir and there it also comes under the scrutiny of Ancano.How do you activate the lever in Saarthal?
The correct position for each pillar is shown on the wall directly behind and above them. This fact could easily be missed if the Dragonborn were not up close to the pillars. The Candlelight spell (or Night Eye) makes them easier to see. Once the pillars are properly set, the lever can be activated to open the gate.Why can't i join the Thalmor?
As far as the Thalmor are concerned, you must be a High Elf, and you must never have left Summerset Isle for any reason other than explicit business that they ordered you on, and even then it could get a bit hazy. They take arch-conservatism, put it on a pedestal, then exile it for not being conservative enough.Why can't i hit Ancano in Skyrim?
Only use the Staff of Magnus on the eye itself, and only until it's aura fades away. Best to use it sparingly so you don't run it all the way down. When the eye loses it's aura is when Ancano becomes vulnerable, at which point you can use most any weapon against him.Why can't i get the WIndhelm house?
To get the house in WIndhelm you either have to complete the Legion side of the Civil War quest chain or complete the Fort Neugrad mission on the Stormcloak side of the Civil War quest chain. The price of the house is fairly steep at 12,000 septims but it is the best house in the game so it's worth it.Can you get into Saarthal without joining the college?
no, you cant get in unless you start the mage college quests.Do I need to keep the sword of Jyggalag?
There's nothing especially unique about the sword, no special attacks or anything. It's just a really nice looking claymore with some nice stats. Personally, I wouldn't sell it seeing as it's a unique item that you only get once. I would keep it as a trophy, but you do whatever suits you best.Do you need the dragon scroll for Dawnguard?
The Elder Scroll (Dragon) is a quest item in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, in which it is central to the main quest. It is later required in Dawnguard, as part of its main quest.How to start Under Saarthal?
Before you can start Under Saarthal, you need to complete First Lessons, a quest that automatically starts when you first arrive at the College of Winterhold. You will be stopped at the College's entrance by Faralda. She will force you to complete a test to gain entry.Can the Saarthal Amulet be disenchanted?
You can't disenchant the amulet tho, it's basically a combination of 3% fortify all schools enchantments.How do you activate the ancient amulet in Saarthal?
Access your inventory, open the Apparel tab, and equip the Saarthal amulet. Doing so will allow you to see a magical ripple in one of the nearby walls. Tolfdir will make a comment wondering if your spells might have an effect on the ripple. Now equip any targetable spell and cast it on the ripple.What is the Eye of Magnus Saarthal?
The Eye of Magnus is an ancient artifact of unknown origin. It possesses a great amount of magical power and can be manipulated with the Staff of Magnus, which once belonged to the God of Magic himself. It was discovered by the ancient Nords when they were building the city of Saarthal.
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