Can you get the Staff of Magnus before the quest?
The Staff of Magnus is a crucial item in the Mages’ Guild questline, and while it is possible to obtain it before starting the Staff of Magnus quest, it is not recommended as the section of Labyrinthian where it resides is only accessible after receiving the Torc of Labyrinthian. To acquire the Staff of Magnus before the quest, you would need to find an alternative method to access the restricted area of Labyrinthian, which can be challenging and may require exploiting game mechanics or using console commands.
Introduction to the Staff of Magnus
The Staff of Magnus is a powerful magic staff that plays a central role in the Mages’ Guild questline. It is used to defeat the dragon priest Morokei and to close the Eye of Magnus, a powerful magical artifact that is the source of the College of Winterhold’s power.
FAQs
1. What is the Staff of Magnus?
The Staff of Magnus is a quest item that is used to complete the Staff of Magnus quest and is later used to close the Eye of Magnus.
2. Where can I find the Staff of Magnus?
The Staff of Magnus can be found in Labyrinthian, a dungeon located in the Mountains of Skyrim.
3. Can I do the Aftershock quest without the Staff of Magnus?
Yes, you don’t need the Staff of Magnus to complete the Aftershock quest. Tolfdir suggests using it, but it’s not required.
4. How do I get the Staff of Magnus back if I lost it?
If you lost the Staff of Magnus, you can try to retrieve it from where you last had it, or you can skip it altogether as it’s not required after the Mages’ Guild questline.
5. What happens if I don’t have the Staff of Magnus?
If you don’t have the Staff of Magnus, you can still complete the Aftershock quest, but you may encounter some difficulties.
6. How do I get into Labyrinthian before the College of Winterhold?
To access Labyrinthian before starting the College of Winterhold questline, you need to find an alternative method to obtain the Torc of Labyrinthian, which is required to unlock the Labyrinthian door.
7. How do I start the Eye of Magnus quest?
The Eye of Magnus quest starts after completing the Staff of Magnus quest, when Tolfdir asks you to use the Staff of Magnus to close the Eye of Magnus.
8. How do I get the Staff of Magnus quest?
To start the Staff of Magnus quest, you need to complete the previous quests in the Mages’ Guild questline and receive the Torc of Labyrinthian.
9. What to do if the Staff of Magnus runs out of charge?
If the Staff of Magnus runs out of charge, you can recharge it using soul gems.
10. What happens if you activate the Eye of Magnus in Skyrim?
When the Eye of Magnus is fully open, it will spawn magic anomalies, and Ancano will lose his connection with it.
11. Is the Magnus questline worth it?
Yes, the Magnus questline is worth completing, as it provides valuable rewards, including the Arch-Mage’s robes and access to the College of Winterhold’s resources.
12. What rewards can I get from the Magnus questline?
The Magnus questline rewards include the Arch-Mage’s robes, the key to the Arch-Mage’s quarters, and access to the College of Winterhold’s resources.
13. What does Mirabelle give you in Skyrim?
Mirabelle gives you Savos Aren’s Amulet and sends you to Labyrinthian to find the Staff of Magnus.
14. Can I use the Staff of Magnus on Ancano?
No, you should only use the Staff of Magnus on the Eye of Magnus, and only until its aura fades away.
15. How do I stop the Eye of Magnus?
To stop the Eye of Magnus, you need to use the Staff of Magnus to close it, and then defeat Ancano.