#Maelstrom restoration staff full#

#Maelstrom restoration staff full#

Standing behind one of the chamber's many pillars, or the Eye itself, will block the full force of Ancano's attacks. The Dragonborn can use the chamber's topography to an advantage, keeping a healthy distance from Ancano, which allows for more time to maneuver around his spells. This quest can be used as a way to farm filled soul gems for training in Enchanting. Additionally, the magic anomalies attack Ancano if the Dragonborn is not near him. Although the Dragonborn must deal with them, their presence has the potential to be very useful, as the soul gems they drop can recharge the staff if it is out of charge. When the Eye is pried open a second time, several Magic Anomalies are also let loose. Eventually, the Eye reopens, and Ancano becomes invincible again. Once the Eye is closed, the Dragonborn can start attacking Ancano with effect. When the Eye is fully open, a casting from the Staff of Magnus absorbs its energy, and the Eye begins to close. While the Eye is open, Ancano is invincible. Note that any followers cannot aid in the fight and will likely attack Tolfdir after the magic anomalies are defeated, so it will be impossible to complete the quest with one around. Note: It is possible to keep Ancano from paralyzing Tolfdir and any other follower by blocking the former's Mass Paralysis spell with a magic ward. The old mage has just enough time to tell the Dragonborn to bring out the Staff of Magnus and use it on the Eye before an enraged Ancano strikes him-and anyone else (such as followers) in the vicinity-with a Mass Paralysis spell, leaving the Dragonborn standing alone.Īncano decides to finish the Dragonborn himself, opening the Eye of Magnus and tapping into its full and incredible power. Unfortunately, this is true, as Tolfdir's aimed fireball dissipates harmlessly. The mad elf spots them and Tolfdir, then begins taunting and crowing that he is so far beyond any pitiful attempts at magic that he cannot be touched. He is well aware of the Dragonborn's presence. Upon arriving at the Hall of the Elements, Ancano is waiting, directing energy of some kind at the Eye of Magnus. There are likely to be one or more Magic Anomalies just inside the whirling force screen. The Staff of Magnus can be used to force clear the way across the courtyard and into the Hall of the Elements. At the College, the mages are caught up in a battle with the Magic Anomalies, although helping them defeat the creatures is optional.

The College of Winterhold is now caught in an increasingly unstable maelstrom of magic-so much so that it has disappeared from the world map. Ancano's actions prove that the world is not ready for such a thing.' ― Quaranir It cannot remain here, or else it may destroy your College and this world.