In Skyrim, the Mages Guild no longer exists. Instead, players who are aspiring to become the great mage of the land must enroll in the College of Winterhold.
As with every other guild, there are requirements that you need to do in order to get into the college and start doing the sidequests for them. Remember that being a student in the College of Winterhold, you can expect to get the strongest spells available in the game.
Now now, how do we enroll in the College of Winterhold?
Enrolling for the College of Winterhold
Step 1
– College of Winterhold is located in Winterhold, which is in the Northern part of Skyrim. If you just started the game, it’s a long walk from Whiterun.
– Best way to visit Winterhold is if you have a quest that’s located near the city.
– Make sure that you have at least 140 Magicka
Step 2
– Head over north of Winterhold to meet the lady that will test your skills.
Step 3
– To enroll in the College of Winterhold, you must have a FEAR spell. If you don’t, she’ll give you one.
Step 4
– Cast FEAR at the insignia on the floor
Step 5
– Welcome to College of Winterhold
– Receive a Set of Armor for joining.
Joe
November 12, 2011 at 5:17 AMJust a heads up, it isn’t just the Fear spell. I’m pretty sure you response to her question dictates what spell she wants you to cast. I chose the altruistic goodie two shoes answer (had just run across skyrim and didn’t want to be turned away) the spell I needed to cast for entrance was Healing Hands.
anon
November 12, 2011 at 1:54 PMI had to cast conjure a flame atronach, I aim still stuck on the ward spell section though, glitch maybe?
Thulsa Doom
November 12, 2011 at 4:43 PMActually, the spell that you are required to cast in order to enter changes depending on all kinds of things. For the most part, it is random. (i.e I was required to cast “Healing Hands”)
It also depends on how early you visit the college. So far, not seeing too many benefits to joining this early. No quests, yet. However, there are NPCs that train you in Enchanting and Conjuration.
chickenchris
November 12, 2011 at 4:45 PMi guessing that the spells are different that sheell teach u cause i got a magiclight spell
Jared
November 13, 2011 at 9:20 AMI got in just by telling her I was Dragonborn and demonstrating The Voice
Nixx0rz
November 19, 2011 at 4:48 PMI casted the firebolt to get in :)