When arriving back at the College, you will see that all is not well. Defeat Ancano [edit | edit source] When you find Ancano, Tolfdir will walk up and start trying to reverse the damage by casting a spell at the Eye. Problem came when I needed to kill Ancano, If the guy hit me with just one bolt he cleared out all of my magica and life force. While the Eye is open, Ancano cannot be damaged. The quest is called the "Eye of Magnus" Use the staff to get up the the Hall of Elements, once inside wait for the "cut-scene". I cant kill Ancano, I've watched lots of playthrough and looked forums but my problem still here. I just needed to bring back Orthorn's stolen books to resume. I talk to Ancano he gives his line “how dare you approach me blah blah” then goes right back to shocking the orb. I repeatedly closed the Eye and attacked him when it was closed. At this point, Ancano will turn aggressive and attack. Nothing in my magic or mudane weapons even nicked him. Detailed Walkthrough All Hell Has Broken Loose . Entering the college Tolfdir will speak to you about Ancano who needs to be stopped - he is in the centre of the hall charging the Eye. ~I have left the room, re-entered, left and completed other quests, came back and the same problem exists. ~The eye is actually closed to begin with so I can't use the staff on it, but Ancano is still protected by his barrier. Skyrim: Eye of Magnus, Defeat Ancano (Video) Here is how you defeat that fool Ancano in Skyrim at the College of Winterhold (hogwarts?). I go in the hall with my follower mage, Ancano say his words and then my follower mage doesnt fire him. i understand how to beat him. When he attacks, the Eye will open up and the loose panels will start orbiting the centre. In the videos I watched that mage always do first shot and then mission continue with eye and staff but in my game there is no such thing and i stuck that mission. Tolfdir and the other college mages have been awaiting your return. (PC) everytime i try to put in the console command i do it wrong and i know the commands but i don't know if im putting the right numbers or if the number is even the right quest. My character was at level 37 when I decided to resume the Mages quest line. ~I have reloaded an earlier save and the same thing happened. Ancano gets distracted by the magic anaomlaies, which also do damage to him. Ancano is an Altmer elemental mage and an agent of the Thalmor.He resides at the College of Winterhold, where he serves as an "advisor" to the Arch-Mage.The College community demonstrates a palpable mistrust toward him due to his Thalmor allegiance. User Info: Frag_Maniac Defeat Ancano with the help of the Staff of Magnus. what i need help is how can i properly input the code to advance the quest? If you're a good shot with a bow, this is a good method to use on Master. http://upperplace.com/tutorials.html The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Defeat Ancano but its bugged. Defeat Morokei in Labrynthian to obtain the Staff of Magnus. use the staff open the eye then shoot him. Just got to the end of the quest where you use the Staff of Magnus on the Eye. Well it does nothing to separate the eye when I use it. Confront Ancano in the Hall of the Elements.