Enter the College of Winterhold without joining
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #39 of 149 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
A small Plugin that allows you to enter the College of Winterhold without the need to start the Mage Guild Questline.
This mod lets you enter the College of Winterhold without starting the Mage Guild questline. It completes 'First Lessons' after convincing Faralda, renames it to 'Access To The College', and allows you to join later if desired. ESL flagged, compatible with major college overhauls.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Perfect for non-mage characters who want access without the questline (395 endorsements)
- Works with popular college overhauls like Obscure's and Magical College
- ESL flagged so it won't eat your mod slots
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so might have issues with newer Skyrim versions
- Renames a quest, which could confuse if you're used to the original
- Compatibility with other quest mods isn't guaranteed, only tested with a few
For stealth archers and warriors who want to explore the College without being forced into the mage questline. Also great for roleplayers who want to delay joining until later. Skip if you always play mages and enjoy the questline as is.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with your mod manager and make sure it's enabled in your load order.
- If you use Not So Fast - Mage Guild, grab the optional compatible version.
- After entering, talk to Mirabelle or join Tolfdir's lesson to start the questline later.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Benedetto9
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,417
- Endorsements
- 395
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 11/1/2020
- Updated
- 11/3/2020
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