The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine Hints

How does this gimmick work?

  • 1 of 7: This is a *very* finicky, random thing, and it may not work for you. Below, I'll describe one time when it worked for me.
  • 2 of 7: With all of the downloadable content modules installed (not just this one), start a new game.
  • 3 of 7: Play on until you reach the spot where you finalize your character and exit the sewers.
  • 4 of 7: As soon as you're outside, quicksave your game and then quit to the main menu.
  • 5 of 7: Load your quicksave from the main menu, and you may magically gain a new spell. If so (and it's one you want), repeat the quicksave-and-quit-to-main-menu process to see if you can get another free spell.
  • 6 of 7: That process may work in some of the areas during the Tutorial quest, before you make it outside. Also, it has happened to me on really rare occasions after exiting the sewers and playing on a ways. You should periodically pause in your playthru and see if you can gimmick up some free spells.
  • 7 of 7: NOTE: The spells are leveled, so you'll only be able to get some minor ones this way. If the gimmick doesn't ever work for you, it's no big loss.