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Are Imperials or Stormcloaks better?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.
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Who are the good guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Imperials are the Government. They try and rule over the land, making it peaceful. They want to outlaw Talos worship so they won't be invaded by a giant Thalmor army again, and possibly lose Cyrrodil. Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'.
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What happens if Imperials win?

If the Stormcloaks win, Skyrim becomes completely destabilized and the Dominion will face little unified danger when trying to conquer the frozen north. If the Empire wins, the people of Skyrim will be part of a much larger, much stronger united front against the Elven invaders.
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Does joining the Stormcloaks affect anything?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.
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Which side should I choose in Skyrim Civil war?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion.
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EMPIRE vs STORMCLOAKS - Who is the Better Ruler? - Elder Scrolls Lore

Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired.
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Which Skyrim ending is canon?

So, the 'fact' that he then went to Akavir is just speculation in the games own universe. But, in Skyrim's DB questline you have the option (though it's well hidden) to destroy the Dark Brotherhood and in doing so you save the Emperor's life. Which ending is canon.
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What's the best faction in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  1. 1 The Dark Brotherhood.
  2. 2 The Thieves' Guild. ...
  3. 3 The Dawnguard. ...
  4. 4 The College of Winterhold. ...
  5. 5 The Volkihar Clan. ...
  6. 6 The Companions. ...
  7. 7 The Imperial Legion. ...
  8. 8 The Stormcloaks. ...
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What are Imperials good at in Skyrim?

Compared to other races, Imperials are more skilled in magic spells, and their starting bonuses are +10 Restoration (25 total starting level), +5 Destruction (20), +5 Enchanting (20), +5 Block (20), +5 One-handed (20) and +5 Heavy Armor (20).
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Can I betray Stormcloaks?

Once you've got the Jagged Crown in your inventory you can take it to General Tullius instead of back to Ulfric Stormcloak. You can also do vice versa (but you won't get given the 'faction uniform' that way (but you can kill a soldier and loot one from their body).
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Is Ulfric good or bad?

Ulfric is a well-respected Jarl in Skyrim, in fact many, including his enemy General Tullius at one point, considered him a hero. However, like many monarchs, he also has opposition as well; many Imperial loyalists see him as an oppressed leader and seeing him nothing more than a political enemy to the Empire.
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Does Whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

Along the city wall of the Plains District, the Imperial Legion will be returning fire with their own catapults. The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle.
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Should I join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

Depends on what you believe in. Legion is more for order, but they can be seen as weak for bowing to the elves, while Stormcloaks are more for strength, but they are extremely racist to elves and non-nords. While that dosen't go as far as genocide, it is a bit extreme.
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Who is the bad guys in the Skyrim war?

Led by Ulfric Stormcloak and his second-in-command, Galmar Stone-Fist, they intend to kick the Imperial Legion under General Tullius out of Skyrim and ensure Skyrim becomes an independent province for an impending Second Great War against the Aldmeri Dominion and their Thalmor enforcers.
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Who are the bad guys in Skyrim?

Skyrim: The 13 Best Villains In The Game, Ranked
  1. 1 Miraak. Powerful beyond belief and absolutely, utterly selfish, Miraak is the most cunning enemy the Dragonborn will have to deal with.
  2. 2 Lord Harkon. ...
  3. 3 Ulfric Stormcloak. ...
  4. 4 Elenwen. ...
  5. 5 Mercer Frey. ...
  6. 6 Calixto Corrium. ...
  7. 7 Astrid. ...
  8. 8 Maven Black-Briar. ...
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Why do the Imperials hate the Stormcloaks?

The Empire wants control, the Stormcloaks want to break away and have religious freedoms, among other things. EVERYONE and their mother sides with The Empire.
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What is the most overpowered in Skyrim?

Stealth Archer is probably the most common and popular overpowered Skyrim character build. It revolves around utilizing the broken Sneak skill tree along with Archery in order to take down enemies stealthily. Most of the time, a Dragonborn using this build can go around one-shotting unaware opponents.
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Are Imperials or Nords better?

Nords are generally taller, fairer, more broad of build, and more proficient in heavy weapons, light armor, and smithing. They are resistant to magical Frost. Imperials are generally shorter, darker, more slight of build, and more proficient in light weapons, heavy armor, and magic.
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Who is the strongest common enemy in Skyrim?

1 Karstaag

Karstaag is the undisputed toughest enemy in all of Skyrim. This optional frost troll boss has his level locked at 90, with absolutely no scaling. His health is 4000, and his regeneration rate is better than that of a normal troll.
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Can you switch from Stormcloak to Imperial?

Those that originally sided with the Stormcloaks, at this point can also switch sides to the Imperial Legion and give the crown to General Tullius in Castle Dour in Solitude. If you're past that point, it's too late to switch.
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Who is the best god in Skyrim?

Top 10 Gods of The Elder Scrolls
  • Mehrunes+Dagon. 10 Of all the evil entities in the Elder Scrolls universe, Mehrunes Dagon is easily the most prolific. ...
  • Jyggalag. ...
  • Stendarr. ...
  • Clavicus+Vile. ...
  • Dibella. ...
  • Alduin. ...
  • Phynaster. ...
  • Ruptga.
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What is Skyrim max level?

To truly max out your character, you need to get your character to level 252 — achieving every perk in the game. Regarding subsequent iterations of the game, there is no max level, as you can keep resetting your skills to level up indefinitely.
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Who is the real final boss of Skyrim?

Alduin is the strongest being you can fight in Skyrim, the final boss, and yet he's practically a joke.
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Who would win the civil war in Skyrim?

If you look at the two sides of the war, you will see that the empire is most likely the winner. For one, no matter which side you choose, Jarl Balgruuf and Whiterun will go with the empire. Assume that if the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks, he is most likely a Nord.
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