Can I join the Dawnguard as a vampire?

Joining the Dawnguard is generally seen as the “good” option out of the two Dawnguard gives you, but Isran will (obviously and understandably) not work with you if you are a vampire yourself. He'll tell you to find a cure and won't work with you until you do so.

What happens if you go to Dawnguard as a vampire?

If you choose to become a vampire while already allied with Dawnguard (i.e. when Serana attempts to smuggle you into Soul Cairn), you basically get kicked out of the Dawnguard, until you cure yourself.

Can you be a vampire and still be in the Dawnguard?

You can become a Vampire Lord as part of the quest called Bloodline. You'll be given a choice to continue helping the Dawnguard or join with the vampiric Volkihar clan. Even if you side with the Dawnguard, you can still become a Vampire Lord later, with the help of Serana before she is cured.

Can you side with Dawnguard and be a vampire lord?

Note that playing as a Dawnguard member does not mean you can never become a Vampire Lord. After the main questline, and after you've tired of Fort Dawnguard, just ask Serana to turn you.

Is it better to become a vampire or join the Dawnguard?

Dawnguard provides really good restoration spells, and crossbows. Joining the vampires gives you some rings that increase vampiric skills, and give you one restoration spell.

Skyrim: Joining the dawnguard as a vampire.

Should you accept Harkon's blood?

If you accept the offer, Harkon will bite you, which causes you to pass out. If you refuse the offer to become a vampire, you will be banished from Castle Volkihar and won't be able to enter back inside. From here, you will need to return back to Isran and finish the quest.

Can you be a werewolf in Dawnguard?

Any player can choose to become a werewolf by following The Companions Quests or joining the Dawnguard faction made available in in the first expansion, the Dawnguard DLC. The DLC introduces a new Werewolf Perks tree. You cannot become a Vampire and a Werewolf at the same time.

Can you marry Serana if she is cured?

No, you cannot. If you ask Serana to marry you, she says she can't bring herself into a temple given her past.

Will Serana cure her vampirism?

It's possible to cure Serana of her vampirism after finishing the Dawnguard DLC. You can bring Serana to Falion, who resides in Morthal, and he can cure her of her vampirism by performing a ritual; you can also do this for your character if you wish to cure your own vampirism.

Can I marry Serana?

While it is possible to turn your spouse into a vampire in the Dawnguard expansion, once you yourself have become a vampire, it isn't possible to marry someone who is already a vampire, like Serana. Fortunately, this is where fan mods come in to pick up the slack and give players what they want.

What happens when you shoot a blood cursed arrow at the sun?

It is received from Gelebor during the quest Touching the Sky. Shooting the sun using Auriel's Bow with Bloodcursed Elven Arrows will block out the sun until the following morning, negating its negative effects on vampires for the duration.

How did Serana become a vampire?

Serana gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "Daughters of Coldharbour".

Can I join Volkihar after Dawnguard?

You should have the quest Dawnguard go do that to start the dlc's main story and before you actually join the Dawnguard fully you'll get the offer to join the Volkihar instead.

Can khajiit become vampires?

Khajiit will not get the glowing yellow eyes that the other races get when becoming a vampire after Dawnguard has been installed. Their appearance remains that of a regular Khajiit vampire: pinkish eyes, light fur, and saber cat-like fangs.

Should I let Serana make me a vampire?

You can let her turn you into a vampire. They won't attack you and as long as it happens afterwards of you actually being vampire checked by Isran then you don't even have to do a quest to get it cured.

Does curing Serana make her weaker?

Curing Serana is more of a roleplay choice than a gameplay choice. It doesn't really affect anything besides you ability to get arros or become a Vampire Lord yourself; it's really just a matter of what your character would advise her to do. Doesn't change anything.

What happens if you give Harkon the bow?

At this point, Lord Harkon will demand that you give him Auriel's Bow. If you refuse to give it to him, he will attack you. Likewise, if you give him the bow, he will betray you and attack.

Can Serana turn on you?

After completing the quest Kindred Judgment, she can be asked to turn you into a Vampire Lord at any time. If you sided with the Dawnguard, while a Vampire Lord they will refuse any interactions with you, stating that you need to get cured immediately.

Can Serana be a love interest?

To many players' dismay, Serana isn't a romanceable character despite how close she and the player grow during the storyline. It's such a shame the player can't give her a real place to call home.

Who is the best vampire spouse in Skyrim?

Ysolda is a favorite choice of spouse because of the unusual markings she gets from being made into a vampire, as well as her relative ease to convince to marry. She can be found in Whiterun in the market.

Can you turn Lydia into a vampire?

In order to turn Lydia into a vampire, players will need to side with Serana and Harkon in the Dawnguard DLC's main quest and become a Volkihar vampire, starting one of Skyrim's best bad guy quests.

Can you become Werebear Skyrim?

There is no way to become a werebear yourself. Werebears can be looted for honey, honeycomb and human flesh when they die.

Is it better to be werewolf or vampire in Skyrim?

Being a werewolf is less taxing on the necks of Nords and other races. It doesn't require anything to maintain though the benefits are not as present as a vampire's. For those that feel vampirism can be a chore, being a carefree werewolf is better.

What happens if you join Volkihar?

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After escorting Serana to Volkihar Keep, Lord Harkon will offer you membership within the clan and the ability to become a Vampire Lord. This is your only opportunity to join the ranks of the clan itself. Upon accepting Harkon's gift, the quest The Bloodstone Chalice will begin.