Can I join the vampires in Dawnguard?

Before you can join the vampire faction, you must first become a member of the Dawnguard. It should be noted that Dawnguard is a DLC (Downloadable Content), meaning it must either be purchased online, or bought as an extended edition of the game in order for the player to be able to access any Dawnguard content.

Can you be in the Dawnguard and be a vampire?

Dawnguard and Becoming a Vampire Lord

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.

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

Overall, the physical rewards (weapons, etc) are better if you choose Dawnguard. However, you cannot regularly use the powerful Vampire Lord form until after you've completed the main questline, or else the Dawnguard members will not accept you.

Will the Dawnguard hate me if I become a vampire?

No, they will no not attack you.

I sided with the Dawnguard and became a vampire lord after finishing their main quest. Every NPC at the fort tells me to get cured, but none attacks me. Get cured if you need to buy crossbow bolts, get more radiant quests or use other services that the npc's provide.

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.

Why You Should NOT Join Clan Volkihar

How do I join Volkihar as a vampire?

Joining the Volkihar vampires requires you to first complete the quest Awakening. After completing the quest, Bloodline will begin. After escorting Serana to Volkihar Keep, Lord Harkon will offer you membership within the clan and the ability to become a Vampire Lord.

Can you cure Serana if you sided with the Dawnguard?

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.

Is it better to be a vampire or werewolf 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.

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.

What if I let Serana make you 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.

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 get Auriel's bow as a Dawnguard?

You must have the Dawnguard DLC to obtain this weapon. Target Takes 20 points of sun damage.

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.

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.

Can you betray Harkon?

He makes a final insult to Valerica, and chides Serana for becoming more like her mother. 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 you cure vampire lord?

If you're sick and tired of being a vampire, there is a cure: the quest "Rising at Dawn". Head to Morthal to talk to Falion, an NPC who will cure your vampirism for a filled Black Soul Gem.

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.

Can you romance Serana?

Skyrim doesn't actually allow you to marry any vampires through regular in-game actions. The only way to marry Serana or any other vampire is through the use of a mod. This guide instructs you on how to download and use the popular "Marriable Serana" mod by C0drm0nk33.

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 be a hybrid in Skyrim?

Those that opt into the Dawnguard expansion questline in Skyrim will have the opportunity to first transform into a normal Vampire, and then later upgrade into a stronger Vampire Lord. This is the required first step in order to become a later hybrid. One will need to head to Fort Dawnguard within The Rift.

What are the downsides to becoming a vampire in Skyrim?

The Cons Of Becoming A Vampire

It's the weakness to sunlight which makes vampire gameplay particularly difficult, as it prevents health, stamina, and magicka regeneration. Additionally, NPCs will become hostile toward players who have become vampires, especially if they are in the fourth stage.

Can you become a Werebear in Skyrim?

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

How to get Serana to marry you?

A priestess named Dinya Balu at the Temple of Mara will give you a quest called "The Book of Love." At the end of the quest, you will have an Amulet of Mara you can use to get married. You can also find an amulet in random loot and shops.

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 to the Dawnguard after killing Harkon?

After Harkon is dead, you will either be approached by Isran or Garan Merethi. Isran will offer for you to become a member of the Dawnguard if you are not a vampire. If you are a vampire, Garan Merethi will speak to you and Castle Volkihar will become your home.