Can you join Volkihar before Dawnguard?

Can you join Volkihar before Dawnguard? You would need to join one or the other to complete the questline for the Dawnguard DLC. The point where you make that choice is whether you choose to accept Harkon's offer or not in the quest 'Bloodline'.

Can you get into Castle Volkihar before Dawnguard?

Do not visit the Volkihar Castle before doing the first quest of the dawnguard dlc (skyrim SE) It will break the dlc totally if you are playing on xbox one or ps4.

Can you join the vampires before joining the 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 I meet Serana without Dawnguard?

Serana is not inside Fort Dawnguard. According to UESP she is in a coffin inside Dimhollow Cavern, which is a location specifically added after installing the Dawnguard expansion. So without Dawnguard, you won't be able to get her.

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

What happens to Castle Volkihar if you side with Dawnguard?

If the Dragonborn is a member of the Dawnguard, after Harkon is killed, all the vampires located at Castle Vokihar will be found dead. . Alternatively, they can be given to Dexion for free.

Is it better to accept Harkon's gift?

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 I ask Serana to marry you?

Talk to Serana. You should see additional dialogue that lets you ask if Serana has something on her mind. This should open up the standard marriage options you receive for other in-game marriable NPCs. Note that you can't already be married if you want Serana as a wife.

How to get Serana to marry you?

Make sure that Harkon, Serana's father, is killed through the quest storyline and that you have talked to Valerica (her mother) afterward to tell her that it is safe to return to Castle Volkihar. Then you can propose to Serana!

Is there a way to marry Serana?

No, you cannot. If you ask Serana to marry you, she says she can't bring herself into a temple given her past. She still, however, commits to go with you wherever you want to go, so that's nice at least.

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.

Is it better to be Dawnguard or vampire?

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.

Can you become Lord of Volkihar?

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.

What happens if you take Serana to Fort Dawnguard first?

If you try to bring Serana to Fort Dawnguard, she will refuse to go inside it, having "a bad feeling about this place". Isran will tell you to do as she asked in order to discover what it is all about, even if you tell him she's a vampire.

Can you enter Castle Volkihar as a werewolf?

Can you enter Castle Volkihar as a werewolf? Becoming a werewolf cures you of vampirism. You can still return to Castle Volkihar, they won't be hostile, but they will refuse to interact with you except for Serana.

What level should you be before starting Dawnguard?

Dawnguard activates when the player's character hits level 10 –although I'd advise players tackle it only after they've shot past level 30 as the DLC contains some powerful foes.

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.

Does Serana fall in love with you?

Yes she does! However she never voices it, it's just the way she talks to you and especially when she speaks about you with her parents. There's a mod that allows you to flirt with her and lets you know what she's feeling with every sentence you exchange with her.

How do you cuddle with Serana?

If you have Serana Dialogue Edit installed, Serana will snuggle up to you if your relationship value is 50 or over (she admires you). If it is lower than 50 she will not snuggle up to you. This applies whether you are single, married, courting (not implemented yet), or have completed Chasing Echoes.

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 become a vampire lord and side with 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 marry Lord Harkon?

For those players that decided to join the Volkihar Clan, marrying Harkon would definitely be an interesting romance. A Dragonborn that aids Harkon and the clan would make the two of them a truly powerful couple, with the potential to rule over Skyrim. However, although estranged, Harkon is in fact married to Valerica.

What if you give Auriel's bow to Harkon?

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.

What race is Lord Harkon?

Harkon is actually a Nord, and this is also the race of his daughter, Serena. This may come as a surprise to players since he doesn't have a Nord accent. Harkon is a Nord because he was born in Skyrim, and this also makes fans question if he was at one point considered royalty in Skyrim.

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.