Do I 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.

Should I side with the Dawnguard or vampires?

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.

Should I take Lord Harkon blood?

If you want to be a vampire lord you can accept his blood. If not, don't accept it. If you're a vampire you get ugly eyes, and an allergic reaction to the sun.

Is it better to be a vampire or not in Skyrim?

There are many benefits to becoming a vampire in Skyrim. Players gain the Vampiric Strength, Champion of the Night and Nightstalker's Footsteps abilities, an increased resistance to frost, and the additional spells Vampiric Drain, Vampire's Servant, and Vampire's Sight.

Do I lose Serana if I choose Dawnguard?

Yes. Serana will seek you out once you free her regardless of which side you have chosen as she is integral to the story. Both Lord Harkon and Isran will send you to find Serana. Yes, if you refuse to become a Vampire Lord, Serana will still show up at Fort Dawnguard and become your companion.

Why You Should NOT Join Clan Volkihar

What happens if you join Volkihar?

Joining[edit]

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.

Can Serana be a follower if you side with Harkon?

Serana is a pure-blood Vampire and follower who accompanies you throughout the Dawnguard questline. Her father is the vampire Lord Harkon. No matter which side you choose she still helps you.

Can you cure Serana if you join the vampires?

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.

What happens to Serana if I refuse 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 you marry Serana if you cure her?

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

Can you marry Serana if you join the Dawnguard?

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.

What race is best for vampire in Skyrim?

Dark Elves are as stealthy as they are magical, making them perfect hunters of the night. And it's without a doubt that they're among the best races to play as a Vampire.

Which side is better in Skyrim?

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Is it better to be a wolf 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.

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.

Is Harkon or Serana better vampire lord?

Theres no difference between getting bitten by Harkon or Serana you get the same powers so it just depends on if you want to get the Dawnguards items like the Rune Hammer and Dwarven Crossbow, or the vampire items like the Ring of the Beast or the Erudite (that do strengthen vampires) that you only get from joining one ...

Should I give Harkon Auriel's bow?

Don't give Auriel's Bow to Harkon before the fight starts as this weapon makes the battle much easier in your hands. Regardless of your dialogue choices during "Kindred Judgement," Harkon won't allow you to side with him, so you have to fight him.

Can I help the Dawnguard and be a vampire?

Yes, it is possible to become a Vampire Lord after having completed the quest "Chasing Echoes". Serana offers it to you once during that quest, and again after the quest "Kindred Judgement".

Are the Dawnguard good guys?

in Dawnguard DLC, those guys are mostly good, but they aren't out helping anyone directly. Thieves Guild is of course about stealing from people, that NEVER qualifies as “good guys”.

Can vampire lord be cured?

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.

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.

Can Serana always turn you into a vampire lord?

Before you can enter the Soul Cairn, Serana will tell you that you need to be "dead." At this point, you can choose to let her turn you into a Vampire Lord or let her partially soul trap you. Using the former will (obviously) turn you into a Vampire Lord.

What are the pros and cons of becoming a vampire in Skyrim?

Can you marry Serana as a human?

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.

Is Serana a good follower?

2 Serana. Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.