Do you have to pick a side in Skyrim?

The main quest is not completely independent of the war, but it does not require your character to take any action to support or oppose either side in it. You won't need any advice or hints as to how to avoid taking a side; the game will tell you what you need to know when you get there.

Do you have to pick Stormcloaks or Imperials?

Because Skyrim encourages players to make their own way however they wish to, it's perfectly feasible to beat the game without ever choosing between the Skyrim Stormcloaks or Imperials. It's perfectly possible to skip this questline, which is technically a side quest, in your pursuit of Alduin.

Can you beat Skyrim without joining a side?

This means that winning the war for either side doesn't affect the story either, so players can engage in the Civil War before finishing the main quest without any problems.

Does it matter who I side with in Skyrim?

The outcome of the war does not affect the main questline in any way, but picking a side forces you to declare your values and fight for the Skyrim you want to see in the future.

What happens if you don t choose Stormcloaks or Imperials?

Like any other questline in the game, if you don't act, nothing happens. I've done several playthroughs where I ignored the war entirely. Of course, to do so means you miss out on some truly epic fights.

Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

Is the Stormcloaks good or bad?

Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions. This is banned by the Concordant, so they rebel against the Empire, as they're enforcing it.

Is Ulfric Stormcloak a good guy?

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.

What is the best side to join in Skyrim?

Who is the best partner in Skyrim?

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.

Is it better to be two handed in Skyrim?

Simply put, two handed will oneshot weaker enemies and is good for a slower, more deliberate playstyle, where onehanded when dual wielding you have higher overall DPS for things like bosses. This is also ignoring that one handed weapons can be dual wielded with a spell or shield, which gives a lot of flexibility.

Can you peacefully end the war in Skyrim?

Yes you can. It baffles me why people say otherwise. During a certain quest, you can sit down with the leaders of both sides and negociate a temporary truce until you deal with the threats of dragons. And that's it.

What quests to avoid in Skyrim?

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.

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.

What happens if I free a Stormcloak prisoner?

They will spawn with an Imperial vanguard and when activated will present the Dragonborn with 3 options: leave them alone, free them, or free them and trade weapons/armor with them. Doing either of the latter actions will cause the guards escorting said prisoner to become hostile.

Who is the most loved Skyrim character?

Who is the easiest man to marry in Skyrim?

Vorstag can be married almost instantly without doing any quests, and like many of the mercenaries, he's also a candidate for joining the Blades. His warrior character type makes him a pretty decent follower for any ranged character, as he specializes in heavy armor.

Can you divorce in Skyrim?

Sadly, there isn't a way to divorce anyone in Skyrim. Marriage is for life, which is why, the only way to undo a marriage is to kill the spouse. For spouses that are followers, they can just be brought to a particularly difficult dungeon and left to die, but for other spouses, they'll need to be "dealt with" at home.

Do you lose Lydia If you 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.

What is the most evil faction in Skyrim?

1 The Thalmor

Everyone knows the evil Thalmor faction are the real threat, but they are too preoccupied with each other to do anything about it. It's the Thalmor who wished to eradicate the worship of Talos.

What race is most played in Skyrim?

While players can choose to play as any race in the game, Nords play a significant role in Skyrim's main story, and they also get bonus resistance to frost damage. Nords make up a majority of the population of Skyrim, but a fan has made a handy chart of all the various races that inhabit this land.

Who are the bad guys in Skyrim?

Is Ulfric Stormcloak a traitor?

Although Arngeir states that Thu'um should not be used for bloodshed, Ulfric enlisted in the Great War and later used the Thu'um to get what he wanted by murdering High King Torygg with it. In other words, he betrayed the Greybeards and their teachings.

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).