Does it matter who you go with at the start of Skyrim?

At the beginning of the game, should I follow Ralof or Hadvar? The gameplay effects of either choice are the same. Following Hadvar will give better loot but if you're a true son/daughter of Skyrim you would follow Ralof.

Who should I side with at the beginning of Skyrim?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.

Is it better to go with Hadvar or Ralof?

Following Ralof plays out much like following Hadvar except that his contact in Riverwood is Gerdur. Following him or Hadvar enables players to take advantage of a few glitches to level up skills. Conversely to Hadvar, following Ralof will give the Dragonborn a foot in the door with the Stormcloaks.

What am I supposed to do at the beginning of Skyrim?

What happens if you go with Hadvar instead of Ralof?

They both head towards the Helgen keep but if you go with Ralof, you never see Hadvar again but if you go with Hadvar you never see Ralof again. Both paths cross at the very entrance of the Helgen keep but yet you never see the other person.

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Are 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 Hadvar Imperial or Stormcloak?

Hadvar is an Imperial solider in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is the nephew of Alvor and Sigrid and also a cousin of Alvor and Sigrid's daughter, Dorothy. He is one of the two soldiers that follow alongside the Dragonborn during the Skyrim Civil War, the other being Ralof of the Stormcloak Rebellion.

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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.

Can you join the Imperials if you go with Ralof?

What happens if I followed Ralof out of Helgen but want to join the imperials? The only difference is who you meet in Riverwood. You can still join whichever side you want though.

Can you beat Skyrim without choosing sides?

Like any other questline in the game, if you don't act, nothing happens.

Should I join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

Depends on what you believe in. Legion is more for order, but they can be seen as weak for bowing to the elves, while Stormcloaks are more for strength, but they are extremely racist to elves and non-nords. While that dosen't go as far as genocide, it is a bit extreme.

Should I do Dawnguard or Dragonborn first?

Main quest, and in between, do Dawnguard, (and then Hearthfire) and lastly, Dragonborn after Main Quest. This is how Bethesda likely intended it and it makes the most sense. You can tell based on the release dates for each DLC. Dragonborn goes after Alduin and while doing so, gets involved with the vampire/dawnguard.

What gender is better in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, for example, gender has absolutely no impact on gameplay -- no skill or ability advantages as there are for race. A PC of either gender can play any kind of character type and can achieve the maximum level in any skill.

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.

Who is the kindest person in Skyrim?

1 Paarthurnax

He essentially redeemed himself and recognized the evil he harbored inside his heart. For that reason alone, he's without a doubt the most noble character in Skyrim.

What is the best first race in Skyrim?

Altemer or Argonian/Bosmer. The game is suppose to make you feel powerful, for the mage character I'd obviously suggest the Altemer.

What is the easiest Skyrim level up?

Sneak is by far one of the easiest skills to power level in Skyrim, as you can reach level 100 before leaving Helgen within around 30 minutes. There are several points in the escape from Helgen where this can be done, but the best place is at the end, just before the bear, where Ralof or Hadvar will crouch down.

Which race should I choose in Skyrim?

What's the best race in Skyrim? The number one spot on our list ranking the races in Skyrim has to go to the Bretons of High Rock. They're primarily made to be mages, with a 15 point bonus to Conjuration and 10 point bonuses to Speech, Alchemy, Illusion, Restoration, and Alteration.

What happens if you choose Imperials?

When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.

Is Hadvar a good guy?

Hadvar is shown to be a generally kind-hearted person, and shows sympathy for the Dragonborn during the execution. He reflects on the war and killing of Stormcloaks if the Dragonborn sides with the Empire expressing that he is haunted by the memory of the men he killed in war.

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.