Does Whiterun ever get repaired?

Vanilla Skyrim, no. There are mods that will repair the cities affected by the civil war. That's really weird. Yes and no, it usually took a while for things to get repaired in the real world, years in fact, but you can in fact be playing for years and it doesn't get repaired...

Is Whiterun permanently damaged?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed.

What happens if you fail to protect Whiterun?

If you fail to defend the barricades, you will have to fall back and defend the drawbridge instead. Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left.

Does Whiterun get destroyed if you join the Imperials?

Along the city wall of the Plains District, the Imperial Legion will be returning fire with their own catapults. The streets will be busy with citizens running back to their houses and city guards making ready to fight the enemy. Whiterun will suffer great destruction during the battle.

Is there a mod to fix Whiterun after the battle?

Whiterun Repaired Plus is a mod that is also included in the mod Civil War Repairs, together with Windhelm Repaired and Solitude Repaired. These mods each undo the damage done to the city after the battle has ended.

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Can you take Whiterun peacefully?

Whiterun is the one hold that is completely neutral, so likewise it's a hotly contested battleground between the Stormcloaks and the Empire. Fortunately you don't have to continue the storyline if you don't want to, and as a previous answer says, you can just duck out of the battle as it's taking place.

What happens to Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

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 become Jarl of whiterun?

No, it is impossible to become Jarl in Skyrim, unless you have a mod where you become Jarl of some town like Helgen which, to my knowledge, doesn't exist yet.

Is it better to help the Imperials or Stormcloaks?

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.

Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

There is no need to worry about your house, potential quests, or followers - the only casualties of war (aside from Tullius / Ulfric) are nameless "Imperial / Stormcloak Soldier"s. The Dohvakiin is unaffected.

Is it worth keeping the AXE of whiterun?

Two-handed weapons are often very slow and don't deal enough damage to be worth using. As soon as players obtain a better weapon, it's a good idea to sell the Axe of Whiterun, allowing for some extra inventory space.

Does Balgruuf ever side with Ulfric?

He is perhaps the second Jarl the Dragonborn meets in game, after Ulfric Stormcloak, as well as one of their first allies. Originally neutral during the Skyrim Civil War, he later sides with the Imperial Legion after learning Ulfric Stormcloak's true intentions.

Can you save the jarl of Whiterun?

No you don't kill him he just sits in the basement of the Blue Palace in Solitude.

Can you lose the siege of Whiterun?

It is impossible to lose unless you die. If you are an imperial, the first barricade will fall but the soldiers wont get to the gate. If you are a stormcloack, the NPCs will make their way and defeat Balgruf. So yeah, you can't lose.

Can you marry a Jarl in Skyrim?

It means she likes you as you did her a favor, with a diffrent maybe you could but Elisif can't be married (without mods or console command on a PC). at one point in development, Jarl Elisif was a potential marriage partner but 'Thesda eventually removed that option... at least on Xbox and PS3.

Can you get a better house in Whiterun?

Speak to the steward Proventus Avenicci to purchase Whiterun's vacant house, Breezehome, for 5000 gold. The purchase includes a manual which details the contents of additions which can purchased separately to spruce up the house.

What is the best side to join in Skyrim?

Is Ulfric good or bad?

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.

Is Ulfric a puppet of the Thalmor?

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Ulfric seems completely blind to this, yet it's even hinted in the game that the Thalmor are using him to their advantage.

Can the Dragonborn be a Jarl?

One Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim fan creates a mod that allows the Dragonborn to be a legitimate Jarl with the responsibility of running a city in-game.

Who is the strongest Jarl in Skyrim?

What happens if you become Thane of all holds?

Benefits of Being a Thane[edit]

Grants you a personal housecarl follower (if available). Grants you a symbolic weapon of the city. Guards will forgive any bounty of less than 2000 gold (once per hold).

What side does Whiterun choose?

Quick Links. The first major battle in the Civil War for Skyrim is the Battle for Whiterun. Unlike many of the province's other Hold Capitals, Jarl Balgruuf the Greater had yet to pick a side in the conflict. However, Ulfric Stormcloak forces the Jarl's hand, making Whiterun side with the Empire and the Legion.

What happens after Ulfric dies?

After Ulfric is dead, Tullius and Rikke will head outside. Follow them out and watch as Tullius gives a speech to the assembled Imperial soldiers, thanking them for their service. After the completion of this quest, the Imperials will install a new Jarl, Brunwulf Free-Winter.

Who actually wins Stormcloaks or Imperials?

So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.