How do I start Dawnguard in Skyrim?

Starting the Dawnguard quest in Skyrim is as simple as getting to Riften and speaking to one of the city's guards. You'll have to get into Riften first by either bribing or intimidating the gate guards, after which any city guard can prompt the dialogue.

How do I get to Dawnguard in Skyrim?

Travel to Riften and speak to the guard by the front gate. He will place a marker on your map, guiding you to Fort Dawnguard, located in southeast Riften. Note: If you join the Dawnguard there is still an option for you to become a vampire lord later on.

What level do you have to be to start Dawnguard?

The first method is by reaching Level 10 and encountering Durak in a major town or city in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Durak is an Orc ranger and a member of the Dawnguard.

Can I start Dawnguard before main quest?

You can, you just have to do that part with talking to Urug (the orc dude) at the College of Winterhold. He points you to Signus or whatever his name is and from there to the Elderscroll. Don't even need to go to the College of Winterhold as long as you know where Signus is located.

Why can't I start Dawnguard?

You'll have to get into Riften first by either bribing or intimidating the gate guards, after which any city guard can prompt the dialogue. There is also a chance for any guard in Skyrim to initiate the quest - if you bump into a guard and they tell you about the reforming of the Dawnguard, the quest will begin too.

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Can you be a vampire and Dawnguard?

Dawnguard and Becoming a Vampire Lord

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.

Should I play Dragonborn or Dawnguard 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.

Can you be a vampire and start Dawnguard?

You can absolutely start Dawnguard as a vampire.

Can I join Dawnguard at any level?

Once you are Level 10, the quest can be given by an Orc called Durak or by a Hold Guard after you enter a hold capital. Doing so will give you directions to Dayspring Canyon, and here you'll find the previously-mentioned Agmaer. He'll guide you to Fort Dawnguard.

Can you marry Serana?

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.

Can you start Dawnguard at level 1?

You can start it anytime by simply going to the fort, but you'll get the quest when you reach lvl 10 by either hearing a comment from a guard about the Dawnguard or meeting an orc called Durak in the first town you visit when you're lvl 10.

How do I know if I have Dawnguard DLC?

If you're playing the original versions of the game and have bought the DLC, it'll show up on the game's main menu to signify it's available. If you have bought the PS4, Xbox One or PC version of the Special Edition, it'll automatically be included too.

How to start Dragonborn DLC without main quest?

To begin Dragonborn, you must travel to Solstheim. This can be done at any points after installing the game add-on content by traveling to the Windhelm docks and locating Gjalund Salt-Sage, a sea captain that may be willing to take you to the island for a small fee.

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Is it better to be a vampire or Dawnguard?

Dawnguard provides really good restoration spells, and crossbows. Joining the vampires gives you some rings that increase vampiric skills, and give you one restoration spell.

Should I be a vampire or join the Dawnguard?

Vampire Hunter

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 still become a vampire if you refuse Harkon?

Speaking With Lord Harkon

Eventually, Lord Harkon will present you with the opportunity to become a vampire. 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.

Can you cure Serana?

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.

Can you turn your spouse into a vampire if you side with Dawnguard?

Yes. She isn't a werewolf, so she can become a vampire. Just complete the Companions quest line to marry her.

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'. Accepting would make you join the Volkihar Clan and become an enemy of the Dawnguard.

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Can you free Serana without starting 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.