How do you become a vampire before Dawnguard?

To contract vampirism, players must take damage from a vampire enemy, either physically or through the Vampiric Drain spell. Players will know when they've been infected once they receive a notification about contracting Sanguinare Vampiris.

Can you become a vampire in Skyrim without the Dawnguard DLC?

Yes, but it's nothing like the vampire lord from Dawnguard.

What happens if you are a vampire before Dawnguard?

Joining the Dawnguard is generally seen as the “good” option out of the two Dawnguard gives you, but Isran will (obviously and understandably) not work with you if you are a vampire yourself. He'll tell you to find a cure and won't work with you until you do so.

How do you become a vampire in the beginning of Skyrim?

You'll need to come in contact with another vampire. Each hit by a vampiric enemy has a chance of passing the Sanguinare Vampiris disease onto you. You can find vampires in Haemar's Shame, a cave to the southwest of Ivarstead. If you want to contract Vampirism, go there and let the vampires attack you.

Can you become a Vampire Lord 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.

Skyrim: Joining the dawnguard as a vampire.

How do I start the vampire Questline?

After the quest Awakening and discovering Castle Volkihar, the current lord of vampires, Harkon, offers you the gift of immortality: his blood. Accept this offer to be embraced by vampiric thirst and start the questline of the Vampire Lords.

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".

Can I become a vampire and stay in the Dawnguard?

You can become a Vampire Lord as part of the quest called Bloodline. 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.

Can you cure Serana if you sided with 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.

Can you play Dawnguard as a werewolf?

Any player can choose to become a werewolf by following The Companions Quests or joining the Dawnguard faction made available in in the first expansion, the Dawnguard DLC. The DLC introduces a new Werewolf Perks tree.

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.

Does curing Serana make her weaker?

Curing Serana is more of a roleplay choice than a gameplay choice. It doesn't really affect anything besides you ability to get arros or become a Vampire Lord yourself; it's really just a matter of what your character would advise her to do. Doesn't change anything.

Can you marry Serana as a vampire lord?

Serana is one of the most desirable NPCs in Skyrim. She is good-looking, powerful, and quirky. Unfortunately, you can't marry a vampire in Skyrim. Moreover, she is so traumatized after the events of Dawnguard that you won't be able to marry her even after curing her.

What happens if you give Harkon the bow?

At this point, Lord Harkon will demand that you give him Auriel's Bow. If you refuse to give it to him, he will attack you. Likewise, if you give him the bow, he will betray you and attack.

Can you get Auriel's bow as a Dawnguard?

You must have the Dawnguard DLC to obtain this weapon. Target Takes 20 points of sun damage.

Is it better to be Dawnguard or vampire?

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.

Is it better to be a vampire or werewolf 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.

What happens if Serana turns you?

After completing the quest Kindred Judgment, she can be asked to turn you into a Vampire Lord at any time. If you sided with the Dawnguard, while a Vampire Lord they will refuse any interactions with you, stating that you need to get cured immediately.

How did Serana become a vampire?

Serana gained her vampirism through a ritual in which members of her family pledged themselves to Molag Bal. Females like Serana and her mother, Valerica, who survive the horrific ordeal are dubbed "Daughters of Coldharbour".

Can you do both sides of Dawnguard and vampire quests?

No, as once you make a choice on which side you choose it is final. In Dawnguard only one side can be chosen as they both have the same questline only each side varies a bit. If you want you could make two profiles , one a vampire lord and one a Dawnguard member.

How do you unlock vampire class?

Vampire description

They are a very powerful class that has different elemental attacks and can steal HP. It is unlocked by obtaining the Bat Charm, which can be found by helping a Vampire in the Travelers' Hub, specifically the quest where the boss is a Pop-Up Puppet. Their weapons of choice are Bats.

Does Serana like you more as a vampire?

Nope. Serana becomes friends with the Dragonborn as they are, and is happy for them to change however they want. She can turn the player but she is hesitant and makes sure it's something you're really sure about, It's also possible for her to be talked into being cured.

Does Serana ever transform?

More details: - Serana will only transform into a Vampire Lord in combat, and transform back to normal when combat ends. She will not transform in every single fight; only if she is fighting at least 3 enemies, or if she is fighting a Dragon, Giant, Vampire Lord, or an opponent with a higher Level than her.

Why won't Serana follow me after being cured?

At the completion of 'Touching the Sky', her option to follow you will be reenabled. She will still appear at quest locations as she is needed. To fix this issue, either load a save before 'Beyond Death' and tell her to follow, or wait until after 'Touching the Sky' is complete.