Should I do Dawnguard early?

It's a good idea to start the Dawnguard quest early because, in addition to this engaging questline and several new locations and weapons, this DLC for Skyrim also adds legendary dragons to the game a few new exclusive Dragon Shouts.

When should I start the Dawnguard quest?

Starting Dawnguard

You automatically start Dawnguard when you reach level ten. At this point, you might be approached by an orc named Durak. He will ask if you know anything about the vampire threat and if you would like to do anything about it.

Should I do Dawnguard before or after main quest?

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.

Should I do Dawnguard first?

It shouldn't really matter, regardless of which faction you choose in Dawnguard. (The two questlines meet at certain points, and those points are when you can mention being Dragonborn.) The most you get from are lines of dialogue where your character answers a question or two.

What level should you be before Dawnguard?

Dawnguard activates when the player's character hits level 10 –although I'd advise players tackle it only after they've shot past level 30 as the DLC contains some powerful foes.

Why You Should NOT Join Clan Volkihar

Should I complete Dawnguard or Dragonborn first?

Enemies will be more powerful but the Dragonborn will be just as powerful by then. I recommend you to do Dragonborn last if this is your first playthrough. When you will be done with the mainquest and Dawnguard, you will find the Solstheim and the DB questline as a breath of fresh air.

Can you become a Vampire Lord before 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.

What are the pros and cons of joining Dawnguard?

What are the pros and cons of joining Dawnguard? Pros: You get armored huskies and trolls. Cons: you have to deal with Isran and you don't get to be a vampire. Siding with Dawnguard will give you access to abandoned Fort Dawnguard.

How many hours is Dawnguard?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dawnguard is about 7½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 19 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is it better to be a Vampire Lord or Dawnguard?

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 I complete Dawnguard and be a vampire?

you can actually complete the whole questline as a Vampire/Vampire Lord. However, you can not use any of the Dawnguard services, such as merchants/followers, unless you go get yourself cured after the end of the questline.

What happens if you sell the Elder Scroll before Dawnguard?

With Dawnguard installed, the scroll is again required for the quest Unseen Visions. If you have already sold it to Urag, you will need to buy it back for 4,000 gold (or, if you have completed the College of Winterhold questline, for the original 2,000 gold).

Is Dawnguard done after killing Harkon?

After Harkon is dead, you will either be approached by Isran or Garan Merethi. Isran will offer for you to become a member of the Dawnguard if you are not a vampire. If you are a vampire, Garan Merethi will speak to you and Castle Volkihar will become your home.

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.

Do I take Serana to the Dawnguard?

If you try to bring Serana to Fort Dawnguard, she will refuse to go inside it, having "a bad feeling about this place". Isran will tell you to do as she asked in order to discover what it is all about, even if you tell him she's a vampire.

Is the Dawnguard quest worth it?

Not only worth buying. It's almost essential. In the base game, the werewolf form is fun, but it's very underpowered once the player starts to level up. The Dawnguard DLC changes this, as it adds perks that make the player actually survive as a werewolf.

How many hours is 100% Skyrim?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is about 34 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 232 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Will the Dawnguard ever stop attacking me?

You do random quests for the Volkihar until you get a quest to kill the Dawnguard leaders. The attacks stop after that. If you are impatient you can save outside of the castle and reload every time they give you a different one, until you get the one you need. They're radiant and which one you get is random.

Can I join Volkihar after Dawnguard?

You should have the quest Dawnguard go do that to start the dlc's main story and before you actually join the Dawnguard fully you'll get the offer to join the Volkihar instead.

Will the Dawnguard hate me if I become a vampire?

No, they will no not attack you.

I sided with the Dawnguard and became a vampire lord after finishing their main quest. Every NPC at the fort tells me to get cured, but none attacks me. Get cured if you need to buy crossbow bolts, get more radiant quests or use other services that the npc's provide.

What if I refuse to become a vampire in Dawnguard?

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. From here, you will need to return back to Isran and finish the quest.

Can you marry a Dawnguard?

While it is possible to turn your spouse into a vampire in the Dawnguard expansion, once you yourself have become a vampire, it isn't possible to marry someone who is already a vampire, like Serana. Fortunately, this is where fan mods come in to pick up the slack and give players what they want.

Can Serana be a follower if you side with the Dawnguard?

Serana is a pure-blood Vampire and follower who accompanies you throughout the Dawnguard questline. Her father is the vampire Lord Harkon. No matter which side you choose she still helps you.

Can you become a werewolf Dawnguard?

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. You cannot become a Vampire and a Werewolf at the same time.

Can I be a Dawnguard and a werewolf?

Yes, you can still join them as a werewolf. The Dawnguard, as an organization, are completely dedicated to hunting down vampires. Being a werewolf doesn't matter to them in the slightest. As long as you're not a vampire, they're okay with you joining up.