Should I join Volkihar or Dawnguard?

If your the type of character who likes to skip all the talk and story and just get to the point, I'd go with Dawnguard. Either way, both have Pros and Cons. If it's your first time playing with the DLC, just choose which side would instrest you more; The vampire or the vampire hunter.

Is it better to join the vampires 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.

What happens if you join Volkihar?

After escorting Serana to Volkihar Keep, Lord Harkon will offer you membership within the clan and the ability to become a Vampire Lord. This is your only opportunity to join the ranks of the clan itself. Upon accepting Harkon's gift, the quest The Bloodstone Chalice will begin.

What is the difference between Dawnguard and Castle Volkihar?

The Volkihar gets you no followers, but you can turn your spouse into a vampire, and if your spouse is a follower, a vampire follower. You also get some epic Mage perks. The Dawnguard gets you followers, but you don't get to be the leader.

Do I lose Serana if I choose Dawnguard?

Can you still get Serana if you join Dawnguard? - Quora. Yes, you get Serana as a follower either way. If you side with the Dawnguard she will come to Fort Dawnguard while you are away and tell you of the prophecy.

Why You Should NOT Join Clan Volkihar

Can you marry Serana if you join the 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.

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.

Can you still be a vampire if you choose 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.

Is it better to accept Harkon's gift?

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

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.

Can children live in Castle Volkihar?

This mod gives you the possibility to move your entire family (children & spouse) to any home you want: be it a house from a mod, a house you made yourself or any place of the game.

Can Serana turn on you?

During the quest Chasing Echoes, she will offer to turn you into a Vampire Lord. After completing the quest Kindred Judgment, she can be asked to turn you into a Vampire Lord at any time.

Why does Castle Volkihar keep attacking me?

If you trigger Vampire Lord form inside Castle Volkihar, there's a chance it can cause friendly characters to attack you. To resolve this, either leave the area and wait for at least three days before returning, or load a save prior to transforming into a Vampire Lord.

What is the best choice in Dawnguard?

Choosing to side with the Dawnguard gives you full access to Fort Dawnguard (which has all the normal amenities of a home base), plus weapons, armor, and spells that are effective against vampires, and the ability to hire Armored Trolls for 500g.

Can you be a werewolf in 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.

Are the Dawnguard good guys?

in Dawnguard DLC, those guys are mostly good, but they aren't out helping anyone directly. Thieves Guild is of course about stealing from people, that NEVER qualifies as “good guys”. Assassins Guild is murder-for-hire.

Can I keep Serana as a Dawnguard?

If you complete the entire Dawnguard questline, she becomes a permanent follower.

Can you marry Lord Harkon?

For those players that decided to join the Volkihar Clan, marrying Harkon would definitely be an interesting romance. A Dragonborn that aids Harkon and the clan would make the two of them a truly powerful couple, with the potential to rule over Skyrim. However, although estranged, Harkon is in fact married to Valerica.

Does Serana like the Dawnguard?

Answer : No, Serena does not side with Dawnguards completely. She sides with the Dragonborn and whoever the Dragonborn sides with - whether it is Harkon or Dawnguard.

Can you join the Volkihar without joining the Dawnguard?

no, the only reason Lord Harkon offers to turn you is as a reward for returning Serana, who you find while working for the Dawnguard. Do NOT try to visit the castle before Serana brings you there. It'll lock you out and you'll need to use the console to get in... And, sadly, you HAVE to join the Dawnguard first.

Can you betray Harkon?

He makes a final insult to Valerica, and chides Serana for becoming more like her mother. 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.

How will the Dawnguard react if I become a vampire?

The Dawnguard will NOT be happy if you become a Vampire Lord. They will not help you, or give you side quests (though you can still finish the main story quest). Vampire Lord or Soul Trap? The best thing is to NOT become a Vampire Lord at this point in time, if playing as a Dawnguard.

Does Serana fall in love with you?

Yes she does! However she never voices it, it's just the way she talks to you and especially when she speaks about you with her parents. There's a mod that allows you to flirt with her and lets you know what she's feeling with every sentence you exchange with her.

Can you marry Serana as a girl?

Talk to Serana. You should see additional dialogue that lets you ask if Serana has something on her mind. This should open up the standard marriage options you receive for other in-game marriable NPCs. Note that you can't already be married if you want Serana as a wife.

Is Serana the strongest follower?

2 Serana. Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.