What are the pros and cons of joining 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.

What are the pros and cons of 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.

What are the advantages of joining Dawnguard?

The unique benefits of joining the Dawnguard include full access to Fort Dawnguard, various new weapons, armor, and spells to help fight vampires, such as crossbows, Dawnguard armor, and faction-specific spells such as Sun Damage and Vampire's Bane.

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.

Can you still become a vampire lord if you join the 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.

Why You Should NOT Join Clan Volkihar

Who should you side with Dawnguard?

Both sides are fun, if you're into archery, or enjoy lycanthropy, then go with the Dawnguard, you can't be both a wolf and vampire so if you like being a werewolf you can't be a vampire. If your character is a strong archer, the crossbow is worth your time. if you want to be a vampire lord then side with the vampires.

Is it worth being a vampire with Dawnguard?

Without mods, it's not worth it imo. The only real benefit is the Necromage perk that makes spells/enchantments 25% stronger on undead. Since you are now undead it effects you. The frost resist is nice but negligible esp if you have enough in restoration for effective uses of wards.

Should I side with vampires 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.

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 anyone in the Dawnguard?

You will not be able to marry anyone until you have spoken to Maramal about marriage, even if you have already obtained an amulet from somewhere else. Maramal can be found in the Temple of Mara, but will initially be found in the Bee and Barb.

Can you marry the Dawnguard in Skyrim?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Is Harkon good or bad?

Lord Harkon is the main antagonist and final boss of the Dawnguard DLC for the 2011 action role-playing high fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is a Nord vampire and the oppressive leader of the Volkihar Clan, a powerful vampire family.

What level should I join the Dawnguard?

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.

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.

Should I get Dawnguard or Dragonborn?

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.

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.

What perks do you get from Dawnguard vs 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.

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.

How long does Dawnguard last?

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.

Should I do Dawnguard before or after?

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 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.