Which is the best side in Skyrim?

Imperials Stand A Better Chance Against The Aldmeri Dominion

While the Civil War is the focal point for major conflicts throughout Skyrim, the Stormcloaks aren't the only imminent threat facing the Empire.

Which is better to join Legion or Stormcloaks?

Legion is more for order, but they can be seen as weak for bowing to the elves, while Stormcloaks are more for strength, but they are extremely racist to elves and non-nords.

Are the Stormcloaks good or bad?

Stormcloaks are the 'outlaws'. They want Talos worship to remain in Skyrim, as it is part of their old nord traditions. This is banned by the Concordant, so they rebel against the Empire, as they're enforcing it.

Should I go with Hadvar or Ralof?

Following Ralof plays out much like following Hadvar except that his contact in Riverwood is Gerdur. Following him or Hadvar enables players to take advantage of a few glitches to level up skills. Conversely to Hadvar, following Ralof will give the Dragonborn a foot in the door with the Stormcloaks.

What happens if I join Stormcloaks?

Siding with the Stormcloaks results in Vignar Grey-Mane becoming the new Jarl of Whiterun, Laila Law-Giver reclaiming her position as the Jarl of Riften, and Skald the Elder retaking his role as Jarl of Dawnstar.

Who is right? The Imperials? Or the Stormcloaks?

Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired.

Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

There is no need to worry about your house, potential quests, or followers - the only casualties of war (aside from Tullius / Ulfric) are nameless "Imperial / Stormcloak Soldier"s. The Dohvakiin is unaffected.

Does it matter who you join in Skyrim?

Imperial Army and the Stormcloaks

Choosing a side can be a tough decision, but rest assured you'll earn the same Achievements regardless of which faction you join.

Who should I enter the keep with?

Follow Hadvar or Ralof into the keep.

Following either character will yield different events within the keep. If you follow Hadvar, you will enter the barracks of the keep. He will untie your bonds and tell you to gather some equipment.

Is Hadvar a Stormcloak?

Hadvar is an Imperial solider in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is the nephew of Alvor and Sigrid and also a cousin of Alvor and Sigrid's daughter, Dorothy. He is one of the two soldiers that follow alongside the Dragonborn during the Skyrim Civil War, the other being Ralof of the Stormcloak Rebellion.

Who is the bad guy in Skyrim?

Alduin, also known as the World Eater, the First Dragon, and the Twilight God, is the main antagonist and final boss fight of the 2011 action role-playing high fantasy video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Who should I join in Skyrim?

Who should you side with Skyrim?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion. Skyrim, the Empire, and even the independant bottom half of Hammerfell.

What happens if the Imperials win in Skyrim?

If the Stormcloaks win, Skyrim becomes completely destabilized and the Dominion will face little unified danger when trying to conquer the frozen north. If the Empire wins, the people of Skyrim will be part of a much larger, much stronger united front against the Elven invaders.

Who actually wins Stormcloaks or Imperials?

So, whichever side your Dragonborn picked in the Civil War, is how things go down. That said, barring another Dragon Break, the side that ultimately wins is almost certainly going to be the Imperials. There's a missive that spawns after a side captures Fort Neugrad that's different depending which side wins.

Can I betray Stormcloaks?

Once you've got the Jagged Crown in your inventory you can take it to General Tullius instead of back to Ulfric Stormcloak. You can also do vice versa (but you won't get given the 'faction uniform' that way (but you can kill a soldier and loot one from their body).

Does it matter who you escape with in Skyrim?

It doesn't matter at all. One will net you the “help” of the de-facto town mayor, the other will net you the “help” of the town blacksmith. Neither of which do anything different from the other in any way. The only difference you get is the voice acting lines.

What happens to Ralof if you join the Imperials?

But evidently they canonically both survive, because you will encounter the relevant one during Civil War quests, even if you join the opposite side to whomever you escaped Helgen with. That is to say, if you go with Ralof but join the Imperial Legion then you will eventually encounter Hadvar, and vice versa.

Should I turn on survival mode in Skyrim?

Yes, it's absolutely worth using Survival Mode, if you can't/won't use free mods like Campfire+Frostfall by Chesko, and either Realistic Needs & Diseases mod or iNeed mod (your preference).

What race is most played in Skyrim?

While players can choose to play as any race in the game, Nords play a significant role in Skyrim's main story, and they also get bonus resistance to frost damage. Nords make up a majority of the population of Skyrim, but a fan has made a handy chart of all the various races that inhabit this land.

What happens if the Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks won, the Aldmeri Dominion could take Skyrim on it's own without the Empire supporting the nords, but it would require an investment of resources (due to poor Aldmeri logistics in the region) that the remaining provinces of the Empire could potentially take advantage of.

Can you marry anyone you want in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race. If you're a male Nord, you could marry a male Orc if you wish!

Which faction destroys Whiterun?

Journal. Ulfric Stormcloak has ordered me to join Gunmar Stone-Fist in taking the city of Whiterun. We have taken the city of Whiterun. Proving the righteousness of our cause and the fierceness of our warriors.

Can you become a Jarl in Skyrim?

Sadly, you can't become a Jarl in the Vanilla version of Skyrim. The best you can do is become a Thane of a hold. However, if you have access to the PC version of Skyrim, you can mod the game to become a Jarl of a new hold in Skyrim.