Can I Become a Werewolf Again in Skyrim?
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Yes, it is possible to become a werewolf again in Skyrim, even after curing yourself of lycanthropy. However, the process isn’t straightforward and requires careful planning and specific conditions to be met. This article delves into the details of how to reclaim your inner beast and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about lycanthropy in Skyrim.
Reclaiming Your Inner Beast: The Ritual
The key to becoming a werewolf again lies with the Companions faction and, more specifically, Aela the Huntress. After completing the Companions questline, you can ask Aela to grant you the gift of lycanthropy once more. However, there are a few crucial caveats:
- You must have completed the Companions questline: The entire questline needs to be finished, culminating in the quest “Glory of the Dead.”
- Aela the Huntress must be alive: If Aela is killed, you will not be able to regain lycanthropy through this method.
- Aela must be willing: She isn’t always immediately amenable to bestowing the gift again. Sometimes you need to wait a bit or complete other tasks to improve your relationship with her.
- There’s a finite number of times: While technically, there isn’t a strict limit coded into the game, the opportunity becomes less frequent over time. Eventually, Aela may refuse to offer the transformation again, stating she needs time to replenish her own abilities.
- You can only be a werewolf or a vampire: If you are currently a vampire, Aela will not grant you lycanthropy. You must cure your vampirism first. Similarly, becoming a vampire after becoming a werewolf will automatically cure your lycanthropy.
The Process Step-by-Step
- Cure yourself of lycanthropy: This is necessary if you are already a werewolf and want to become one again. To cure lycanthropy, you’ll need to complete the Companions questline and then throw a Glenmoril Witch Head into the Flame of the Harbinger within Ysgramor’s Tomb. You can obtain the Glenmoril Witch Heads by killing Glenmoril Witches in their covens.
- Ensure Aela the Huntress is alive and available: Locate Aela at Jorrvaskr in Whiterun after completing the Companions questline.
- Speak to Aela and ask for the gift: Initiate a conversation with Aela and select the dialogue option that asks for the gift of the beast blood again. She may or may not agree immediately. Persist or come back later.
- Undergo the transformation: If Aela agrees, she will transform you back into a werewolf. You’ll experience the same transformation sequence as the first time.
Important Considerations
- Mods: Mods can significantly alter the mechanics of lycanthropy in Skyrim. Some mods might make becoming a werewolf again easier or harder, while others might introduce new methods altogether. Always consult the documentation for any mods you have installed that affect werewolves.
- Console Commands: If you’re playing on PC and don’t mind using console commands, you can bypass the need for Aela altogether. The command
player.addspell 00092C48will grant you the Beast Form power, effectively turning you into a werewolf. However, using console commands can sometimes introduce bugs or unintended consequences, so save your game beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Werewolves and Becoming One Again
1. How do I cure my lycanthropy in Skyrim?
To cure lycanthropy, complete the Companions questline. Afterward, obtain a Glenmoril Witch Head by killing a Glenmoril Witch. Then, go to Ysgramor’s Tomb and throw the Glenmoril Witch Head into the Flame of the Harbinger.
2. Can I become a vampire and a werewolf at the same time?
No, you cannot be both a vampire and a werewolf simultaneously in the base game. If you become a vampire while being a werewolf, you will be cured of lycanthropy. Conversely, becoming a werewolf while being a vampire will cure your vampirism. Some mods may alter this.
3. Does being a werewolf affect my character’s stats?
Yes, being a werewolf provides several stat bonuses. You gain increased stamina, health, and carry weight in human form. While transformed, you are much stronger and faster, but cannot use weapons, armor, or spells.
4. What are the weaknesses of being a werewolf?
Werewolves are vulnerable to silver weapons. They also cannot gain resting bonuses while a werewolf. You are unable to benefit from resting bonuses until you transform back to human form. Furthermore, the beast form is subject to a timer.
5. How do I transform into a werewolf?
Once you have lycanthropy, you gain the Beast Form power. Use this power to transform into a werewolf. This can only be used once per day without the Ring of Hircine.
6. How long does the werewolf transformation last?
The base transformation lasts for 2.5 minutes (150 seconds). However, you can extend the duration by feeding on corpses. Each corpse consumed adds time to your werewolf form.
7. What are the benefits of feeding as a werewolf?
Feeding on corpses as a werewolf extends the duration of your transformation and heals your health. The Werewolf skill tree also provides additional benefits to feeding.
8. How do I access the werewolf skill tree?
To access the werewolf skill tree, you need to transform into a werewolf and feed on corpses. This earns you perk points that can be spent on various werewolf skills.
9. Can I use shouts as a werewolf?
No, you cannot use shouts while transformed into a werewolf. You are limited to the werewolf’s unique abilities and attacks.
10. Does being a werewolf affect my character’s appearance?
In human form, there is no visible change to your character’s appearance. However, when you transform, you become a large, hairy beast with glowing eyes.
11. What is the Ring of Hircine?
The Ring of Hircine is a Daedric artifact that allows you to transform into a werewolf multiple times per day. It is obtained during the Daedric quest “Ill Met By Moonlight.” It is considered a must-have item for serious werewolf players.
12. Are werewolves affected by diseases?
Yes, werewolves can contract diseases in Skyrim, although their natural resistance is higher than that of a normal human.
13. Can NPCs recognize me as a werewolf?
No, NPCs generally cannot recognize you as a werewolf in your human form, unless you transform in front of them. Guards may become hostile if they witness your transformation or if you commit crimes as a werewolf.
14. Can my followers become werewolves?
No, your followers cannot become werewolves through any in-game mechanic. While some mods may allow this, it is not a feature of the base game.
15. What happens if I complete the Companions questline before becoming a werewolf?
You can still become a werewolf after completing the Companions questline. Simply speak to Aela the Huntress, and she will offer you the gift of lycanthropy. This remains true even if you completed the entire questline.