Can you be cured if you become a werewolf in Skyrim?

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Yes, you can be cured if you become a werewolf in Skyrim, with two main methods available: completing the Companions questline and obtaining a Glenmoril Witch Head, or becoming a Vampire Lord. The cure is permanent, and once you’ve been cured, you will be immune to lycanthropy and cannot become a werewolf again.

Introduction to Lycanthropy in Skyrim

Lycanthropy, or the ability to transform into a werewolf, is a unique aspect of the Skyrim gameplay experience.

FAQs about Werewolves in Skyrim

General Questions

1. What are the benefits of being a werewolf in Skyrim?: As a werewolf, you have 100% disease resistance, making combat against vampires easier, and resistance against disease is a significant advantage.
2. Will becoming a werewolf cure vampirism in Skyrim?: Yes, becoming a werewolf will immediately cure vampirism, but being a werewolf has its drawbacks.
3. Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim?: Yes, but note that once you cure lycanthropy, it’s gone forever, and you will be immune to becoming a werewolf again.

Gameplay and Mechanics

4. What are the negative effects of being a werewolf in Skyrim?: Negative effects include having to eat people’s hearts to gain power, getting a 1,000 septim bounty if a citizen sees you transform, and followers becoming hostile when you’re in werewolf form.
5. How do I turn back into a human after being a werewolf in Skyrim?: You can turn back into a human by pressing the back button and waiting for an hour, which is equivalent to approximately 3.33 minutes in real-time.
6. Does being a werewolf affect Dawnguard?: No, you can side with the Dawnguard as a werewolf, and it’s generally a strong choice, making killing most enemies easier.

Comparisons and Choices

7. Is being a vampire better than being a werewolf in Skyrim?: In terms of power, vampirism is more powerful, especially with the Dawnguard DLC, offering more powerful abilities and no noticeable drawbacks.
8. How do you become a hybrid in Skyrim?: To become a hybrid, you need to finish the Dawnguard DLC first and have Serana able to turn you into a vampire before becoming a werewolf.
9. What is the best race for a werewolf in Skyrim?: The best races for a werewolf include Redguard, Argonian, Dunmer/Dark Elf, and Nord, while the worst races include Khajiit, Imperial, Bosmer/Wood Elf, and Breton.

Quests and Factions

10. Should I join the Companions and become a werewolf?: Becoming a werewolf is mandatory for the Companions questline, but remaining a werewolf is optional, and you can cure yourself late in the questline.
11. Can I become a Werebear in Skyrim?: No, you cannot become a werebear, but you can summon one using the power from the Beast Stone after completing the Cleansing the Stones quest.

Technical and Miscellaneous

12. Why can’t I cure werewolf in Skyrim?: Occasionally, you may be unable to cure yourself using the blue flame immediately after curing Kodlak, but this can sometimes be fixed by doing radiant quests for the Companions.
13. Can a werewolf get a disease in Skyrim?: Although werewolves have 100% disease resistance, there’s a bug that allows them to get diseases from traps, which never got fixed.
14. Should you join Dawnguard or vampires?: Joining the Dawnguard is generally the best choice, offering a more comprehensive and engaging storyline.
15. Is it better to be a vampire or not in Skyrim?: The choice between being a vampire or not depends on your playstyle, as vampirism offers strong abilities but also significant weaknesses, such as vulnerability to sunlight.