Can you keep Barbas the dog?

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Can you keep Barbas the dog?

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Yes, you can keep Barbas as a pet in Skyrim, as long as you are not trying to get the Daedric artifact achievement currently. To keep Barbas, after speaking with Clavicus Vile’s statue for the first time, you must never complete the quest, allowing Barbas to remain as a companion, although he is an animal follower and cannot carry anything or follow directions.

Understanding Barbas and His Role

Who is Barbas?

Barbas is a shapeshifting Daedra who commonly takes on the form of a dog, acting as a repository for around half of Clavicus Vile’s power. He is known for his loyalty to Clavicus Vile, often seeking his approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do you keep Barbas as a pet? After speaking with Clavicus Vile’s statue for the first time, if you never complete the quest, you may keep Barbas as a companion. Since he is an animal follower, he is unable to carry anything or follow directions. However, you may have him and at least one humanoid follower at the same time.
  2. Can you get Barbas back? If you tell him “Stop following me!” he returns to the shrine of Clavicus Vile where you can pick him up again. You can have a Follower, an Animal Companion, AND Barbas, and you can still have one or two summoned minions from conjuration on top of that.
  3. What happens if I lost Barbas? Barbas isn’t a permanent follower without mods. If you tell him to stop following you, he’ll travel to Haemar’s Shame and wait for you there. You can then meet up with him and continue his quest.
  4. Is it worth killing Barbas? Kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe, or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true Daedric artifact, namely the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Note that both items are unique, but only the Masque of Clavicus Vile counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement, so it is recommended to keep Barbas alive.
  5. What breed of dog is Barbas? Barbas is often depicted as a shaggy dog breed, heavily resembling an Irish Wolfhound or a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. While players can’t adopt Barbas, he often goes out of his way to assist gamers and may even travel alongside them for a time.
  6. Where does Barbas the dog take you? Haemar’s Shame, the cave with the Clavicus shrine. The same cave.
  7. What do you get if you let Barbas live? Kill Barbas, get Axe. Let Barbas live, get Masque of Clavicus Vile; a Daedric artifact.
  8. Should I side with Clavicus Vile or Barbas? Kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe, or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true Daedric artifact, namely the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Note that both items are unique, but only the Masque of Clavicus Vile counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement, so it is recommended to keep Barbas alive.
  9. Is the axe worth killing Barbas? Kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe, or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true Daedric artifact, namely the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Note that both items are unique, but only the Masque of Clavicus Vile counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement, so it is recommended to keep Barbas alive.
  10. Can you sneak with Barbas? Barbas is absolute kryptonite to the popular stealth archer play style as well. He won’t go into stealth and follow your lead when you crouch, because his AI as a quest sidekick differs from that of normal companions.
  11. Should I reunite Barbas Skyrim? Telling Clavicus Vile to take back Barbas will give you the Masque of Clavicus Vile. If you choose the Masque, you won’t get to keep the axe, but you’ll be able to earn the Oblivion Walker achievement and walk away knowing you didn’t kill a dog.
  12. Who is the strongest sidekick in Skyrim? Serana Is The Best Follower In Skyrim. Combat-wise, she’s a powerful necromancer that will raise all types of dead enemies to fight alongside her and the player in battle, even switching to melee weapons when her mana pool runs dry.
  13. What is the rarest animal in Skyrim? Here are the rarest creatures in Skyrim.
  • Spriggan.
  • Werewolf.
  • Hagraven.
  • Chaurus Hunter.
  • Dwarven Centurion.
  • Dragon Priest.
  • Wispmother.
  • Dremora.
  1. How do you get the invincible dog in Skyrim? You can find the dog Barbas outside of the village and it will take you to the Shrine of Clavicus Vile. Once you speak with the Daedra Lord, the dog will accompany you until you finish the A Daedra’s Best Friend quest. The dog is technically a quest item and so can’t be destroyed.
  2. Is Barbas a Daedra? He is a shapeshifting Daedra, although he most commonly takes on the form of a dog or Skaafin. Barbas acts as a repository for around half of Vile’s power, though behaves as his loyal servant rather than equal, often pining for his approval to little avail.

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