Do I become a vampire with the Dawnguard?
When joining the Dawnguard, you are not automatically turned into a vampire; however, you are given the option to become a Vampire Lord later on in the game, even if you choose to side with the Dawnguard. The decision to become a vampire or not depends on your personal preference and playstyle, as both options offer unique benefits and drawbacks.
Understanding the Dawnguard and Vampirism
To make an informed decision, it’s essential to understand the Dawnguard and vampirism in the context of the game. The Dawnguard is a faction that aims to eradicate vampires, while vampirism offers a range of powers and abilities that can enhance your gameplay experience.
FAQs
1. Can you become a Vampire Lord if you refuse Harkon?
Yes, you are given two chances to become a vampire lord after you reject Harkon and side with the Dawnguard. One comes midway through the main quest and the other is after it’s done.
2. What happens if I let Serana turn me into a vampire?
If you let Serana turn you into a vampire, you will become a vampire lord, but you’ll miss out on other side-quests, and you should become partially soul trapped, as it makes little difference.
3. Can you marry Serana if you are a vampire?
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.
4. How far into the Dawnguard questline can you go as a Vampire
You can go through the entire Dawnguard questline as a vampire, but you’ll need to be careful, as some NPCs may become hostile towards you.
5. Can you side with Dawnguard and keep Serana?
Yes, you get Serana as a follower either way, and if you side with the Dawnguard, she will come to Fort Dawnguard while you are away and tell you of the prophecy.
6. Is Vampire Lord or werewolf better?
Vampire Lords are much stronger than werewolves, especially at late game if you set it up right, and they offer a range of unique powers and abilities.
7. Who should I side with Dawnguard or vampires?
With that in mind, players who wish for the Dragonborn to have permanent access to Castle Volkihar should choose to side with the Vampires; those who want to align themselves with a more trustworthy faction while also gaining access to better weapons should side with the Dawnguard.
8. Is there a downside to becoming a vampire in Skyrim?
The cons of becoming a vampire include the weakness to sunlight, which makes vampire gameplay particularly difficult, as it prevents health, stamina, and magicka regeneration.
9. What happens if I refuse to be a vampire in Dawnguard?
If you refuse the vampire option, you remain with the Dawnguard side, and both sides end up at the same goal in the end, so the decision won’t affect the end game.
10. Can you cure vampirism in Skyrim?
Yes, the player won’t need to provide anything else to Falion to cure Vampirism, and this can be done more than once, in case the Dragonborn does ever get the urge to go back to their Vampiric ways.
11. Can you become a Vampire Lord if you join the Dawnguard?
Yes, you can still become a Vampire Lord later, with the help of Serana before she is cured, even if you side with the Dawnguard.
12. Will Serana leave if I’m not a vampire?
No, if you refuse to become a Vampire Lord, Serana will still show up at Fort Dawnguard and become your companion.
13. Why won’t Falion cure me?
Once you make sure Falion gets to the Summoning Stones, he may not have the proper dialogue options for you to initiate the ritual, so you may need to run back to Morthal and then run back to the alter in order to initiate the proper dialogue.
14. Can you marry Serana after killing Harkon?
No, Skyrim doesn’t actually allow you to marry any vampires through regular in-game actions, and the only way to marry Serana or any other vampire is through the use of a mod.
15. Does Serana want you to be a vampire?
Serana makes it clear that she is capable of turning the player into a vampire, but never specifically says whether or not she wants you to become one, and it’s possible that she does want you to become a vampire, but it’s also possible that she just doesn’t want you to die.