Do I have to become a werewolf to complete the companions?
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To complete the Companions questline in Skyrim, you must become a werewolf, as it is a crucial part of their plot, but you do have the option to be cured of your lycanthropy at the end. Becoming a werewolf is a requirement to progress through the Companions’ main quest, but it’s worth noting that none of the quests afterwards specifically require you to be a werewolf.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Can you complete the companions questline without becoming a werewolf? No, you cannot complete the Companions questline without becoming a werewolf, but you can be cured of your lycanthropy at the end of the questline.
- Do I have to be a werewolf to join the companions? You must become a werewolf to complete the Companions questline, but you are only forced into werewolf mode once, and that’s for a specific mission.
- Can you complete the companions as a vampire? You can still progress with the Companions as a vampire, but you will lose your vampirism when you drink the werewolf blood; however, you can re-obtain your vampirism afterwards.
Becoming a Werewolf
- Can I refuse to become a werewolf Skyrim? Although the official guide says you don’t have to become a werewolf, Farkas and other characters will force you into it at some point in the game.
- Were the companions always werewolves? No, the Companions were not always werewolves; this change began with the Harbinger, who turned the members of the Circle into werewolves.
- Is it good to be a werewolf in Skyrim? Being a werewolf has its benefits, including 100% disease resistance, making combat against vampires easier.
Interactions with Other Characters
- Why is Lydia not a werewolf? Lydia is immune to the supernatural, including werewolf bites, which do not turn her or make her ill.
- Can you turn Lydia into a vampire? It is possible to turn Lydia into a vampire, but it has its pros and cons, and players should be aware of the process.
- Can you turn Vilkas into a vampire? No, Vilkas and other Companions cannot contract vampirism because they are already werewolves and have immunity.
Quests and Storylines
- Can you do Dawnguard as a werewolf? Yes, you can side with the Dawnguard as a werewolf, and being a werewolf can make killing most enemies in the game easier.
- Can you join the Dark Brotherhood as a werewolf? Yes, you can join the Dark Brotherhood even if you’re a werewolf.
- Do you have to be a werewolf to marry Aela? Yes, before you can marry Aela the Huntress, you need to join the Companions guild and become a werewolf yourself.
Curing Lycanthropy
- Can you be cured if you become a werewolf in Skyrim? Yes, there are two ways to cure lycanthropy: through the Companions questline and by becoming a Vampire Lord.
- Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim? Once you cure your lycanthropy, it’s gone forever, and you will be immune to becoming a werewolf again, so choose carefully.
- Can I become a Vampire Lord again if I become a werewolf? If you’re already a vampire when you become a werewolf, you’ll be cured of vampirism, and you can’t become a vampire again until you cure your lycanthropy.