Does Becoming a Werewolf Cure Vampirism?
Becoming a werewolf in Skyrim will immediately cure the Dragonborn’s vampirism, as these two transformative diseases are mutually exclusive. This means that if you are a vampire and become a werewolf, your vampirism will be automatically cured, but you will not be able to become a vampire again while you are a werewolf, due to the immunity to disease granted by lycanthropy.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What happens if you become a vampire after being a werewolf?: You cannot become a vampire after becoming a werewolf and still be a werewolf, you have to be cured of being a werewolf first, as werewolves are immune to disease.
- Is it better to be a vampire or a werewolf in Skyrim?: A werewolf with all perks is generally considered better than any vampire, due to their ability to deal lethal damage and move swiftly.
- Does becoming a werewolf in Skyrim affect anything?: Becoming a werewolf adds the Beast Blood constant effect, which grants a 100% resistance to all diseases, but also prevents you from gaining resting bonuses.
Werewolf and Vampire Comparison
- Can you be a werewolf and a vampire in Skyrim?: One will need to already have obtained Vampire Lord status before ever starting the questline to become a Werewolf, and if one has already gained the ability to transform into a Werewolf, then that character is no longer eligible for becoming a hybrid.
- Who is more powerful, vampire or werewolf?: An unprepared Vampire would not stand a chance against a ferocious Werewolf attack, and Werewolves have the major advantage even if both transform into their respective forms.
- Can you switch back and forth between vampire and werewolf?: Yes, speaking to Aela can restore your Lycanthropy, and speaking to Serana can restore your Vampirism, but there are limitations on how many times you can switch.
Curing Vampirism and Lycanthropy
- Can you cure vampirism in Skyrim?: Yes, the player can cure vampirism by talking to Falion at the mound at dawn, and he will perform a ritual to cure the vampirism.
- How do I get Falion to cure me?: Simply talk to Falion at the mound at dawn, say “Let’s get this over with” and he will perform a ritual to cure you of your vampirism.
- Why won’t Falion cure me?: Falion 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 to initiate the proper dialogue.
Choosing the Best Race
- What is the best race for a werewolf in Skyrim?: The best races to play as a werewolf in Skyrim are Redguard, Argonian, Dunmer/Dark Elf, and Nord, while the worst races are Khajiit, Imperial, Bosmer/Wood Elf, and Breton.
- What is the best race for vampire Skyrim?: The best race for a vampire depends on the “style” of Vampire you’re going for, with Dark Elf being a good choice for an “evil” vampire, and Nord being a good choice for a vampire who looks human.
- Can a Khajiit be a werewolf?: Yes, a Khajiit can be a werewolf, as one of the first werewolves is a Khajiit named Vykosa the Ascendant.
Game Mechanics and Gameplay
- Is it worth being a werewolf in Skyrim?: Being a werewolf has no major cons, other than no sleep bonus, and pros include immunity to disease and the ability to turn into a werewolf anytime you want.
- Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim?: As you get further into the Companions quests, a way to cure being a werewolf becomes available, but note that once you cure it, it’s gone forever, and you will be immune to becoming one again.
- Can you join the Dawnguard as a werewolf?: Yes, you can side with the Dawnguard as a Werewolf, and being a Werewolf in Skyrim is pretty strong, making killing most enemies in the game easier.