How to Get Falion to Cure Vampirism Again in Skyrim
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So, you’ve stumbled back into the alluring (yet inconvenient) embrace of vampirism in Skyrim, and you’re looking to shake it off again with the help of Falion. The good news is, the process remains the same as the first time. To get Falion to cure your vampirism again, you need to:
- Contract Vampirism: Ensure you are actually a vampire. This typically happens after being attacked by vampires. If it’s been less than three in-game days since the attack, you can use a cure disease potion or visit a shrine to remove it.
- Reach Stage 4 Vampirism: Allow the vampirism to progress through all stages. This is necessary for Falion to offer the cure. Stage 4 vampirism comes with its drawbacks, like being attacked on sight by most NPCs if you don’t feed.
- Acquire a Black Soul Gem: This is the trickiest part. You need an empty Black Soul Gem. These can be found in various locations throughout Skyrim, purchased from certain merchants (like Enthir at the College of Winterhold), or crafted at the Midden Dark Atronach Forge beneath the College of Winterhold after completing the Conjuration Ritual Spell quest.
- Fill the Black Soul Gem: You must trap a human soul within the Black Soul Gem. Use the Soul Trap spell (or a weapon enchanted with Soul Trap) on a human NPC. Important: ensure you do not kill essential NPCs, as this can break quests. Bandits are common targets.
- Meet Falion: Travel to Morthal and find Falion. He usually resides in his house or wanders around the town.
- Speak with Falion: Initiate a conversation with Falion while you are at Stage 4 Vampirism and have a filled Black Soul Gem in your inventory. He will recognize your condition and offer to cure you.
- Give Falion the Filled Black Soul Gem: Select the dialogue option indicating you want to be cured. Falion will take the Black Soul Gem and perform a ritual.
- Wait for the Ritual: Follow Falion to the ritual site (usually behind his house) and wait. He will perform the ritual, curing you of your vampirism.
That’s it! You’re cured. Be mindful that contracting vampirism is always a risk when fighting vampires, so be prepared to cure it early on or take steps to avoid it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Curing Vampirism with Falion
How long does it take to become a full vampire (Stage 4) in Skyrim?
It takes three in-game days after contracting Sanguinare Vampiris (the disease that leads to vampirism) to reach Stage 4 Vampirism. You progress one stage per day if you don’t cure the disease or feed.
Where can I find Black Soul Gems in Skyrim?
Black Soul Gems can be found in a few locations:
- Loot: Found randomly in chests, dungeons, and on enemies, especially necromancers.
- Merchants: Sold by certain magic vendors, most reliably Enthir at the College of Winterhold after joining the college.
- Crafting: Crafted at the Midden Dark‘s Atronach Forge beneath the College of Winterhold. This requires completing the Conjuration Ritual Spell quest given by Phinis Gestor.
- Specific Locations: Certain locations have a higher chance of containing them, like necromancer lairs or fortresses occupied by hostile mages.
What happens if I don’t have a Black Soul Gem when I talk to Falion?
If you don’t have a Black Soul Gem, Falion will not offer the cure. He will acknowledge your condition but will tell you to return with the necessary components (a filled Black Soul Gem).
Can I use any filled soul gem to cure vampirism with Falion?
No. Only a filled Black Soul Gem will work. Black Soul Gems are specifically designed to trap human or elf souls, which is a requirement for the ritual. Standard soul gems filled with animal or monster souls will not be accepted by Falion.
Do I have to be a certain level to be cured by Falion?
No, there is no level requirement to be cured by Falion. As long as you are a Stage 4 Vampire and possess a filled Black Soul Gem, he will perform the ritual regardless of your character’s level.
What if Falion dies before I can get him to cure me?
If Falion dies, you cannot use him to cure your vampirism. You will need to either load a previous save or find another way to cure your vampirism, such as becoming a werewolf through the Companions questline (though this may not be desirable). It is important to note that once you become a Werewolf, you can only get cured of Lycanthropy once throughout the Companions questline.
Does being a Vampire Lord affect Falion’s cure?
No. Being a Vampire Lord (gained through the Dawnguard DLC) doesn’t change the method of curing your vampirism using Falion. The same process applies: reach Stage 4 Vampirism, obtain a filled Black Soul Gem, and speak with Falion.
Will Falion turn hostile if I am a Stage 4 Vampire?
Falion will not turn hostile simply because you are a Stage 4 Vampire. He is aware of your condition and is willing to help, assuming you have the necessary items. It is the other citizens of Skyrim, who are not used to seeing a vampire in their presence, who turn hostile when you reach Stage 4 Vampirism without feeding.
Can I contract vampirism again after being cured by Falion?
Yes. Curing your vampirism with Falion is not a permanent immunity. You can contract Sanguinare Vampiris again by being attacked by vampires and then going through the same stages of progression all over again. Be cautious when exploring vampire lairs.
How can I avoid contracting vampirism in the first place?
Several methods can help prevent contracting vampirism:
- Cure Disease Potions: Use a Cure Disease potion immediately after being attacked by a vampire.
- Shrines: Activate a shrine of any of the Divines. This will cure any diseases, including Sanguinare Vampiris.
- Resist Disease Effects: Use gear or abilities that increase your resistance to disease. Argonians have a natural 50% resistance to disease.
- Vigilant of Stendarr: Travel with a Vigilant of Stendarr follower. They will help defend you against vampires and other undead threats.
- Become a Werewolf: While becoming a werewolf has its own drawbacks, it grants complete immunity to diseases, including vampirism. However, becoming a Vampire Lord in the Dawnguard questline overrides this immunity.
Can I cure other NPCs of vampirism using Falion?
No, Falion can only cure the player character of vampirism. He does not offer his services to other NPCs.
How do I know if I am at Stage 4 Vampirism?
You can tell you are at Stage 4 Vampirism by the following signs:
- Dialogue: NPCs will comment on your appearance and treat you with hostility.
- Attacks on Sight: Most NPCs (excluding those who are sympathetic to vampires) will attack you on sight if you haven’t fed.
- Vampiric Abilities: Your vampiric powers will be at their strongest, but the negative effects of sunlight will also be at their worst.
- Active Effects: Check your “Active Effects” in the magic menu. You’ll see the negative effects associated with Stage 4 vampirism, such as reduced health, stamina, and magicka regeneration in sunlight.
Does the Dawnguard DLC change how Falion cures vampirism?
The Dawnguard DLC doesn’t alter the fundamental process of using Falion to cure standard vampirism (Sanguinare Vampiris). However, it adds the Vampire Lord form, which is a different kind of vampirism. Falion can cure you even if you have progressed through the Vampire Lord questline, as long as you are in the regular Stage 4 Vampire state.
Is there a console command to cure vampirism instantly?
Yes. If you’re on PC and want to bypass the normal method, you can use the console command player.setav disease 0. This will remove all diseases, including vampirism. Using console commands can sometimes cause unintended consequences, so save your game before using them.
Can I become a Vampire Lord again after being cured by Falion?
If you were a Vampire Lord through the Dawnguard questline and were cured by Falion (while in the regular Stage 4 Vampire state), you can ask Serana to restore your Vampire Lord powers. She can only do this twice.
Hopefully, this comprehensive guide helps you rid yourself of vampirism with Falion, returning you to the sun-drenched world of Skyrim, free from the thirst! Remember to stay vigilant and avoid those pesky vampires!