Reclaiming Your Fangs: A Comprehensive Guide to Becoming a Vampire Lord Again in Skyrim
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So, you’ve tasted the power of the Vampire Lord in Skyrim, experienced the thrill of soaring through the night sky, and dominated your foes with blood magic… but now you’re back to being a mortal (or just a regular vampire) and you miss it. Don’t despair, fellow Dragonborn! Reclaiming your Vampire Lord form is entirely possible, and this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step. The primary method is through Serana, provided you haven’t convinced her to cure her own vampirism. She can bestow the dark gift upon you once more, transforming you back into the formidable creature of the night you once were.
The Serana Solution: Your Primary Path to Re-Vampirism
If you’ve completed the Dawnguard DLC and sided with the Volkihar Clan (or even sided with the Dawnguard but haven’t had Serana cure her vampirism), Serana is your primary, and frankly only reliable, avenue for regaining your Vampire Lord status. Here’s how to do it:
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Locate Serana: Serana is typically found at Fort Dawnguard (if you sided with them) or Volkihar Keep (if you sided with the vampires) after the main questline of the Dawnguard DLC is complete. If you’ve dismissed her, she will usually return to one of these locations after a few in-game days.
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Initiate Dialogue: Approach Serana and engage in conversation. Look for dialogue options that pertain to your vampirism. The exact phrasing may vary slightly, but it will generally be something along the lines of “I wish to become a Vampire Lord again,” or “Turn me into a Vampire Lord.”
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Accept the Gift: Serana will offer to grant you the gift of vampirism once more, transforming you back into a Vampire Lord. Accept her offer.
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Transformation: Your character will undergo a brief transformation sequence, and you will once again be a Vampire Lord.
Important Considerations:
- Serana’s Cure: If you convinced Serana to cure herself of vampirism at the end of the Dawnguard DLC, this option is no longer available. This decision is permanent unless you utilize console commands (PC only) to reverse it.
- Dawnguard Choice: While you can become a Vampire Lord temporarily when siding with the Dawnguard, if you cure yourself later, you will need Serana’s help to become one again.
- Normal Vampirism vs. Vampire Lord: Simply contracting Sanguinare Vampiris (the disease that leads to regular vampirism) will not turn you into a Vampire Lord. You must receive the gift directly from Serana or Harkon (Harkon is only an option during the Dawnguard questline).
- No Level Requirement: There is no specific level requirement to become a Vampire Lord again through Serana.
Additional Information and Strategies
While Serana remains the cornerstone of regaining your Vampire Lord form, here’s some additional information that may be useful:
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Revert Form: While in Vampire Lord form, you can use the “Revert Form” power in your powers menu to switch back to your human (or elven, or orcish…) form. This can be useful for interacting with NPCs, accessing towns without hostility (especially at later stages of vampirism), and generally navigating the world more easily.
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Managing Stages of Vampirism: As a regular vampire, you’ll progress through stages of vampirism if you don’t feed. These stages come with increased power but also increased hostility from NPCs. As a Vampire Lord, this system doesn’t apply in the same way.
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Exploits and Glitches: In the vast expanse of Skyrim’s modding community, there are many glitches, mods, and exploits that players have found that can do multiple things. I would stay clear of them, as they can sometimes cause problems in your game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I become a Vampire Lord again after killing Harkon?
Yes, absolutely. Killing Harkon only removes one potential source of becoming a Vampire Lord. Serana can still turn you, assuming she hasn’t been cured.
2. How many times can I turn into a Vampire Lord?
As many times as you like, as long as Serana is willing and able. There’s no limit to how many times she can grant you the gift, assuming she hasn’t cured herself.
3. Can I become a Vampire Lord again after taking the cure from Falion?
Yes, you can. Curing your vampirism, whether it’s regular vampirism or Vampire Lord status, simply removes the condition. You can then ask Serana to turn you again.
4. What if I sided with the Dawnguard? Can I still become a Vampire Lord?
Yes, you can still become a Vampire Lord even if you sided with the Dawnguard. During the quest “Bloodline,” you’ll be given the option to become a Vampire Lord by Harkon. Even if you initially refuse, Serana can later turn you after the quest is completed (provided she isn’t cured).
5. Is it better to be a Vampire Lord or a werewolf?
This is largely a matter of personal preference. Vampire Lords are generally considered more powerful, especially at higher levels, with potent spells and abilities. Werewolves excel at melee combat and offer a different kind of gameplay experience. Experiment and see which one you prefer!
6. Can I be both a Vampire Lord and a werewolf?
Not without exploiting glitches or using mods. The game is designed to allow you to be either one or the other, but not both simultaneously through normal gameplay. Though, you can become a hybrid through a glitch in the Dawnguard DLC.
7. What are the disadvantages of being a Vampire Lord?
The primary disadvantages are a vulnerability to sunlight (although this is less pronounced than with regular vampirism), and potential hostility from NPCs if you don’t manage your feeding effectively. However, the power and abilities you gain often outweigh these drawbacks.
8. Does being a Vampire Lord affect my skills and perks?
No, being a Vampire Lord doesn’t inherently affect your existing skills and perks. However, the Vampire Lord perk tree offers unique perks that enhance your vampiric abilities.
9. Can I marry Serana after becoming a Vampire Lord?
Not in the base game. Serana is not a marriable character without the use of mods.
10. Will Falion cure Serana?
Yes, you can bring Serana to Falion in Morthal to cure her of her vampirism after completing the Dawnguard DLC. However, curing Serana will prevent you from ever becoming a Vampire Lord again through her assistance, so think carefully before making this decision.
11. How do I access the Vampire Lord form?
Once you have the Vampire Lord ability, you can transform by using the “Revert Form” power, navigating to the powers/attack list, and choosing Vampire Lord. It may take a few seconds to transform.
12. Do I lose my Vampire Lord perks if I cure my vampirism?
No, you do not lose your Vampire Lord perks if you cure yourself. If you become a Vampire Lord again, you will retain all previously unlocked perks.
13. Is it worth it to be a Vampire Lord in Skyrim?
For many players, yes! The Vampire Lord form offers incredible power, unique abilities, and a compelling gameplay experience. If you enjoy playing a powerful, magical character with a darker edge, being a Vampire Lord is definitely worth exploring.
14. Can I stay a Vampire Lord forever in Skyrim?
Yes, you can. As long as you don’t seek out a cure for vampirism, you can remain a Vampire Lord indefinitely.
15. What happens if I tell on Falion?
Reporting Falion to the Jarl results in the Jarl confronting him, threatening consequences if he continues his actions. The specific scene depends on which Jarl is in power in Morthal at the time. This has no direct impact on your ability to become or remain a Vampire Lord.
Conclusion
Reclaiming your Vampire Lord status in Skyrim is a straightforward process, primarily reliant on Serana’s willingness to grant you the dark gift once more. Embrace the shadows, master your powers, and once again rule the night as the formidable Vampire Lord you were always meant to be.
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