How to Cure Vilkas and Farkas
To cure Vilkas and Farkas of lycanthropy, you must first complete the Companions questline, which involves going into Ysgramor’s Tomb, fighting previous Companion’s ghosts, and throwing a Glenmoril Witch head on the Flame of the Harbinger to free Kodlak’s wolf spirit. Then, with one of the Witch heads in your inventory, go speak to Farkas first and cure him, followed by Vilkas, as curing Vilkas first can cause a bug.
FAQs About Curing Vilkas and Farkas
General Information
- Can you cure both Vilkas and Farkas at the same time? No, you have to cure Farkas first and then Vilkas, as curing Vilkas first can cause a bug.
- How do you get rid of beast blood in Skyrim? Players can use an extra Witch head obtained from the other witches and ignite the Flame of the Harbinger once more to remove their Lycanthropy disease in Skyrim.
- Can you become a werewolf again if you cure yourself? With the Dawnguard DLC, you can become a werewolf twice, if you’ve cured yourself of lycanthropy the first time around.
Marriage and Companionship
- Who is better to marry, Farkas or Vilkas? Vilkas is considered the best option due to his strong frontline companion skills and high hit-point total.
- Is Vilkas stronger than Farkas? Vilkas has a big edge over his twin brother when it comes to supporting the Dragonborn on the battlefield.
- Can you marry Farkas as a man? Yes, every romanceable character in Skyrim is protagonistsexual, so it is possible to marry Farkas as a man.
Lycanthropy and Vampirism
- Can you cure vampirism in Skyrim? Yes, the player can cure vampirism by finding Falion and having him perform a ritual, or by becoming a werewolf.
- Can you be a werewolf and vampire in Skyrim? No, you cannot become a Vampire and a Werewolf at the same time, but becoming a Vampire Lord removes lycanthropy automatically.
- Can Farkas become a vampire? If Farkas and Vilkas have been cured of Lycanthropy, they may be turned into vampires.
Problems and Solutions
- Why can’t I cure Vilkas in Skyrim? This could be due to a bug, and the solution is to speak to Vilkas first, take his radiant quest, then speak to him with the Witch head in your inventory, and refuse his request before checking if Farkas is offering any work.
- What happens if Vilkas dies? If Vilkas dies, you can try to find his body and use the “resurrect” command to bring him back to life.
Related Characters and Quests
- Is Vilkas a good companion? Yes, Vilkas is a wise and effective companion in Skyrim, with a high hit-point total and the ability to keep the player company during travel.
- Who is the sweetest wife in Skyrim? Muiri is considered one of the best female marriage candidates in the game, with Aela the Huntress being another popular option.
- Can you marry Vilkas in Skyrim? Yes, Vilkas is a potential spouse in Skyrim, but the Dragonborn may need to work to win him over.
- How to get Farkas as a husband? To marry Farkas, you’ll need to equip an Amulet of Mara, talk to him, and select the proposal dialogue options to initiate the marriage process.