How to Get Daedra’s Best Friend
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To get Daedra’s Best Friend, you need to start the side quest by traveling to Falkreath and waiting for an NPC to approach you and ask to speak to Lod, Falkreath’s Blacksmith, once you reach level 10. You can then follow the questline, which involves Clavicus Vile and his companion Barbas, to ultimately choose between keeping the Rueful Axe or obtaining the Masque of Clavicus Vile.
Understanding the Quest
The Daedra’s Best Friend quest is part of the 15 Daedric Quests in the game and concerns Clavicus Vile, a Daedric Prince known for granting wishes that often backfire. The quest can be initiated by visiting Falkreath and speaking to Lod, which leads to meeting Barbas, a canine companion of Clavicus Vile.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Do You Start A Daedra’s Best Friend Quest?
You start the A Daedra’s Best Friend side quest by traveling to Falkreath and waiting for an NPC to approach you, asking you to speak to Lod, Falkreath’s Blacksmith, once you reach level 10.
2. Should I Give the Rueful Axe to Clavicus or Kill Barbas?
You have the choice to either kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true Daedric artifact, the Masque of Clavicus Vile. It is recommended to keep Barbas alive to obtain the Masque of Clavicus Vile, which counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.
3. Can You Get Both the Rueful Axe and the Masque of Clavicus Vile?
Unfortunately, you cannot get both items as rewards in this quest. You either kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile.
4. Which is Better, the Rueful Axe or the Mask of Clavicus?
The Masque of Clavicus Vile is considered better for completing the Daedric Quests and achieving the Oblivion Walker title, but the Rueful Axe has its unique qualities. The choice between them depends on your play style and priorities.
5. Why Do You Want to Kill Barbas?
There is no compelling reason to kill Barbas other than to obtain the Rueful Axe. Keeping Barbas alive allows Clavicus Vile to be more reasonable and less destructive, benefiting Tamriel.
6. Should I Side with Barbas or Clavicus?
It is recommended to side with Barbas and keep him alive to receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile, which is a Daedric artifact and counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.
7. Does Barbas Count as a Pet?
Barbas can be considered a quest follower and does not function like a regular pet. He will accompany you during the quest but cannot be killed and does not follow the same AI as other companions.
8. Is There a Way to Get Both the Rueful Axe and the Mask?
Unfortunately, you cannot keep both the Rueful Axe and the Masque of Clavicus Vile. You must choose one or the other based on your priorities and play style.
9. What Happens if You Spare Barbas?
Sparing Barbas allows Clavicus Vile to be more reasonable and less destructive, benefiting Tamriel. You will also receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a Daedric artifact.
10. How Do You Keep Barbas in a Daedra’s Best Friend?
After speaking with Clavicus Vile’s statue for the first time, if you never complete the quest, you may keep Barbas as a companion. However, he is an animal follower and cannot carry items or follow directions.
11. Is it Worth Killing Barbas?
Killing Barbas is not recommended, as keeping him alive allows you to receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a Daedric artifact that counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.
12. What Happens if I Don’t Kill Barbas?
If you don’t kill Barbas, you will keep the Rueful Axe, but it does not count as a Daedric artifact. You will also receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile if you choose to return Barbas to Clavicus Vile.
13. What Do You Get if You Let Barbas Live?
If you let Barbas live, you will receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a Daedric artifact that counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.
14. Can You Get the Axe Without Killing Barbas?
You cannot get the Rueful Axe without killing Barbas or completing the quest in a way that allows you to keep it. The choice is between killing Barbas for the axe or keeping him alive for the Masque of Clavicus Vile.
15. What is the Benefit of Having the Masque of Clavicus Vile?
The Masque of Clavicus Vile gives you 20% better prices, +10 to Speechcraft, and regenerates magicka 5% faster, making it a valuable Daedric artifact for your character.