Is it worth killing Barbas?

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Is it worth killing Barbas?

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Killing Barbas is not worth it, as sparing him and reuniting him with Clavicus Vile will provide more benefits, including making Vile more reasonable and less destructive in the use of his powers, which will ultimately benefit Tamriel overall. By keeping Barbas alive, you will receive the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a Daedric artifact that gives you 20% better prices, +10 to Speechcraft, and regenerates magicka 5% faster.

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General Questions

  1. What happens if I kill Barbas? Killing Barbas will result in losing the Rueful Axe and getting another artifact, but it’s not recommended as it doesn’t count towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.
  2. What happens if I let Barbas live? Letting Barbas live will give you the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a Daedric artifact that provides several benefits, including 20% better prices and +10 to Speechcraft.
  3. Can I keep both the Rueful Axe and the Masque of Clavicus Vile? No, you cannot keep both the Rueful Axe and the Masque of Clavicus Vile, as choosing one will prevent you from getting the other.

Benefits and Consequences

  1. What are the benefits of 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.
  2. Why should I save Barbas? Saving Barbas will provide more benefits, including making Clavicus Vile more reasonable and less destructive in the use of his powers, which will ultimately benefit Tamriel overall.
  3. What happens if Barbas dies? Barbas is invulnerable and cannot be harmed or killed outside of mods, so you don’t have to worry about him dying during the quest.

Clavicus Vile and Barbas

  1. Is Clavicus Vile evil? Clavicus Vile is the Daedric Prince of wishes and trickery, and he is an evil being who makes deals with mortals, intending them to backfire in ironic ways.
  2. Can I keep Barbas as a companion? You can’t have Barbas as a normal follower, but he can accompany you during the quest and assist you in battles.
  3. What dog breed is Barbas in Skyrim? Barbas is often depicted as a shaggy dog breed, heavily resembling an Irish Wolfhound or a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

Gameplay and Quests

  1. How do I get Daedra’s best friend? You can start the “A Daedra’s Best Friend” side quest as soon as you reach Level 10 by traveling to Falkreath and speaking to Lod, the blacksmith.
  2. What happens if I give Umbra to Clavicus Vile? Giving Umbra to Clavicus Vile will result in him giving you the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a valuable Daedric artifact.
  3. Can I fast travel with Barbas? Barbas will fast travel with you if you travel to Haemar’s Shame or a nearby location, cutting down on travel time.

Miscellaneous

  1. Does Barbas count as a pet? Barbas is classified as a quest follower, not a pet, and he will accompany you during the quest but cannot be kept as a permanent follower.
  2. Is the Rueful Axe any good? The Rueful Axe is a unique axe with a slow speed and moderate damage, but it’s not as powerful as other Daedric artifacts.
  3. Can you return the axe to Clavicus Vile? Returning the Rueful Axe to Clavicus Vile will result in him giving you the Masque of Clavicus Vile, a valuable Daedric artifact that counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement.

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