What happens if you take Serana to the Dawnguard?
If you take Serana to the Dawnguard, she will continue to be your active companion and will not be affected by the Dawnguard’s mission to eradicate vampires. You will still be able to complete the Dawnguard questline with Serana by your side, and she will even help you in your battles against the vampires, despite being a vampire herself.
Understanding Serana’s Role
Taking Serana to the Dawnguard allows you to experience the Dawnguard questline from a unique perspective, as Serana will provide you with insight into the world of vampires and their motivations. This can be a fascinating aspect of the game, as you navigate the complexities of the Dawnguard and vampire conflict with a vampire as your companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Can you marry Serana if you join the Dawnguard?: No, you cannot marry Serana without the use of mods, as the game does not allow for marriage to vampires through regular in-game actions.
- Does Serana prefer Dawnguard or vampire?: Serana does not entirely side with the Dawnguard; instead, she sides with the Dragonborn and whoever they choose to side with, whether it be Harkon or the Dawnguard.
- Can you keep Serana as a follower after Dawnguard?: Yes, if you complete the entire Dawnguard questline, Serana becomes a permanent follower and remains a vampire unless you choose to cure her.
Dawnguard and Vampire Conflicts
- What happens if you kill Elisif the Fair in Quest “Boethiah’s Bidding”?: This is unrelated to taking Serana to the Dawnguard, but it’s worth noting that killing Elisif the Fair will have significant consequences in the game, potentially affecting the Civil War questline.
- Can you marry Serana after curing her?: Once Serana is cured of her vampirism, you still cannot marry her without the use of mods, as the game does not allow for marriage to former vampires through regular in-game actions.
- Who should I side with in Dawnguard?: The choice to side with the Dawnguard or Vampires depends on your character’s alignment and preferences; if you’re evil, siding with Vampires might be more beneficial, while good characters might prefer the Dawnguard.
Serana’s Character and Abilities
- What to say to Serana to cure her?: To cure Serana, you need to ask her about her condition and then take her to Falion in Morthal, who can perform the cure ritual.
- Does Serana have feelings for the Dragonborn?: By the end of the Dawnguard questline, Serana appears to have developed feelings for the Dragonborn, though they are not strongly expressed.
- Is Serana a good wife?: Serana can make a good wife if you use mods to enable marriage, as she provides a home-cooked meal daily, has the Spouse Merchant ability, and unique dialogue.
Gameplay and Consequences
- Can Serana give you vampirism?: Yes, Serana can turn you into a Vampire Lord if you ask her to, even if you side with the Dawnguard.
- Why did Serana stop following me?: Serana might stop following you if you tell her to wait between certain quests; her follow option will be reenabled after completing the Touching the Sky quest.
- Can you still become a Vampire Lord if you cure Serana?: Yes, you can still become a Vampire Lord again if you ask Serana to turn you, even after she is cured.
Vampirism and Curing
- Can you be cured if Serana turns you into a vampire?: Yes, you can be cured of vampirism by completing a quest for the Dawnguard, which involves performing a ritual to restore your soul.
- Is it better to join Dawnguard or Volkihar?: The choice between Dawnguard and Volkihar depends on your character’s alignment and playstyle; Volkihar offers benefits for vampires, while Dawnguard provides better weapons and a more trustworthy faction.
- What happens if Serana gets cured?: If Serana is cured, she loses her resistance to frost and poison, can no longer turn you into a Vampire Lord, and will still have Vampire traits, including Vampire drain and jaundiced eyes.