What happens if you turn down Harkon’s gift?
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If you turn down Harkon’s gift, you will be banished from Castle Volkihar and won’t be able to enter back inside, forcing you to join the Dawnguard instead. This choice has significant implications for your character’s storyline and abilities, as you will miss out on the opportunity to become a Vampire Lord and gain access to unique vampire abilities and powers.
Understanding the Consequences of Refusing Harkon’s Gift
Refusing Harkon’s gift sets you on a path that is fundamentally different from the one you would take if you were to accept it. This choice is pivotal in the Dawnguard DLC, influencing not just your character’s species but also your allies, enemies, and the overall storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it better to side with Harkon or Dawnguard?
Siding with Harkon is geared towards Vampire Lords, offering benefits that are non-existent if you aren’t a vampire. If you don’t want to be a vampire, then Dawnguard is probably a better side for you, even if you are a bad guy.
2. How do you become a Vampire Lord after refusing Harkon?
The only way to become a Vampire Lord again is through Serana. Simply contracting Sanguinare Vampiris and allowing it to progress will only turn you into a normal vampire.
3. Should I take blood from Harkon?
If you accept Harkon’s blood, you turn into a vampire. If you decline, you will be exiled and condemned to joining their enemies: the Dawnguard.
4. Can you go back to Castle Volkihar after killing Harkon?
After Harkon is dead, you will either be approached by Isran or Garan Merethi. Isran will offer for you to become a member of the Dawnguard if you are not a vampire.
5. Can you cure Serana after killing Harkon?
It’s possible to cure Serana of her vampirism after finishing the Dawnguard DLC. You can bring Serana to Falion, who resides in Morthal, and he can cure her of her vampirism.
6. What happens to Serana if I join Harkon?
The point where you choose is when Harkon offers to make you a vampire. If you say no, Serena will still follow you. She is coded to be your game guide and follower regardless of your chosen path.
7. Should I help Harkon or not?
Harkon’s side is beneficial if you wish to become a Vampire Lord, but if you’re not interested in vampirism, Dawnguard offers a compelling storyline and abilities.
8. Is being a vampire worth it in Dawnguard?
The main benefit of being a vampire is that it gives the player strong abilities and active effects, which include Nightstalker’s Footsteps. This makes the Dragonborn 25 percent harder to detect when they’re sneaking.
9. What if you give Auriel’s bow to Harkon?
If you refuse to give Auriel’s Bow to Harkon, he will attack you. Likewise, if you give him the bow, he will betray you and attack.
10. Is it better to join Dawnguard or Vampires?
In short, joining the Dawnguard is by far the best choice players can make while playing the Dawnguard DLC, offering a richer storyline and more versatile gameplay options.
11. Can you let Lord Harkon live?
Whether you choose the Dawnguard or the Volkihar Vampires, the final quest is to kill Harkon. There is no option to let him live and still complete the Dawnguard DLC.
12. Is Vampire Lord or Werewolf better?
Vampire Lords are much stronger than werewolves, especially at late game if you set it up right. For many players, the Vampire Lord form is the ‘use whenever you feel like destroying your enemies’ option.
13. Can you marry Harkon?
For those players that decided to join the Volkihar Clan, marrying Harkon would definitely be an interesting romance. However, although estranged, Harkon is in fact married to Valerica.
14. Can you still become a vampire if you refuse Harkon?
Yes, Serana will offer to turn you into a vampire numerous times throughout the DLC. This means you can still experience vampirism even if you initially refuse Harkon’s gift.
15. Does Serana like the Dawnguard?
No, Serana does not side with Dawnguards completely. She sides with the Dragonborn and whoever the Dragonborn sides with – whether it is Harkon or Dawnguard.