What happens to Hadvar if you side with Ralof?
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If you choose to side with Ralof during the escape from Helgen, Hadvar will not be seen again until later in the game, and it is implied that he escaped Helgen as well, allowing him to potentially appear in future Civil War quests. Hadvar’s fate is not directly affected by the player’s decision to side with Ralof, and he will still be available as a character in the game, albeit in a more limited capacity.
Understanding the Context
To fully grasp what happens to Hadvar when you side with Ralof, it’s essential to understand the context of the game and the characters involved.
FAQs
1. Does Hadvar live if you go with Ralof?
Hadvar lives if you go with Ralof, and he can be encountered later in the game, particularly during the Civil War quests.
2. Why did Hadvar call Ralof a traitor?
Hadvar called Ralof a traitor because they are both Nords who chose different sides in the conflict, with Hadvar fighting for the Empire and Ralof fighting for the Stormcloaks.
3. Should I escape with Ralof or Hadvar?
From a gameplay perspective, escaping with Hadvar is more beneficial, while from a story perspective, it makes more sense to escape with Ralof.
4. Is Stormcloak or Imperial better?
The choice between Stormcloak and Imperial depends on the player’s preferences and character background, with Imperial being a better choice for characters from outside Skyrim and Stormcloak being a better choice for Nord characters.
5. Does Hadvar ever go to Solitude?
Hadvar does go to Solitude at some point in the game, where he is promoted and given new armor.
6. Who is it better to go with at the beginning of Skyrim?
It doesn’t matter who you go with at the beginning of Skyrim, as the choice only affects which characters you interact with during the escape from Helgen and the early stages of the game.
7. What happens to Ralof after Helgen?
After escaping from Helgen, Ralof takes the player to Riverwood, where his sister Gerdur lives, and invites the player to join the Stormcloak Rebellion.
8. Can Ralof become a follower?
Ralof can become a follower and can also be married, allowing players to have him as a companion throughout the game.
9. Can you meet Hadvar again?
Hadvar can be met again in Riverwood, where he lives in the first house on the left, and he can also be encountered during the battle for Whiterun.
10. Is Ralof a Stormcloak?
Ralof is indeed a Stormcloak soldier, fighting for the Stormcloak Rebellion against the Empire.
11. Can you join the Imperials after following Ralof?
Players can join the Imperials after following Ralof, and vice versa, as the choice of who to escape with does not cement the player’s allegiance to a particular faction.
12. Who pays the best in Skyrim?
The best-paying characters in Skyrim are Ma’dran and Ri’saad, who are both general merchants with a significant amount of gold.
13. Why can’t I report back to Ralof?
Players may be unable to report back to Ralof due to a bug, which can be fixed by killing all Stormcloaks in the area except for Ralof.
14. How do I get rid of Hadvar?
Hadvar can be gotten rid of by saving the game near him, closing the game, and then loading the saved game, or by completing certain quests and paying a fine to Nazir.
15. Can you marry Hadvar in Skyrim?
It is not possible to marry Hadvar in Skyrim, as he is not a marriable character, but players can choose from a variety of other marriable characters, including Jenassa and Aela the Huntress.