What to do if Delphine attacks you?

If Delphine attacks you, the first step is to check your bounty and ensure you don’t have any outstanding fines or sentences to serve, as this can trigger her aggressive behavior even if the bounty is small. You can resolve this by getting arrested, paying your fine, or serving your sentence, and then returning to her, which should calm her down and allow you to interact with her normally.

Understanding Delphine’s Behavior

Delphine is a significant character in the Skyrim universe, and her behavior is tied to your actions and status within the game. Understanding what triggers her attacks and how to resolve these issues is crucial for progressing through the game, especially in quests where she plays a key role.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do you get Delphine to stop attacking you?

To stop Delphine from attacking, try running away until she stops, then wait 24 hours in-game time or use spells like Harmony and Calm to temporarily pacify her.

2. Why does Delphine attack me?

Delphine attacks if you have a bounty, regardless of its size, similar to the behavior of the Companions.

3. Is Delphine immortal in Skyrim?

Yes, Delphine is essentially immortal and cannot be killed or replaced, making her a unique and persistent character throughout the game.

4. Who is unkillable in Skyrim?

Essential followers like Aela the Huntress, Barbas, Cicero, and certain Dark Brotherhood Initiates are marked as significant and cannot be killed.

5. Why are Dawnstar guards attacking me?

The Dawnstar guards attack if you have a significant bounty and are armed, indicating that your actions have been deemed criminal.

6. How do I stop being attacked in Skyrim?

Sheathing your weapon can sometimes prevent guards from attacking, but a high bounty may lead to them killing you instead of arresting you.

7. Can you marry Delphine in Skyrim?

Delphine is not listed as a marriable character, but using console commands or specific mods might allow for this.

8. Why won’t Delphine talk to me after killing the dragon?

If Delphine isn’t speaking to you after completing “A Blade in the Dark,” try reloading an earlier save, ensuring you have the Dragon Soul, and then retry the conversation.

9. How do you fix Delphine?

If Delphine gets stuck, use console commands like prid 00013485 followed by moveto player to move her to your location.

10. Can you sacrifice Delphine in Skyrim?

No, Delphine and certain other characters are essential and cannot be killed, making them invaluable for quests and combat.

11. Why is Delphine mad at me?

Delphine may attack if she believes you’re a criminal, indicated by a bounty; paying your fine or serving your sentence can resolve this.

12. How do you get Falion to cure you?

To get Falion to cure your vampirism, talk to him at the mound at dawn and initiate the ritual by saying “Let’s get this over with.”

13. Should I give them Riften or Dawnstar?

The decision to give Riften or Dawnstar to Tallius depends on your allegiance, with Riften for the Empire and Dawnstar for the Stormcloaks.

14. Will the Dawnguard ever stop attacking me?

Yes, the Dawnguard will stop attacking if you reset your bounty by getting arrested and paying your fine or serving your sentence.

15. What is the rarest enemy in Skyrim?

The Dremora is considered one of the rarest and most challenging enemies, with other rare creatures including Spriggan, Werewolf, and Hagraven.