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<h1>Where Does Serana Wait For You in Skyrim?</h1>
<p>Ah, Serana, the enigmatic vampire princess and one of the most compelling companions in Skyrim. Losing track of her is a common concern for players, so let's cut to the chase: **Where does Serana wait for you?** The answer depends primarily on your choices within the **Dawnguard DLC questline.**</p>
<p>If you **sided with the vampires** and completed the questline at <strong>Castle Volkihar</strong>, that is where you can usually find Serana. If you **sided with the Dawnguard**, she will likely be at **Fort Dawnguard.** When told to wait, and after a few in-game days, she will return to either of these locations based on your questline allegiance.</p>
<p>Specifically, within **Fort Dawnguard**, she's often found in the **main room**, perhaps sitting or wandering, or on **one of the benches along the corridors.** If you've dismissed her entirely, she should also head to Fort Dawnguard. However, like many things in Skyrim, glitches can occur. If she's not where she's supposed to be, don't despair! Read on for troubleshooting tips.</p>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Serana's Whereabouts</h2>
<h3>1. What if Serana isn't at Fort Dawnguard or Castle Volkihar?</h3>
<p>This is a common problem. Try the following:</p>
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<li><strong>Wait several in-game days</strong> (3-5 is a good start). Fast travel to a different hold and then back again.</li>
<li>Check **any locations where you recently parted ways**. Sometimes she glitches and stays put.</li>
<li>Use the console command (if on PC): `prid 02002B74`, followed by `moveto player`. This should teleport her to your location. Replace `02002B74` with Serana's RefID if it's different in your game.</li>
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<h3>2. How do I get Serana to follow me again after telling her to wait indefinitely?</h3>
<p>Sometimes, Serana gets "stuck" in wait mode. If waiting in-game doesn't work, try the console command (PC only): `setpqv DLC1NPCMentalModel LockedIn_var False`. This resets her follower status, allowing you to recruit her again.</p>
<h3>3. Can I marry Serana?</h3>
<p>Officially, **no, you cannot marry Serana without mods.** While the game allows you to turn your spouse into a vampire (with the Dawnguard DLC), marrying a pre-existing vampire like Serana is not part of the vanilla experience. You'll need to explore the world of Skyrim mods to make this happen.</p>
<h3>4. Can Serana be cured of her vampirism?</h3>
<p>**Yes, Serana can be cured of her vampirism after completing the Dawnguard DLC.** You need to bring her to **Falion in Morthal**. He will perform a ritual to restore her humanity. This option becomes available after certain quest events within the Dawnguard storyline.</p>
<h3>5. If I cure Serana, does that affect her usefulness as a follower?</h3>
<p>Curing Serana changes her abilities. She will no longer be a Vampire Lord, meaning she loses those powers. However, she retains her skills as a powerful necromancer and spellcaster. In some players' opinions, a cured Serana is still a valuable asset.</p>
<h3>6. What's the best armor for Serana?</h3>
<p>Serana **prefers light armor**. The Vampire Lord armor she starts with is decent. Enchanted light armor with **Muffle** and **Fortify Sneak** makes her an excellent stealth companion. Forsworn Armor is also popular. Keep in mind that her default armor cannot be removed using normal methods. It can only be changed using console commands or mods. Be sure that it is tempered to match her level.</p>
<h3>7. Does siding with the Dawnguard or the vampires impact my ability to have Serana as a follower?</h3>
<p>**No.** Regardless of which faction you choose, you will have Serana as a follower during and after the Dawnguard questline. The side you choose simply dictates where she will reside when not actively following you.</p>
<h3>8. What happens to Serana after killing Harkon?</h3>
<p>After defeating Harkon, Serana's father, she will return to **either Fort Dawnguard or Castle Volkihar**, depending on which faction you sided with. She will then be available as a follower, or will simply reside in the location you chose. </p>
<h3>9. Can I lose Serana permanently?</h3>
<p>**Yes, you can lose Serana permanently.** If you "part ways" with her, essentially dismissing her as a follower, and then fail to locate her at her designated location (Fort Dawnguard or Castle Volkihar), a glitch might prevent her from reappearing. This is why knowing where to look is so important! If you side with the vampires, make sure you do not complete the quest "Rising at Dawn". This quest requires you to be cured of Vampirism, so Serana won't join you if you are no longer a vampire.</p>
<h3>10. How powerful is Serana as a follower?</h3>
<p>Serana is **one of the most powerful followers** in Skyrim. Her level caps at 50, and she's proficient in Destruction magic, Conjuration (especially raising the dead), and One-Handed weapons. She's also a vampire, granting her resistance to diseases and poison, and access to Vampire Lord powers (if she's not cured). Her necromantic abilities are particularly useful. She can raise corpses to help in battle, and if she runs out of magicka while obliterating everything in sight with Destruction spells, she'll switch to a melee weapon</p>
<h3>11. Should I let Serana turn me into a Vampire Lord?</h3>
<p>Whether to become a Vampire Lord is a matter of personal preference. The Vampire Lord form has its own skill tree and abilities, but it also comes with drawbacks, such as vulnerability to fire and negative reactions from NPCs in towns (unless you manage your feeding carefully). You can always cure yourself later. You can be turned into a Vampire Lord as many times as you want.</p>
<h3>12. If I cure myself of vampirism, can Serana turn me again later?</h3>
<p>**Yes.** Serana will always offer you the option to become a Vampire Lord again, even if you've been cured multiple times. This provides flexibility for players who want to experiment with the Vampire Lord form without committing permanently.</p>
<h3>13. What if Serana disappears during a quest?</h3>
<p>Sometimes, Serana might disappear temporarily during a quest. This is often due to scripting issues or her getting stuck in the environment. Generally, she will reappear when you reach the next quest objective. If not, try reloading an earlier save.</p>
<h3>14. Is there any unique dialogue if I travel with Serana to certain locations?</h3>
<p>**Yes, Serana has extensive unique dialogue** that triggers in various locations, especially related to her personal history, the Dawnguard questline, and Dwemer ruins. Take her to places like Castle Volkihar (before its destroyed) or ancestral vampire sites to hear more about her story.</p>
<h3>15. Does Serana's opinion of me change based on my actions?</h3>
<p>While Skyrim's follower system isn't as deep as in some RPGs, Serana does react to certain choices. For example, she often expresses gratitude for being freed from her father's control and seems to appreciate kindness and courage. Certain dialogue options may influence her perception of you, though not to the extent of affecting gameplay mechanics significantly. Her comments will also often change depending on whether she is cured or a vampire.</p>
<p>Finding and keeping track of Serana can be a bit of a quest in itself, but her unique character and abilities make the effort worthwhile. Remember these tips, and you'll be adventuring alongside Skyrim's favorite vampire in no time! Further research can be conducted by the **Games Learning Society**, which studies games, learning, and society.</p>
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