Why Can’t I Become a Werewolf Again?
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You can’t become a werewolf again in Skyrim if you’ve already been cured of lycanthropy using the Glenmoril witch head or if you’ve accepted becoming a Vampire Lord during the Dawnguard quest line, as these actions render you ineligible to regain your werewolf form. However, with the Dawnguard DLC, you can become a werewolf twice, but only if you’ve cured yourself of lycanthropy the first time around, allowing you to regain your Beast Form by speaking to Aela the Huntress in The Circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Q: Can I become a werewolf again without the Dawnguard DLC? A: No, without the Dawnguard DLC, you can only become a werewolf once, and curing yourself of lycanthropy will prevent you from becoming a werewolf again.
- Q: How many times can I cure lycanthropy? A: You can cure lycanthropy by becoming a Vampire Lord an infinite number of times, but Aela will only allow you to regain lycanthropy once after the initial Companions time.
- Q: What happens if I cure myself of being a werewolf? A: Once cured, you will no longer have access to the Underforge until the Glory of the Dead quest, and you will not be able to complete the Totems of Hircine quests if you have not already done so.
Werewolf Characteristics
- Q: What is the disease that turns you into a werewolf? A: The disease is called clinical lycanthropy or lycomania, a rare syndrome that causes people to believe they are turning into wolves.
- Q: How painful is it to be a werewolf? A: The monthly transformation of a werewolf is extremely painful if untreated and is usually preceded and succeeded by a few days of pallor and ill health.
- Q: What is the lifespan of a werewolf? A: The average werewolf lives around 1700 to 2100 years, with the oldest recorded werewolf being 2327 years old.
Curing Werewolfism
- Q: How do you cure a werewolf? A: In medieval Europe, traditionally, there are three methods to cure a victim of lycanthropy: medicinally, surgically, or by exorcism, although many of these cures proved fatal to the patients.
- Q: Can werewolves stay the same age? A: According to mythology, werewolves are immortal and do not age, but in some settings, they may age normally until they reach maturity.
- Q: Is Vampire Lord or werewolf better? A: Vampire Lords are much stronger than werewolves, especially at late game, but werewolf form is better for certain playstyles, offering advantages in combat and exploration.
Skyrim-Specific Information
- Q: Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim? A: Yes, you can choose to remain a werewolf forever in Skyrim, but curing yourself of lycanthropy will render you ineligible to become a werewolf again.
- Q: Is it better to be a werewolf or vampire in Skyrim? A: Werewolf form is better for certain playstyles, offering advantages in combat and exploration, while Vampire Lord form is stronger but has its own set of drawbacks and limitations.
- Q: Can you undo becoming a werewolf in Skyrim? A: Yes, you can cure yourself of lycanthropy by completing the Companions questline and using the Glenmoril witch head.
Miscellaneous
- Q: Can you be a vampire and a werewolf at the same time in Skyrim? A: No, you cannot be both a vampire and a werewolf at the same time in Skyrim, as these transformations are mutually exclusive.
- Q: Can you become a Werebear in Skyrim? A: No, you cannot become a werebear in Skyrim, but you can summon one using the power given to you by the Beast Stone.
- Q: How can a human become a werewolf? A: According to myth, humans can be turned into werewolves by being bitten by another werewolf while it is in wolf form, although getting scratched is a questionable method of transmission.