Why does Mercer Frey stab you?
Mercer Frey stabs you because he considers you a threat to his dominance in the Thieves Guild and believes that you pose a risk to his ability to steal the guild’s wealth. By attempting to kill you, Mercer Frey aims to maintain his power and control over the guild, allowing him to continue his illicit activities without interference.
Understanding Mercer Frey’s Motivations
Mercer Frey’s actions are driven by his desire for power and wealth, which leads him to commit betrayal and murder to achieve his goals.
Mercer Frey’s Betrayal
His betrayal of the Thieves Guild is a pivotal plot point in the game, and understanding his motivations is essential to grasping the story.
FAQs
- Why does Mercer Frey try to kill you?: Mercer Frey tries to kill you because he considers you a threat to his dominance in the Thieves Guild and a risk to his wealth.
- How do you get Mercer Frey to stop attacking you?: You can try sprinting into Mercer while he is near the door or hitting Mercer until he attacks back and sheathing your weapons to make him stop attacking you.
- Is Mercer Frey a bad guy?: Yes, Mercer Frey serves as the main antagonist of the Thieves Guild questline.
- What happens if you kill Mercer Frey early?: If you attempt to kill Mercer Frey before his appointed time, he will merely be incapacitated because he’s considered essential up until that point.
- Why won’t Mercer Frey open the door?: You need to get him near the door and keep prodding him around until he gets in the right spot to open it for you.
- Who betrays the Thieves Guild?: Mercer Frey betrays the Thieves Guild, which is a significant plot point in the game.
- What happened to Astrid in Skyrim?: Astrid dies as part of the Dark Brotherhood storyline.
- Who is Karliah in Skyrim?: Karliah is a Dark Elf thief and a member of the Nightingales, as well as a former member of the Thieves Guild.
- Can you soul trap Mercer Frey?: While fighting Mercer Frey, a player can use magic tricks to defeat him.
- What did Mercer write on the wall?: Mercer wrote “One Step Ahead -Mercer” on the wall, which is laterally inverted.
- How do I stop being attacked in Skyrim?: You can stop being attacked by adjusting the difficulty level or sheathing your weapons.
- Where do you swim after killing Mercer?: After killing Mercer Frey, you need to swim up as the water pours in and follow the arrow to the next area.
- Can you cure Kodlak?: After completing Kodlak’s quest, you can cure him, but if you leave and don’t cure him, you can’t cure him for a while.
- Where is Karliah in Skyrim?: Karliah is held up inside Snow Veil Sanctum, which Mercer will unlock for you.
- Does Astrid betray the Dragonborn?: Yes, Astrid betrays the Dragonborn in a struggle for control and power over the Dark Brotherhood’s leadership.