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Why Won’t Falion Cure Me? A Comprehensive Guide to Skyrim’s Vampirism Cure

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So, you’re a vampire in Skyrim and Falion, the mage in Morthal, isn’t cooperating? You’ve come to the right place. The short answer is likely one of these issues: you haven’t got a filled Black Soul Gem in your inventory, you are approaching him at the wrong time or location, you are at stage four vampirism and considered hostile, or a glitch is preventing the quest from triggering correctly. Each of these possibilities needs to be considered to get you back to your sun-loving self. Now, let’s break down these issues and get you cured!

Diagnosing Your Vampirism Woes

The process of getting cured by Falion, while seemingly straightforward, can be finicky. Let’s run through the most common reasons Falion refuses to perform the ritual:

Missing a Filled Black Soul Gem: This is the most common culprit. Falion needs a filled Black Soul Gem to perform the ritual. Make sure you not only have a Black Soul Gem but also that it’s filled with a soul. You can fill it by using the Soul Trap spell on a humanoid enemy (bandits, mages, etc.) and then killing them. The soul will then be trapped within the gem. If you try talking to Falion without it, he won’t even begin the “Rising at Dawn” quest.
Timing and Location: Falion conducts the ritual at the summoning stones located north-northwest of Morthal, on a river delta. You must meet him there and not just anywhere in Morthal. Dawn (around 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM) is the best time to find him at the stones. If you’re trying to talk to him at his house or in town, it won’t work.
Stage 4 Vampirism Hostility: If you’ve progressed to stage 4 vampirism without feeding, NPCs, including Falion, will be inherently hostile towards you. This means he will attack you on sight. You need to feed on a sleeping NPC (sneaking and activating them while they sleep) or drink a Blood Potion to reduce your stage back to 1. You can then talk to him normally.
Quest Not Active/Started: Have you initiated the quest “Rising at Dawn”? If you haven’t, you need to speak to an innkeeper and ask about rumors. They should direct you to Falion as a cure for vampirism. If you go straight to Falion without hearing the rumor, the quest may not trigger correctly.
Glitches and Bugs: Skyrim is notorious for its bugs. If you’ve tried everything else and Falion still won’t cure you, it could be a glitch.
- Check your quest log: See if the quest “Rising at Dawn” is active and what the current objective is.
- Try fast-traveling away and back to Morthal: This can sometimes reset the area and fix minor glitches.
- Reload a previous save: This is often the best solution for persistent bugs. Go back to a save before you became a vampire or before you started the quest.
- Console commands (PC only): If you’re on PC, you can use console commands to advance the quest. Use setstage ms11 20 to force the quest to the stage where Falion is ready to perform the ritual. Be cautious using console commands as they can sometimes break other aspects of the game. Consult a reliable guide before using them.
Conflicting Quests or Mods: Certain quests or mods can interfere with the “Rising at Dawn” quest. If you have mods installed, try disabling them one by one to see if that resolves the issue. Check if you have any other quests that might be affecting Falion’s dialogue or behavior.
Incorrect Dialogue Options: Make sure you are choosing the correct dialogue option with Falion. The line is typically something like “Let’s get this over with” or a similar phrase indicating you’re ready for the ritual. Choosing other options might lead him to provide general information but not initiate the cure.

Prevention is Better Than Cure (Pun Intended)

To avoid this frustration in the future, consider these preventative measures:

Cure Sanguinare Vampiris Early: As soon as you contract Sanguinare Vampiris, the disease that leads to vampirism, cure it with a Potion of Cure Disease or by visiting a shrine. You have a three-day window before you fully transform.
Resist Magic: Increasing your resistance to magic can reduce your chances of contracting Sanguinare Vampiris in the first place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions about curing vampirism in Skyrim that might shed some light on your specific situation:

1. Why can’t I cure my vampirism in Skyrim?

There’s a 3-day window between contracting the disease Sanguinare Vampiris and fully turning. During this window, you can use a Potion of Cure Disease or pray at a shrine to a Divine. Once you’re a full vampire, these methods won’t work; you’ll need to see Falion or become a werewolf.

2. How many times will Falion cure you?

There’s no limit on how many times Falion will perform the ritual. The only cost is a filled Black Soul Gem each time.

3. How do you cure the vampirism glitch in Skyrim?

First, talk to an innkeeper and check for rumors; they might recommend you visit Morthal to cure vampirism. Second, if applicable, cure lycanthropy by the usual means (completing the Companions questline) and then address vampirism with Falion. If you have the Dawnguard DLC, becoming a Vampire Lord and then reverting might sometimes reset your vampirism state, making it curable. Reloading a save is also effective in some cases.

4. How do I cure myself of Vampire Lord?

You can undo being a Vampire Lord the same way you can cure regular vampirism. Go to an Inn and ask the Innkeeper about rumors. Eventually, you’ll get a rumor about Falion, which will start the quest to revert to human. You’ll need a filled Black Soul Gem to complete the process. Alternatively, speak to Serana after completing the Dawnguard questline and ask her to restore your Vampire Lord status, which will remove your vampirism if you have been cured.

5. How do I get Falion to cure me?

Simply talk to Falion at the mound at dawn (around 5:00 am works), say “Let’s get this over with” or a similar dialogue option, and if you have a filled Black Soul Gem in your inventory, he will perform a ritual to cure you of your vampirism.

6. How do you activate the vampirism cure?

Falion leads the player to the summoning stones, north-northwest of Morthal on a river delta. The player needs to provide Falion with a filled Black Soul Gem to cure Vampirism. Then, simply let him do his thing, stand in the summoning stones, and the Vampire curse will be cured.

7. What item cures vampirism in Skyrim?

The filled Black Soul Gem is the item that, when combined with Falion’s ritual, cures vampirism.

8. How many times can you cure yourself of vampirism in Skyrim?

There’s no limit. You can heal vampirism as many times as you wish and still become a vampire again or get cured again.

9. Can you become immune to vampirism in Skyrim?

Full immunity to vampirism is difficult, but you can achieve a high resistance. The Amulet of Disease Resistance can give you 100% resistance. Argonians have a natural 50% resistance to disease.

10. Will Falion cure vampirism?

Yes, Falion will cure vampirism, provided you meet the necessary conditions: have a filled Black Soul Gem, are not hostile (Stage 4), are at the summoning stones, and have started the Rising at Dawn quest.

11. Can Falion cure me more than once?

Yes, Falion can cure you multiple times, as there is no limit to how many times he will perform the ritual. The cost is always one filled Black Soul Gem.

12. Why is Falion attacking me?

If Falion attacks you, it’s likely because you’re at stage 4 of vampirism. He’ll be hostile until you either feed on someone or drink a blood potion.

13. Can I join the Dawnguard if I cure vampirism?

Yes, you can cure vampirism by going to Falion of Morthal and still join the Dawnguard. Being a vampire is a prerequisite for one branch of the Dawnguard questline, so curing it will mean you’ll need to contract it again, or remain cured and follow the Dawnguard path from the start.

14. How do you cure vampirism in Skyrim Falion (recap)?

Return to Falion with the filled Black Soul Gem, and he will perform a ritual at the summoning circle outside Morthal.

15. What soul do you need to cure vampirism?

You need a filled Black Soul Gem, which contains the soul of a humanoid NPC (bandit, mage, etc.), to cure vampirism using Falion’s ritual.

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Conclusion

Getting cured of vampirism in Skyrim can be a rewarding experience. Be sure to follow this guide and all will go well. Don’t let those Vampires win.