Will Serana hate you if you side with Dawnguard?
To answer the question directly, Serana will not hate you if you side with the Dawnguard. She will remain loyal to the Dragonborn and support their decisions, whether they choose to align with the Dawnguard or the Vampires.
Understanding Serana’s Loyalty
Serana’s loyalty is to the Dragonborn, and she will follow them regardless of their choices. This means that if you side with the Dawnguard, Serana will still be available as a follower and will continue to provide her support and assistance throughout the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens to Serana if you side with Dawnguard?
If you side with the Dawnguard, Serana will come to Fort Dawnguard while you are away and inform you of a prophecy. You and Serana will then go to find a moth priest to read her Elder Scroll, and afterwards, you will head to Castle Volkihar to find her mother, Valerica.
2. Does Serana prefer Dawnguard or vampire?
Serana does not have a preference for either the Dawnguard or the vampires; she sides with the Dragonborn and supports their decisions.
3. What happens to the Dawnguard if Serana turns you into a vampire?
If Serana turns you into a Vampire Lord and you had previously sided with the Dawnguard, they will refuse any interactions with you, stating that you need to get cured immediately, which starts the Rising at Dawn quest.
4. Is Serana still essential after Dawnguard?
Regardless of whether or not you finish the Dawnguard questline, Serana will always be an essential character, and as such, you cannot kill her, making her a reliable companion throughout the game.
5. What happens if you lead a cured Serana to Valerica?
If you lead a cured Serana to Valerica, there will be a unique conversation between Serana and her mother, providing insight into their relationship and backstory.
6. Can you marry Serana if you side with the Dawnguard?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to marry Serana without using mods, regardless of the choices you make during the Dawnguard DLC.
7. Does Serana like the Dragonborn?
While Serana considers the Dragonborn a good friend, she does not have romantic feelings for them and is not interested in marriage.
8. Should I let Serana bite me?
Letting Serana turn you into a vampire can provide unique gameplay experiences, but it also means you will miss out on certain side-quests and interactions with other characters.
9. Can you marry Serana after curing her vampirism?
Unfortunately, it is not possible to marry Serana even after curing her vampirism, as the game does not support marriage with vampire characters without mods.
10. Who should I side with in Dawnguard?
The choice to side with the Dawnguard or the vampires depends on your character’s alignment and preferences; if you want access to Castle Volkihar, side with the vampires, but if you prefer a more trustworthy faction and better weapons, side with the Dawnguard.
11. Can you marry Serana if you are a vampire?
As mentioned earlier, it is not possible to marry Serana if you are a vampire, as the game does not support marriage between two vampire characters without mods.
12. Which is better, Dawnguard or Volkihar?
The choice between Dawnguard and Volkihar depends on your character’s alignment and playstyle; if you prefer a more evil playstyle, Volkihar might be the better choice, but if you prefer a more heroic playstyle, Dawnguard might be more suitable.
13. What to say to Serana to cure her?
To cure Serana of her vampirism, you need to bring her to Falion in Morthal, who can perform a ritual to cure her; you can also use this method to cure your own vampirism.
14. Why did Serana stop following me?
If Serana stops following you, it might be due to a quest or dialogue bug; try completing the current quest or reloading a previous save to resolve the issue.
15. Can Serana become hostile?
Yes, Serana can become hostile during certain quest updates, but this is usually a temporary state and can be resolved by completing the quest or using console commands.