{"id":242043,"date":"2025-10-04T02:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T02:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=242043"},"modified":"2025-10-04T02:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T02:46:00","slug":"what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/","title":{"rendered":"What level should I start Dark Brotherhood?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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Brotherhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#How_do_I_become_the_leader_of_the_Dark_Brotherhood\" title=\"How do I become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood?\">How do I become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#What_are_the_consequences_of_joining_the_Dark_Brotherhood\" title=\"What are the consequences of joining the Dark Brotherhood?\">What are the consequences of joining the Dark Brotherhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Can_I_marry_anyone_in_the_Dark_Brotherhood\" title=\"Can I marry anyone in the Dark Brotherhood?\">Can I marry anyone in the Dark Brotherhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Is_the_Dark_Brotherhood_initiate_a_good_follower\" title=\"Is the Dark Brotherhood initiate a good follower?\">Is the Dark Brotherhood initiate a good follower?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Can_the_Dark_Brotherhood_be_saved\" title=\"Can the Dark Brotherhood be saved?\">Can the Dark Brotherhood be saved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Should_I_go_with_Hadvar_or_Ralof\" title=\"Should I go with Hadvar or Ralof?\">Should I go with Hadvar or Ralof?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#What_are_the_best_rewards_in_the_Dark_Brotherhood\" title=\"What are the best rewards in the Dark Brotherhood?\">What are the best rewards in the Dark Brotherhood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#How_do_I_start_the_Dark_Brotherhood_questline\" title=\"How do I start the Dark Brotherhood questline?\">How do I start the Dark Brotherhood questline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Is_the_Dark_Brotherhood_better_than_the_Thieves_Guild\" title=\"Is the Dark Brotherhood better than the Thieves Guild?\">Is the Dark Brotherhood better than the Thieves Guild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/#Can_I_become_the_leader_of_the_Thieves_Guild\" title=\"Can I become the leader of the Thieves Guild?\">Can I become the leader of the Thieves Guild?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Level_Should_I_Start_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>What Level Should I Start Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To determine the ideal <strong>level<\/strong> to start the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong>, consider your <strong>character&#8217;s skills<\/strong> and <strong>playstyle<\/strong>, but generally, it&#8217;s recommended to wait until you&#8217;re at least <strong>level 30<\/strong> to access the best <strong>rewards<\/strong> and <strong>armor<\/strong>. Joining the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> at a lower <strong>level<\/strong> is still possible, but you may find the <strong>quests<\/strong> and <strong>contracts<\/strong> more challenging, and the <strong>rewards<\/strong> less impressive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>Understanding the Dark Brotherhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> is a secretive organization in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong> that offers <strong>contracts<\/strong> to eliminate targets, providing a unique gameplay experience and <strong>rewards<\/strong>. To get the most out of the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand its mechanics, <strong>quests<\/strong>, and <strong>rewards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_joining_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>What are the benefits of joining the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joining the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> offers several benefits, including access to <strong>exclusive quests<\/strong>, <strong>rewards<\/strong>, and <strong>armor<\/strong>, as well as the opportunity to become a <strong>master assassin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_join_the_Dark_Brotherhood_at_any_level\"><\/span>Can I join the Dark Brotherhood at any level?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it&#8217;s possible to join the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> at any <strong>level<\/strong>, it&#8217;s recommended to wait until you&#8217;re at least <strong>level 20<\/strong> to access more <strong>quests<\/strong> and <strong>rewards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_way_to_play_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>What is the best way to play the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best way to play the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> is to focus on <strong>stealth<\/strong> and <strong>sneak<\/strong> skills, using <strong>poisons<\/strong> and <strong>traps<\/strong> to eliminate targets quietly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_become_the_leader_of_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>How do I become the leader of the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To become the <strong>leader<\/strong> of the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong>, you must complete the <strong>questline<\/strong> and make key decisions that impact the organization&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_consequences_of_joining_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>What are the consequences of joining the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joining the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> can have consequences, including the <strong>death<\/strong> of <strong>NPCs<\/strong> and the impact on your <strong>reputation<\/strong> with other <strong>factions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_marry_anyone_in_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>Can I marry anyone in the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there are no <strong>restrictions<\/strong> on <strong>marriage<\/strong> in the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong>, some <strong>NPCs<\/strong> may only be interested in you if you complete specific <strong>quests<\/strong> or <strong>contracts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Dark_Brotherhood_initiate_a_good_follower\"><\/span>Is the Dark Brotherhood initiate a good follower?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Dark Brotherhood initiate<\/strong> can be a <strong>good follower<\/strong>, especially at <strong>high levels<\/strong>, as they are <strong>marked essential<\/strong> and will not <strong>die<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_Dark_Brotherhood_be_saved\"><\/span>Can the Dark Brotherhood be saved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible to <strong>save<\/strong> the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> by completing the <strong>questline<\/strong> and making key decisions that impact the organization&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_joining_the_Thieves_Guild_bad_in_Skyrim\"><\/span>Is joining the Thieves Guild bad in Skyrim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Joining the <strong>Thieves Guild<\/strong> can have consequences, including the impact on your <strong>reputation<\/strong> with other <strong>factions<\/strong> and the <strong>price<\/strong> of <strong>greed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_weakest_race_in_Skyrim\"><\/span>What is the weakest race in Skyrim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Dunmer<\/strong> have one of the <strong>worst racials<\/strong> in the game, making them a less desirable choice for some players.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_player_race_in_Skyrim\"><\/span>What is the most common player race in Skyrim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Nords<\/strong> are the most common <strong>player race<\/strong> in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong>, and they play a significant role in the game&#8217;s <strong>main story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_go_with_Hadvar_or_Ralof\"><\/span>Should I go with Hadvar or Ralof?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Following <strong>Ralof<\/strong> or <strong>Hadvar<\/strong> can impact your gameplay experience, with <strong>Ralof<\/strong> offering a <strong>foot in the door<\/strong> with the <strong>Stormcloaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_rewards_in_the_Dark_Brotherhood\"><\/span>What are the best rewards in the Dark Brotherhood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> offers several <strong>exclusive rewards<\/strong>, including <strong>Shadowmere<\/strong>, <strong>Cicero<\/strong>, and the <strong>Blade of Woe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_start_the_Dark_Brotherhood_questline\"><\/span>How do I start the Dark Brotherhood questline?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To start the <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> <strong>questline<\/strong>, you must complete the <strong>quest<\/strong> &#8220;Innocence Lost&#8221; and then wait 24 hours for the <strong>Brotherhood<\/strong> to contact you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Dark_Brotherhood_better_than_the_Thieves_Guild\"><\/span>Is the Dark Brotherhood better than the Thieves Guild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Dark Brotherhood<\/strong> and <strong>Thieves Guild<\/strong> offer different gameplay experiences, with the <strong>Brotherhood<\/strong> focusing on <strong>assassination<\/strong> and the <strong>Guild<\/strong> focusing on <strong>theft<\/strong> and <strong>deception<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_become_the_leader_of_the_Thieves_Guild\"><\/span>Can I become the leader of the Thieves Guild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To become the <strong>leader<\/strong> of the <strong>Thieves Guild<\/strong>, you must complete the <strong>questline<\/strong> and restore the <strong>Guild<\/strong> to its former glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Level Should I Start Dark Brotherhood? To determine the ideal level to start the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim, consider your character&#8217;s skills and playstyle, but generally, it&#8217;s recommended to wait until you&#8217;re at least level 30 to access the best rewards and armor. Joining the Dark Brotherhood at a lower level is still possible, &#8230; <a title=\"What level should I start Dark Brotherhood?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-i-start-dark-brotherhood\/\" aria-label=\"More on What level should I start Dark Brotherhood?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-242043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242043\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}