{"id":273972,"date":"2025-07-15T00:54:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=273972"},"modified":"2025-07-15T00:54:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T00:54:02","slug":"what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/","title":{"rendered":"What level should you be to start Dawnguard?"},"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\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#What_Level_Should_You_Be_to_Start_Dawnguard\" title=\"What Level Should You Be to Start Dawnguard?\">What Level Should You Be to Start Dawnguard?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#Dawnguard_FAQs\" title=\"Dawnguard FAQs\">Dawnguard FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#General_Dawnguard_Questions\" title=\"General Dawnguard Questions\">General Dawnguard Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#Dawnguard_and_Vampirism\" title=\"Dawnguard and Vampirism\">Dawnguard and Vampirism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#Serana_and_Dawnguard\" title=\"Serana and Dawnguard\">Serana and Dawnguard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#Gameplay_and_Strategy\" title=\"Gameplay and Strategy\">Gameplay and Strategy<\/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-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/#Dragonborn_and_Vampirism\" title=\"Dragonborn and Vampirism\">Dragonborn and Vampirism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Level_Should_You_Be_to_Start_Dawnguard\"><\/span>What Level Should You Be to Start Dawnguard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To start <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong>, you should be at least <strong>level 10<\/strong>, as this is when you will be automatically introduced to the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> questline, either by an <strong>Orc<\/strong> named <strong>Durak<\/strong> or by a <strong>Hold Guard<\/strong> after entering a <strong>hold capital<\/strong>. At this level, you can begin the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> journey, exploring its engaging storyline, new locations, and acquiring exclusive <strong>Dragon Shouts<\/strong> and <strong>weapons<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dawnguard_FAQs\"><\/span>Dawnguard FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Dawnguard_Questions\"><\/span>General Dawnguard Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the recommended level to start Dragonborn?<\/strong>: Generally, players recommend being at least <strong>level 40-50<\/strong> and having a high level of <strong>combat skills<\/strong>, such as <strong>archery<\/strong>, <strong>one-handed<\/strong> or <strong>two-handed combat<\/strong>, and <strong>magic spells<\/strong>, to start the <strong>Dragonborn<\/strong> DLC.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I start Dawnguard or Dragonborn first?<\/strong>: Technically and story-wise, you can do them in either order, but <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> is generally considered easier and can be started earlier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it better to join the Dawnguard or vampires?<\/strong>: The choice between joining the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> or the <strong>vampires<\/strong> depends on your playstyle and preferences, with <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> offering access to better <strong>weapons<\/strong> and a more trustworthy faction, while the <strong>vampires<\/strong> provide the opportunity to explore <strong>Castle Volkihar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dawnguard_and_Vampirism\"><\/span>Dawnguard and Vampirism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Can you be a vampire lord if you join the Dawnguard?<\/strong>: Yes, even if you side with the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong>, you can still become a <strong>Vampire Lord<\/strong> later with the help of <strong>Serana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I still be a vampire if I join Dawnguard?<\/strong>: If you choose to become a <strong>vampire<\/strong> while already allied with <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong>, you will be kicked out of the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> until you cure yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does the Dragonborn age in Skyrim?<\/strong>: Being <strong>Dragonborn<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t seem to have any effect on anyone&#8217;s <strong>lifespan<\/strong>, so a <strong>Dragonborn<\/strong> would live as long as their <strong>race<\/strong> would normally live.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serana_and_Dawnguard\"><\/span>Serana and Dawnguard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Do you get Serana if you side with Dawnguard?<\/strong>: Yes, you get <strong>Serana<\/strong> as a <strong>follower<\/strong> either way, and she will join you in your quest regardless of your choice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you cure Serana?<\/strong>: Yes, it&#8217;s possible to cure <strong>Serana<\/strong> of her <strong>vampirism<\/strong> after finishing the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> DLC by bringing her to <strong>Falion<\/strong> in <strong>Morthal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Serana want to be cured?<\/strong>: <strong>Serana<\/strong> refers to her <strong>vampirism<\/strong> as a <strong>gift<\/strong>, indicating that she may not want to be cured.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_and_Strategy\"><\/span>Gameplay and Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Can you do Dawnguard early?<\/strong>: Yes, it&#8217;s a good idea to start the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> quest early to gain access to new locations, <strong>weapons<\/strong>, and <strong>Dragon Shouts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should I do Dawnguard early?<\/strong>: Starting <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> early can provide benefits, including decreased chances of <strong>vampire<\/strong> attacks and access to non-leveled rewards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which DLC is better, Dragonborn or Dawnguard?<\/strong>: The <strong>Dragonborn<\/strong> DLC is often considered the better expansion, offering a richer storyline and more challenging gameplay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dragonborn_and_Vampirism\"><\/span>Dragonborn and Vampirism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>What age do Dragonborn reach max level?<\/strong>: <strong>Dragonborn<\/strong> grow quickly, reaching the size and development of a <strong>10-year-old human<\/strong> by the age of <strong>3<\/strong> and adulthood by <strong>15<\/strong>, and they live to be around <strong>80<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Serana give you vampirism?<\/strong>: <strong>Serana<\/strong> can lead you to <strong>Lord Harkon<\/strong>, who can turn you into a <strong>Vampire Lord<\/strong>, a more powerful form of <strong>vampirism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Vampire Lord or werewolf better?<\/strong>: <strong>Vampire Lords<\/strong> are generally stronger than <strong>werewolves<\/strong>, especially at late game, but being a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> can be less taxing and offer a more carefree gameplay experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Level Should You Be to Start Dawnguard? To start Dawnguard, you should be at least level 10, as this is when you will be automatically introduced to the Dawnguard questline, either by an Orc named Durak or by a Hold Guard after entering a hold capital. At this level, you can begin the Dawnguard &#8230; <a title=\"What level should you be to start Dawnguard?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-level-should-you-be-to-start-dawnguard\/\" aria-label=\"More on What level should you be to start Dawnguard?\">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-273972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273972","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=273972"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273972\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}