{"id":76843,"date":"2025-03-01T06:21:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T06:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=76843"},"modified":"2025-03-01T06:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T06:21:21","slug":"why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can&#8217;t I become a werewolf again?"},"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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Why_Cant_I_Become_a_Werewolf_Again\" title=\"Why Can&#8217;t I Become a Werewolf Again?\">Why Can&#8217;t I Become a Werewolf Again?<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#General_Information\" title=\"General Information\">General Information<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Werewolf_Characteristics\" title=\"Werewolf Characteristics\">Werewolf Characteristics<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Curing_Werewolfism\" title=\"Curing Werewolfism\">Curing Werewolfism<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Skyrim-Specific_Information\" title=\"Skyrim-Specific Information\">Skyrim-Specific Information<\/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\/why-cant-i-become-a-werewolf-again\/#Miscellaneous\" title=\"Miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Become_a_Werewolf_Again\"><\/span>Why Can&#8217;t I Become a Werewolf Again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>You can&#8217;t become a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> again in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong> if you&#8217;ve already been cured of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> using the <strong>Glenmoril witch head<\/strong> or if you&#8217;ve accepted becoming a <strong>Vampire Lord<\/strong> during the <strong>Dawnguard<\/strong> quest line, as these actions render you ineligible to regain your <strong>werewolf<\/strong> form. However, with the <strong>Dawnguard DLC<\/strong>, you can become a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> twice, but only if you&#8217;ve cured yourself of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> the first time around, allowing you to regain your <strong>Beast Form<\/strong> by speaking to <strong>Aela the Huntress<\/strong> in <strong>The Circle<\/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=\"General_Information\"><\/span>General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Q: Can I become a werewolf again without the Dawnguard DLC?<\/strong> A: No, without the <strong>Dawnguard DLC<\/strong>, you can only become a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> once, and curing yourself of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> will prevent you from becoming a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How many times can I cure lycanthropy?<\/strong> A: You can cure <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> by becoming a <strong>Vampire Lord<\/strong> an infinite number of times, but <strong>Aela<\/strong> will only allow you to regain <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> once after the initial <strong>Companions<\/strong> time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: What happens if I cure myself of being a werewolf?<\/strong> A: Once cured, you will no longer have access to the <strong>Underforge<\/strong> until the <strong>Glory of the Dead<\/strong> quest, and you will not be able to complete the <strong>Totems of Hircine<\/strong> quests if you have not already done so.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Werewolf_Characteristics\"><\/span>Werewolf Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Q: What is the disease that turns you into a werewolf?<\/strong> A: The disease is called <strong>clinical lycanthropy<\/strong> or <strong>lycomania<\/strong>, a rare syndrome that causes people to believe they are turning into wolves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How painful is it to be a werewolf?<\/strong> A: The monthly transformation of a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> is extremely painful if untreated and is usually preceded and succeeded by a few days of pallor and ill health.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: What is the lifespan of a werewolf?<\/strong> A: The average <strong>werewolf<\/strong> lives around 1700 to 2100 years, with the oldest recorded <strong>werewolf<\/strong> being 2327 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curing_Werewolfism\"><\/span>Curing Werewolfism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Q: How do you cure a werewolf?<\/strong> A: In medieval Europe, traditionally, there are three methods to cure a victim of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong>: medicinally, surgically, or by exorcism, although many of these cures proved fatal to the patients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Can werewolves stay the same age?<\/strong> A: According to mythology, <strong>werewolves<\/strong> are immortal and do not age, but in some settings, they may age normally until they reach maturity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Is Vampire Lord or werewolf better?<\/strong> A: <strong>Vampire Lords<\/strong> are much stronger than <strong>werewolves<\/strong>, especially at late game, but <strong>werewolf<\/strong> form is better for certain playstyles, offering advantages in combat and exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skyrim-Specific_Information\"><\/span>Skyrim-Specific Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Q: Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim?<\/strong> A: Yes, you can choose to remain a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> forever in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong>, but curing yourself of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> will render you ineligible to become a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Is it better to be a werewolf or vampire in Skyrim?<\/strong> A: <strong>Werewolf<\/strong> form is better for certain playstyles, offering advantages in combat and exploration, while <strong>Vampire Lord<\/strong> form is stronger but has its own set of drawbacks and limitations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Can you undo becoming a werewolf in Skyrim?<\/strong> A: Yes, you can cure yourself of <strong>lycanthropy<\/strong> by completing the <strong>Companions<\/strong> questline and using the <strong>Glenmoril witch head<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous\"><\/span>Miscellaneous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Q: Can you be a vampire and a werewolf at the same time in Skyrim?<\/strong> A: No, you cannot be both a <strong>vampire<\/strong> and a <strong>werewolf<\/strong> at the same time in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong>, as these transformations are mutually exclusive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Can you become a Werebear in Skyrim?<\/strong> A: No, you cannot become a <strong>werebear<\/strong> in <strong>Skyrim<\/strong>, but you can summon one using the power given to you by the <strong>Beast Stone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How can a human become a werewolf?<\/strong> A: According to myth, humans can be turned into <strong>werewolves<\/strong> by being bitten by another <strong>werewolf<\/strong> while it is in <strong>wolf<\/strong> form, although getting scratched is a questionable method of transmission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Can&#8217;t I Become a Werewolf Again? You can&#8217;t become a werewolf again in Skyrim if you&#8217;ve already been cured of lycanthropy using the Glenmoril witch head or if you&#8217;ve accepted becoming a Vampire Lord during the Dawnguard quest line, as these actions render you ineligible to regain your werewolf form. 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