Easy Tips

Is it better to be a Werewolf or vampire in Skyrim?

Standard

Is it better to be a Werewolf or vampire in Skyrim?

At lower levels, Werewolf is maybe a better choice, because it’s easier to level up, and Vampire Lord won’t have as many advantages. However overall, Vampire Lord is a complete power trip. At level 46+ you get an extra 250 health, 200 magicka and 100 stamina.

Can you be both a vampire and a Werewolf in Skyrim?

You cannot become a Vampire and a Werewolf at the same time. Becoming a Vampire Lord removes lycanthropy automatically, but the option to return remains. Lycanthropy can be cured by other means as well. After finishing The Companions’ questline, you’ll get a quest that offers a cure.

Is it worth becoming a vampire in Skyrim?

With Dawnguard, yes! I would say that it can be. The Effects of Vampirism are highly useful if you ask me. They include 100% immunity to disease and poison, better sneaking, and stronger Illusion spells.

Is there a downside to being a werewolf in Skyrim?

It’s worth clarifying that characters that can transform into werewolves will never get the rested bonus. The current wording of the answer implies that the rested bonus is only removed when in werewolf form. The real drawback is that your armor does nothing in beast form, so you will likely die in 1 hit past level 15.

Are there any downsides to being a werewolf in Skyrim?

Should I stay with the Dawnguard or become a vampire?

Overall, the physical rewards (weapons, etc) are better if you choose Dawnguard. However, you cannot regularly use the powerful Vampire Lord form until after you’ve completed the main questline, or else the Dawnguard members will not accept you.

Is there a downside to becoming a werewolf Skyrim?

How many times can you switch between vampire and werewolf Skyrim?

With or without the Dawnguard DLC, you can’t (without the use of PC-only console commands) switch back and forth as many times as you would like between being a werewolf and being a vampire.

Does serana want you to be a vampire?

After completing the quest Kindred Judgment, she can be asked to turn you into a Vampire Lord at any time. If you sided with the Dawnguard, while a Vampire Lord they will refuse any interactions with you, stating that you need to get cured immediately. This starts Rising at Dawn.