Do you need Dawnguard to become a vampire?

Do you need Dawnguard to become a vampire?

If you don’t have Dawnguard installed, stage four vampires are attacked on sight. So if you haven’t fed on anyone in at least three days, that’s probably why everyone is attacking you.

Can I join the Dawnguard and still be a vampire lord?

Yes, once you choose the Dawnguard, you can become a Vampire Lord in order to enter the Soul Cairn, although you don’t have to. And once you become a Vampire Lord, you can no longer do any of the Dawnguard’s quests.

Will serana follow me if I’m not a vampire?

Yes, if you refuse to become a Vampire Lord, Serana will still show up at Fort Dawnguard and become your companion.

Can you be a vampire and be with Dawnguard?

You can’t become apart of the Dawnguard if you’re currently a vampire. You either have to get cured or you can join if you are/become a werewolf, but once you make the choice to join the Dawnguard you can’t change into a vampire lord randomly until the questline is over in which case you can change back and forth as you please.

Can I join Dawnguard and still become vampire lord?

So, regardless of which side you choose, you can still become a Vampire Lord. The only difference is when along the questline you become one. So for those of you who actually wanted to join the Dawnguard but didn’t because they wanted to become a Vampire Lord, you can become one and still join the Dawnguard.

What are the advantages of being a vampire in Skyrim?

Benefits and Drawbacks of Vampirism In Skyrim. Advantages of being a monster of the evening include resistance to all known illnesses, resistance to any hired toxins, Champ of the evening that makes your impression means 25% more highly effective, and Nightstalker’s Actions that create you 25% more complicated to identify while coming.

How do you become a vampire lord in Skyrim?

Two ways to get Vampirism in Skyrim: If your HP is drained by ‘Vampiric Drain’ during a fight with any vampire, there is a 10% chance you will have contracted Sanguinare Vampiris. During the Dawnguard quest-line, accept Lord Harkon’s gift, and you will become a Vampire Lord.