Can you go back to Castle Volkihar after killing Harkon?

This is one of the few opportunities where firing Sunhallowed Arrows into the sun with Auriel's Bow will provide additional help, provided that it is daytime. Once these foes are dead, Castle Volkihar can be entered.
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Can you return to Castle Volkihar?

If you return to the Soul Cairn after the Dawnguard questline is complete and inform Valerica of Harkon's death, she will return to Castle Volkihar and replant her garden.
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Can you return to Valerica after killing Harkon?

Yes. Valerica will be in her study if you leave the castle for a few days. All you need to do is walk up to the entrance of the castle and she'll be outside using the Alchemy lab, talk to her after killing Harkon and the last chat option will be to tell her he died.
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Can you cure serana after killing Harkon?

Using the console, you can toggle some NPC variables for Serana, basically resetting her dialogue and interactions to the moment inmediately after you've killed Harkon, allowing you to ask her about curing her vampirism again if you messed up the conversation before and she refuses to talk about it again.
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How do I get back into Castle Volkihar after banished?

Castle Volkihar can be infiltrated via an unused dock on the north-western side of the island. To get there, the player can either climb over the rocky terrain to the dock or swim round. The platform is guarded by several armored skeletons. After defeating the skeletons, proceed into the undercroft.
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Skyrim SE: Dawnguard DLC-Vampire Side: Killing Harkon/Becoming Lord Of Castle Volkihar.



Is there another way into Castle Volkihar?

Location. Castle Volkihar is located in a previously inaccessible region in the far northwest corner of Skyrim, near the sea border with High Rock. The entrance can initially be accessed via Icewater Jetty, northwest of Northwatch Keep. The castle can also be reached by Ferrymen, or by swimming across the channel.
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What can you do after you defeat Harkon?

Once Harkon is killed, all the vampires outside will be found dead afterward. Some of the Dawnguard members may be found perished too. Either way, proceed to the door to the Volkihar Cathedral, where Lord Harkon waits.
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Does serana know you are Dragonborn?

She could have knowledge of the Dragonborn during the First Era. She could also be aware of the Last Dragonborn's status, but just shrugs it off with disinterest. That, or she may not completely understand a Dragonborn's abilities and thinks you're performing some sort of bizarre magic to her.
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Where does serana go after killing Harkon?

Her main location during gameplay depends on which faction you ally yourself with—if siding with the Dawnguard, she can be found at Fort Dawnguard; if siding with the Volkihar vampires, she can be found at Volkihar Keep. After completing Beyond Death, she can also be found in Valerica's study.
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Why can't I talk to serana after killing Harkon?

Serana may stay locked in combat after Harkon dies, making it so dialogue is unavailable. Attack Serana until she goes down (or exit the room and initiate conversation), and she will speak.
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Can Valerica make you a vampire?

Nope, AFAIK Serana is the only person who can turn you. Valerica can make bloodcursed arrows, that may be where confusion is coming from? Edit - nope, she can't do that, either, you can ask her but she'll say no.
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Can Valerica return to Tamriel?

After the Dragonborn kills Harkon, it is possible to travel back to the Soul Cairn and tell her Harkon is dead. She will return to her study about a day later.
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Why can't I get in Castle Volkihar?

Go to the gate and pick up a platter or a bowl and keep it in front of you. Then run into the gate with the bowl. If this dosent work, then use whirlwind sprint with the bowl in front of you to glitch trough the gate.
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Can you restore the Volkihar courtyard?

After defeating Harkon, Valerica can be brought back from the Soul Cairn and she says she will replant her garden in the courtyard. The text says 'After you finish Kindred Judgement you can repair this passage by talking to Garan Marethi, the repair is completed free of charge the next time you enter the castle.
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Can you beat Dawnguard as a werewolf?

Yes, you can still join them as a werewolf. The Dawnguard, as an organization, are completely dedicated to hunting down vampires. Being a werewolf doesn't matter to them in the slightest. As long as you're not a vampire, they're okay with you joining up.
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How old is serana Skyrim?

Serana looks to be in her mid to late 20's maybe early 30's during the events of Dawnguard. She states in in-game dialogue that she is surprised Dwarven ruins are uninhabited, however Bethesda revealed this as false and that they were just exaggerating. By the time she was born, the Dwemer have long since disappeared.
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Can serana still be a follower if you choose Dawnguard?

You can have Serana continue to follow you once the quest line is over, and you will have 2 followers. You can even dismiss the second follower and pick up another instead while Serana continues to follow. Just never dismiss Serana and you can do this.
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Can you marry serana Skyrim?

Skyrim doesn't actually allow you to marry any vampires through regular in-game actions. The only way to marry Serana or any other vampire is through the use of a mod. This guide instructs you on how to download and use the popular "Marriable Serana" mod by C0drm0nk33.
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What happens if you shoot the sun with Auriel's bow?

Effect on Sun after shot with Bloodcursed Arrows. "Shrouds the sun in sudden darkness when shot with Auriel's Bow" Shooting a Bloodcursed Elven Arrow from Auriel's Bow at the sun will cause a shroud of darkness around the sun, which will dissipate to reveal a black hole-like anomaly replacing the sun.
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Is Harkon the only way to become a Vampire Lord?

On a console you'd need a save before Serana got cured she's the only way (or Harkon during the questline) to become a Vampire Lord without mods or commands.
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Should I join Dawnguard or Volkihar?

If your character is evil, side with Volkihar. If you're the good hero type, join the Dawnguard. In my opinion, I like much more Volkihar because I'm the bad type, you get a cool mage-ring (really, if you're a mage you must join Volkihar), and a bunch of amulets if you're vampire.
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Can serana turn you into a vampire multiple times?

Notes. Serana won't be able to turn you into a Vampire Lord if she has cured herself of vampirism. Show activity on this post. According to the wiki, Aela will only give you Lycanthrope once more if you cure it (with Dawnguard DLC), so there is a point of no return.
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Who is the best companion in Skyrim?

Skyrim: 10 Best Followers In The Game, Ranked
  • 8 Marcurio.
  • 7 Aela The Huntress.
  • 6 Barbas.
  • 5 Mjoll The Lioness.
  • 4 J'zargo.
  • 3 Cicero.
  • 2 Serana.
  • 1 Flame Thrall.
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What happens if serana turns you?

If you allow Serana to turn you into a Vampire Lord, you can enter without being harmed. Just make sure to complete the “Rising at Dawn” quest (the standard quest to cure vampirism, started by speaking to Falion in Morthal) before returning to Fort Dawnguard.
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