Can you lose the civil war in Skyrim?

No, at least not in an unmodded game. The civil war plotlines have no "third option". You either side with the Stormcloaks and save Skyrim, side with the Imperials to control it for the elves, or stay out of it altogether.
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Who wins the civil war in Skyrim?

Officially, the Civil War ended with the truce atop High Hrothgar. I think Skyrim and Cyrodill will fight the Altmer together and and in doing so, Skyrim will win its independence from the Empire.
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Is it possible to lose the battle of Whiterun?

Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left. Once that count reaches 0%, your new objective will be to meet with Jarl Balgruuf the Greater to hear a short victory speech.
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Does season unending end the civil war?

season unending is connected to the civil war but will not effect it much. you can still do it but depending on what you do in season unending it will be slightly different.
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Does the Skyrim civil war matter?

It Doesn't Matter Who Wins The Skyrim Civil War: The Thalmor Benefit Either Way. Bethesda is going to have to decide who won the civil war when The Elder Scrolls 6 comes out, but it won't actually matter.
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Skyrim - Civil War Overhaul, Losing The War



Should I finish the civil war before main quest?

This quest is known to occasionally break things such as questlines, jarls, guards and even just the war itself. If you have started both the Civil War and the Main Quest, you should finish the Civil War before the peace council quest.
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Is it better to join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

The ranking system in the Imperial Legion is all about hard work and the title progression feels appropriate compared to the relatively unorthodox Stormcloaks. Moreover, the armor and weapons of the Imperial Legion are of higher quality and look arguably better than the Stormcloaks' cheap-looking gambesons.
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Is there a third option in the Skyrim civil war?

The civil war plotlines have no "third option". You either side with the Stormcloaks and save Skyrim, side with the Imperials to control it for the elves, or stay out of it altogether. If you're playing on PC, there are likely to be mods that allow this.
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Can you end the war in Skyrim without choosing a side?

Players Must Choose A Side To Complete Skyrim's Civil War

The truce is only temporary, and the fighting picks back up as soon as Alduin is defeated. The war won't resolve itself without player involvement, either.
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Can you become High King in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, the High King or Queen typically inherits the throne by birth and rules for life or until abdication. In the event that no direct heir to the throne exists, High Kings are selected by a moot, or vote, conducted by the current Jarls of each of the nine Holds.
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What happens if Stormcloaks win?

A Stormcloak victory in the civil war leads to Ulfric becoming High King of Skyrim and declaring the country's independence. This leaves the Tamrielic Empire with only the Cyrodiil and High Rock territories, alongside several smaller provinces.
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Can Whiterun join Stormcloaks?

Show activity on this post. You can not continue with the Stormcloak quest. Attacking (Stormcloak) or defending (Imperial) Whiterun are your only options if you want to do the civil war quests. You shouldn't worry too much about it, though - the impact of these quests is fairly negligible.
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What happens to Whiterun If you side with the Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will not have any changes, except that it will now be counted as a Stormcloak city. Fast traveling to Windhelm after entering Whiterun will cause the same thing to happen, except Ulfric will not call the Dragonborn a coward.
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Which Skyrim ending is canon?

As an imperial sided individual, I have to say that it's most probable that the canon ending either belongs to the Stormcloaks victory or Season Unending.
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Does Skyrim ever end?

No, Skyrim's radiant quests repeat endlessly, and you don't get any ending screens or anything.
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Is whiterun imperial or Stormcloak?

Whiterun leans heavily towards the empire though shown by the fact that, on the jarls map he marks Whiterun as imperial, that in the bannered mare the bard sings about driving out the Stormcloaks, and that in the civil war questline Whiterun chooses to be Imperial.
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Do you lose Lydia If you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired. Good I would hate to lose her now I can continue my Stormcloak quest line.
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Can you quit the Stormcloaks?

Once the Dragonborn has joined the Stormcloaks, only one more opportunity remains to switch sides, leaving the Stormcloaks for the Legion. When the Jagged Crown has been acquired, the Dragonborn can choose to travel to Solitude where they can give the crown to General Tullius instead.
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Can I be a Stormcloak and an imperial?

As Dragonborn, you can side with either the Imperial Legion or with the Stormcloaks, and so that makes your choice of faction all the more important.
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Is there a way to keep The Jagged Crown?

Keeping the crown

The Jagged Crown can be kept by reverse-pickpocketing it to either Hadvar or Ralof, after the crown is collected but before the quest is completed. Although the chance of success will show as zero percent, it is still possible to pickpocket successfully. However, this may require several attempts.
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How do you get the best ending in Skyrim?

To get the best ending in The Forgotten City players must make sure they complete these four essential steps:
  1. Gather all four plaques and insert them in the obelisk outside The Great Temple.
  2. Save Iulia.
  3. Save Fabia.
  4. Save Ulpius.
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Can you switch sides in Skyrim?

If you've not yet completed The Jagged Crown, you can turn the crown in to Ulfric Stormcloak in the Palace of the Kings in Windhelm to switch sides to the Stormcloaks.
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Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

A lot of the Dragonborn's abilites and Ulfric's does seem to line up, and yet he isn't the Dragonborn. And this is because Ulfric is quite simply wasn't chosen. This may have been due to his imprisonment by the Thalmor in the Great War, but the Greybeards did not call him to High Hrothgar.
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Can you go to solitude after joining Stormcloaks?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

If I side with the stormcloaks can I go into solitude without being attacked? You've probably already learned the answer, but yes.
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Are Imperials a good race in Skyrim?

Imperial. Looking to make your living as a Battlemage? Then the Imperial race is the perfect choice for your character. With highly favored skills like Restoration, Destruction, Enchanting, Block, Heavy Armor and One-Handed, this race is built to dominate the battlefield with magic and muscle.
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