Can you remain neutral in Skyrim?

Neutrality isn't an option; the player will have to make a decision on whether the Imperials or Stormcloaks rule Skyrim if they wish to engage in the questline, meaning that players who don't agree with either side will find themselves putting the kingdom's future in the hands of the lesser of two evils.

Can you stay neutral in the civil war Skyrim?

Yes, it is possible. The main quest is not completely independent of the war, but it does not require your character to take any action to support or oppose either side in it. You won't need any advice or hints as to how to avoid taking a side; the game will tell you what you need to know when you get there.

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.

Can you negotiate a truce in Skyrim?

If either side of the Civil War controls at least eight of the nine holds of Skyrim, a truce can no longer be negotiated, and this quest will automatically be bypassed. If you wish to receive a reward for completing this quest, you must have joined either the Imperial Legion or the Stormcloaks.

Is it better to join the Stormcloaks or the Imperials?

Pick Imperial if you want to play a character who is originally from a place aside from Skyrim, as it doesn't make sense to fight under a banner that ultimately won't accept you. Pick Stormcloak if you believe the Empire has no right to say what Skyrim denizens can and can't do, especially if you are a Nord.

Remaining neutral in Skyrim's Civil War

What happens to whiterun if I join 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.

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.

Should I give Riften or Dawnstar?

Give Riften to Tallius if you're siding with him, give him Dawnstar if you're Stormcloak. Nothing really affects gameplay or story, it's just a personal preference.

Is Paarthurnax worth killing?

It's better to not kill him. The Greybeards care about the voice and and dragonborn and the prophecy. The Blades all they care about is the dragonborn and alduin and paathurnaax.

Can you avoid killing Paarthurnax?

You can't. You have to go confront Paarthurnax to continue the main story. There is no way to cancel this quest. However, Paarthurnax speaks to you and offers you alternatives to killing him, which you may take him up on.

Can you beat Skyrim without choosing sides?

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.

Can you become emperor in Skyrim?

To become an Emperor you must finish the Dark Brotherhood questline. You must kill the current Emperor Titus Mede to become the next Emperor of Tamriel.

Can I 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.

Can you lose your house in whiterun?

Yup. during the battle the house will be locked and you won't be able to go in, but after the battle, you can go back. You do have to go to the new jarl and become thane again and will get a new "<something> of whiterun" weapon to add to your collection.

What happens if I join the Empire in Skyrim?

After talking to Rikke, the quest Joining the Legion will start and, when finished, the Dragonborn will take an oath and be officially inducted into the Imperial Army. The Dragonborn will also be rewarded with a set of Imperial Armor from the blacksmith.

Can I join both Stormcloaks and Imperials?

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.

Will Paarthurnax turn evil?

Paarthurnax does not stay on the right path laid out in the way of the voice. He will become corrupted in his quest to force the other dragons against their will, and by doing so. He will go back to his old way of doing things, and become no better than Alduin.

Do I let Odahviing go?

This occurs upon leaving the great porch without capturing Odahviing first. The only way to fix is to go back to an older save. If attacked while Odahviing is trapped in Dragonsreach, no damage is done to it and the dragon will do nothing. Upon release, it becomes hostile.

Can the greybeards be killed?

The Grey beards are marked as essential. So no you can't kill them.

Should you kick Elenwen out?

By kicking her out, you leave the Thalmor's head justiciar at a disadvantage by postponing info; Elenwen won't get to hear more info from Tullius or Ulfric, that can tend the war to end quicker. Plus, I think Thalmor out of Skyrim would make the dominion weaker than Thalmor in Skyrim.

Should I negotiate Riften or Winterhold?

I agree generally it doesn't make much difference. However if you give adequate to both sides then there is an agreement in place where both sides treat it as peace. So if you swap Markarth and Riften and get compensation paid by the stormcloaks it seems like the most fair ending.

What did Ulfric do at Karthwasten?

Ulfric held the true power; it were his men who walked the streets. Ulfric commited those crimes, Ulfric forced them to get executed. I don't doubt that an unorganised is it is guaranteed to be brutal to the forsworn. But even if ulfric was to act on the orders of the jarl, the jarl was the head of the event.

Do you have to wear Stormcloak armor?

You can wear whatever you want. I wore my mages outfit into the Imperial camp and the legate commented that I was not wearing Imperial courier clothes. I just informed him that I was wearing clothes that helped me get through the stormcloak lines.

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.

What level should I start Dragonborn?

Dragonborn requires you to have started the Horn of Jurgen Windcaller quest. This is a tough DLC and having good gear matters more than levels, I wouldn't recommend anything below 30.