Do you have to pick a side in Skyrim?

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.

Should I choose a side in Skyrim?

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.

Does it matter who you pick at the start of Skyrim?

No matter who you choose to follow early on, it comes down to who you like the best, and has no consequences in game as you can still join either faction no matter who you follow.

Is it better to join the Legion or Stormcloaks?

Stormcloaks are clearly more powerful in terms of Skyrim politics over the Imperials as the Empire has gone to $hit since Oblivion. They are likw the Germanic people who fought the Romans 2000 years ago. The Stormcloaks would make better rulers in terms of a more stable government, but they are extremely provocative.

Can you avoid war in Skyrim?

There is no way you can complete the war part of the game without taking a side. There is no such option in-game. The war part between the factions must be completed taking one of the sides and doing the missions.

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How do you become 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.

How do I bring peace in Skyrim?

Can I switch from Stormcloak to Imperial?

Those that originally sided with the Stormcloaks, at this point can also switch sides to the Imperial Legion and give the crown to General Tullius in Castle Dour in Solitude.

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 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.

What should you avoid in Skyrim?

What's the best race to be in Skyrim?

Are there choices in Skyrim?

Most of the choices don't matter at all. Bethesda's games are all about choices and the freedom to do whatever you please whenever you please. In Skyrim, you play a Dragonborn whose legendary powers and prophesied destiny is sure to make your choices resound through the ages and shape the very world around you.

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.

Which side of the war is better Skyrim?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion.

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.

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.

Can you lose the battle for 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.

Is the Stormcloak evil?

Ulfric Stormcloak is not evil, he just doesn't see the bigger picture. He sees his cause as saving Skyrim, but all it is is handing it to the Aldmeri Dominion on a silver platter. The Thalmor have forcefully extended this war several times already, because the longer Skyrim is in chaos, the weaker the Empire gets.

Can I stop being a Stormcloak?

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.

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 join the empire after joining the Stormcloaks?

The choice of which faction to join, if you want to do that, is yours until "The Jagged Crown" is done. Once you have the crown in your possession, you have a choice.

Can I join both the Legion and Stormcloaks?

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.

Should I give Winterhold or Riften?

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.

Can you defend Whiterun?

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. You can also run away like a punk after getting your orders at the camp and go straight to Ulfric.