Should I assassinate the Emperor in Skyrim?

Nope. Killing the Emperor is integral to the DB storyline. If he was left alive, no one would fear the Dark Brotherhood... and therefore would have no power or influence in Skyrim.

Can you join the Imperials after killing the Emperor?

Yes, you can kill the Emperor and still join the legion. Your choices don't matter because there is no consequence for your choices.

Should you kill Motierre?

After collecting the reward, the Dragonborn has the option to kill Motierre. Doing so gives the advantage of collecting a few rare gems from his corpse, as well as possibly receiving an inheritance from him.

Can you become the Emperor in Skyrim?

Kill foes, heal allies and controlling keeps will build your Alliance Points. If your Alliance takes control of all the keeps around the Imperial City, the player with the most of these points becomes Emperor.

Do you get a bounty for killing the Emperor?

Alternatively, since the Emperor is completely unarmed and unprotected, he is extremely easy to kill. This will turn the guards hostile, but will not in itself add a bounty.

Why You SHOULD Assassinate The Emperor In Skyrim

Should I poison the Emperor?

It is not necessary to poison the Emperor with the Jarrin Root, however, in order to successfully complete the quest—you may kill him any way you want.

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.

Is the Emperor a decoy Skyrim?

Emperor Titus Mede II is an Imperial acting as a decoy in place of the real Emperor, during the Dark Brotherhood quest To Kill an Empire.

Should the Dragonborn be Emperor?

Could the Last Dragonborn Become Emperor? Many new players in TES games will think that the Dragonborn should be the Emperor because the Septim Dynasty, Reman Dynasty, and the Alessian Dynasty were all Dragonborn. Obviously this is false, but that doesn't mean the Dragonborn still can't become emperor.

What happens if I dont kill the Emperor?

Nope. Killing the Emperor is integral to the DB storyline. If he was left alive, no one would fear the Dark Brotherhood... and therefore would have no power or influence in Skyrim.

What happens if you lie to Nazir about the money?

Report to Nazir

The Dragonborn can choose to lie about the actually reward amount, but that is of no consequence. Nazir points out that the money could be used to repair and upgrade the Sanctuary, by talking to Delvin Mallory of the Thieves Guild in Where You Hang Your Enemy's Head….

Should I kill Amaund Motierre for the Emperor?

Yea, just kill him after you get the money. Its so worth it.

Can you lose the civil war in Skyrim?

No matter who wins the civil war in Skyrim, the actual people of Skyrim lose. If the Empire wins, then they will remain part of the empire, which is at the constant threat of an even larger and more bloody war between them and the Aldmeri Dominion.

What happens if I side with the Imperials?

1 Imperials: Ulfric Is Removed From Power

When you side with the Imperials, the culmination of the Civil War questline ends when Ulfric is killed. This means Windhelm is in need of a new, more accepting Jarl and Brunwulf Free-Winter is the man for the job.

What happens if Ulfric wins?

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.

Who becomes High King of 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.

What happens if you embrace the night mother?

Embrace the Night Mother

The Night Mother communicates to the Dragonborn, telling them to embrace her, as it is the only way to survive. Open her sarcophagus and step inside. The screen will go black, and she will tell the Dragonborn to sleep.

Why was the Emperor assassinated Skyrim?

Titus Mede was the Emperor when the White-Gold Concordat was signed, allowing the Thalmor to persecute Talos worship across non-Dominion provinces. His assassination could embolden the Empire's enemies, but it could also lead to the Emperor's successor blaming the Dominion and reigniting the war.

Can you betray the Imperial Legion?

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.

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.

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 save Nazir?

You can try to help him, but his death is scripted and he will die even if you kill the agents around him. There is no way for you to save him.

Who betrayed the Dark Brotherhood Skyrim?

However, it turns out that Astrid, fearing that her leadership of the Dark Brotherhood was threatened by the Dragonborn being the new Listener for the Night Mother, betrays him and reports the assassination attempt to the Penitus Oculatus and Maro himself, in return for amnesty and protection of the Dark Brotherhood.

Does Dark Brotherhood affect civil war?

Yeah, if you have the Dark Brotherhood quest active, you can't finish the Civil War. If the Civil War is already over, then the Emperor is a foreign dignitary on an official visit.