Should I join the Companions and become a werewolf?

Yes. In order to finish the Companion questline, you must become a werewolf. It's pretty crucial to their plot.

Can you continue the Companions questline without becoming a werewolf?

The official guide for Skyrim says you don't have to become a werewolf and can still complete the Companions questline. Farkas says you won't be forced into it in the game.

Is there a downside to becoming a werewolf Skyrim?

It's worth clarifying that characters that can transform into werewolves will never get the rested bonus. The current wording of the answer implies that the rested bonus is only removed when in werewolf form. The real drawback is that your armor does nothing in beast form, so you will likely die in 1 hit past level 15.

Are all the Companions werewolves?

The Companions also have a secret. All members of the Circle are werewolves and, as such, the guild is in constant conflict with a band of werewolf hunters known as the Silver Hand. During an early Companion quest, "Proving Honor," an attack on Farkas by the Silver Hand can be witnessed from within a locked room.

Should I stay a werewolf or become a vampire?

Werewolf/Beast Form is better to have than Vampire Lord form. Werewolves are stronger faster and better in every way. Werewolves are very good and stronger at combat in my opinion and their roar/shout will make all even the strongest enemy run away especially if you have the perks.

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Is it better to be a vampire or werewolf?

At lower levels, Werewolf is maybe a better choice, because it's easier to level up, and Vampire Lord won't have as many advantages. However overall, Vampire Lord is a complete power trip. At level 46+ you get an extra 250 health, 200 magicka and 100 stamina.

Can you get kicked out of the Companions?

Unfortunately you can't leave a guild, but there is one way to make them not recognize you! First leave Whiterun (or whatever city your guild is in), wait 10 hrs, then go back and hit one of the members, after that, run away, leave the city, and repeat until they don't recognize you as a guild member!

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Can Aela turn into a werewolf as a follower?

But, if you are a PC player and don't mind a mod, Enhanced follower Aela mod. This may help, making her able to transform into werewolf and also the mod has some other helpful additions as well.

How many times can Aela turn you into a werewolf?

Aela only turns you into one on two occasions. During the Questline, and after if you cured yourself. Only twice.

Can you cure Aela of lycanthropy?

Returning Lycanthropy

In Dawnguard, Aela is able to give lycanthropy again, if the Dragonborn decides to cure it in favor of vampirism. Points expended toward the Werewolf skill tree cannot be undone or moved to other skill trees, which includes the Vampire Lord skill tree. She will only do this once, however.

Can you become Werebear Skyrim?

Werebears are a type of creature found on Solstheim. They are a variant of lycanthrope, and are similar in most respects to werewolves, with the obvious exception of their appearance. It is not possible for the player to become a werebear, however.

Can you marry Aela without being a werewolf?

Before you can marry Aela the Huntress, you need to join The Companions guild and become a werewolf yourself.

Can you cure both Farkas and vilkas?

When the mission is completed, Farkas and Aela should now offer work. Talk to Farkas and he will ask to be cured, take Farkas to the site and cure him. The Dragonborn should now be able to have a follower. Once Farkas is cured, Vilkas should do "Purity" with him without him bugging out.

Can you be a vampire in the companions?

Yes. She isn't a werewolf, so she can become a vampire. Just complete the Companions quest line to marry her.

Who is the easiest follower to get in Skyrim?

One of the easiest followers to acquire, perfect for those who are starting a new play-through. Golldir seeks to avenge the acts of defamation against his family's remains and will act as a wall of iron as your follower.

What happens if Lydia dies?

If Lydia is dead, however, the problem becomes more difficult for players to resolve. There are no spells in Skyrim that can effectively bring an NPC back from the dead. The Raise Zombie spell will only temporarily bring Lydia back, and she'll turn into a pile of ashes afterward.

Can companions ride horses in Skyrim?

Horses For Followers

To make followers mount their steeds, all you need to do is mount your own and they will follow suit. When combat ensues, they will dismount and engage in combat as normal. The horses are set to avoid combat if possible, unlike the vanilla player's horse.

Do Companions quests ever end?

No, these quests do not end. These are simply due to the Radiant A.I., and never ending quests.

Can Whiterun side with Stormcloaks?

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.

Why are The Companions werewolves?

Skyrim's Companions Succumbed To Hircine's Gift (Or Curse)

Many Companions relished their existence as werewolves, able to keep their bloodlust in check and live full lives as wild-hearted warriors, ready to spend an eternity of glorious freedom within Hircine's eternal Hunting Grounds when they eventually died.

How do I become a werewolf?

To become a werewolf, it is necessary to be bitten by a werewolf in their wolfish form at the time of the full moon. When the werewolf's saliva mingles with the victim's blood, contamination will occur.

Can you become a hybrid in Skyrim?

Due to an exploit, master Vampire Lords in Skyrim can also gain all of the benefits of becoming a new Werewolf. And even remove a few hindrances. While not an intended feature, the Dragonborn can become a Vampire-Werewolf hybrid in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.