What do I gain from killing Paarthurnax?

You will receive a dragon soul and the usual set of dragon bones and dragon scales upon defeating him. Killing Paarthurnax will enrage Arngeir; if you return to High Hrothgar, he will angrily lecture you on your decision and even go so far as to threaten violence if you do not leave.
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Is there any benefit to killing Paarthurnax?

If Paarthurnax dies: Arngeir retracts the Greybeard's hospitality, and it is no longer possible to ask him for the locations of Word Walls . Paarthurnax will no longer be around to provide meditation bonuses to certain Shouts .
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What happens if you don't kill Paarthurnax?

Players will not be welcome at High Hrothgar, there are no more bonuses from Paarthurnax, and the peace treaty council cannot be formed, but the player will be able to join the Blades. Esbern will also offer the player a potion that gives them a permanent buff when fighting dragons.
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Is Paarthurnax a good dragon?

Paarthurnax is said to have commited great atrocities as one of Alduin's lieutenants, and considering what Alduin did to Helgen, while nothing concrete is known, such atrocities could be horrendous, especially considering how even minor events can add up over time given the lifespans of dragons.
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Why does Paarthurnax call you Krosis?

When Paarthurnax, Odahviing and tamed dragons engage in discussion with the Dragonborn, they tend to say "Krosis" to reflect a negative emotion that cannot be remedied, similar to the human phrases "too bad," "alas" or "what a shame." For example, when Paarthurnax is asked about Dragonrend he says, "But I do not know ...
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Is Paarthurnax good or evil?

Paarthurnax is evil | Fandom.
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Is killing Paarthurnax optional?

Bound by their oaths as Blades, they refuse the Dragonborn further assistance until Paarthurnax is slain. This quest is optional; it does not need to be completed in order to finish the main quest.
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Should I kill Paarthurnax for the Blades?

Do not kill him. Delphine (who is the real dummy, Esbern is cooler) told you that Paarturnax had to die because he was Alduin's ally during the Dragon War.
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Is killing Paarthurnax canon?

^Not exactly. Killing Paarthurnax itself is a minor detail, but you can't join the blades unless you kill him. If the dragonborn is chronicled as joining the blades in the next game we can assume that they killed Paarthurnax.
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What Word should I learn from Paarthurnax?

Paarthurnax: "A gift, Dovahkiin. Yol. Understand Fire as the dov do." Once the Word has been unlocked, Paarthurnax will urge you to use your new Shout on him.
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Can you let Paarthurnax live?

If you were on the PC, there is a neat little mod called (aptly) The Paarthurnax Dilemma. This mod would allow you to play both sides of the fence: Paarthurnax can live, but you can still play the Blades questline.
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How do I bring Paarthurnax back to life?

After speaking with her, open the console by pressing ` and type the following line without the quotes: 'setstage MQPaarthurnax 50' (you don't need to capitalize), 6. Merely talk to Delphine again and click 'About Paarthurnax...' and tell her he's dead and you're done!
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Can serana become a blade?

Cicero and Serana are the only followers that can't become Blades. It is possible to begin this quest without killing Paarthurnax by talking to Delphine after the completion of Alduin's Wall.
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Which civil war ending is canon Skyrim?

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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How do you ride Odahviing in Skyrim?

You are able to ride Odahviing with the Dragonborn expansion. The easiest way to do so is to use the Bend Will shout while he's circling the Throat of the World.
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Can Lydia become a blade?

Lydia, like most followers, has the option of being recruited into The Blades by being brought to Delphine at Sky Haven Temple after the quest Alduin's Wall is completed. She can still be recruited as a follower, but her default Steel apparel will be replaced with a full set of Blades Armor and a Blades sword.
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What is the strongest dragon in Skyrim?

Skyrim: Every Dragon Ranked From Weakest To Most Powerful
  1. 1 Paarthurnax. Paarthurnax may not be the strongest dragon, but he is the most powerful since he is easily the wisest and most rational of his kind.
  2. 2 Voslaarum and Naaslaarum. ...
  3. 3 Legendary Dragon. ...
  4. 4 Numinex. ...
  5. 5 Alduin. ...
  6. 6 Revered Dragon. ...
  7. 7 Durnehviir. ...
  8. 8 Krosulhah. ...
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Which dragon should you not kill in Skyrim?

The fourth and final Dragon that players cannot avoid killing to complete Skyrim's storyline is Alduin, the main antagonist of the entire game.
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Who is better the Blades or the greybeards?

The Blades are the best choice.
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Can you loot alduin?

After Alduin appears, the Hall of Valor will be permanently locked and the Dragonborn cannot return. There is a brief moment where the option to loot Alduin's body appears before he disintegrates, although he cannot actually be looted.
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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.
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What is better to be born good Paarthurnax?

"What is better - to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?" - Paarthurnax - Skyrim | Movie quotes, Skyrim quotes, Skyrim.
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Is it better to be born good or overcome evil?

“What is better: to be born good or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?”
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Which is better to be born good or to overcome evil?

“What is better – To be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?” The story behind the quote: The quote comes from the massive RPG game, The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, by Bethesda Softworks.
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Who is the strongest companion in Skyrim?

Easily the strongest out of Skyrim's humanoid followers, Serana possesses high levels in the Destruction, Conjuration, One-Handed, and Light Armor skills, making her very offensively versatile.
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