Can You Still Become a Vampire Lord If You Cure Serana?
In the world of Skyrim, the option to become a Vampire Lord is a tempting one, allowing players to harness the dark powers of vampirism and wield great strength. However, with the opportunity to cure Serana’s vampirism, fans of the game have begun to wonder if it is still possible to become a Vampire Lord. In this article, we will dive into the mechanics of curing Serana’s vampirism and whether it remains possible to achieve the high rank of Vampire Lord afterwards.
What Happens When You Cure Serana’s Vampirism?
To understand what happens when you cure Serana’s vampirism, it’s essential to understand the game’s storyline and the relationships between certain characters. Serana is a companion character, a vampire herself, whom the player can marry in the game. When you contract Sanguinare Vampiris, a disease that turns people into vampires, Serana is deeply affected, resulting in a desire to merge with the player to increase her powers and become one with them.
Curable Vampirism
However, it’s possible to cure Serana’s vampirism using a remedy created by a certain Greybeard named Arngeir. After finding and speaking to Arngeir, the player is able to cure Serana of her vampirism, returning her to her human form. Once cured, Serana’s vampiric affliction is no longer reversible, meaning she will never be a vampire again.
Can You Still Become a Vampire Lord if You Cure Serana’s Vampirism?
So, what if you’ve already cured Serana’s vampirism? Yes, you can still become a Vampire Lord! According to the Skyrim Wiki, which provides an official source on the game’s mechanics:
"If you’re cured, you can ask Serana to transform you into a Vampire Lord, and if you’ve contracted Sanguinare Vampiris, you can talk to Aela to become one."
This indicates that as long as you yourself have contracted Sanguinare Vampiris, you can still become a Vampire Lord, regardless of whether Serana is currently a vampire or not. In fact, Sanguinare Vampiris is not tied to Serana’s vampirism, making it separate and independent of her affections.
| Table: Vampirism Inheritance and Consequences | Character | Vampirism State | Legacy | Cure Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| You | Contracted | Possible (if cured, can talk to Serana) | Curable by Arngeir | |
| Serana | Cured | Immutable (once cured, never returns) | No cure |
In conclusion, curing Serana’s vampirism is not a hindrance to becoming a Vampire Lord. As long as you yourself have contracted Sanguinare Vampiris, you can talk to Serana or any other vampire, like Aela, to upgrade your state to a Vampire Lord.
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Keep exploring the world of Skyrim at your own risk… may the shadows be with you!