The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an open-world action RPG set in the province of Skyrim. One of the features in the game is the ability to become a werewolf, a powerful creature feared by many. Players can become a werewolf by completing a specific quest in the Companions questline. This comes with its own advantages and disadvantages but it can also be cured.
How to become a werewolf in Skyrim?
Players can become werewolves in Skyrim by contracting the Lycanthropy disease. However, unlike Skyrim's vampiric infection, which can be contracted without consent, the only way to become a werewolf is to participate in a ritual with members of The Circle, a group of werewolves located in Whiterun. However, in Skyrim, there are primarily two ways to turn into a werewolf:
The first is by completing the main mission for the Companions while the second is by wearing the cursed Ring of Hircine during the "Ill Met by Moonlight" adventure.
Because the second scenario is so specialized, your only feasible alternative is the first one. The Companions are located inside The Circle in Whiterun. To join the guild and begin their main quest, talk to the numerous NPCs there. Players can get Lycanthropy by completing "The Silver Hand," one of the Companion's primary objectives.
The top ranked Companions are all discovered to have Lycanthropy during the journey to learn more about them. They give you their "gift" prior to your taking control of a Silver Hand stronghold. Unless you carry out a specific rite at the conclusion of the Companions' quest, Lycanthropy will be permanently attached to you after you get it.
What are the advantages of becoming a werewolf in Skyrim?
In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, there are several advantages to becoming a werewolf:
Increased Strength: Werewolves have increased strength, which allows them to deal more damage in combat, and also allows them to carry more weight without becoming over-encumbered.
Increased Speed: Werewolves have increased speed, which allows them to move faster and outrun enemies. This can be particularly useful when trying to escape from a dangerous situation or when chasing down enemies.
Increased Stamina: Werewolves have increased stamina, which allows them to sprint for longer periods of time, and also increases the duration of the Beast Form power.
Increased Regeneration: Werewolves have an increased rate of health regeneration, which can be very useful in combat, as it allows them to recover from injuries more quickly.
Intimidation: Werewolves are feared by most NPCs in the game; this can be used as an advantage to intimidate enemies, making them more vulnerable to attacks.
Unique Perks: Werewolves have unique perks that can be unlocked through the Werewolf Skill Tree, which can grant additional bonuses such as increased damage resistance and increased damage dealt to enemies.
How to Cure Lycanthropy in Skyrim?
In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, players who have acquired the "Beast Form" power through the Companions questline have the option of curing their lycanthropy and returning to their human form permanently. The process to cure lycanthropy is a little more complex than the process to acquire it, but it can be done by completing a specific quest.
To cure lycanthropy, the player must:
Start the quest "Purity" by talking to Aela the Huntress, a member of the Companions, after completing the "Glory of the Dead" quest.
Travel to the Underforge, a location hidden in the Companions' home base of Jorrvaskr in Whiterun.
Retrieve the Totem of Brotherhood from the Underforge and bring it back to Aela.
Use the Totem of Brotherhood during the Bloodmoon ritual, which takes place at the Glenmoril Coven, a location found in the wilderness of Skyrim.
Talk to Aela after the ritual to complete the quest and cure lycanthropy.
It's worth mentioning that once cured, the player will permanently lose the ability to transform into a werewolf and the Beast Form power will be removed from the game. Also, the player won't be able to reacquire the power unless they start a new game.
FAQs
Q. Is it better to be a vampire or werewolf in Skyrim?
A. Being a werewolf is easier on other races' necks than it is on Nords. The advantages are not as frequent as a vampire's, but it doesn't cost anything to keep. Being a carefree werewolf is preferable for individuals who think being a vampire can be difficult.
Q. Can you turn into a dragon in Skyrim?
A. Despite never having the ability to turn into a dragon, the player character in Skyrim has always been a Dragonborn. However, the Feral Dragon Avatar patch has recently made this possible by introducing a yell that allows you to assume one of the multiple dragon forms.
