Are the Companions a good faction?

The Companions guild is a good way to build combat skills as a low-level player, with more narrative interest than the Civil War. However, at higher levels, the large number of radiant quests become tedious and dull.
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Are the Companions worth joining?

Once you've joined the Companions, you'll have access to trainers who can help you level up in most of the warrior skills (archery, one-handed, two-handed, smithing, heavy armor, and block) in exchange for gold. You'll also find some decent warrior-related equipment as you complete the main and side quests.
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What is the best faction to join in Skyrim?

Hands down, the Dark Brotherhood is one of the best factions inSkyrim. Not only do you get to be a sneaky assassin, but you also gain access to Cicero, and the Dark Brotherhood initiates who are arguably the best followers in Skyrim.
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What happens if I join the Companions in Skyrim?

The Companions are a joinable guild in Skyrim that is similar to the Fighters Guilds in previous Elder Scrolls installments. Aside from being able to train the player in warrior-relevant skills, the Companions' leadership has secrets that are revealed only to a member of their Circle.
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Do the Companions support the Stormcloaks?

Stormcloaks, the companions side with the Grey-Manes over the Battle-Borns. These two families were at whiterun in the beginning and generally liked each other until the civil war. The Battle-Borns sided with the Imperials and the Grey-Manes sided with the Stormcloaks.
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Skyrim - The PROBLEM with the Companions Faction & Questline.

Is it better to side with imperials or Stormcloaks?

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.
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Do you lose Lydia if you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired. Good I would hate to lose her now I can continue my Stormcloak quest line.
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Is there a downside to joining the Companions?

The biggest downside to the Companion questline is that it forces you into lycanthropy. So, if that's not really your thing, well... there's no way around it. If you want Athis, then you must do it.
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Are companions good or evil in Skyrim?

The companions are good, but some in society would view their curse as monstrous if they didn't keep it secret. The companions aren't evil, they may be cursed and revel in it, but they're mostly decent people, their sidequests are largely about helping people in need.
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Can you become a vampire if you join the companions?

Will I be able to complete the Companions arc without becoming a werewolf or have I screwed myself by becoming a vampire lord? You HAVE to become a werewolf. But, you can use Serana to change back into a vampire lord later, after you are done with the companions.
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Is it better to be a vampire or werewolf in Skyrim?

Speaking of benefits, it would seem that vampires do have more access to them as one can simply tap into their main powers without the need to transform, unlike a werewolf. Vampires also have better spellcasting abilities, making them perfect for mages.
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What faction is the werewolf in Skyrim?

Werewolves exist in Skyrim. The disease is known as lycanthropy (or Sanies Lupus in TES III: Bloodmoon). Any player can choose to become a werewolf by following The Companions Quests or joining the Dawnguard faction made available in in the first expansion, the Dawnguard DLC.
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Will joining the Dark Brotherhood affect anything?

Not at all. You are a selective member of a secretive group, so guard will not recognized you, unless you are discovered murdering a target. The consequence is you have to kill some people who will give you a minor sidequest.
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Are companions useful in Skyrim?

IN MY OPINION companions are more work than they're worth. PROS: Meat-shields, distractions, extra damage, keep you company(I guess?), mainly just obvious things, however, the biggest pro in my opinion is that they carry items for you. You can also change their gear.... sometimes.....which brings us to....
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Can you stay a werewolf forever in Skyrim?

You can cure yourself of lycanthropy. It is a disease. Touching any of the Divine's shrines will remove it. You can also drink a potion of remove disease or turn yourself in to a vampire.
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Do the Companions ever stop giving you quests?

The majority of the "extra work" quests are radiant and never ending (such as the animal extermination quests). "Glory of the Dead" is the final quest of the "main" questline in the Companions. As for the totem quests, you will have to do a few extra jobs in between each totem quest to unlock the next one.
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Do companions care if you steal Skyrim?

No, they do not. You can actually command them to steal.
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Do companions stay dead in Skyrim?

If a companion dies from an NPC then they are considered unconscious and will come back. If the companion dies from your blow, accidental or intentional, then they are dead and will not come back.
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What is the hardest enemy to be in Skyrim?

The Wispmother, Falmer Warmonger, and Hagraven are some of the most challenging enemies in Skyrim due to their unique abilities and powerful attacks. Giants and Sabre Cats are formidable opponents that can deal massive damage to players, but they have specific weaknesses that can be exploited.
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Do the Companions turn into werewolves?

Once one of the companions (Aela, Farkas, or Vilkas) are near death and bleeding out, they will turn into a werewolf and unleash the beast on your enemies. After they have spent their energy they will naturally turn back into humans and equip their armor themselves.
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Can I join the Companions and Stormcloaks?

The civil war quests are not in any way related to the Companion quests. You can finish them both without fear.
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Should I stay a werewolf in Skyrim?

On a practical level, it's well worth becoming a werewolf just for the 100 percent disease resistance bonus, but there's also a myriad of reasons to become a werewolf for roleplaying and story reasons in Skyrim, including a devotion to the hunt, a devotion to Hircine, and embracing the Dragonborn's bestial side.
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Can you bring back Lydia if she dies?

Revive her using a console command.

Open the console and click on her body. A code will appear. Simply type “resurrect” into the console, press enter, and close the console. She will be resurrected.
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Do you lose your house in Whiterun If you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you still keep your house regardless of which side you take. As for your follower, they will still be with you unless if they get killed.
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What kills Lydia Skyrim?

Same as any other companion: she can only get killed by three things: your own attacks, an enemy with DoT damage inflicting poison or something on her when she hits 1 HP, or accidentally getting plastered by an attack meant for you.
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