Can you 100 Skyrim without killing Paarthurnax?

Yes, you can 100% complete Skyrim without killing Paarthurnax, as there's no achievement tied to his death, but you'll miss out on certain Blades quests and benefits like their followers and dragon-hunting missions, though you'll retain the Greybeards' help and can meditate with Paarthurnax; using mods like "The Paarthurnax Dilemma" can resolve the conflict on consoles, while PC players can use console commands to bypass the choice.
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Can you complete Skyrim without killing Paarthurnax?

Yes, you can absolutely beat Skyrim's main quest without killing Paarthurnax, but you'll miss out on support from the Blades (like followers and rebuilding the order) and can't meditate with Paarthurnax for Word Walls; however, the Greybeards will still help you, and mods like "The Paarthurnax Dilemma" let you keep both sides happy. 
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Is it better to be born good or to overcome Paarthurnax?

``Is it better to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?'' -Paarthurnax. (Skyrim)
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What if I don't want to kill Paarthurnax?

Deciding not to kill Paarthurnax does not completely block players from interacting with the Blades in the future, as they will still have access to their headquarters at Sky Haven Temple. However, they'll no longer be able to join officially, or to induct new members into the Blades.
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Can you kill the Blades instead of Paarthurnax?

You can't kill the blades but you don't have to kill paarthurnax. Most will judge you if you decide to kill him :p.
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What you get if you kill Parrthurnaxx SPOILER!!!

What happens if you kill Paarthurnax early?

If you kill Paarthunax, the Greybeards stop giving quests but the Blades still do. So, basically that's the "reward" for doing (or not doing) the quest.
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Can Serana join the Blades?

No, you cannot recruit Serana to join the Blades in vanilla Skyrim; she's one of the few major followers, along with Cicero and Dark Brotherhood initiates, who are specifically excluded from joining the rebuilt Blades at Sky Haven Temple. While she's a powerful companion, the game mechanics prevent her from taking the oath to become a Blade. 
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Is killing Paarthurnax worth it?

Whether killing Paarthurnax is "worth it" in Skyrim depends on your roleplaying goals: you get access to Blade quests and dragon-slaying buffs (Dragon Infusion), but lose Greybeard support and Paarthurnax's meditation benefits, with little overall gameplay impact beyond this; many players spare him due to his wisdom and help, while the Blades demand his death for past crimes. 
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Does the Dragonborn canonically kill Paarthurnax?

Because the questline is given to you and if you don't kill Paar you FAIL the questline. The only way to complete it is by killing him and because of this you do understand that it's actually canon.
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Do you have to kill Paarthurnax to 100% in Skyrim?

This quest is optional; it does not need to be completed in order to finish the main quest.
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Can I let Paarthurnax live?

Yes, you can spare Paarthurnax in Skyrim, but it means choosing between the Blades and the Greybeards' favor; spare him, and the Blades won't help you, but keep the Greybeards as allies and continue to learn from him, though mods like "The Paarthurnax Dilemma" can help resolve the conflict, allowing you to maintain good standing with both factions. 
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What does "born good" really mean?

Born Good is a philosophical concept suggesting that humans are innately good and possess an inherent moral sense at birth.
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Can you tame Paarthurnax?

NOTE: You cannot tame all dragons; especially powerful dragons (Paarthurnax, Alduin, and most “named dragons” for example) will resist the effects of this shout.
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Is it actually 7000 steps in Skyrim?

Trivia. In an interview, Todd Howard jokingly mentioned that he would count all the steps leading up to High Hrothgar to make sure it's 7,000. Counting each visible step will only get one to around 700–800, though the path itself is quite worn and snow seems to cover much of it.
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Does it matter if I talk to Paarthurnax, Arngeir or Esbern?

It doesnt matter who really, Arngeir and Esbern just provide more info, nothing major or story changing, they just have more info. Either person bring you to the same thing.
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What do I get if I kill Paarthurnax?

If you kill Paarthurnax in Skyrim, you get access to the Blades faction, new dragon-hunting quests, Esbern's temporary Dragon-Slaying Blessing (25% damage bonus), and a permanent Dragon Infusion perk, but you lose the Greybeards' help finding Word Walls and can no longer meditate to enhance shouts, angering the Greybeards.
 
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Can I get rid of the kill Paarthurnax quest?

If you haven't completed the main quest when you receive the Paarthurnax quest, it is automatically removed from your quest log when you do complete the main quest. It will only reappear if you kill him later on. It can be stuck in your log if you first receive it after completing the main quest.
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Should I kill Paarthurnax before Alduin?

The quest Paarthurnax is removed from the quest log after you defeat Alduin. However, the Blades still want you to kill him, if you want to get more quests from them you have to do it. Killing Paarthurnax stops you from getting quests from the Greybeards.
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Should I side with the blades or Greybeards?

If you want more shouts then side with the Greybeards. If you want an army and abilities to fight dragons better, the Blades.
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Which is better, Paarthurnax?

Paarthurnax's famous question from Skyrim, "What is better: to be born good, or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?", isn't about a single "better" answer but poses a philosophical choice: innate goodness versus earned virtue, highlighting that true strength comes from choosing good despite one's potential for evil, much like his own journey as a dragon who chose wisdom over destruction. It's a Stoic-inspired query about free will, self-mastery, and the struggle against one's darker impulses, suggesting overcoming evil is more profound than never having known it.
 
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Was Paarthurnax evil?

Paarthurnax wasn't purely evil or good; he was a powerful dragon who served Alduin in the Dragon War, participating in atrocities, but later repented, defected, and taught humans the Voice (Thu'um), dedicating millennia to self-mastery and guiding the Dragonborn, making him a complex, morally gray character whose past actions clash with his present atonement, leaving his ultimate morality up to player choice in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
 
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Who is the weakest companion in Skyrim?

The title of "worst follower in Skyrim" often goes to Sven, the bard from Riverwood, due to his low combat potential, civilian skills, and uninspiring nature, though Cosnach (the drunkard) and Adelaisa Vendicci (the East Empire Company worker) are strong contenders for similar reasons, often cited as being useless and having low level caps. They're poor fighters, but good for bait in the Daedric Shrine of Boethiah quest if you need to sacrifice someone. 
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Can you marry Serana after she's cured?

No, you cannot marry Serana in the base Skyrim game, even after curing her vampirism, as she doesn't have the necessary dialogue or mechanics for marriage; however, you can marry her by using various player-made mods (like Serana Dialogue Add-On, Amorous Adventures, or Marry Me Serana) that add this functionality. Her character, due to past trauma, is naturally hesitant about marriage in the vanilla game, but mods can create a more in-depth romance and marriage path.
 
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Can Neloth become a follower?

Allows Neloth to take as follower. Neloth takes the pet slot, so you can also take Talvas with you. Talvas got the Telvanni Outfit. The dialogue of Neloth replaces the riekling follower dialogue.
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