Can you be a werewolf and a vampire in Skyrim?

No, you can't normally be both a werewolf and a vampire in Skyrim; one form replaces the other, as werewolves are disease-immune, blocking vampirism, and becoming a Vampire Lord removes lycanthropy. However, a well-known glitch using the Dawnguard DLC allows you to become a hybrid with both Vampire Lord and Beast Form powers by timing button presses during the Companions' blood ritual with Serana as a follower.
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How many times can you switch between vampire and werewolf in Skyrim?

You get unlimited chances to turn to a vampire via Serana or Valerica, but you only get two chances to become a werewolf. Once through the Companions quest line and then one more time more through Aela . If you cure it a second time that's it.
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Is it better to be a werewolf or a vampire in Skyrim?

Neither Vampire nor Werewolf is universally "better" in Skyrim; it's subjective and depends on your build (mage vs. warrior) and playstyle, with Vampires offering versatile magic/melee (Vampire Lord) but severe sun/fire weakness, while Werewolves excel at brute force melee with great speed but can't loot or use items in Beast Form, though the Dawnguard DLC significantly improved both, adding perk trees and new mechanics. 
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Does becoming a werewolf cure vampirism in Skyrim?

Yes, becoming a werewolf in Skyrim permanently cures vampirism because lycanthropy grants immunity to all diseases, effectively overwriting the vampirism, allowing you to become a beast but not a bloodsucker; you can then cure the werewolf curse through the Companions questline or, with the Dawnguard DLC, turn into a Vampire Lord to replace it, making the two forms mutually exclusive but both curable. 
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Will I lose my werewolf perks if I become a vampire?

If you choose to become a vampire lord, the werewolf powers, perk tree will all go away. There are different powers and perks skill tree for vampire lords. If you so choose, you can later remove your vampirism, but you only get one occasion to become a werewolf and it's not repeatable.
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Is it better to side with vampires or Dawnguard?

Choosing between Dawnguard or Vampire in Skyrim's DLC depends on your playstyle: Dawnguard offers powerful crossbows, unique sun-based spells, trolls, and a focus on traditional vampire hunting, while Vampires provide the potent Vampire Lord form with unique powers, vampire-specific jewelry, and a darker roleplaying experience, though becoming a vampire early can alienate Dawnguard members and vendors. You can even join the Vampires later as a Dawnguard member for a mix of rewards, but expect bugs with Dawnguard interactions.
 
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How many times can Aela turn you into a werewolf?

That's right, you can only become a Werewolf twice (with the Dawnguard DLC installed). Before Dawnguard, it was only once. In the words of Aela, Hircine doesn't usually bestow his favor on the fickle.
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Will the Dawnguard hate me if I become a vampire?

Before you join, showing up as a vamp (no matter the stage) will make them hostile. If you've already joined, they aren't going to attack you, but you'll be unable to continue their quest or doing any jobs for them.
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How many hearts to max werewolf in Skyrim?

164 for the Werewolf. 156 for the Vampire.
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How to turn Lydia into a vampire?

To turn Lydia into a vampire in Skyrim, you must first marry her, join the Volkihar vampires in the Dawnguard DLC, and complete the quest "The Gift," where you use Harkon's power to embrace her while she's sleeping or under the influence of Vampire's Seduction to grant her the gift of vampirism. This involves asking Vingalmo for the quest, using your vampire abilities on Lydia, and feeding on her during the process, after which she'll transform after a short time.
 
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Is there a downside to becoming a vampire in Skyrim?

Being a vampire in Skyrim comes with severe drawbacks like massive penalties to health, magicka, and stamina in sunlight, extreme fire weakness, and being attacked on sight by NPCs at higher stages, forcing you to feed constantly or risk becoming a vulnerable, hated monster, which severely hinders exploration and social interaction unless you manage stages carefully. 
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Which is stronger, a werewolf or a vampire?

It depends entirely on the lore, but generally, werewolves often have superior raw physical strength and ferocity in a direct brawl, especially during a full moon, while vampires typically possess more cunning, speed, intelligence, and supernatural abilities (like mind control or mist form), making them better at strategy, but a strong werewolf pack or a powerful alpha can overwhelm a vampire, as seen in The Vampire Diaries.
 
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Are there disadvantages to being a werewolf in Skyrim?

Cons: in Beast Form, you can't open chests, pick locks, or loot anything, and it doesn't advance any of your regular skills, so you miss out on both loot and leveling for the duration. Pros: it's cool.
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Can you become a hybrid in Skyrim?

Yes, you can become a Vampire Lord/Werewolf hybrid in Skyrim through a well-known glitch, allowing you to use both transformations and gain unique abilities, often by timing the activation of your Vampire Lord power with drinking the blood at the Underforge while Serana is your follower, then quickly reverting and having Serana turn you back into a Vampire Lord. This glitch lets you keep powers like Beast Form and Vampire Lord, often without the usual weaknesses, though it requires specific steps in both the Dawnguard and Companions questlines. 
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Why won't Aela turn me into a werewolf?

Aela will only restore your lycanthropy once. So if you get cured, she can make you a werewolf again.
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How long is a werewolf pregnant?

Werewolf pregnancy length varies wildly by lore, but it's generally much shorter than human pregnancy (9 months), often ranging from 3 to 5 months, due to their rapid growth and wolf-like biology, sometimes resulting in litters of pups; however, some stories say it's nearly impossible for werewolves to carry a pregnancy due to transforming during the full moon, while others focus on the dangers for humans carrying werewolf babies, leading to miscarriages. 
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Who is the tallest race in Skyrim?

The tallest playable race in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the High Elf (Altmer), with males having the highest base height scale, followed closely by Nords, while Wood Elves (Bosmer) are generally the shortest. High Elves are consistently cited as the tallest, making them popular for characters where height and a magical focus are desired, though player height can be slightly adjusted in character creation.
 
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Can you become a werewolf lord in Skyrim?

Becoming a Werewolf Lord is a rather simple task, once you obtain the Beast Blood travel North of Whiterun and East of the Loreius Farm, for those who seek this power must pass Hircine's test, your path to wield the greatest power of a Werewolf begins in Coldcorne Cavern.
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Is it better to become a vampire or get soul trapped?

You should become partially soul trapped, as it makes little difference, and you can always re-enter the Soul Cairn and regain it from a chest; Valacia will even tell you where it is. Become a vampire and you can go in as one fine, but you'll miss out on other side-quests.
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How many times will Serana make you a vampire?

Serana can turn you into a Vampire Lord an unlimited number of times, provided you've completed the Dawnguard questline and haven't persuaded her to cure herself. After the main quest, you can simply ask her to transform you as often as you like, but you'll need to get cured by Harkon or a priest to interact normally with the Dawnguard again. 
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Which side is better, Dawnguard or vampire?

Choosing between Dawnguard or Vampire in Skyrim's DLC depends on your playstyle: Dawnguard offers powerful crossbows, unique sun-based spells, trolls, and a focus on traditional vampire hunting, while Vampires provide the potent Vampire Lord form with unique powers, vampire-specific jewelry, and a darker roleplaying experience, though becoming a vampire early can alienate Dawnguard members and vendors. You can even join the Vampires later as a Dawnguard member for a mix of rewards, but expect bugs with Dawnguard interactions.
 
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Is Aela the Huntress a stormcloak?

Aela the Huntress is a Nord archer and one of the five members of Ulfric Stormcloak's inner circle, the Heroes of Skyrim.
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What happens if two werewolves mate?

One curious feature of the condition is that if two werewolves meet and mate at the full moon (a highly unlikely contingency which is known to have occurred only twice) the result of the mating will be wolf cubs which resemble true wolves in everything except their abnormally high intelligence.
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What is the best spouse to turn into a vampire in Skyrim?

For the "best" spouse to turn into a vampire in Skyrim (Dawnguard DLC), players often pick Ysolda (Whiterun) for unique dark red eye markings or Muiri (Windhelm) for her Dark Brotherhood ties fitting an evil path, though any non-follower spouse generally works, with Serana (modded) being popular for lore; just avoid Aela, Farkas, Vilkas (unless cured), and others on the exclusion list. 
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