Can you keep the talking dog Skyrim?

The Dragonborn can choose to kill Barbas for Vile in exchange for the Rueful Axe, or choose to reunite Barbas with this master and recover a powerful Daedric artifact. Additionally, should the Dragonborn choose to recover the axe and postpone doing so, Barbas can become a permanent and an invincible follower.
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Can you keep barba as a pet?

After speaking with Clavicus Vile's statue for the first time, if you never complete the quest, you may keep Barbas as a companion. Since he is an animal follower, he is unable to carry anything, or follow directions. However, you may have him and at least one humanoid follower at the same time.
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Can you keep the dog in Skyrim?

Note: You can have a dog as a follower regardless of whether you have kids or not. But if you want to have the dog as a house pet, you need to adopt kids.
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Can I keep the Rueful Axe and the masque?

You cannot keep them both unfortunately. Just remember that the axe does not count as a artifact and will not get you the achievement. You can however do this quest after you complete all the other daedric quests, save the game before choosing the mask and then reload your save and get the achievement.
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Can you leave Barbas in Skyrim?

Barbas isn't a permanent follower without mods. If you tell him to stop following you he'll travel to Haemar's Shame and wait for you there. You can then meet up with him and continue his quest.
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Why You Should SAVE Barbas In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - A Daedra's Best Friend

Is it worth killing Barbas?

Kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe, or hand the axe to Clavicus Vile and receive his true daedric artifact, namely the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Note that both items are unique, but only the Masque of Clavicus Vile counts towards the Oblivion Walker achievement, so it is recommended to keep Barbas alive.
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Can you keep stray dog Skyrim?

In another instance, a Stray Dog joined in to help with a dragon attack, and we had him join us after the dragon was dead. No matter how you get your dog, you now have a choice. You can keep your dog like any other follower in the game, and he will fight at your side until he either dies or you tell him to leave.
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Which is better, the Masque of Clavicus Vile or the Rueful Axe?

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And why do you want to kill Barbas ? The Masque of Clavicus Vile is better but only for the DT because the Rueful Axe is as slow as a cow but doesn't pack that much of a punch.
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What happens if you let Barbas live?

The Dragonborn can choose to kill Barbas for Vile in exchange for the Rueful Axe, or choose to reunite Barbas with this master and recover a powerful Daedric artifact. Additionally, should the Dragonborn choose to recover the axe and postpone doing so, Barbas can become a permanent and an invincible follower.
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Can you get the axe without killing Barbas?

Acquisition. It can be obtained during the Daedric quest "A Daedra's Best Friend" and may be granted as a reward from Clavicus Vile in exchange for killing Barbas (Barbas must be killed with the axe, no other weapon or spell will work).
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What happens if you tell Meeko to go home?

If dismissed, Meeko will return to Meeko's Shack, even if the Dragonborn has purchased a home. With the addition of Hearthfire, it is possible to make Meeko a pet. This requires the Dragonborn to have adopted at least one child and to return to the house where their children are with Meeko as an active follower.
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What is the best pet in Skyrim?

  • 9 Sweet Roll, The Clever Fox.
  • 10 CuSith & Garmr, The Trusty Death Hounds. ...
  • 11 Arachnia The Frostbite Spider. ...
  • 12 Vigilance, A Loyal Canine Companion. ...
  • 13 Skritch, The Hungry Skeever. ...
  • 14 Stray Dogs, Faithful Found Family. ...
  • 15 Pincer, The Tame Mudcrab. ...
  • 16 Unnamed Dogs, Still Worth A Loving Home. Location: All across Skyrim. ...
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Can you adopt Meeko in Skyrim?

Some of the rewards earned in Skyrim come in the form of pets that the Dragonborn can adopt. So long as players have a house available, it is possible to adopt a creature and ask them to go there. This is also the case for Meeko, but unlike some of Skyrim's other pets, this animal can be pretty difficult to locate.
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Is there a dog companion in Skyrim?

While playing Skyrim, you've probably seen plenty of dogs domesticated by Nords. But did you know that you can have a dog as a companion, too? This guide will teach you how to get a dog as a follower in Skyrim. There are four dogs you can have as followers in Skyrim: Meeko, Vigilance, Stray Dog, and Barbas.
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What level is a Daedra's best friend?

Players are free to start the "A Daedra's Best Friend" side quest as soon as the Dragonborn reaches Level 10. The quest can then be started by traveling to Falkreath and waiting for an NPC to approach the Dragonborn and ask them to speak to Lod, Falkreath's Blacksmith.
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How long will Barbas follow you in Skyrim?

He'll follow you around as long as you complete the quest. He will follow you once you reach the deadric shrine and you are given the quest to retrieve the axe.
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Is killing Barbas worth it?

While the player has a choice of whether or not to kill Barbas in the quest, it is obvious that sparing him is the better option. With Barbas and Vile reunited, Vile will be more reasonable and less destructive in the use of his powers, which will ultimately benefit Tamriel overall.
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Should I spare Sindings life?

Do not kill Sinding. Help him kill the Hunters, exit the cave, Hircine will greet you, quickly exit the conversation if Sinding has exited the grotto with you, kill and skin Sinding and another spirit of Hircine will greet you rewarding you with the Savior's Hide.
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Is Barbas Immortal in Skyrim?

The Rueful Axe is in the hands of a mage called Sebastian Lort who made a bargain with Clavicus, so the Dovahkiin must go far to the north and face the wizard to retrieve the Axe for Clavicus. Barbas comes along to help, though a simple dog, he is currently immortal and can offer advice, so he comes along.
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Does the Masque of Clavicus Vile count for Daedric armor?

The mask has the same base armor rating as a Daedric helmet, making it superior when both are unupgraded. For the matching set bonus, the masque qualifies as ebony.
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What do you get for killing Barbas?

The Dragonborn must now return to Clavicus Vile. They are given a choice to either kill Barbas and keep the Rueful Axe or to spare Barbas and receive Vile's boon, the Masque of Clavicus Vile. Once the choice is made, the quest is finished, and the reward is received.
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Is Clavicus Vile a Daedra?

Clavicus Vile is a Daedric Prince found in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. He is the daedric lord of bargains, and is often depicted alongside his dog Barbas. He has a shrine in Haemar's Shame.
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Can you get a Dawnguard dog?

Bran is a dog, and a member of the Dawnguard, encountered in The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard. Bran, along with Sceolang, can be found around the dog pen inside Fort Dawnguard. Bran, just like Sceolang, wears leather armor and can be used as a war dog, and companion, but only if the Dragonborn has joined the Dawnguard.
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How to get a free dog in Skyrim?

To recruit stray dogs, locate them on the world map. These dogs need to be aided in a fight with other creatures, such as a pack of wolves or a dragon. After dispatching all hostile foes in the proximity of the dog, speak with it, and it follows its rescuer until dismissed or dead.
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Can you get your kids a dog in Skyrim?

Children will get pets at random unless you get one. For example, if you get Meeko has a follower, bring him home and you kid see it, they'll eventually ask you if they can keep it. Just order Meeko to stay in the house. Once it's done, the dog will stay there once dismissed has a follower.
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