Do NPCs die permanently in Skyrim?

If an enemy deals killing damage to a companion, they will be KO'd and will return to battle after the fight is over or if you heal them. However, if YOU deal the killing blow (either by a missed attack or an AoE spell), they are dead FOREVER.
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Do NPCs stay dead in Skyrim?

Sadly, no, unique NPCs don't respawn, save Shadowmere, who might be better classed as a horse. Guards and the like will, though.
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Do characters die permanently in Skyrim?

You can play with your character as normal, but with one important rule: if your character dies, then they're gone for good. No restarting, no second chances. Your only option is to go back to the start and create a new character.
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Can you get your companions back if they die in Skyrim?

Reloading before they died is the only way to get them back usually. There are a few essential followers who cannot die and are an option should you want that.
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Where do dead NPCs go in Skyrim?

They get buried at their local crypt in the town they live in. If Lydia dies, she should be in a crypt in Whiterun (I forget where) and if Jordis (housecarl of Solitude), she will be buried at Solitude. This happens to all NPCs as well.
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I Killed Every NPC in Skyrim

Will killed NPCs respawn Skyrim?

A dragon attacked this one shack by Riften and killed the mother (the father had died in a misc quest by bandits) so now the kid lives at the shack by himself sad really. NPCs do not respawn.
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How long do dead bodies stay in Skyrim?

As of Patch 1.3, a normal body despawns after 24 in game hours away from the cell they're in. Constantly visiting the cell within this window will usually keep them from despawning.
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Can you remarry if your partner dies Skyrim?

' Can you get remarried in Skyrim? No, marriage in skyrim is forever. However console commands and mods can change this.
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Which companions are immortal in Skyrim?

Essential followers in Skyrim cannot be killed, making them valuable companions in tough battles. Characters like Aela the Huntress, Barbas the talking dog, and Cicero offer unique skills and immortality, making them powerful assets to any player's journey.
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Can Lydia die Skyrim?

Lydia is arguably one of the most memorable followers in all of Skyrim, but unfortunately, it's all too easy to either lose track of her or watch Lydia die in a fight during the Dragonborn's journey across the region. Luckily, there are a few tricks to revive Lydia after death.
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How do you become immortal in Skyrim?

The most reliable way to become immortal without losing your flesh or contracting some disease is to get involved with a Daedra. This was the fate of the First Dragonborn, Mirak, who served the Daedra Hermanus Mora for millennia.
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What to do if Lydia dies?

The only real option (at least for console players) is to load a previous save to get Lydia back. Once again, however, PC players can use console commands to revive Lydia if she has died. They just need to type the "resurrect" code, "000A2C94.
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What do you do if an NPC dies in Skyrim?

Using Dead Thrall To Resurrect An NPC In Skyrim

Players who don't have access to Console Commands can also permanently resurrect an NPC by using Dead Thrall, a Master Conjuration Spell.
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Do guards in Whiterun Respawn?

The guards are respawnable, and some characters are Essential. But yes, a city can be populated with nothing but guards and esential folk if they're all killed. Hopefully you've done all their quests so everything is deeded to your name.
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Do bandits Respawn in Skyrim?

yes, they respawn every 3 days. the loot in them however does not. Good way to train though.
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Do enemies ever Respawn in Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Enemies definitely respawn! It says so in the strategy guide on page 55. Most dungeons respawn, but not all of them. It can happen in as little as a week if you didn't completely clear out the dungeon, or over a month if you cleared the dungeon.
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Who is unkillable in Skyrim?

Essential followers in Skyrim cannot be killed, making them valuable companions in tough battles. Characters like Aela the Huntress, Barbas the talking dog, and Cicero offer unique skills and immortality, making them powerful assets to any player's journey.
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Who is the unkillable wife in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, who makes the best spouse for the Dragonborn, and why? There are several good answers for this. Mjoll the Lioness: is Essential (literally unkillable), is a strong follower who can make good use of player-crafted gear, and has a great deal of dialogue to pipe up with even compared to the hirelings.
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Can you make Lydia immortal?

Once you have the base ID, enter the command using either 1 to set him/her immortal or 0 to set him/her mortal. For example, setessential a2c8e 1 would set Lydia as immortal.
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Can you have 2 wives in Skyrim?

Can you get remarried in Skyrim? No, marriage in skyrim is forever.
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Who is the best person to marry Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim's 10 Best Marriage Candidates, Ranked
  1. 1 Argis the Bulwark Is the Best Skyrim Husband.
  2. 2 Wolf Twins Vilkas and Farkas Are Both Husband Material. ...
  3. 3 Aela the Huntress Is the Perfect Werewolf Spouse. ...
  4. 4 Marcurio Is a Skyrim Spouse Worth Wooing. ...
  5. 5 Lydia Is a Devoted Skyrim Wife. ...
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Who is the best husband to marry in Skyrim?

He'll then be available for marriage.
  • 5 Quintus Navale.
  • 4 Balimund.
  • 3 Farkas Or Vilkas.
  • 2 Onmund.
  • 1 Best Husband In Skyrim: Argis the Bulwark.
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How many endings does Skyrim have?

Skyrim doesn't exactly end, in the traditinal sense. There is no one last hurrah, and then a credits roll. Some quest arcs have varied endings, such as the Civil War, but the Free the World from Alduin main quest arc only has a single outcome.
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Do you keep the abandoned house in Skyrim?

After completion of the first part of "The House of Horrors," the house can be used as a free alternative home without ever completing the quest (leaving it open, or failing it intentionally). However, the Dragonborn cannot have a spouse live in this house, as it is technically unowned.
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Is there a penalty for dying in Skyrim?

Character death always incurs a penalty, but players have some control over what that penalty is. When characters die, their armor automatically takes a bit of damage that a merchant will have to repair eventually, but they also have the option of either releasing to a wayshrine or reviving in place.
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