Does Whiterun stay destroyed?

Whiterun will remain destroyed and the Civil War storyline cannot be completed.
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Does Whiterun get repaired after the Civil war?

Whiterun Repaired Plus is a mod that is also included in the mod Civil War Repairs, together with Windhelm Repaired and Solitude Repaired. These mods each undo the damage done to the city after the battle has ended.
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Is it possible to lose the Battle for Whiterun?

Failing to defend the drawbridge has little consequences, as the quest is impossible to fail unless you die. There will be a percentage count of how many Stormcloak soldiers are left. Once that count reaches 0%, your new objective will be to meet with Jarl Balgruuf the Greater to hear a short victory speech.
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Does your house in Whiterun get destroyed?

Nothing happens to it. It stays your house and doesn't get destroyed or anything.
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How to save Whiterun in Skyrim?

Battle For Whiterun
  1. Meet with Legate Rikke or Get your orders from Galmar Stone-Fist.
  2. Defend the Barricades or Break through the Enemy Barricade.
  3. Defend the Drawbridge or Open the Drawbridge.
  4. (Imperial) Destroy the Attackers.
  5. (Stormcloaks) Force Jarl Balgruuf the Greater to surrender.
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Does Whiterun get destroyed if you side with the Imperials?

It's been a while since I've done the civil war quest, I know for a fact that Whiterun gets attacked regardless. The side you choose just determines which side of the battle you're on, either the defending Imperials or the attacking Stormcloaks.
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Does Whiterun have a stable?

The Whiterun stable is owned and operated by Skulvar Sable-Hilt. The stables itself offers a black horse for purchase. The carriage just south of the stables is very useful for quick transport early in the game; killing the driver is not recommended, however, since he does not respawn.
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Will I lose my house in Whiterun if I 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 happens to Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Whiterun will not have any changes, except that it will now be counted as a Stormcloak city. Fast traveling to Windhelm after entering Whiterun will cause the same thing to happen, except Ulfric will not call the Dragonborn a coward.
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Is it better to join the Stormcloaks or the Imperials?

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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Why won't guards stop attacking Whiterun?

You can try dropping your weapons for a moment and then rearming, then taking a couple swings against them a few times and then REdropping your weapons just to see if anything happens. Usually at least one of the nearby horde of guards will open up a dialogue with you and you can pay your fine or whatever.
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Does Whiterun always side with the empire?

Battle for Whiterun

At first, Balgruuf will remain neutral in the Civil War. But once the Dragonborn chooses a side, Balgruuf will eventually decide to help the Imperial Legion, regardless of which side the Dragonborn chose.
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Can you become a whiterun guard?

Activate the Shield of Allegiance in the Whiterun Guard Barracks, located behind The Bannered Mare (not the main gate), to join the Whiterun Guard Faction. You will unlock a chest containing your armor and a bed to rest at night. Luka Guard Follower. Recruit Luka your fellow guard partner and patrol together.
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Can you become Thane of whiterun?

Become Thane of Whiterun

The Jarl of Whiterun reighs in his perch on Dragonsreach. You become the Thane of Whiterun during one of the earliest main quests. Simply kill the dragon, discover that you're Dragonborn, and the Jarl will practically trip over himself in his eagerness to make you a Thane.
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Which faction destroys Whiterun?

Whiterun gets trashed no matter which faction you join. From an aesthetics POV, better to go with the Imperials since the damage done to Windhelm is less significant and visible than the damage done to Solitude. Or, as is pointed out, stay neutral.
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Can you avoid the civil war in Skyrim?

If you have yet to bring the Skyrim Civil War to a conclusion, you can bring the conflict to a temporary halt by calling peace talks. Using the Graybeards' authority, you bring leaders from each side to the negotiating table.
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Why can't I tell Ulfric about Whiterun?

There is a common bug where you cannot report the victory to Ulfric and Whiterun will remain under attack even after you win. This is usually caused by fast traveling to Windhelm directly. If you encounter this, reload a save prior to defeating Balgruuf and walk to Windhelm.
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Will my house in Whiterun be destroyed?

Top Voted Answer. No. You can deposit anything you want within your house and it will be safe, save for any sort of glitch or bug.
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Can you convince the Jarl of Whiterun to join the Stormcloaks?

"Default Always Imperial" - you can convince him through dialogue to go Stormcloak, but Balgruuf will always side Imperial (like vanilla) by default. "Default Always Stormcloak" - you can convince him to go Imperial, but he will always side Stormcloak by default.
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What is the best faction to join in Skyrim?

The best Skyrim Factions and Guilds to join
  • The College of Winterhold. ...
  • The Dark Brotherhood. ...
  • The Thieves Guild. ...
  • Stormcloaks. ...
  • Imperial Army. ...
  • Bard's College. ...
  • The Blades. The Blades can be found in Sky Haven Temple. ...
  • The Greybeards. The Greybeards reside in High Hrothgar, found on the tallest mountain in Skyrim.
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Does the Jarl of whiterun give you a house?

After completing the Bleak Falls Barrow quest for the jarl, he will grant the player the right to own property in the city. Speak to the steward Proventus Avenicci to purchase Whiterun's vacant house, Breezehome, for 5000 gold.
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Can you switch sides after joining the Stormcloaks?

Completing this quest does not lock the Dragonborn into the Stormcloak line of the Civil War, as the Dragonborn may switch sides in the next quest.
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Can you become Jarl of Whiterun?

After conquering or defending whiterun in the civil war. You became jarl. If you part of the legion you are granted jarldom after the conclusion of the battle as the previous Jarl is deemed unfit for duty for gross negligence..
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Can the AXE of whiterun be Daedric?

Attributes. Material – Can range from Iron to Daedric. Type – May be a war axe or a battleaxe.
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Why is Lydia not in Whiterun?

She must be at your house. The reason she usually meets most people in Dragonsreach is probably because they don' t have a house in Whiterun so she couldn' t be waiting for them anywhere else. Are you running any mods that alter breezehome in any way?
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