Is it good to join the Imperial Legion in Skyrim?

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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Does joining the imperials affect anything?

I recently did a Skyrim playthrough as an Imperial, and joined the Empire. The only thing that changes is the outcome of the civil war between the Empire and the Stormcloaks - namely, that Ulfric is ultimately killed by either you (the Dragonborn), or by General Tullius/Legate Rikke - the choice is yours.
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Is it better to join the Stormcloaks or the Imperial Legion?

The ranking system in the Imperial Legion is all about hard work and the title progression feels appropriate compared to the relatively unorthodox Stormcloaks. Moreover, the armor and weapons of the Imperial Legion are of higher quality and look arguably better than the Stormcloaks' cheap-looking gambesons.
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Is it worth Joining the Legion Skyrim?

The Imperial legion offers resources and protection that skyrim needs. Take away the legion and it falls apart. The Aldmeri Dominon will charge in fully if the legion leaves. And killing Ulfric and his supporters.
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What is the best legion 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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Which Faction Should You Choose In Skyrim? | Stormcloaks or Imperials

Is there any downside to joining the Companions?

The biggest downside to the Companion questline is that it forces you into lycanthropy. So, if that's not really your thing, well... there's no way around it. If you want Athis, then you must do it.
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What happens if I join the Legion in Skyrim?

After talking to Rikke, the quest Joining the Legion will start and, when finished, the Dragonborn will take an oath and be officially inducted into the Imperial Army. The Dragonborn will also be rewarded with a set of Imperial Armor from the blacksmith Beirand.
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Should I join Stormcloaks or Imperials as High Elf?

It's going to depend on the character really. A hot-headed one who just wants to spill dominion blood will be pro-stormcloak. Whilst one that wants to see the Dominion defeated would be pro-empire.
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Is Ulfric Stormcloak evil?

As it is revealed during the quest "The Forsworn Conspiracy" and the book "The Bear of Markarth", Ulfric committed horrible atrocities when retaking the city, particularly against captured reachmen fighters, and as we have no in game quest, document or event that contradicts the claims of this book, its content should ...
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What does joining the Legion do?

Your membership supports Legion activities

Through your membership dues and participation in Branch activities, you support your Legion Branch in helping Veterans and their families, promoting Remembrance, and building strong communities.
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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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Can I do both Stormcloaks and Imperials?

No, you can't join both.
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Can the Stormcloaks win the war?

A Stormcloak victory in the civil war leads to Ulfric becoming High King of Skyrim and declaring the country's independence. This leaves the Tamrielic Empire with only the Cyrodiil and High Rock territories, alongside several smaller provinces.
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Can you betray the Imperials in Skyrim?

If the Dragonborn chooses to betray the Imperials by giving the crown to Ulfric instead, Legate Rikke may show up at the Palace of Kings while the Dragonborn is in the middle of the conversation with Ulfric.
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What are the benefits of being an imperial in Skyrim?

Compared to other races, Imperials are more skilled in magic spells, and their starting bonuses are +10 Restoration (25 total starting level), +5 Destruction (20), +5 Enchanting (20), +5 Block (20), +5 One-handed (20) and +5 Heavy Armor (20).
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Which has better rewards, Stormcloaks or Imperials?

I believe the general consensus is that Imperials give you better armor while Stormcloaks give you better weapons. You get light or heavy armors with the Imperials but only two sets of light armor with the Stormcloaks.
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Why is Ulfric a traitor?

Although Arngeir states that Thu'um should not be used for bloodshed, Ulfric enlisted in the Great War and later used the Thu'um to get what he wanted by murdering High King Torygg with it. In other words, he betrayed the Greybeards and their teachings.
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Which side is good Empire or Stormcloaks?

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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak brainwashed?

Ulfric was brainwashed in his youth by Elenwen or otherwise "suggested" later that the empire betrayed Skyrim. The patriot's next thought is independence as expected. The pass used by the imperial legions is mysteriously blocked by heavy snow.
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Is High Elf a good race in Skyrim?

The High Elves, also known as Altmer, are natives of Summerset Isle. They are the most magically proficient race in Tamriel as well as being the most hubristic. Their racial power is a constant effect that lets them regenerate magicka faster than other races.
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Is Whiterun Imperial or Stormcloak?

Whiterun Hold had been neutral territory during the Skyrim Civil War, with skirmishes on both sides taking place in the Hold and Fort Greymoor switching hands between the Empire and Stormcloaks on a regular basis.
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Do the Stormcloaks like wood elves?

If you want the old Empire, go Imperial. Going Stormcloak means you want either the Dominion (likely to win in the end) or the new one (unlikely but possible). Wood elves are part of the Dominion, but they don't like it.
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Can you join the Imperials if you join the companions?

Yes, it doesn't matter who you left Helgen with at the start, you can still join either the Stormcloaks or Imperials later on. My personal preference is the Imperials, the quests are more interesting. But it's completely up to you which way you go.
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What happens to Solitude if I join the Stormcloaks?

Skyrim doesn't have the same faction reputation system that the Fallout games have, so you can join the Stormcloaks and march into Solitude in full Stormcloak regalia with no consequences whatsoever.
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Can you leave the Stormcloaks after joining?

Nope, this aint New Vegas. You're stuck with who you side with from the very beginning. :P. Actually no, you can side with the Imperial in the very beginning and still join the Stormcloaks and vice versa.
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