Is there a vampire race in Skyrim?

No, there isn't a specific "Vampire" playable race in Skyrim; rather, any of the existing races (Nord, Elf, Beastfolk, etc.) can contract vampirism (Sanguinare Vampiris) and transform into a vampire, gaining unique powers but also weaknesses like sunlight sensitivity. In the game's code, vampires are essentially a "vampire version" of their original race (e.g., NordVampire, DunmerVampire), which explains the different appearance and abilities.
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Can any race be a vampire in Skyrim?

Vampires in Skyrim resemble the typical notion of vampires—destructive creatures that thrive at night and feed on blood and also have some unique supernatural powers. Any race can change into a vampire, even those living in dark dungeons and corridors.
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What is the best race to become a vampire in Skyrim?

Summary: The Bretons are in the number 1 spot because they are the best race overall. The world of Skyrim contains a lot of magic that can hurt you: magic spells, magical traps, magical dragon breath, and more. Any character can wear fancy armor, but that fancy armor won't stop magical damage from going through.
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Can I turn Lydia into a vampire?

Yes, you can turn Lydia into a vampire in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim if you marry her and side with the Volkihar vampires in the Dawnguard DLC, using the "Gift" quest to have her bite you and then offer her the blood. In other contexts, like The Vampire Diaries fanon (Lydia Salvatore), she's already a vampire, while in Teen Wolf, the character Lydia Martin is a banshee, not a vampire, though she was bitten by a werewolf.
 
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Can you become a full-blooded vampire in Skyrim?

Once you have contracted the disease you must wait three in-game days as your disease progresses eventually turning you into a vampire. To become a Pure Blood Vampire your character must be bitten by another pure-blooded vampire, fortunately this is easily abtainable early on during the Dawnguard Questline.
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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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What is Stage 4 vampirism in Skyrim?

Stage 4 vampirism in Skyrim is the most advanced level, marked by extreme thirst, making NPCs attack you on sight (unless you have the Dawnguard DLC and don't transform), and granting powerful abilities like Embrace of Shadows, but also severe weaknesses, especially to fire, and no natural health regeneration in sunlight. It's reached after 72 hours (or four in-game days) without feeding, and feeding resets you to Stage 1.
 
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Is it better to join Dawnguard or vampires?

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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Can I revive Lydia if she dies?

If Lydia died in Skyrim and you're on PC, you can use console commands like resurrect or player.moveto to revive or summon her, but console resurrection can be buggy. On consoles (Xbox/PlayStation/Switch), your main options are reloading a save from before she died, finding mods that add resurrection spells (like a tome in Whiterun), or finding a new follower, as her death is usually permanent without console access.
 
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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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Is there any benefit to being a vampire in Skyrim?

Skyrim vampires gain benefits like disease/poison immunity, enhanced sneak/illusion, frost resistance, and unique powers (night vision, calming, reanimation, invisibility), growing stronger as they go longer without feeding, but suffer penalties in sunlight (reduced regen, fire weakness) and require feeding. The Dawnguard DLC adds powerful Vampire Lord form, new spells (like Gargoyle Summon, Vampire's Grip), and items, making them formidable stealth/mage builds, especially with the Necromage perk for massive buffs.
 
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What race makes the most sense in Skyrim?

This tier is about races which seem to fit just fine into the idea of Skyrim's story - as simple as it is.
  • 1) Nord. It's an obvious one. ...
  • 2) Imperial. Imperials are, or at least used to be, considered as the "main" race of Tamriel. ...
  • 3) Breton. ...
  • 4) Altmer. ...
  • 5) Dunmer. ...
  • 6) Khajiit. ...
  • 7) Orsimer. ...
  • 8) Argonian.
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Does your race in Skyrim matter?

Yes, race matters in Skyrim, but mainly for starting skill bonuses, unique racial powers (like High Elf Magicka or Argonian water breathing), and minor dialogue variations, rather than locking you into a playstyle; you can still become any build you want, though some races get a helpful early boost for specific roles like magic or stealth, and the choice also impacts roleplaying and NPC interactions.
 
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Can Khajiit become vampire?

Yes, a Khajiit can absolutely become a vampire in The Elder Scrolls universe, especially in games like Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) and Skyrim, though their appearance changes uniquely with white fur, pale skin, and glowing red, slit eyes, with longer fangs developing from their natural teeth. While some lore suggests minor racial resistances to disease (like Argonians), Khajiit are fully capable of contracting and thriving as vampires, becoming deadly predators.
 
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Can you marry Aela as a vampire?

To marry her you have to finish the companions quest line. Since that questline turns you into a werewolf you won't be able to stay a vampire.
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Can you fly as a vampire in Skyrim?

Move the camera up to fly upwards and down to fly downwards. You will continue flying until you stop moving or press the sprint button again. While flying collision is disabled, so you will go through objects and surfaces. You won't take any damage when falling from great heights in vampire lord form.
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Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

Nothing happens to her.
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Can I make Lydia immortal?

PC players can use console commands to bring Lydia back to life by clicking on her and typing "resurrect" into the console, or simply typing "000A2C94. resurrect." Make Lydia immortal by marking her as an essential Npc using console commands or download mods to prevent her from dying in Skyrim.
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What armor does Lydia wear?

Lydia will wear any heavy armor you give her if it has a higher rating than her default Steel Armor, so upgrade materials like Dwarven, Orcish, Ebony, Daedric, or Dragonplate work great, especially enchanted versions; she prefers heavy armor due to her high skill but can be tricked into wearing upgraded light armor (like Forsworn) or unique gear by taking her default items via marriage/pickpocketing, according to GameFAQs users https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/615803-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/61399300, this Reddit thread https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/k43y8n/lydia_armour_question/, and GameFAQs users.
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Can you be a werewolf and join the Dawnguard?

You can side with the Dawnguard as a Werewolf, no problem. Generally being a Werewolf in Skyrim is pretty strong so unless your character's normal form is OP, being a Werewolf will make killing most enemies in the game easier (spam sprint attack).
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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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What happens if I accept Harkon's gift?

Accepting Lord Harkon's gift in Skyrim's Dawnguard DLC instantly turns the Dragonborn into a Vampire Lord, aligning you with the vampires against the Dawnguard, giving you immense power but making you weak in the sun and blocking normal Dawnguard quests unless you get cured and later choose the Vampire path again via Serana. Refusing banishes you but leaves the choice open, and you'll be attacked on sight by vampires.
 
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How did I randomly become a vampire in Skyrim?

You became a vampire in Skyrim because you contracted the disease Sanguinare Vampiris, likely from a vampire's Vampiric Drain spell during combat, and failed to cure it within three in-game days; it's a common surprise if you fight vampires without realizing the risk, or if your follower Serana accidentally hits you with her drain spell or uses a potion on you.
 
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What happens if you don't feed as a vampire?

You go through stages when you don't feed, your standard is level one, your weakest point for spells but less penalty for sunlight. As you go without feeding your vampiric spells will get stronger and you will get better powers, however you will become weaker in sunlight.
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Why do I feel weaker when the sun rises in Skyrim?

You feel weaker at sunrise in Skyrim because you likely have Sanguinare Vampiris, the disease that leads to vampirism, causing a significant penalty to your Health, Magicka, and Stamina (reduced regeneration and maximums) when exposed to sunlight, with penalties worsening as the disease progresses to full vampirism. This is a core mechanic of being a vampire in Skyrim, making daytime exploration challenging until cured or fully embraced. 
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