Should I wait to do the civil war in Skyrim?

i would do the civil war after the main quest, since during the main quest there are a few events that give you deeper insight on the civil war and its counterparts so you can decide better, plus alduin is obviously the greater threat to both sides.
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When should you complete the civil war in Skyrim?

Finishing the civil war before the main questline will cause you to skip over a pretty interesting quest in the main questline. I'd do main quest first, at least until you finish a quest in the questline called "Season Unending."
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Does completing the civil war in Skyrim affect other quests?

Short answer.. there are no adverse effects whatever you choose.. just slightly different paths leading to the end. VexNoFace likes it rough. If you start the Civil War quest finish it,because there can be problems with the main storyline.
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What is the best choice for the Civil war in Skyrim?

Conclusion: The Empire is the better choice. It will benifit everyone better, and every reason you have to dislike them would be gone after the defeat of the Thalmor/Aldmeri Dimionion. Skyrim, the Empire, and even the independant bottom half of Hammerfell.
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Can I ignore Civil war in Skyrim?

Luckily, players who wish to ignore Skyrim's Civil War without choosing the Stormcloaks or Imperials can do so without affecting the main story. Outside of the truce negotiated in "Season Unending", the actual state of the war has no bearing on the Dragonborn's quest to defeat Alduin.
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Which Faction Should You Choose In Skyrim? | Stormcloaks or Imperials

What happens if I don't join Imperials or Stormcloaks?

There aren't many other repercussions of not choosing between Stormcloaks or Imperials except for losing out on each side's unique armors and other quest rewards.
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Can you end the Civil war peacefully 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. There is no diplomacy skill tree, and there will be consequences for these decisions.
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Can the Stormcloaks win the Civil 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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What side does Whiterun choose?

Quick Links. The first major battle in the Civil War for Skyrim is the Battle for Whiterun. Unlike many of the province's other Hold Capitals, Jarl Balgruuf the Greater had yet to pick a side in the conflict. However, Ulfric Stormcloak forces the Jarl's hand, making Whiterun side with the Empire and the Legion.
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Can you become Thane of whiterun after the Civil war?

If I remember right, if you are already thane of a hold and that hold comes under new management after the civil war, then you will be grandfathered in as a thane to the new jarl. You just have to ask them to become Thane again and they'll make you one.
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Does whiterun get repaired after 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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What happens if you finish the Civil war before Season Unending?

Nothing happens, all quests are separate from one another, so nothing you have done would affect the game at all. Keep in mind that there is a bug right now and if you have done the civil war quest before the main quest, you will be stuck on the main quest.
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How to switch from Stormcloak to imperial?

Only when you go get the crown. Instead of taking it to say, Ulfric, you can instead take it to Tullius and you'll be joined up with the Imperials and betray the Stormcloaks. And vice versa. You can't change anytime before (but it's only one mission so not bad) and you can't change anytime after.
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What happens to Ulfric Stormcloak?

Ulfric escapes his execution and survives the dragon attack with the help of his men, and returns to Windhelm to resume his office of Jarl. When the Dragonborn meets him again, they discover that he and his Stormcloaks plot to gain control over all of Skyrim, an act opposed by the Imperial Legion.
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What changes in Skyrim after civil war?

Stormcloaks Versus Imperials: What Changes In Skyrim

Within the world of Skyrim, one of the larger immediate consequences of a Stormcloak or Imperial victory is the shift in power across Skyrim's various holds. Jarls that were supportive of the opposing faction will be replaced with loyal supporters instead.
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Who becomes Jarl of whiterun if Stormcloaks win?

Changes to the city. The aftermath of the battle. The guards in Whiterun, Riverwood and Rorikstead are replaced with Stormcloak soldiers. The new Jarl is Vignar Gray-Mane, however, this does not formally occur until after speaking with Ulfric during the Liberation of Skyrim.
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Who canonically wins the Civil War in Skyrim?

The canon ending to the war | Fandom. As an imperial sided individual, I have to say that it's most probable that the canon ending either belongs to the Stormcloaks victory or Season Unending.
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Is Stormcloak Victory canon?

For players who chose the empire it means that the empire was largely unsuccessful until DB pops up to shout at people. Think 6 will be based around Thalmor/dominion attempting to conquer the world/destroy any races deemed inferior. Stormcloak victory confirmed canon.
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What happens to Whiterun if I join the Stormcloaks?

Both Imperials and Stormcloaks seem to have good and bad histories. No,you want lose anything however the guards and quest for whiterun may change. Join the side you like the most. You don't lose anything, a new Jarl just takes over.
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Can you peacefully end the Skyrim Civil War?

After completing the peace treaty with both sides, the Civil War questline is halted until the main quest has been fully completed with Alduin's death in "Dragonslayer."
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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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Which ending is better in Skyrim?

Are there different endings in Skyrim? No, basically you just carry on after pretty much doing every quest. It just goes on. But, in a sense, the best ending is the one where you can go see Paarthurnaax (I think is how it's spelled) again.
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Is the Civil war quest worth it in Skyrim?

Despite being one of the game's longest quests, the resolution to the civil war is not only not completely conclusive, but the results can leave the player feeling disappointed. No matter which side the player chooses, a large portion of Skyrim will see major changes as a result of the war.
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Should I give Ulfric Riften or Winterhold?

There is no consequence whatever you choose. It doesn't matter you are gonna take everything from those Imperial milk drinkers anyway.
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