What guild should I join first in Skyrim?

Doesn't really matter. Just do whatever you want to do first. It's your story after all. Some factions quests (Thieves' Guild, College of Winterhold) have levelled rewards, while Companions and the Dark Brotherhood (as far as I can remember) do not.
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Which guild should I do first in Skyrim?

I recommend the Thieves Guild first because later on in the storyline, you have the opportunity to obtain the Nightgale armor set.
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What is the best guild to join in Skyrim?

Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best
  • 8 The Stormcloaks.
  • 7 The Imperial Legion.
  • 6 The Companions.
  • 5 The Volkihar Clan.
  • 4 The College of Winterhold.
  • 3 The Dawnguard.
  • 2 The Thieves' Guild.
  • 1 The Dark Brotherhood.
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What is the first guild to join in Skyrim?

The Thieves Guild

You'll also obtain several weapons and armors throughout the quests that buff thief skills like sneaking, lockpicking etc. If you have a stealth build, you should seek out the Thieves Guild as soon as possible to claim these rewards, which make the rest of the game much easier.
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Does it matter who you join in Skyrim?

All that's different is that you'll be recommended to join the faction of whoever you followed right away. You still have the option of joining the other side. It doesn't matter. Just changes which people you fight during the escape, and which family you talk to in Riverwood.
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Is it better to join Stormcloaks or 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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Is Ulfric Stormcloak bad?

While some fans believe he's nothing but another villain furthering the cause of the Thalmor, others argue that his main motivation continues to be the freedom and independence of Skyrim from an oppressive Empire.
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Who are the bad guys Imperials or Stormcloaks?

Both have compelling arguments. The Stormcloaks want Skyrim to be free and worship as they want. The Imperials argue that since the High King was murdered, this is proof Skyrim should remain under their rule. There's no blatant "good or bad" choice.
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What are the benefits of joining the Dark Brotherhood?

Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood quests reward 20,000 gold, the Blade of Woe (which steals health from opponents), and the Ancient Shrouded Armor set. These rewards enable players to become more powerful by purchasing rare materials and equipping them to face deadlier foes.
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Who do I choose at the start of Skyrim?

At the very beginning of the game you're given the choice to follow either Hadvar or Ralof. You might be wondering who to follow as the first choice affects the rest of the game. Just kidding, it literally doesn't matter. Whoever you follow, you will end up in the same town on the same story path.
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Is Ulfric a Dragonborn?

Ulfric is the odd one out as he is not dragonborn. Ulfric had been training to become a greybeard then the Great War started. He felt he had to go fight for Skyrim and The Empire and left High Hrothgar having already learned some shouts.
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Can you join the Thalmor?

Unfortunately no. The one sided faction system in Skyrim is probably my least favorite aspect of the game. You can join the Dark Brotherhood and get a complete storyline of your character's introduction to their position as the Listener.
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Who is the best follower Skyrim?

For these reasons, among many others, Serana is quite possibly the best follower available in Skyrim.
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What is the best order to do everything in Skyrim?

  • 1 Do “Unbound”. This is the first mission you'll encounter at the very start of the game. ...
  • 2 Do “Before the Storm”. This is the second mission following the main storyline. ...
  • 3 Complete “Bleak Falls Barrow”. ...
  • 4 Complete the “Dragon Rising” quest. ...
  • 5 Do “The Way of the Voice”. ...
  • 6 Complete “The Horn of Jurgen Windcaller”.
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What skill should I level up first in Skyrim?

Max your Enchanting, Alchemy and Smithing skills before you do anything else - The most important method for levelling is prioritising Enchanting and Smithing.
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What is the best race in Skyrim?

Best Skyrim Races: Ranked
  • Skyrim Khajit - 8. ...
  • Skyrim Redguard - 6. ...
  • Skyrim Wood Elf - 5. ...
  • Skyrim Imperial - 4. ...
  • Skyrim Nord - 3. ...
  • Skyrim Orc - 2. ...
  • Skyrim High Elf - 1. ...
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Are the Dark Brotherhood good or bad?

#1: They are a cult that pays lip service towards worshipping a dead woman and her primordial murder-god husband, but in actuality they are just another group of bandits far removed from the mysticism and professionalism that made the Dark Brotherhood so feared in the games before Skyrim.
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Can you marry Astrid?

5 Astrid: A Forbidden Love

Unfortunately, the charming (yet sinister) leader of the Dark Brotherhood is already married to another member, Arnbjorn. Choosing not to make Astrid romanceable due to her already existing marriage was a huge mistake.
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Which is better Dark Brotherhood or Thieves Guild?

Get both in the pack if you can, they complement each other. Thieves guild is good if you want to play a thief (since it's mostly thieving stuff that is added), brotherhood is assassination, you get a cool passive and the motifs are great. Guild dailies are kind of better done in thieves guild.
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Can you betray the Stormcloaks?

Yep. If you get the Jagged Crown for the Stormcloaks, you can give it to General Tullius instead and join the Imperials after joining the Stormcloaks.
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Who was right in Skyrim Civil war?

Like many wars, Skyrim's Civil War is a morally grey affair where there is no clear right or wrong answer. Regardless of the player's choice, neither side can truly win for long, as the war seems more of a prelude to another bloody confrontation with the Aldemeri Dominion.
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Are the Thalmor good or bad?

They are the most powerful organization of The Elder Scrolls' Fourth Era, effectively crippling The Empire and sowing the seeds of a Civil War in Skyrim. In the course of securing that power, they have committed atrocities that cement their status as corrupt and wicked zealots.
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Who killed Ulfric?

After being defeated, Ulfric will ask to be killed by the Dragonborn. You can grant his wish or let Tullius end him.
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Does Ulfric hate the empire?

The Rebellious Nord Ulfric Stormcloak is the self proclaimed ''High King of Skyrim'' and the Jarl of eastmarch. He rules his hold with an iron fist; his people either follow him or die. He has many enemies, but his hatred for King Gronar Iron-Hand and The Empire truly runs deep.
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Who kills Ulfric Stormcloak?

General Tullius will then prepare to kill Ulfric, but Ulfric will request that his death be at your hands. You will then be given the choice of executing Ulfric or making Tullius do it himself.
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