What happens if you accidentally killed Lydia in Skyrim?

If Lydia died in Skyrim, however, the problem becomes more difficult for players to resolve. There are no spells that can effectively bring an NPC back from the dead. The Raise Zombie spell will only temporarily bring Lydia back, and she'll turn into a pile of ashes afterward.
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Can I get Lydia back if she dies?

Open the console, click on Lydia's corpse then type "resurrect". Originally posted by Jjp7123: Open the console, click on Lydia's corpse then type "resurrect".
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Where does Lydia go after she dies?

She will either be at Breezehome or Dragonsreach. If she is dead, you will find her body in the Hall of the Dead in Whiterun.
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What happens if you dismiss Lydia in Skyrim?

Just dismiss her as a follower, she will either go back to where you first met her, or Breezehome if you've purchased it... You can tell her too wait and if you don't go back to within a certain amount of time, she will go back to Whiterun. I think it is 3 days, but I'm not sure.
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Is Lydia a good wife in Skyrim?

Lydia is willing to risk her life for the Dragonborn on a whim and becomes one of the game's more complex characters once players get to know her. Plus, Lydia's loyalty can even transcend death in Skyrim, and so her love lasts for several lifetimes (literally).
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When Lydia Dies For The First Time

Does it matter if Lydia dies?

Unfortunately Lydia dying is a permanent thing, so if you are saddened that she will no longer carry your burdens you may want to load a save file from before she died. That being said there are lots more followers in Skyrim.
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Is Lydia immortal in Skyrim?

Unlike some other followers, Lydia is not essential (immortal), and can be killed without you knowing about it. But with her unlimited arrow supply, heavy armor, and the fact that she appears early in the game, she might be worth the trouble for beginner players.
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What to do after Lydia dies?

The Raise Zombie spell will only temporarily bring Lydia back, and she'll turn into a pile of ashes afterward. The Soul Tear dragon shout achieves a similar result. The only real option (at least for console players) is to load a previous save to get Lydia back.
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Can you divorce Lydia in Skyrim?

The short answer is that there's no official way to obtain a divorce in Skyrim.
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What happens if you tell Lydia it's time for us to part ways?

If the Dragonborn and Lydia part ways, she returns to Dragonsreach. If Breezehome in Whiterun is owned, she will return there instead. If enough time was spent with her, she may gift the Dragonborn with a radiant item upon reuniting with her.
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What kills Lydia?

Ultimately, Lydia's neuroticism is her fatal flaw. Walt poisoned the tea she obsessively drinks to ease her anxiety.
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Can you get another housecarl if Lydia dies?

To answer your question TC, if they die they don't get replaced. You get one for each house though.
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Why do I keep losing Lydia in Skyrim?

The first thing you need to do is find out if she is following you or not. Approach a hireling probably best to use Jenassa for this as she is in Whiterun itself and see if she will actively be recruitable. If she is then you have no one following you which means she is either dead or trying to get back to Breezehome.
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Where does Lydia go when she dies?

Check the Hall of the Dead in Whiterun. Her body should be there.
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What happens if you turn Lydia into a vampire?

Aside from the Frost Resistance and the Drain Life ability, there aren't too many benefits to turning Lydia into a vampire in Skyrim. Her eyes turn a different color to reflect her new status, but not much else changes.
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Can you marry Lydia in Skyrim?

Lydia is the only sane person you can marry.
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Do you lose Lydia if you join the Stormcloaks?

No, you don't lose anything. She and your baby will both stay safely inside your house until the fight is over and the town is cleaned/repaired. Good I would hate to lose her now I can continue my Stormcloak quest line.
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Who is best to marry in Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim's 12 Best Marriage Candidates, Ranked
  • 4 Marcurio Is a Skyrim Spouse Worth Wooing Simply to Avoid Paying His Hiring Fee. ...
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  • 2 Wolf Twins Vilkas and Farkas Are Both Husband Material. ...
  • 1 Argis the Bulwark Is the Best Skyrim Husband.
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Is Lydia worth keeping Skyrim?

Just wait till your a high level then recruit someone you haven't met yet and they will be tons better than Lydia. Followers lock at whatever level you are when you meet them, hence Lydia is usually one of the weakest in the game.
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Who is the best follower in Skyrim?

Serana also boasts a decent combination of magical and non-magical skills to aid the Dragonborn in combat. For these reasons, among many others, Serana is quite possibly the strongest companion available in Skyrim.
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How do I get rid of Lydia without killing her?

The only way I know to get rid of her: Have her follow you to a random location, and tell her to wait here, and she'll just stay there for awhile. If you have the PC version, you can console, click on her, and type "Markfordelete". Exit the house, return and she'll be gone.
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Can you sacrifice Lydia in Skyrim?

Jael Balgruuf will grant you Lydia as a Housecarl, who can then be brought to the Sacellum of Boethiah. Though the Whiterun questlines can be completed relatively early in Skyrim, Lydia can't be sacrificed at the Sacellum of Boethiah until the quest is available at Level 30.
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How old is Lydia in Skyrim?

She comes in two versions: young Lydia who is around 20-25 years old or middle-aged Lydia who is in her late forties.
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What are the benefits of marrying Lydia in Skyrim?

If you marry Lydia, there's the advantage that sleeping anywhere with her following you will give you the "Lover's Comfort" (I think that's what it's called) buff, a boost of 15% of your experience gain on all skills...
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What is Lydia's max level in Skyrim?

Lydia – With a level cap of 50, Lydia of Skyrim specializes in heavy armor and one-handed combat, but is also proficient with a bow. This makes her a decent for early- and mid-game playthroughs, but not in the late game, when she stops leveling with the player. Vilkas – Like Aela, Vilkas' level is capped at 50.
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