Who is the better side in Skyrim?

Ultimately the choice to go with the Imperials or the Stormcloaks is a personal one that depends on the direction you want to take your character. Nord characters will find a home among the Stormcloaks, as long as they agree with their point of view on the Empire.
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Which side is best 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. Engaging Quests, Plot Twists, and Fabulous Characters.
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Who is the better choice 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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Does it matter who you side with at the start of Skyrim?

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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Who are the real good guys in Skyrim?

To call either side good guys or bad guys is rather unfair. It depends on what you consider to be good really. But objectively speaking, the only faction with purely good intentions is the college of winterhold. Mainly because they don't oppress anyone or want to rule over anyone.
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EMPIRE vs STORMCLOAKS - Who is the Better Ruler? - Elder Scrolls Lore

Are Stormcloaks or Imperials better?

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?

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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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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Can you switch sides in Skyrim?

Can I switch sides in the Skyrim Civil War? 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.
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What happens if you side with the Stormcloaks in Skyrim?

When the Dragonborn sides with the Stormcloaks in Skyrim's Civil War, their victory is assured and will change the country's leadership and Holds.
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Who should I play as in Skyrim?

The Nord is a great option for a first character. You'll be skilled at two-handed weapons, will get more money for selling loot, and have a Light Armor bonus and racial abilities that keeps you mobile and able to survive the early game. The Orc is phenomenal at surviving damage, and dealing damage in melee.
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What happens if I join the Imperials?

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 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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What happens if the Stormcloaks win?

If the Stormcloaks won, the Aldmeri Dominion could take Skyrim on it's own without the Empire supporting the nords, but it would require an investment of resources (due to poor Aldmeri logistics in the region) that the remaining provinces of the Empire could potentially take advantage of.
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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 you beat Skyrim without choosing sides?

Just the the main quest, of you choose not to do them the quest remains in limbo. Nobody makes any progress, there aren't any major battles, they remain in a perfect, tense stalemate - because nothing in Skyrim can happen without player approval.
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Can you change wives in Skyrim?

You can't formally get a divorce in Skyrim, but you might be able to get a new Marriage Partner. For good or bad there is a way to back out of your marriage in case you find a more suitable partner or got stuck with coyote ugly because you needed a place to couch surf.
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Can I do both Stormcloaks and Imperials?

No. You can have "Join the Stormcloaks" and "Join the Legion" both active at once, but once you join one you get an automatic quest failure for the other one. I wanted to join the dragons. I joined the Stormcloaks and as soon as I finished one part of the quest line, it said I failed the mission to join the imperials.
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Can you join both factions in Skyrim?

Also note that you can be a member of all factions simultaneously without any conflict, with the exception being the Imperials and Stormcloaks where you will have to pick a side.
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Will I lose Lydia if I join the Stormcloaks?

After I've received the Gold, you will find Lydia safely returned to your home in Whiterun.
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Do you lose your house in Whiterun If you join the Stormcloaks?

Nothing happens to it. It stays your house and doesn't get destroyed or anything.
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What happens if you free the Stormcloak soldier?

They will spawn with an Imperial vanguard and when activated will present the Dragonborn with 3 options: leave them alone, free them, or free them and trade weapons/armor with them. Doing either of the latter actions will cause the guards escorting said prisoner to become hostile.
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Should I let Ulfric live?

If Dragonborn decides not to kill him - General Tullius would strike the final blow and Ulfric is dead. You could, however, never finish the civil war - and then we dont know what happens until the next game is out - when Bethesda would choose a canon ending of the civil war.
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Who killed Ulfric?

The Palace of the Kings is then raided, where Ulfric and his right-hand man Galmar Stone-Fist await. Once Ulfric is defeated, he will request that the Dragonborn be the one to kill him, as it would "make for a better song," although the Dragonborn can refuse and allow General Tullius to strike the final blow.
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Is Ulfric the good guy?

Some believe Ulfric to be a hero, while others label him an opportunist, leading him to play the role of one of the main anti-heroes/villains in the game. He was voiced by Vladimir Kulich.
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