Skyrim: How to Cure Serana of Vampirism

Learn how to cure Serana, your vampire companion in Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC, by following these steps.

Upon meeting Serana in Dimhollow Crypt’s depths, little may you realize the extended journey you’re about to embark on together throughout Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC. As your constant companion, defeating her father and sharing adventures makes her a powerful ally, albeit one burdened by vampirism. If you’ve chosen the Dawnguard path, Serana’s aversion to the sun may become a familiar complaint. However, her vampiric condition can be cured under specific conditions.

Conditions to Cure Serana in Skyrim:

1. Progress in the Dawnguard Storyline: You can only cure Serana after defeating her father in Volkihar Cathedral. Attempts to cure her earlier in the story will fail.
2. Dawnguard Membership: You must be a member of the Dawnguard and free from the vampiric disease yourself. Serana won’t agree to be cured if you are a vampire.
3. Positive Relationship with Serana: While relatively optional, maintaining a polite and kind demeanor towards Serana is advisable. Avoid overt aggression throughout your journey together.

Steps to Cure Serana:

Follow these steps to cure Serana in Skyrim:

1. Complete Dawnguard Storyline: Ensure you have defeated vampire Lord Harkon and talked to Serana shortly after the battle.
2. Initiate Dialogue: Select the dialogue option “Have you thought about getting cured of vampirism?”
3. Express Support: Choose “You could be your own person again.”
4. Dispel Doubts: Respond with “If you want to cure yourself, I’ll support you.”
5. Wait for Decision: Depending on your relationship with Serana, she may immediately agree or express the need to think about it.
6. Patience: If she hesitates, skip a few hours or days in-game and talk to her again. Choose kind dialogue options to reassure her.
7. Wait for Serana’s Return: After completing the dialogue, Serana will leave for three days. Upon her return, she will be human.

Find your cured companion in Fort Dawnguard, with only her bright yellow eyes serving as a reminder of her vampiric past.

It’s important to note that curing Serana is optional, and you can choose to have her turn you into a vampire instead, providing access to new abilities. However, if you decide to cure her, she will forever remain human.

This guide ensures that players can navigate the process smoothly and decide Serana’s fate in their Skyrim journey.