All Pros & Cons of Turning Lydia Into A Vampire In Skyrim

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If players want to turn one of their followers like the housecarl Lydia into a vampire in Skyrim, they should be aware of a few of the process' pros and cons. Turning followers into vampires is a little-known aspect of the game, one that requires a fair bit of playing time to be able to do. It's not for every player or every build, so players should think carefully before they commit to turning Lydia or another follower.

It's well-known that players are able to become a vampire in Skyrim by contracting the Sanguinare Vampiris disease, but many may not know that they can also turn one of the various followers scattered throughout the game. Not all of them are eligible, but Lydia is among those who are, and no matter the candidate, it should be done with care due to the potential consequences. Everyone makes mistakes in Skyrim at least once, but this could be a particularly bad one if done recklessly. It's impossible to cure her if players go through with it, and the negatives may not be obvious for a while, at which point save scumming will mean redoing a lot of progress on quests and other in-game projects.

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Turning a follower into a vampire in Skyrim, including Lydia, carries advantages and disadvantages, most of which are shared with other vampire enemies and NPCs. There aren't as many benefits as downsides, and the benefits may not help her as much as they would the Dragonborn. Depending on the player, it may not be worth it, but since it doesn't affect them or the overall gameplay too much, they can still do it if they'd like without ruining their playthrough.

To turn a follower into a vampire in Skyrim, players first need to marry them. Players can't get