Skyrim DLC: from Vampire Lord to family Man

The central scenario was not praised by the players, but the interaction with NPCs was received quite positively. Skyrim became a game that is simple enough for an ignorant gamer to quickly “join” it, and also addictive enough that the same gamer does not leave the real world for a couple of dozen hours. Despite the presence of bugs in the game (for example, stones hanging above the ground or getting stuck in textures), the game did not leave the memory of gamers as a tester’s nightmare. Thus, imperfection became the unrivaled charm of Skyrim.

Interesting and funny fact: one player killed all the creatures in the world of Skyrim and was left alone. To do this, the gamer had to kill more than 2 thousand NPCs and about 2.5 thousand other creatures. How much time it took, the man did not say.

We play for the real hero Dovahkiin, a man in whose veins the blood of dragons flows one way or another, that’s why we can make the well-known screams.  Later, we begin to unravel the tangle of secrets and reasons for the sudden appearance of dragons, learn various skills of the Dragonborn and at the very end kill the main dragon – Alduin. This is where the plot ends.

Fans note that Skyrim is conducive to going there for the atmosphere of this cozy, fantasy world, doing some of your own things: experimenting with alchemy, arranging your home, wandering in search of points of interest, which often have some mini-stories. And in between these activities, you can go through quests when you get tired of it. It is not for nothing that they say that games from the Bethesda company are not played, they are lived.

All Skyrim DLCs turned out to be unique, different from each other stories, where the player had the opportunity to choose a storyline and build his own story.

Mods complement the Skyrim DLC, adding their own fun twist to the colorful world. You can install mods on your characters, vehicles and weapons, interface and gameplay.

Here we meet the vampire Harkon, who intends to destroy his main enemy – the Sun, using the power of the Elder Scrolls. We have a choice: join the Guardians of Dawn – an elite squad of hunters and destroy evil spirits, or become the main one among vampires.

What’s new and interesting in this Skyrim add-on?

• Vampirism (a disease that makes Dovahkiin become a vampire) and lycanthropy (transformation into a werewolf) appeared.
• There is an opportunity to turn into a vampire lord if you join Harkon. Thanks to this, Dovahkiin will have new abilities, for example, turning into a bat or sucking out energy.
• New shouts – Soul Rip (which can pull the soul of an enemy and make it your ally) and Life Drain, which takes away the life and magic powers of your opponents.
• We now have a new weapon made of dragon bone.
• You can fight while sitting on a horse, using a bow and crossbow.
• A new NPC appears in the Rat Hole – a woman who can change your appearance for a fee.

The add-on is interesting in that you can choose your path. You can play as a vampire if you have already pumped up your character enough, and then replay the game for the Dawnguard (or vice versa). Only then will you really understand which side you like more – evil (vampires) or good (guardians).

Player reviews of Skyrim DLC Dawnguard on Reddit vary: someone liked the vampires more, and someone sided with the hunters.

In this add-on, you can’t expect fierce battles in gloomy caves. Now you lead a sedentary lifestyle and are engaged in agriculture. Skyrim and a quiet life? This is something completely incompatible. However, this DLC is like a quiet life before another grand battle. Now you have the opportunity to build yourself a house or even a mansion with various cool additions such as a stable, your own alchemy laboratory, personal quarters, and so on.

However, it is worth remembering that the size and luxury of the house depends on the financial situation of your character. If you have no money, then get ready to spend the night in taverns and save money. In addition to building a house, you can go fishing, bake pies, work on the farm.

In this DLC, you can get married and even adopt a child. However, with great power comes great responsibility, as you now need to protect your home and family from attacks by vampires, skeevers, and giants. Keep in mind that there are no fences around the estate, so you will need to remain vigilant so that no one steals your livestock. And so that you have time to work on the farm and bake pies, you have the opportunity to hire a house manager.

This DLC makes Skyrim similar to games like Minecraft or The Sims. You shouldn’t expect new interesting adventures and battles in this part. Rather, Skyrim Hearthfire is for a calm and peaceful pastime when you want to take a break from battles.

Players sometimes have a hard time choosing where exactly to build an estate: in Windstad Manor, Lakeview Manor or Heljarchen Hall. Here’s what fans write on Reddit about this:

This is the new Skyrim DLC that came out after Skyrim: Hearthfire. In this DLC, the small population of Solstheim is in danger, and who will save them? Of course, Dovahkiin!

In Dragonborn, your main antagonist is not a large black dragon, but the first Dragonborn named Miraak. He is not an easy antagonist, since he once fought against dragons and even took them under his control. What are we going to do in this DLC? Look for Black Books, destroy well-guarded Sources of Evil that are scattered throughout the island, fight in gloomy caves. It seems like nothing special. However, do not rush to make hasty conclusions. Interesting moments were added to Dragonborn. For example, the inhabitants of the first settlement turn into zombies at night and go to build a temple to Miraak. By the way, you can also, having lost your will, go with them.

In the new Skyrim DLC – Dragonborn, Dovahkiin can learn new dragon cries, one of which will be able to subjugate animals, people and even dragons to his will. Speaking of dragons. Now you can saddle them and fly, enjoying the forest and mountain landscapes of the world. However, there is a nuance that Dovahkiin will not be able to fully control the dragon. But the very possibility of flying on a reptile is cool, right?

Among the advantages of the add-on, it is worth noting a fairly long duration, a large open world full of quests and tasks. The disadvantage can be considered a rather template and banal plot.

Let’s take a quick look at Steam player reviews of Skyrim DLC – Dragonborn.

Loyal fans continue to enjoy Skyrim DLC even in 2024. It is not surprising, because Bethesda knew how to win the hearts of fans of the game: interesting NPCs, colorful graphics, magic and dragons, of course. When you play Skyrim, you feel like you are in this fantasy world, enjoying every corner of it. DLC is not just ordinary additions to the main story, it is a real gift for the gamer. Let’s put aside all our business, put on headphones and immerse ourselves in the amazing world of Skyrim again. I assure you, you will definitely like it.