How to Cure Vampirism in Skyrim: Step-by-Step Guide to the Rising at Dawn Quest
Step 1: Admit You Have a Problem (to the Nearest Innkeeper)
So, you’ve gone full “I vant to suck your blood” and now everyone in Skyrim side-eyes you like you’re the guy who showed up to a potluck with a platter of raw horker meat. First, swallow your pride (and maybe a Cure Disease potion you should’ve chugged three saves ago). Talk to any innkeeper—they’re Skyrim’s unofficial therapists—and ask about rumors. They’ll point you to Falion, the resident “I-read-forbidden-books-and-liked-it” wizard in Morthal. Pro tip: If they call you a “leech,” just nod. They’re not wrong.
Step 2: Go Soul Shopping (Because Morals Are Overrated)
Falion will demand a filled Black Soul Gem for the cure. If you’re fresh out of ethically questionable items, you’ve got options:
- Option A: Buy one from a court wizard. They’re like the eBay of dark magic.
- Option B: Trap a human soul yourself. Just casually cast Soul Trap on a bandit mid-monologue about sweetrolls. No judgment here.
Don’t forget to pack a snack for the road. Falion’s into dramatic rituals, not hospitality.
Step 3: Meet at the Swampy Slumber Party (Dawn Optional?)
Head to the summoning circle outside Morthal at, uh, “dawn.” If you’re a vampire who hasn’t seen sunrise since 2011, set an alarm. Falion will chant ominously while you stand there awkwardly, holding your soul gem like it’s a participation trophy. After some light cult-ish theatrics, poof! You’re cured. No more hissing at sunlight, and you can finally enjoy garlic bread again.
Step 4: Revel in Your Mediocre Mortality
Congratulations! You’re now a boring, non-sparkly mortal. Enjoy perks like:
- Not being attacked on sight (unless you stole that sweetroll).
- Sleeping without nightmares about Falion’s invoice for services rendered.
Just remember: If you miss turning into a flappy night creature, there’s always a werewolf waiting in Falkreath. Priorities, people.
Alternative Methods to Remove Vampirism in Skyrim: Potions, Shrines, and Falion’s Vampire Cure
When Falion’s On Vacation and You Forgot to Pack Sunscreen
So, you messed up. Again. Now you’re a glowing-eyed nightwalker who can’t stroll through Whiterun without getting torched like a sweetroll left in the forge. Falion’s your go-to vamp-exorcist, but let’s face it: he’s probably off collecting swamp mushrooms “for research.” Fear not! Skyrim’s got more anti-vamp hacks than Nazeem has opinions on the Cloud District.
1. Potions: Because Drinking Strange Liquids Always Ends Well
Before you become a permanent member of the “I Burned Down My Own House Trying to Cook Venison” club, chug a Cure Disease Potion. Yes, it’s the same thing you use after fighting skeevers in a sewer. Catch it within three in-game days of infection, and voilà—no fangs, no flames. Missed the deadline? Now you’re brewing a Potion of Embracing Regret (aka *“Vampire Cure”*). Ingredients:
- A Garlic clove (because Dracula’s kryptonite is also a pasta staple)
- A Black Soul Gem (filled, because stealing souls is only evil if you’re bad at it)
- Bloodgrass… which sounds metal but mostly just makes Alchemists sneeze
2. Prayer: Divine Intervention or Divine Comedy?
Nine Divines, one simple request: “Please un-undead me.” Shrines are Skyrim’s spiritual vending machines—drop a coin, get a blessing. If praying at Arkay’s shrine doesn’t work, maybe try Talos and blame the Thalmor for your fangy predicament. Pro tip: If a priest side-eyes you mid-prayer, just say, “It’s a cosplay thing!” and sprint away.
3. Falion’s “Totally Not a Cult” Ritual
Fine, you caved. You tracked down Falion in Morthal, where he’ll “cure” you by swapping your vampirism with a soul he definitely didn’t steal from a puppy. Bring that filled Black Soul Gem (ask any bandit—they’re basically walking gem-fillers) and stand in a creepy swamp circle at dawn. Bonus: You get to hear Falion mutter “You will sleep now” like a lullaby from a Daedra’s grandma.
