{"id":216362,"date":"2021-03-15T18:30:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T18:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/skyrim-joinable-factions-ranked\/"},"modified":"2021-03-15T18:30:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T18:30:28","slug":"skyrim-all-joinable-factions-ranked-from-worst-to-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/03\/15\/skyrim-all-joinable-factions-ranked-from-worst-to-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Skyrim: All Joinable Factions, Ranked From Worst To Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From Riften to Solitude, Skyrim<\/a> is rife with opportunities to make new friends and forge connections. Assassin’s guilds, armies, institutes of learning\u2014the game has them all.\u00a0As players make their way through the world, they must decide which factions will be most useful and best suit the character they’re roleplaying.<\/p>\n

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Some of these guilds provide the Dragonborn with huge advantages, and have compelling storylines that immerse the player in the world. Others, meanwhile, feel bland and boring\u2014or\u00a0have core philosophies that just don’t sit right. Here’s a list of every faction the player can join, ranked from worst to best.<\/p>\n

11 <\/span>The Bards’ College<\/h2>\n
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Skyrim’s\u00a0<\/em>Bards’ College storyline (if it can even be called a storyline) feels like wasted potential. A few errand quests here and there, a brief festival event, and that’s it. There’s none of the wild romp that players expected from this guild.<\/p>\n

Even though the\u00a0player is technically considered a bard, they gain no new skills to demonstrate this. Bard Dragonborns can’t play instruments, nor sing to a tavern. An entertainment-based Power would have been a great reward for the main Bards’ College quest; alas, none exists.<\/p>\n

10 <\/span>The Blades<\/h2>\n
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Delphine and Esbern have noble goals, but they’re shortsighted and militant. Furthermore, fully joining the Blades<\/a> requires killing Paarthunax, the wise, kind old dragon who leads the Greybeards.\u00a0After “Season Unending,” Delphine will refuse any service to the Dragonborn until this deed is done.<\/p>\n

Though she provides\u00a0helpful guidance in the first few main quests, Delphine’s self-righteous attitude starts to grate on many players\u2014especially when she demands Paarthunax’s death.\u00a0Considering the Blades don’t do too much for the player anyway, most don’t consider this a worthy sacrfice.<\/p>\n

9 <\/span>The Greybeards<\/h2>\n
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Even though killing Paarthunax leaves a bad taste in some players’ mouths, the Greybeards aren’t\u00a0much better\u00a0even if he’s left alive. They’re the opposite extreme from the Blades, refusing to take action even when they could save lives.<\/p>\n

Remaining loyal to the Greybeards allows the Dragonborn to visit Paarthunax and meditate on Words of Power, making their shouts more powerful. However, they’re not a very interesting bunch. They don’t have quests or side stories associated with them like other factions do, making these old monks a bit dull.<\/p>\n

8 <\/span>The Stormcloaks<\/h2>\n
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Though the Stormcloaks are fighting to preserve their way of life, they also have a nasty tendency towards racist nationalism. Some Stormcloak supporters simply want the freedom to worship Talos in peace. Others, however, want to see all non-Nords violently driven from their land.<\/p>\n

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Joining the Stormcloak army<\/a> may be an important roleplaying choice for some. However, the quests tend to be a bit dull: Go to a location, kill several enemies, repeat. It’s a good way to level up combat skills, but narratively underwhelming.<\/p>\n

7 <\/span>The Imperial Legion<\/h2>\n
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There’s really no good side to pick in the Civil War. Though they claim to want unity, the Imperial Legion fights to stamp out religious freedom and Nordic traditions. As with the Stormcloak rebellion, some players may\u00a0join the Legion as a roleplaying choice, but find themselves bored with the story.<\/p>\n

The Legion doesn’t seem to realize that they’re nothing more than Thalmor puppets. Furthermore, just like fighting for the other side, the storyline isn’t particularly engaging. The quests are more or less the same\u00a0between the two sides.<\/p>\n

6 <\/span>The Companions<\/h2>\n
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The Companions guild<\/a> is\u00a0a good way to build combat skills as a low-level player,\u00a0with more narrative interest than the Civil War. However, at higher levels, the large number of radiant quests become tedious and dull.<\/p>\n

Beast Form is an interesting power, and for some players, joining this guild is worth the werewolf transformation alone. Despite this, the questline leaves something to be desired.\u00a0The story\u00a0had potential for emotional impact, but it felt\u00a0a bit rushed, making it one of the weaker subplots in the game.<\/p>\n

5 <\/span>The\u00a0Volkihar Clan<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Dawnguard\u00a0<\/em>DLC allows the player to pick sides in a war between mortals and vampires. If the Dragonborn sides with the latter, they join the Volkihar Clan, led by the abusive and overbearing Harkon.<\/p>\n

Clan Volkihar’s members\u00a0are kind of one-note. They’re all fairly bloodthirsty,\u00a0believe they’re above others, and are bored with the politics of Harkon’s court (except those who want his throne). While playing through\u00a0Dawnguard<\/em> from a vampire’s point of view is fascinating, the Volkihar Clan often feels stifling and creepy.<\/p>\n

4 <\/span>The College of Winterhold<\/h2>\n
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Most players wind up here in their hunt for an Elder Scroll, but get caught up in the story. With ancient artifacts, dragon priests, Thalmor spies, and a long-gone magical order, who could resist the intrigue?<\/p>\n

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Furthermore, the\u00a0College is an incredible resource for mages. Not only is it\u00a0home to powerful followers<\/a>\u00a0and trainers, it also possesses a multitude of tools. The Atronach Forge, the Arcaneum’s library, and the items in the Arch-Mage’s quarters turn the Dragonborn into an incomparable wizard.<\/p>\n

3 <\/span>The Dawnguard<\/h2>\n
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Though the Volkihar Clan’s storied history may hold some macabre appeal, the Dawnguard has plenty of its own intrigue in its past<\/a>. In its present iteration, Isran may be a little intense, but he’s dedicated to protecting Skyrim and the whole of the world.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, in addition to having powerful followers, this faction’s\u00a0members are some of the game’s most delightful personalities. From Florentius’ casual chats with Arkay, to Gunmar’s brilliant idea to tame and outfit trolls, it’s hard to grow bored among the Dawnguard.<\/p>\n

2 <\/span>The Thieves’ Guild<\/h2>\n
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For players who love to lurk in the shadows, there’s no better choice than the Thieves’ Guild<\/a>. A code of honor among thieves governs\u00a0these rogues, and the Dragonborn must use stealth and strength\u00a0to rise through the ranks.<\/p>\n

The questline surrounding the Guild is one of the most satisfying in the game. Betrayal, revenge, and redemption are its guiding themes, and its complex characters make\u00a0for\u00a0a powerful story. Its side quests remain interesting as well, as the player performs favors to\u00a0build the Guild’s\u00a0influence throughout Skyrim.<\/p>\n

1 <\/span>\u00a0The Dark Brotherhood<\/h2>\n
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Despite questionable morals, this brethren of assassins<\/a>\u00a0has always been a favorite\u00a0faction\u00a0among Skyrim<\/em> players. Each quest requires the\u00a0Dragonborn to employ different strategies, keeping the game interesting. Its characters are lovably odd, from a 200-year-old vampire child to grumpy old Festus.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0story is also the least predictable of the game’s subplots. Players experience multiple twists\u00a0and finally\u00a0reach\u00a0a satisfying conclusion. Furthermore, of all guild questlines, the Dark Brotherhood has potentially the greatest impact on the world\u2014and that’s always rewarding\u00a0in an RPG.<\/p>\n

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