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A Comprehensive Guide to Completing "Destroying the Dawnguard" in Skyrim

Introduction

"Destroying the Dawnguard" is a pivotal quest in Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC that allows players to embrace their inner vampire lord and take down the Dawnguard, an organization dedicated to hunting vampires. This guide will provide a step-by-step walkthrough to ensure you successfully complete this quest and wreak havoc on those who oppose you.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

  1. Starting the Quest
  2. Head to the vampire castle, Castle Volkihar.
    • You will receive this quest after completing the "Bloodline" quest, where you choose to side with the vampires.
    • Speak to Lord Harkon in the castle, who will instruct you to destroy the Dawnguard.

  3. Obtain your new objectives from Lord Harkon.

    • He will mention the importance of destroying key members of the Dawnguard.

  4. Find the Dawnguard Base

  5. Travel to Fort Dawnguard, located to the northwest of the map.
    • You can spot the fort easily on your map, as it is marked when you approach the area.

  6. Engage in combat with the Dawnguard members.

    • Utilize your Vampire Lord abilities to overwhelm them; they are heavily armed and will be eager to fight.

  7. Eliminate Key Targets

  8. Locate and take down specific Dawnguard members:

    • Start with Isran, the leader of the Dawnguard.
      • He can be found at the entrance or at one of the watchtowers, strategizing against you.
      • Use powerful spells or melee attacks, making sure to avoid being outnumbered.
    • Next, hunt down Sorine Jurard and Gunmar.
      • Sorine can be found working on a weapons project inside the fort.
      • Gunmar is usually near the training areas, tending to Dawnguard recruits.
      • Use stealth if necessary or engage directly with your vampire powers.

  9. Interact with the Vampire Thralls

  10. After eliminating the key members, interact with the bodies.
    • This will allow you to absorb their powers and collect items that will amplify your strength against the remnant members.

  11. Consider recruiting thralls to fight for you during this quest.

    • Use your powers to turn slain Dawnguard members into vampire thralls to bolster your forces.

  12. Return to Castle Volkihar

  13. After successfully decimating the Dawn guard, return to Lord Harkon.
    • Travel back to Castle Volkihar.
    • Upon entering, you will be greeted by Harkon, who will praise your efforts and acknowledge your loyalty to the vampire clan.
  14. Report on the destruction you’ve caused.
    • Harkon will give you rewards and may offer additional quests that expand your abilities as a Vampire Lord.

Conclusion

Completing the quest "Destroying the Dawnguard" not only provides you with powerful rewards but also solidifies your place within the Vampire Lord hierarchy in Skyrim. Through strategic planning, effective use of your vampire abilities, and decisively taking down key NPCs, you can embrace the darkness and emerge victorious against those who would oppose you. With the Dawnguard in ruins, your path as a powerful vampire is just beginning.