Serana is one of the most popular companions in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, originating from the Dawnguard expansion. While she begins her journey as an ancient Pure-blood Vampire, many players wonder if it is possible to change her condition and help her regain her humanity. Navigating her storyline requires specific choices, as a single wrong dialogue option can permanently lock you out of curing her.
Prerequisites for Curing Serana
To begin the process of curing Serana, you must first side with the Dawnguard faction during the main expansion questline. Choosing to become a Vampire Lord yourself or joining Lord Harkon will make it impossible to convince her later. Additionally, you must complete the entire main story of the DLC and defeat Lord Harkon before the option becomes active.
Navigating Critical Dialogue Choices
Throughout your travels with Serana, you must maintain a supportive and respectful tone during all dialogue interactions. Avoid pushing her about her family history or bringing up a cure prematurely during the questline. Asking her about curing her vampirism before defeating Harkon causes her to become defensive and permanently refuse further discussion.
Convincing Serana After the Main Quest
Once Harkon is defeated, speak with Serana when she is accompanying you as a follower. Select the prompt asking if she has ever thought about getting cured, then choose supportive responses like telling her she could be her own person again. Once convinced, she will temporarily leave your party for three days to visit Falion in Morthal.
What Changes After Her Condition Is Restored
When Serana returns after her cure, her appearance changes subtly, most notably with her eyes turning from yellow to bright blue. While her fundamental combat abilities remain largely the same, her status as a mortal human reflects a major emotional conclusion to her character arc. On PC platforms, players who accidentally locked themselves out of this option can reset her dialogue flags using console commands.
