Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Guide Dawnguard Quests
Important Characters (Neutral)
There are two additional characters who play a key role in the Dawnguard Quests, but they have a more pragmatic approach to the war between the living and undead or have learned to distrust both sides in this struggle.
Dexion Evicus
Dexion is a Moth Priest. A gentle man by nature, he is content to lose himself in books and readings of the Elder Scrolls. Scholarly pursuits are his passions, and he quails at the thought of danger. After all, he is quite old and sometimes forgetful, especially when preparing for the reading of Elder Scrolls are concerned. If he were to be captured, he would capitulate after being tortured briefly. He is not a strong man, though he is very dedicated to his craft.
Serana (Follower)
Serana is the daughter of Harkon and Valerica. Her mother sealed her away in Dimhollow Crypt to thwart her father’s schemes. She grew up very close to her mother and distant from (but not opposed to) her father. Her relationship with her mother was as loving and nurturing as it could be, considering that they were both creatures of the dark. She learned necromancy and other sorts of magic at her mother’s side, and she is a powerful mage in her own right.
Even as a child, hers was a fairly lonely life. She’s naturally somewhat defensive, though not cold. She can deftly avoid difficult topics and turn the conversation back around into something you thought you wanted to talk about. She’s built up these defenses because she has a quick temper and strong passion, so she doesn’t let people get too close lest they fall victim to them. She’s been taught to genuinely care about those who befriend her, but only so much as they prove worthwhile. She also has a touch of self-deprecating humor and awareness. She’s smart, but a bit naive. After being sealed in Dimhollow Crypt for over a thousand years, she is curious about what the world has become. She remembers snow elves and dwarves and is somewhat sad to hear about their passing.
Serana’s Powers
| Name | Prerequisite | Class | Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serana | Dawnguard Main Quest: Awakening | Vampire Mage | Sneak, One-Handed, Light Armor, Conjuration, Destruction, Alteration |
Like her parents, Serana is a vampire. This gives her the following abilities:
- Immunity to Disease
- Immunity to Poison
- Frost Resistance 50%
- Weakness to Fire 50%
- No Health, Magicka, or Stamina regeneration in sunlight.
Over time, her spells also improve based on your level:
| Your Level | Drain Life | Other Spells |
|---|---|---|
| Level 20 or Lower | Absorbs 8 Health per second from her target. | Raise Zombie, Ice Spike |
| Level 20–27 | Absorbs 10 Health and Stamina per second from her target. | Reanimate Corpse, Ice Spike |
| Level 28–37 | Absorbs 12 Health and Stamina per second from her target. | Reanimate Corpse, Ice Spike, Lightning Bolt |
| Level 38–47 | Absorbs 15 Health, Magicka, and Stamina per second from her target. | Revenant, Ice Spike, Lightning Bolt |
| Level 48 or Higher | Absorbs 20 Health, Magicka, and Stamina per second from her target. | Revenant, Ice Storm, Chain Lightning |