Introduction

Lycanthropy, the supernatural ability to transform into a beast, has both its pros and cons in the world of Skyrim. Becoming a werewolf boosts your strength and speed but also makes you vulnerable to silver weapons and bars you from receiving resting bonuses. Fortunately, curing lycanthropy is possible for those who wish to do so, allowing you to regain full mastery of your mortal form.

In this article, we will explore the process of curing lycanthropy in Skyrim step by step. Let’s dive in!

Step 1: Becoming a Werewolf

Before we discuss how to cure lycanthropy, it is essential to understand how one becomes a werewolf in the first place. The most common method involves joining the Companions guild and participating in their questline. Once you have completed “The Silver Hand” quest, you will have the option to transform into a werewolf.

Step 2: Recognizing the Symptoms

While in werewolf form, the player experiences increased strength and agility but suffers from several drawbacks such as a weakness to silver weapons and an inability to gain restful sleep bonuses. To cure this affliction, you must recognize these symptoms and seek help as soon as possible.

Step 3: Completing the “Purity” Quest

To cure your lycanthropy, you’ll need to complete the “Purity” quest offered by Vilkas or Farkas after finishing the entirety of the Companions main questline, which culminates with “Glory of the Dead.” Speak with either Vilkas or Farkas at Jorrvaskr in Whiterun, and they will ask for your assistance in ridding themselves of their beast blood.

Step 4: Collecting a Glenmoril Witch’s Head

In order to proceed with the Purity quest, you will need a Glenmoril Witch’s head as a necessary ingredient. During the “Blood’s Honor” Companions quest, you will have had to collect at least one witch’s head. If you don’t have any in your possession, revisit Glenmoril Coven, where the witches can be found, and slay one of them to acquire their head.

Step 5: The Ritual at Ysgramor’s Tomb

With the Glenmoril Witch’s head in your inventory, return to Ysgramor’s Tomb and place it on the fire next to Ysgramor’s statue in the main chamber. A spectral wolf will appear; defeat this spectral form and speak with Vilkas or Farkas once more. You will now be cured of lycanthropy.

Optional: Hircine’s Ring

If you happened to own Hircine’s Ring as a result of completing the “Ill Met By Moonlight” quest, equipping it would grant you unlimited werewolf transformations without being permanently stuck with lycanthropy. In this case, curing lycanthropy is unnecessary unless you no longer wish to transform into a werewolf at all.

Conclusion

Curing lycanthropy in Skyrim can be essential for players who want to rid themselves of this supernatural power and embrace their mortal existence fully once more. By following these steps and completing the Purity quest, anyone seeking a cure for their beast blood can do so and conquer their inner beast forever.