So, I am working on a new playthrough of Skyrim with the two new DLCs and I would like to work in being a vampire lord early into the game. Doing a bit of reading however it seems I have to select to be a dawnguard if I want to be able to craft crossbows and bolts… which I do want..
Can I choose to join the dawnguard up front and then become a vampire lord later down the road or is this the only time this option will come up?
Best Answer
Once you've finished the Chasing Echoes quest you'll be given another opportunity to become a Vampire Lord, even if you originally sided with the Dawnguard.
Details that may be considered plot spoilers:
I'll also note that this was how I played it, and I hadn't finished some of the Dawnguard sidequests before becoming a Vampire Lord, causing them to become blocked unless I cured myself (so be wary of that).