What are the benefits of marriage? (Skyrim)

What are the benefits of marriage? (Skyrim)

So, you are wondering what benefits you get from getting married in Skyrim? This article was written to show you the marriage benefits and pros of getting married to a NPC in the Skyrim game.

First of all, Skyrim is the first game in the Elder Scrolls game series which gives you such freedom in choosing the person you want to get married to; the list of NPCs with potential spouses is absolutely massive, and each one requires that you do something for them in order to impress them enough to fancy you. This may be simple mundane tasks, such as retrieving an item for them or giving a gold piece to charity.. whereas in other cases there might be lifethreatening quests in far away places.

After you have chosen to marry someone, they will ask you where you want to live; i.e. in their house or in your own home. If your house is located in a different city than the person's hometown, the person might ask if it is ok that they open a shop. This shop will generate 100-150 gold per 24 game hours normally, with some bonuses occuring sometimes. Another benefit from them opening their own shop is that you can trade with them, just like any other merchant NPC.

Secondly, before heading deeper into which NPCs you can marry and what you have to do to impress each one, let us go through the benefits of Skyrim marriage.

The benefits vary depending on which spouse you choose, so this is a thing to consider before asking someone to join you in Skyrim matrimony. Without further ado, here are the benefits you came for.

1. They may follow you as your humble companion in the battlefield. This might be good for those tougher battles in which you may need some assistance, or well.. a decoy...
2. If your spouse is a shopkeeper of some sort, you will gain 50% of their daily revenue; which can come in handy in your Skyrim quests and adventures, especially when it comes to buying more expensive weapons or armor. As mentioned beforehand, this will generate 100-150 gold per 24 game hours, and another benefit is that you can trade with your spouse just like any other shop. The transactions you do with your spouse will benefit you, as you will earn 50% of what you invest.
3. The spouse you choose to marry will cook you a daily meal, which will be served in your home or their home, depending on if you have acquired a house yet (how do I buy a house in Skyrim?) or not, and if you choose to live in your own house or their house.
4. If you choose to sleep at home, you will receive a resting benefit from sleeping in the same bed as your spouse. It is called the "lovers comfort" resting benefit.
5. At various times, your spouse will bring you gifts, these range widely from food till more valuable things like weapons, armor and jewelry.

FAQ regarding Skyrim marriage.

Q - Can I marry any gender in Skyrim?

A - Yes, you can marry any gender in Skyrim.

Q - Who can I marry in Skyrim?

A - The list is very extensive, but you can marry pretty much anyone you fancy.