The free DLC will come with any current version of the game. To adopt children in Skyrim, you must have the Hearthfire DLC installed. So you’ve done everything there is to do in Skyrim, and now it’s time to start a family. We’ll also provide a list of every child you can adopt in Skyrim. This guide will go over how to adopt children in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, including all prerequisites and necessary steps. However, the temporary buffs earned from having a family are well-worth the stress of parenthood.
Add being a parent on top of the Dovahkiin’s list of responsibilities, and it’s no wonder the thought of a murderous rampage through Whiterun crosses their mind.