Forum:Barkskin perk, even when you don't kill Harold?

I've heard about this happening, when you choose to stunt his growth or accelerate it, some people have said they still get the perk? Is that true? And if it is, is there a certain reason why it happens?

I don't think so. As I understand the effect is caused by exposure to his blood (like in some myths), which wont happen unless you destroy the heart. And you get other rewards after all.

i've heard about that glitch too, but i think it's false or has since been fixed w/ one of the patches. i've only seen it mentioned about 3 times by 2 different people. and i tried for hours to get it to work. i just ended up taking the perk, really wanted Poplar's hood too :(--Mookeylama 08:08, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, I want the perk but I don't want to kill him :( but it's only a game. Just like for tenpenny tower I don't want dashwood to die, but it's more profitable for me. I need to realize it's only a game :P - Ashran111 18:31, 7 February 2009 (UTC)

Just do it. After all, it is a mercy killing. ;P --Turbine2k5 18:32, 7 February 2009 (UTC)