Well, I have 4 characters in skyrim. 2 of which I play the most and are atleast above level 30. I plan to take these two characters and play through Dawnguard with both of them but take different sides each time. My sneaky Bosmer archer is my evil character so i feel it is only fit that i play with her taking the vampire lord side. Only problem is i want the crossbow for her to use. Do you guys think you will be able to Obtain the crossbow if you play through taking the vampire path?
I think it E3 they mentioned that you first join the Dawnguard and can then fall to the Vampire Lords faction. I think you're either going to be issued with a crossbow when you join up with the Dawns, or otherwise I'm sure as a Vampire Lord you'll be killing plenty of Dawnguards which will drop their crossbows.