Ethnet's Melee Sounds and Material Impact Fix

⭐ ⭐ (576 endorsements) 📥 117,537 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 8/31/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Ethnet · Audio - SFX

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/31/2022 📅 Created: 8/31/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ F4SE — Fallout 4 Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UFO4P — Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #9 of 45 Audio - SFX mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

At a glance, this is a melee sound replacement mod. But it also comes with a couple more features that might make it stand out from the rest:

- Completely new sounds for blunt weapons, bats, batons, small blades (knives), and large blades (machetes)

- Material impact fix for blades hitting concrete

- Unique impact and sounds for blades, for some weird reason Bethesda decided that blades would share some impacts with blunt weapons (why???)

- Unarmed impact sounds and compatibility with AnotherOne's katana mod

In the future, I hope to cover more melee weapons.

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AnotherOne's Melee Replacer

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Knife animation Pack

Unarmed Animations Redone

Check out my other sound mods

Tactical Weapon Foley - Weapon Equip Sounds

Tactical Weapon Foley - ADS (Aim Down Sights) Sounds

Xbone Version Available

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Installation

Use a mod manager, or drag the files into your data directory.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact audio mod that replaces melee hit sounds and fixes material impact audio in Skyrim. With 576 endorsements and 117,537 downloads, it's a niche but well-received choice for players who primarily use melee combat and want more satisfying feedback.

✨ Key Features

Replaces melee hit sounds with new audio cues.
Fixes material impact sounds for more realistic feedback.
Targets players who primarily use melee combat.
Last updated in August 2022, ensuring compatibility with the then-current Skyrim version.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 576 endorsements and over 117k downloads.
  • Fills a specific niche for melee-focused players who want better audio feedback.
  • Simple audio mod that doesn't require heavy scripting or dependencies.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects audio, so no gameplay or visual changes.
  • Last updated in 2022, may not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates.
  • Author notes it's for 'the four of you' — clearly a niche mod, not for everyone.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who primarily use melee and are tired of the default hit sounds. If you're a stealth archer or mage, you'll get nothing from this. Skip if you want gameplay changes — this is purely audio.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple audio mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager.
  • If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure to grab the correct version for your game (LE vs SE).
  • Load order doesn't matter much for audio mods, but placing it after other sound mods ensures it takes priority.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Fallout 4 Mods
Author
Ethnet
Version
1.0
Downloads
117,537
Endorsements
576
Category
Audio - SFX
Created
8/31/2022
Updated
8/31/2022

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