Combat SFX Overhaul LE3
🟠 Updated over a year agoPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 33 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Options
Alternate Weapon Fire Audio
Weapons sound like present day firearms.
Weapons affected:
Predator, Phalanx, Carnifex, Paladin, Talon, Executioner, Eagle
Shuriken, Tempest, Locust, Hornet, Punisher, Hurricane
Wraith, Eviscerator, Katana, Scimitar, Claymore, Raider, Graal, Crusader, Piranha
Lancer, Avenger, Vindicator, Argus, Revenant, Mattock, Saber, Harrier, Typhoon, Valkyrie, Phaeston, Striker
Raptor, Incisor, Indra, Mantis, Viper, Widow, Black Widow, Kishock, Krysae, Valiant
Classic Weapon Fire Audio
Weapon sound more like Mass Effect 1.
Weapons affected:
Predator, Phalanx, Carnifex, Paladin, Talon, Executioner, Eagle
Shuriken, Tempest, Locust, Hornet, Punisher, Hurricane
Wraith, Eviscerator, Katana, Scimitar, Claymore, Raider, Graal, Crusader, Piranha
Lancer, Avenger, Vindicator, Argus, Revenant, Mattock, Saber, Harrier, Typhoon, Valkyrie, Phaeston, Striker
Raptor, Incisor, Indra, Mantis, Viper, Widow, Black Widow, Kishock, Krysae, Valiant
Collector Weapon Fire Audio
Collector weapons sound more alien.
Weapons affected:
Collector Rifle
Geth Weapon Fire Audio
Geth weapons sound more like Mass Effect 1.
Weapons affected:
Reaper Weapon Fire Audio
Reaper weapons sound more alien.
Weapons affected:
Cannibal Rifle
No Corpse Cleanup
Stops the game from cleaning up corpses during battle. When changing levels or engaging in cinematic dialogue the game will continue to clean up the corpses. May impact your framerate.
No Screen Shake
Stops screen shake from running within the code. Some kismet sequences have their own method which is not altered by this option.
Faster Tracers
Weapon tracers are much faster, similar to Mass Effect 1.
Supplemental:
Some cut scenes have their own pre-recorded audio with weapon sounds. These are not affected by the alternate audio options.
Mod Info:
Mount: 4166
Reporting Bugs:
Report bugs in the Bug reporting section. When reporting upload a log of your current installation. Do not make any changes before uploading a log.
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Support can be found at the ME3Tweaks or Mass Effect Modding discord.
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Combat SFX Overhaul LE3 is a compact audio mod that replaces combat sound effects with more immersive audio, focusing purely on sound changes without altering gameplay. With 61 endorsements and 1,765 downloads, it's a niche choice for players seeking a fresh auditory experience in combat.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Small but dedicated following (61 endorsements) — players who use it seem to stick with it
- Pure audio/visual overhaul means no risk of breaking game balance
- Recent update (August 2025) shows the author is still active
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement count (61) suggests it's not widely tested across different setups
For players who want a fresh combat audio experience without touching gameplay mechanics. If you're tired of the default sound effects and want something more immersive, this is worth a shot. Skip if you need detailed documentation or want gameplay changes — this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation — the description doesn't specify, so look for a readme or folder structure after downloading.
- Since it's audio-only, you can easily revert by removing the files if you don't like the new sounds.
- Make sure to back up your original sound files if you're manually replacing them, so you can restore them later.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mass Effect Mods
- Author
- RepugnantPear
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 1,765
- Endorsements
- 61
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 8/1/2025
- Updated
- 8/1/2025
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