Audia Arcanum Sound Overhaul v20
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 66 Audio, Sound and Music mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
================================================ Audia Arcanum 2. 0 ===================================================== Bored with some of the lackluster vanilla Oblivion monster and spell SFX, I decided to redo most of the Ghost, Lich (TOADISH OMG!!!) and Wraith (that irritating wheezing/beeplike screeching) to make them a bit more... intimidating, whilst keeping true to the original spirit. (no pun intended) I\'m pretty satisfied with how most of them came out. Also rather disappointed with the rather \'meh\' spell effects, I\'ve ported/tweaked/smushed together a few choice bits from NWN and other good RPGs with cool spellcasting, also keeping to the original feel. Expect a more dramatic wizarding and dungeongoing experience :) - Changes since 1. 0 - - Replaced a few Lich/Wraith sounds I wasn\'t quite satisfied with. - Completely redid most casting/impact sounds. - Included a copy of Atmospheric Oblivion 1. 1, with additional sound work by me. Many thanks to Piratelordx for allowing me to use his mod! A good chunk of the random ambient noises are of higher fidelity/sound a bit more natural, with a bit of echoing/reverb (thinking of footsteps and Ayleid ruins mainly) - Installation - Copy the contents of the Audia Arcanum 2. 0 folder to your \\Oblivion\\Data\\ folder and activate the Atmospheric Oblivion.esp for the full experience. It\'s recommended you run OBMM\'s archiveinvalidation tool but isn\'t necessary AFAIK. Your mileage may vary. -Removal- Delete the \\sound\\fx\\spl, sound\\fx\\npc and sound\\fx\\plx_snd directories from your Data folder along with the Atmospheric Oblivion.esp plugin. - Compatibility - Should work with any mod except those that modify the aforementioned creatures/spellcast SFX. Personally tested w/ OOO, MMM and Mighty Magick without incident. Thoughts for future version(s): - Retool spell visuals/anims, if anyone knows how to work the infernal particle system lemme know. - Always toyed with the idea of incantations. Need to learn Oblivion scripting language for gender variants. - Finish reworking Atmospheric Oblivion sounds. I have some ideas for Oblivion zones but need source material. Keep your eyes peeled for a few expansion packs (MMM, primarily) due out soon after release! As always don\'t forget to vote and leave feedback ;)
Audia Arcanum Sound Overhaul v20 replaces vanilla Oblivion monster and spell sound effects, focusing on Ghost and Lich audio. With 323 endorsements and 12,093 downloads, it's a niche audio mod for players seeking improved creature SFX. Last updated in 2008, it may be outdated for current setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 323 endorsements
- Solid download count at 12,093
- Targets a specific gap in vanilla audio quality
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008 — likely incompatible with modern Oblivion versions or mod setups
- Only covers Ghost and Lich sounds, leaving other creatures untouched
For Oblivion players who are bothered by the vanilla ghost and lich sound effects and want a quick audio refresh. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive sound overhaul covering all creatures and spells.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's an old mod, check if your Oblivion version is patched to the latest official update before installing.
- If you use a mod manager like OBMM or Wrye Bash, install it through that to keep your Data folder clean.
- Test the new sounds in a saved game near a ghost or lich to ensure they load correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Oblivion Mods
- Author
- IlmrnAkios
- Version
- 2
- Downloads
- 12,093
- Endorsements
- 323
- Category
- Audio, Sound and Music
- Created
- 2/11/2007
- Updated
- 1/7/2008
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