Intro music replacement by Malukah
⚪ Last updated 2011⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #28 of 59 Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This song was performed by Malukah and not by myself. See the link below for the original video. She has granted permission for the use of her song, in this mod. (citation: twitter post) Malukah recently caused a stir on skyrim.reddit.com with her heart-melting smile and angelic voice. This particular version combines two songs back to back, The Dragonborn Comes followed by the original Skyrim theme. The process to include this masterpiece was simple, in that I downloaded her freely provided MP3 of the song and converted it into WAV, and finally into XWM. You can use either the Nexus Mod Manager (give it time), or manually download the file and extract the contents to your Data\\ folder. Update 1. 1 - I\'ve increased the volume by 0. 5 db and passed it through a compressor to increase \'loudness\' without clipping. I hate radiofying her song, but Skyrim plays music at a softer volume than the original file is recorded at. As per requested, I\'ve replaced the female bard\'s \"The Dragonborn Comes\" song with Malukah\'s. You can find it at http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2801 Her video, showcasing the song
This mod replaces Skyrim's intro music with Malukah's cover of 'The Dragonborn Comes' followed by the original intro, creating a fresh start to the game. With over 11,000 endorsements and 199,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want a new take on the iconic theme.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval with 11,004 endorsements
- Nearly 200,000 downloads show it's a go-to for music overhauls
- Malukah's cover is a fan favorite, adding a fresh vibe to the start of the game
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2011, so it may not be compatible with the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition without tweaks
- Only changes the intro music, not the rest of the soundtrack
For Skyrim players who want a fresh take on the iconic intro music, especially fans of Malukah's covers. If you're looking for a full soundtrack overhaul or gameplay changes, this isn't it—it's purely a cosmetic audio tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original intro music file before replacing it, so you can revert if needed.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to manually place the file in the correct directory, as this mod predates SE.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable the mod without messing with game files.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Malukah for the song and Nodus Cursorius for everything else
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 199,807
- Endorsements
- 11,004
- Category
- Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice
- Created
- 11/30/2011
- Updated
- 11/30/2011
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