Smooth blade draw and Sheath
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #22 of 59 Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Smooth blade draw and Sheath contains replacement files for the sounds made by your blades while you draw or sheath them.
It includes sounds of one handed blades, daggers and two handed blades.
The result is smoother and fits perfectly for a stealth character, or any sneaky actions.
The mod also includes the 'Audio Dynamic Sneak' (ADS) which lower the sounds of any movements made by your weapons when you sneak (except impacts of course) and get also rid of the SCREAMS !!!! of your character on attacks and power attacks in the same manner.
You will also find options to mute the sounds of the 'fail activation' as well as the sound of 'critical hit'.
Install :
Uninstall previous version, use NMM or SMO, follow instructions. Just tick the options you want.
You can find the SSE version HERE thanks to Nicoroshi
Manual Install :
Drag and drop the features you want to use, in the respective directories. (Search for Skyrim/Data for the .esp in case you want to use A. D. S, and the Skyrim/Data/sounds/etc... repertory for the rest)
Requirements :
Replacement sounds does not need any requirements.
A. D. S however ->
Skyrim 1. 9. 32
How to use :
Just install and play !
Note for A. D. S : If you map your "sneak" key to another key while playing, just save and reload immediately so A. D. S can know you changed the key.
Compatibility :
- []There's is an incompatibility with A. D. S and the mod More Sound options. You'll find a patch in the optional section files.
- AOS Audio overhaul for skyrim is partially compatible with my mod, but put my mod after AOS in your load order.
Enjoy the shadows
And ENDORSE if you like !
Credits :
Sounds and mod by Vanaran
A huge thanks to MrJack for making the A. D. S working !
Thanks to IsharaMeradin for the good tip :)
One-Handed blade : Draw and sheath sounds replacement demo
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Two-Handed blade : Draw and sheath sounds replacement demo
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Dagger blade : Draw and sheath sounds replacement demo
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A. D. S : Audio dynamic sneak demo
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A sound replacement mod for Skyrim that adds discreet blade draw and sheath sounds, mutes fail and critical sounds, and dynamically lowers audio volume while sneaking. It enhances sneaking immersion by making blade sounds quieter and muting screams during attacks. With over 10,000 endorsements and 253,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for stealth-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 10,447 endorsements and 253k downloads.
- Enhances stealth gameplay by making blade sounds quieter and muting screams, perfect for sneaky characters.
- Simple sound replacement mod—no complex dependencies or scripts, just drop-in audio files.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter sounds.
- Only affects blade draw/sheath and specific sound mutes; doesn't change other combat sounds.
For stealth-focused Skyrim players who want to feel more immersed when sneaking with blades. If you're tired of loud draw sounds giving away your position, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you want broader combat sound overhauls—this is purely a sneaking enhancement.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the sound files in your Skyrim Data folder, typically under Data/sound/fx/... to replace the default sounds.
- If you use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, you can install this mod with a single click and manage it easily.
- Since this mod is from 2013, test it with your current Skyrim version—if sounds don't change, check for conflicts with other sound mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Vanaran
- Version
- 2.3
- Downloads
- 253,192
- Endorsements
- 10,447
- Category
- Audio - SFX, Music, and Voice
- Created
- 11/22/2011
- Updated
- 9/23/2013
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