Dungeon Synth in Skyrim - DSIS
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #24 of 44 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
+ DUNGEON SYNTH IN SKYRIM +
This mod replaces the music in Skyrim with dungeon synth tracks from Erang. Currently covers explore, town, city and dungeon music. Combat
music is silent.
LISTEN TO ERANG:
ERANG'S WEBSITE
What is dungeon synth?
From r/Metal:
Dungeon Synth is a style of at-home made fantasy synth. Despite it being a modern incarnation, its history is rooted in the 1990’s black metal scene, when its members created ambient synth projects and circulated those releases through tapes. These black metal side projects laid the groundwork for dungeon synth’s atmosphere and ethos regarding aesthetics, production, and distribution. Dungeon synth is primarily a solo endeavor with one person writing, playing, producing, and distributing the music. Today, it has become a diverse genre and cottage industry with tape labels, forums, festivals, and an international fanbase devoted to its history and development. Branching out from its beginnings to include a spectrum of sound, dungeon synth has transitioned beyond its dark ambient beginnings to a sound that includes neoclassical, new age, medieval, and even chiptune music. The space between fans and creators, since its beginning, has been small, leading to an intimate scene that exists today almost entirely on the internet. I think it's a perfect fit for skyrim's grim atmosphere, and a severely underrated genre of music.
Compatibility
This mod is going to conflict with any other music mod. Shouldn't be a problem with anything else though.
Installation
Should be plug and play, LO shouldn't matter.
Credit
This mod is made with an updated version (form 43 to form 44) of Personalized Music by No_Aardvarks_Allowed. According to the mod page:
"You are free to use this mod, or parts of it in your own modding work, and upload it wherever you like, as long as you give me the proper credit and as long as it isn't done for commercial purposes (accepting donations is fine, however)."
There's a bit of contradictory language in there, but I believe this is a permitted use of the mod.
The music used in this mod was made by Erang. I have gotten permission from them to use the tracks and purchased the tracks in this mod from the bandcamp page linked above. If you like the music, you should consider doing the same!
Dungeon Synth in Skyrim - DSIS replaces Skyrim's soundtrack with dungeon synth music, offering a darker, more atmospheric audio experience. It's a niche audio overhaul for players seeking a moodier fantasy vibe, with 85 endorsements and 28,345 downloads.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download count (28,345) shows real interest in this audio swap.
- Dungeon synth fits Skyrim's dark fantasy vibe perfectly.
- Taps into the Personalized Music framework, so it's built on a proven base.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 85 endorsements compared to downloads—might be a love-it-or-hate-it sound.
- No mention of compatibility with other audio mods, so you might get conflicts.
- Last updated in 2023, so it could be outdated for newer Skyrim versions.
For Skyrim players who want a darker, more atmospheric soundtrack and are tired of the vanilla orchestral score. If you're into dungeon synth or ambient black metal, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer the original music or want more variety—this is a straight replacement.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other music mods to ensure it takes priority.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.
- Test in a dungeon or tavern to hear the new tracks in context before committing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- granfdad
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 28,345
- Endorsements
- 85
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 4/29/2023
- Updated
- 4/29/2023
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