Katana Sounds - Sound Record Distributor (SRD)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 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
- 🏆 #39 of 43 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
Using Sound Record Distributor and Billkwando's Immersive Katana Sounds, I have distributed the drawing and sheathing sounds to a set of katanas in the game via a custom YAML file, which is located in the game's DATA\ folder. By distributing the sounds at runtime via SRD, the katana sounds take priority over other sound mods in your load order and limits their use to katanas. Now you can enjoy Billkwando's katana sounds without having to use them for all 1H- and 2H-bladed weapons.
The YAML file currently works with katanas from the base game, Dawnguard, nuevaskatanas, Immersive Weapons, COCO's 2B Wedding Outfit, Legacy of the Dragonborn, Nagamaki Gaijin, Animated Armoury (DAR version), Katana Crafting, Celtic Katana, Samurai Sword Collection, Heavy Armory and RyanReos's Blade Dancer and Shinobu Katana. The YAML file may be easily edited using Notepad or Notepad++ to expand coverage to other mods. Simply look at the example YAML file and check the SRD page for information on how to do so.
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[]I will periodically add support for more katanas as I discover them. Please share your favorites in the comments.
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[]If SRD or a similar tool adds Keyword support, I would likely update this mod to use Keywords following the protocol set in the Weapon Keyword Unification Project or the Object Categorization Framework.
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[]Since Billkwando has granted permission to use the sounds, Billkwando's mod is not required. But I highly encourage everyone to visit the page and endorse the mod.
Installation/Uninstallation/Conflicts:
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[]Uninstall by deleting the added files or with a mod manager. The uninstall should not break a save since the mod does not change any vanilla records or rely on any scripts.
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]Conflicts are highly unlikely. The ESL adds only two new sound records. It is possible, of course, for the SRD instructions in the YAML file to be ov
Katana Sounds - Sound Record Distributor (SRD) is an audio mod for Skyrim that assigns katana-specific drawing and sheathing sounds to katanas using Sound Record Distributor. With 237 endorsements and 91,996 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking authentic samurai audio immersion. Last updated March 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 237 endorsements and nearly 92k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: katana-specific sounds, no more generic sword noises.
- Lightweight audio mod that won't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Sound Record Distributor as a dependency, so you'll need to grab that first.
- Only affects drawing and sheathing sounds—no combat or impact sounds included.
- Compatibility risk with other audio mods that alter weapon sounds; load order matters.
For Skyrim players who want their katanas to feel authentic with distinct draw and sheath sounds. Perfect for samurai-themed playthroughs or anyone tired of generic sword audio. Skip if you're looking for comprehensive combat sound overhauls—this is purely for katana handling.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install Sound Record Distributor first, then this mod, and let your mod manager overwrite if prompted.
- Place this mod after other audio overhauls in your load order to ensure katana sounds take priority.
- Test in-game by drawing and sheathing a katana to confirm the new sounds are active.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- dunkd00d
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 91,996
- Endorsements
- 237
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 2/23/2023
- Updated
- 3/26/2023
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