Less Combat Grunts and Yelling
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ 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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #11 of 63 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Super simple mod I made for my personal game a few weeks ago, but it coincided with a request on Reddit's /r/SkyrimMods the other day, so I decided to post it. Simply adds a random chance reduction to the shared dialogue between player and all NPCs for the grunts/yelling/heaving during combat and injuries. This is for those of us who have spent thousands of hours hearing "RYAHH!! BLABRLGHH!!" over and over and want to tone it down.
50% reduction and 75% reduction options available. Just install and go, safe to remove whenever.
Small tip: If you're experienced at it, this is good to just add into your merged patch / bashed patch to avoid using a plugin slot. I keep a "PatchOfPatches.esp" at the end of my load order for stuffing things into like this that are simple vanilla overrides (game settings, etc.)
Less Combat Grunts and Yelling is a simple audio mod for Skyrim that reduces the frequency of combat grunts, yelling, and heaving sounds from both the player and NPCs. It offers 50% and 75% reduction options, is safe to install and remove, and is popular among players tired of repetitive combat audio.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 523 endorsements and over 12,000 downloads.
- Two reduction options (50% and 75%) let you dial in exactly how much audio you want to cut.
- Lightweight and safe to remove—no save bloat or long-term commitment.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2017, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Only affects grunts and yelling—doesn't touch other combat audio like weapon sounds or music.
- If you use other audio mods that alter combat dialogue, there could be conflicts.
For Skyrim veterans who have heard 'RYAHH!! BLABRLGHH!!' one too many times and want a quieter combat experience. Also great for players who want a simple, no-fuss audio tweak without overhauling the whole sound system. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive audio overhaul or if you never notice the grunts.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate—no extra steps needed.
- For experienced modders, merge the plugin into your bashed patch to save a load order slot.
- Test both reduction options in a fight to see which feels better for your ears.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- fadingsignal
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 12,864
- Endorsements
- 523
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 1/21/2017
- Updated
- 1/21/2017
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