Quieter Death Hound Breathing

⭐ ⭐ (133 endorsements) 📥 6,260 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 8/9/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By Skunk Johnson · Audio

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 8/9/2021 📅 Created: 8/9/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #10 of 70 Audio mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Makes CuSith, Garmr, and all their deathdog friends breathe quieter.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A small audio mod for Skyrim that reduces the breathing volume of death hounds, including CuSith and Garmr. With 133 endorsements and over 6,000 downloads, it's a niche fix for players annoyed by loud enemy sounds. Last updated in 2021, it remains a simple, effective tweak.

✨ Key Features

Reduces breathing volume for CuSith, Garmr, and all death hounds
Targets only breathing sounds, leaving other audio intact
Simple audio modification with no extra files or dependencies

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Does exactly what it says – no more loud hound breathing in your ears
  • Community-approved with 133 endorsements and 6,260 downloads
  • Lightweight and easy to install, no complex setup

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects breathing sounds – if you wanted other audio changes, this isn't it
  • Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
  • Potential conflicts with other audio overhaul mods that modify creature sounds
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who are tired of death hounds sounding like they're right next to you when they're not. If you're a stealth player or just want a quieter game, this is a quick fix. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive audio overhaul – this is purely a niche tweak.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate – no need to manually place files.
  • Check your load order – this mod should be placed after any other audio mods to ensure it takes effect.
  • If you're playing Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod is compatible with your version, as it was last updated in 2021.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Skunk Johnson
Version
1.0
Downloads
6,260
Endorsements
133
Category
Audio
Created
8/9/2021
Updated
8/9/2021

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