Quieter Wolf Breathing (and Quieter Fox Breathing)
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 60 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I felt like wolves breathed way too loud and decided to cut the sound down by running a low-pass filter over it in WavePad. Sounds much more realistic in my opinion.
Be advised that you will probably not be able to hear wolves breathing if you aren't in a completely silent area. This will also change Fox breathing since they use the same sound files. No other wolf sounds were edited, only breathing sounds.
Video showcasing the change is available in the Videos tab.
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Quieter Wolf Breathing (and Quieter Fox Breathing) is an audio mod for Skyrim that reduces the volume of wolf and fox breathing sounds using a low-pass filter. It only affects breathing, leaving other wolf sounds untouched. With 237 endorsements and 5,097 downloads, it's a niche but popular tweak for players who find the default breathing too loud.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 237 endorsements and over 5,000 downloads.
- Simple, focused fix for a common annoyance—no bloat, just quieter breathing.
- Works for both wolves and foxes, covering two creatures with one mod.
⚠️ Cons
- You'll likely miss the breathing unless you're in a completely silent area, so the effect is subtle.
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC.
- Compatibility risk with other audio mods that alter wolf or fox sounds.
For Skyrim players who find wolf breathing excessively loud and want a more immersive, realistic audio experience. It's perfect for stealth-focused builds or anyone who values subtle environmental sounds. Skip if you want dramatic audio changes—this is a minor tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod only affects breathing sounds, test it in a quiet area to notice the difference.
- If you use other audio mods, load this one after them to ensure it takes priority.
- Check the Videos tab on the mod page to hear the change before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Skunk Johnson
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 5,097
- Endorsements
- 237
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 7/16/2021
- Updated
- 7/16/2021
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