USSEP Arvak and Dwarven Horse Idle Sounds Fix

⭐ ⭐ (367 endorsements) 📥 12,750 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 3/20/2026
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By Tsptds · Bug Fixes

⬇ Download Mod 🏛️ Official Download Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 3/20/2026 📅 Created: 3/20/2026
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 USSEP (Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch) Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #5 of 46 Bug Fixes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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USSEP makes the SFX played during the horse idles to use the footstep-impact set logic.

In vanilla, sounds are cast with the Soundplay annotation like

The bundled horse idle animations in USSEP are modified and they contain these annotations.

The way USSEP did this "fix" requires manually patching every horse mod, that has a different footstep set.

This mod doesn't revert the changes to vanilla (though it would be a better fix). Instead, it adds the missing footsteps to Arvak's footstep set, "NPCHorseSkeletonFootFootstepSet", keeping it consistent with what USSEP tried to do. This has existed since USSEP v4. 2. 4 (2020-11-21)  and it's not been fixed since, and I couldn't bother making an account on USSEP bug tracker page so here's what I use.

A similar fix is provided for the Dwarven Horse from creation club.

  • []Install / Uninstall whenever, doesn't matter.[/]

    []USSEP ESP is not a hard requirement for the plugin. It simply adds these to the footstep set from dawnguard. But you know, there's no point using it otherwise.[/]

    Permissions:

    • []Do whatever you want[/]
      • []SkyParkour v3 - Procedural Parkour Framework[/]

        []Horsepower - Modernized Horse Riding[/]

        []Simple Diving System - Diving Animations and Modder Resource[/]

        []True Directional Movement - Mounted Archery Fix[/]

        []Elden Counter - Vanilla Sprint Attack Fix[/]

        []USSEP Arvak Idle Sounds Fix[/]

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This bug fix mod addresses a USSEP issue where Arvak and the Dwarven Horse play incorrect idle sounds due to missing footstep sets. It adds the missing footsteps to Arvak's footstep set and provides a similar fix for the Dwarven Horse from Creation Club. Install/uninstall anytime, no hard requirement on USSEP.

✨ Key Features

Adds missing footsteps to Arvak's footstep set 'NPCHorseSkeletonFootFootstepSet' to fix idle sounds.
Provides a similar fix for the Dwarven Horse from Creation Club.
Does not revert USSEP changes but patches the footstep set to be consistent.
Install or uninstall at any time without issues.
USSEP ESP is not a hard requirement, but the mod is pointless without it.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Fixes a long-standing USSEP bug that's been around since 2020 (v4.2.4).
  • Simple drop-in fix, no load order headaches.
  • Community-trusted with 367 endorsements and 12,750 downloads.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only fixes idle sounds for Arvak and Dwarven Horse, not other horses.
  • Requires USSEP to be useful, so it's tied to that mod's ecosystem.
  • Potential compatibility risk with other mods that alter horse footstep sets.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use USSEP and are annoyed by Arvak's or the Dwarven Horse's idle sounds being off. If you're a completionist who wants every audio detail fixed, this is for you. Skip if you don't use USSEP or don't care about horse idle sounds.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have USSEP installed, otherwise this mod does nothing.
  • You can install or uninstall this mod mid-playthrough without issues.
  • If you use other horse mods that change footstep sets, test for conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Tsptds
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
12,750
Endorsements
367
Category
Bug Fixes
Created
3/20/2026
Updated
3/20/2026

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