Yggdrasil Music and SoundFX Overhaul SE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #32 of 67 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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This mod adds around 12 hours of lore-friendly Dark Folk (Nordic) and Dark Ambient music to the game with some complimentary sound effects
Unlike most other music mods, this mod will change the style of the music to a completely different one. All music tracks have been edited/mixed to fit perfectly into the game. The mod uses copyrighted music! Do not use the mod while streaming or recording youtube videos.
The mod includes two modules:
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[]The Music Module will change the playlists in the game using an esl flagged esp plugin.
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]The Sound/FX Module (optional) changes the User interface sounds to fit better with the new music style unlike the Music Module it replaces the vanilla sounds. This affects the following sounds: New game, Intro music, High Hrothgar discover, Location discover, Location reveal, Reward, New Quest / Update / Objectives, Rollover sounds, Select / De-select, Alchemy, Enchanting, Smithing, Word Wall Whisper, Word Wall / Shout learn, Perk select, Spell selectBonus: Silence Nirnroot and Sneak Attack.
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-ui-sounds
Perk Select
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-perk-selection
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-reward-1-3
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-enchanting
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-alchemy
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/yggdrasil-soundfx-smithing
Word Wall Whisper
https://soundcloud.com/f_u_k_a/ww-1
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________Installation
[*]Like most other mods, just use the mod manager of your
Yggdrasil Music and SoundFX Overhaul SE adds roughly 12 hours of lore-friendly Dark Folk (Nordic) and Dark Ambient music to Skyrim Special Edition, along with complementary sound effects. The mod's description includes a section to preview tracks. With over 8,000 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a popular audio overhaul for players seeking a darker, more atmospheric soundtrack.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 8,132 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads
- Massive 12-hour soundtrack gives you plenty of variety for long playthroughs
- Lore-friendly Nordic and dark ambient style fits Skyrim's atmosphere perfectly
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2021 — might have compatibility issues with the latest Skyrim SE patches
- No explicit install instructions or requirements listed, so you'll have to figure out load order on your own
- Sound effects are 'complimentary' — don't expect a full audio overhaul, just music plus some extras
For Skyrim players who want a darker, more atmospheric soundtrack that fits the Nordic setting without straying from lore. If you're tired of the vanilla music and want 12 hours of fresh tunes, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for a complete audio overhaul with new sound effects for every action — this is primarily a music mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place this mod in your load order after other audio mods to avoid conflicts, and use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 for easy installation.
- Check the mod's description page for the music preview section to hear what you're getting before you install.
- If you're using other music mods, consider disabling them to avoid overlapping tracks — this mod adds a lot of content.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- kilateone
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Downloads
- 1,579,789
- Endorsements
- 8,132
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 12/1/2018
- Updated
- 4/19/2021
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