More Subtle Level Up Sounds (Less Orchestral - Immersive - Less Annoying)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #22 of 80 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
RECOMMENDATIONS
More Subtle Level Up Sounds
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DESCRIPTION
Sound replacer for the orchestral level up oneshots - if, by chance, you are tired of hearing it or find it too loud and dramatic.
The sounds are replaced with simple taiko drum roll, sub, and subtle noise in order to stay faithful and not deviant too far from the original game.
Cinematic stingers and story music have been left in – they will still play when appropriate. These sounds are much more subtle in-game.
https://soundcloud.com/nexusmodsdylanjames/sets/more-subtle-level-up-sounds
This is a playlist. Sounds will automatically play after.
INSTALLATION
Download the provided files and place them in your \Data folder (Root or Documents) – or install with your mod manager of choice.
This mod requires you to have two lines in your StarfieldCustom.ini file. A file has been provided for convenience.
bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
RECOGNITION
Dylan James, for synthesis design and processing.
Dharma Studio, for rights granted and distribution (taiko drum impacts).
hexabit, for Bethesda Archive Extractor.
Everglaid, for the header screenshot.
This audio mod replaces Skyrim's dramatic orchestral level-up music with subtle percussion ambience, reducing harsh noise for a more immersive experience. With 567 endorsements and 68,490 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who find the default sound too intrusive.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 567 endorsements and 68k downloads
- Solves a real annoyance—no more ear-splitting fanfares
- Lightweight audio tweak that doesn't affect gameplay
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects level-up sounds, not other audio
- No preview or sample provided, so you can't hear it before installing
- Last updated in 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version
For Skyrim players who find the default level-up fanfare too bombastic and want a quieter, more immersive experience. Skip if you enjoy the epic orchestral swell or if you're looking for broader audio overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, make sure to grab the correct version for your game—this mod may be for the original or SE.
- Test the new sound by leveling up in-game; if it doesn't work, check that the mod is enabled and load order is correct.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Dylan James
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 68,490
- Endorsements
- 567
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 9/1/2023
- Updated
- 9/1/2023
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