Base Object Swapper

⭐ ⭐⭐ (3,205 endorsements) 📥 760,065 downloads 📌 v2.0.0 📅 12/1/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By powerofthree · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/9/2026 📅 Created: 12/1/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ NVSE — New Vegas Script Extender Download ↗
2🛠️ 4GB Patcher — FNV 4GB Patcher Download ↗
3🔧 NVAC — New Vegas Anti Crash Download ↗
4🧩 JIP LN — JIP LN NVSE Plugin Download ↗
5🔧 YUP — Yukichigai Unofficial Patch Download ↗
6📦 NVSE Find it →

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.4% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #21 of 57 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

BASE OBJECT SWAPPER

Requirements 

xNVSE 6. 4. 0+

JIP LN NVSE

JohnnyGuitar NVSE

Description

NVSE utility plugin that allows mod authors to swap base objects with others, using config files.

This is a port of Base Object Swapper from Skyrim Special Edition.

With this mod, you could...

  • []assign different model variants to misc objects at random

    []replace overused statics with unique variants

    How To Use

    Distributed records should be written to an ini file in Data/BaseObjectSwapper folder (for example, Data/BaseObjectSwapper/MyMod.ini).

    They should follow this general format:

    origBaseID|swapBaseID|propertyOverrides|chance

    origBaseID,origBase2ID,origBase3ID|swapBaseID|propertyOverrides|chance

    origBaseID|swapBaseID,swapBase2ID,swapBase3ID|propertyOverrides|chance

    origRefID|swapBaseID|propertyOverrides|chance

    origBaseID|swapBaseID|propertyOverrides|chance

    ID can be either formID or editorID of the object (requires JohnnyGuitarNVSE)

    ObjectFormID~ModName.esp OR ObjectFormID OR ObjectEditorID

    origBase is the base object you're trying to replace (eg. a coffee pot).

    origRef is the specific object reference you're trying to replace (eg. a specific coffee pot in Hoover Dam).

    swapBase is the replacement object you're replacing it with (eg. a coffee pot with a new model).

    Locational replacements

    • []Location based form swaps

      []Requires cell or region editorID

      []To exclude a location/keyword, add - in front (ie. -VMapGoodspringsRegion)

      ;this swaps all CoffeeKettle misc objects inside Doc Mitchell's house for big pots

      CoffeeKettle|BigPot

      Keyword replacements

      • []Swap objects based on added keywords (eg. via KEYWORDs mod)

        []Requires JIP LN NVSE

        Property Overrides

        • []Change the position, rotation and scale of swapped objects

          []pos - position

          []rot - rotation

          []scale - scale

        • units must be in floats (20. 0)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Base Object Swapper is an NVSE framework that swaps base objects and references via config files. With 3,205 endorsements and 760,065 downloads, it's a widely adopted utility for modders seeking dynamic object replacement without manual edits. Last updated February 2026, it remains actively maintained.

✨ Key Features

Swaps base objects and references using config files
Built on NVSE for extended scripting capabilities
Active development with recent update in February 2026

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust (3,205 endorsements, 760k downloads)
  • Config-file driven, so no manual plugin editing needed
  • Actively maintained — updated Feb 2026

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires NVSE, so not for vanilla purists
  • No detailed usage examples in the description — you'll need to learn config syntax elsewhere
  • Framework only — you'll need to create or download configs to see any effect
🎯 Is This For You?
For mod authors and experienced players who want to swap objects dynamically without cluttering their load order. If you're a casual player looking for instant visual changes, this isn't for you — it's a tool, not a content mod.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure NVSE is installed and launched via its loader, or the mod won't activate.
  • Start with simple configs from other mods to see how the syntax works before writing your own.
  • Check the mod's comments section for community-made configs and troubleshooting.

📊 Mod Details

Game
New Vegas Mods
Author
powerofthree
Version
2.0.0
Downloads
760,065
Endorsements
3,205
Category
Utilities
Created
12/1/2023
Updated
2/9/2026

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