Base Object Swapper
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🔍 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...
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[]assign different model variants to misc objects at random
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]replace overused statics with unique variantsHow 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
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[]Location based form swaps
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]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
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[]Swap objects based on added keywords (eg. via KEYWORDs mod)
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]Requires JIP LN NVSEProperty Overrides
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[]Change the position, rotation and scale of swapped objects
[
]pos - position[]rot - rotation
[]scale - scale
- units must be in floats (20. 0)
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[]Change the position, rotation and scale of swapped objects
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[]Swap objects based on added keywords (eg. via KEYWORDs mod)
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[]Location based form swaps
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
📊 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
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.
💡 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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