Base Object Swapper
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #11 of 81 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
BASE OBJECT SWAPPER
Requirements
Skyrim SE 1. 5. 39 onwards
meh's Address Library for SKSE Plugins
powerofthree's Tweaks
Description
SKSE utility plugin that allows modders to swap base objects with others, using config files.
With this mod, you could...
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[]assign different models to farmhouses in each region, without worrying about compatibility or patches.[/]
[]make statics harvestable/lootable, like Dynamic Things Alternative, but without scripts.[/]
How To Use
Distributed records should be written to an ini file containing the suffix "_SWAP", in the Data folder (for example, MyMod_SWAP.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
ObjectFormID~ModName.esp OR ObjectFormID OR ObjectEditorID
origBase is the base object you're trying to replace (eg. all farmhouse statics).
origRef is the specific object reference you're trying to replace (ie. a specific farmhouse in Riverwood).
swapBase is the replacement object you're replacing it with (eg. your farmhouse static with new model).
Locational replacements
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[]Location based form swaps[/]
[]Requires location/cell/worldspace or keyword ID (for location) [/]
[]To exclude a location/keyword, add - in front (ie. -WhiterunLocation)[/]
;this swaps all WalkwayBend02 statics in Riverwood and Falkreath for snow variants
WalkwayBend02|WalkwayBend02Snow
;this swaps all WalkwayBend02 statics everywhere EXCEPT Riverwood for snow variants
WalkwayBend02|WalkwayBend02Snow
;this swaps all caskets in locations with LocTypeInn keyword
Casket|CasketInn <
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[]Location based form swaps[/]
Base Object Swapper is an SKSE plugin and framework that swaps base objects and references using config files. It has 35,962 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads, making it a highly popular utility for modders and players seeking object replacement without manual edits.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 35,962 endorsements and 6.2 million downloads.
- Framework approach means endless possibilities for object swaps.
- Config files make it easy to customize without touching game files.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires SKSE, so not for players avoiding script extenders.
- No detailed documentation provided in the description—you'll need to learn from community guides.
- As a framework, it's not plug-and-play; you need to set up configs yourself.
For mod authors and advanced users who want to replace objects in Skyrim without manual mesh edits. Also for players who want to use mods that depend on this framework. Skip if you're looking for a ready-made visual overhaul—this is a tool, not a content mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest SKSE64 installed and launch the game through the SKSE loader.
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for example config files to understand the syntax.
- Use a mod manager like MO2 to keep track of your config files and avoid overwriting.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- powerofthree
- Version
- 3.4.1
- Downloads
- 6,212,820
- Endorsements
- 35,962
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 12/26/2021
- Updated
- 7/15/2025
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