CL's Barrels and Crates

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,871 endorsements) 📥 82,347 downloads 📌 v1.4 📅 11/12/2016
⚪ Last updated 2023

By Crazy Lion · Items and Objects - World

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 11/18/2023 📅 Created: 11/12/2016
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 19 Items and Objects - World mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

These are just new Meshes and Textures for all the Barrels, Crates, and some of the Chests. The Installer gives you the option to choose the Texture resolution from low (512) and medium (2048)

Barrels and Chest's have open/close animation.

New Options to install Barrels without animation, Chests, or Crates separately.

and please don't forget to endorse the Mod if you like it

Thank You

Installation

I recommend using Vortex for easy installation

Uninstall

Delete the files/folders associated with the mod.

Legal

You must contact me and obtain my written permission before re-packaging, distributing, or otherwise using/manipulating any of my meshes or textures.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

CL's Barrels and Crates replaces all barrels (containers and static) and static crates, plus some chests, with higher-resolution textures ranging from 512 to 2048. A popular visual overhaul for Skyrim, endorsed by over 1,800 users, last updated in November 2023.

✨ Key Features

Replaces all barrels (containers and static) and static crates with new textures.
Also replaces some chests.
Texture quality upgraded from 512 to 2048 resolution.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,871 endorsements and 82k downloads.
  • Simple texture replacer – no gameplay changes, just better-looking containers.
  • Covers a wide range of objects: barrels, crates, and some chests.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects barrels, crates, and some chests – other containers like sacks or strongboxes are untouched.
  • Texture replacers can conflict with other mods that alter the same objects, so load order matters.
  • Last updated in 2023 – may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other mods that have updated since.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want higher-resolution textures on common world objects without overhauling the entire game. If you're into visual upgrades and don't mind a simple replacer, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or if you already use a comprehensive texture pack that covers these items.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, install this and let it overwrite other texture mods for barrels and crates to ensure it takes effect.
  • Check your load order – place this after any mods that also modify barrels or crates to avoid conflicts.
  • Since it's a texture replacer, you don't need to start a new game; it will apply to existing saves.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Crazy Lion
Version
1.4
Downloads
82,347
Endorsements
1,871
Category
Items and Objects - World
Created
11/12/2016
Updated
11/18/2023

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