Detailed Landscapes - Root Weeds in Morthal Swamp (BOS)

⭐ ⭐ (263 endorsements) 📥 64,074 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 6/10/2023
⚪ Last updated 2023

By BecomingNplus1 · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 7/11/2023 📅 Created: 6/10/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 6 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 ↗
6📦 Base Object Swapper 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
  • 🏆 #40 of 66 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Description

  • []Mod uses Base Object Swapper to replace thickets (TreeThicket01) with root weeds in the swamps of Morthal

    [].ini file ONLY

    []NO ESP

    []NO records edited

    []NO scripts

    []NO landscape edits

    []NO patching required

    Thank you for your support!

    Requirements
    • []Base Object Swapper

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        Overview

        • []A straightforward, no-hassle landscape improvement mod

          []Integrates under-utilised assets from DLCs into the wider world of Skyrim

          []Mod replaces thickets in the Hjaalmarch salt marshes with root weeds

          []Root weeds do not provide any alchemy ingredients, and only provide an aesthetic to the swamp area

          []Root weeds will provide an ENB glow when using one of the recommended mods

          Compatibility

          Highly compatible with most setups, and with most other mods.

          • []Mods that remove thickets or rename the mesh (TreeThicket01) will not be compatible

            []Designed to work with any or all of my other mods for the Morthal swamp:

            []Detailed Landscapes - Poison Blooms in Morthal Swamp (BOS)

            []Detailed Landscapes - Mushroom Trees in Morthal Swamp (BOS)

            []Detailed Landscapes - Screaming Maw in Morthal Swamp (BOS)

            []Detailed Landscapes - Thorn Hook in Morthal Swamp (BOS)

            []Or, you can use my all-in-one Detailed Landscapes - Poison Blooms Root Weeds Mushroom Trees Screaming Maw Thorn Hooks in Morthal Swamp AIO (BOS)

            Installation and Uninstallation

            Use the mod manager of your choice to install. Or manually. To uninstall, remove with mod manager. My understanding is that BOS will not impact save games in any way. Safe to install or uninstall at anytime.

            Configuration

            []Mod is currently configured to replace all thickets (TreeThicket01) in the Morthal swamp: chanceS(100)

            []Users can adjust the frequency of the replacement by opening the .ini and editing the number in chanceS(100). 0-100. 0=0%, 100=100%, 50=50%. etc.

            []Mod is also currently configured to insert root weeds in a range of different sizes between 0. 8x of the original (smaller), to 1. 5x (bigger) scale(0. 8/1. 5)

            [*]Users can adjust the size/scale of the root weeds by opening the .ini and editing the numbers in scale(0. 8/1. 5). When editing the scale,

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Adds root weeds to the salt marshes of Hjaalmarch in Skyrim using Base Object Swapper. A lightweight environmental enhancement for players who want more swamp detail without heavy overhauls. 263 endorsements and 64k downloads show steady community interest.

✨ Key Features

Adds root weeds to the salt marshes of Hjaalmarch
Uses Base Object Swapper (BOS) for placement
Lightweight environmental mod focused on Morthal Swamp

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 263 endorsements and 64k downloads
  • Taps into a niche area—Morthal Swamp—that most overhauls ignore
  • BOS-based means it's likely compatible with other landscape mods

⚠️ Cons

  • Only touches root weeds in one region, so impact is limited
  • Requires Base Object Swapper, which some players may not have
  • No updates since July 2023, so potential compatibility issues with newer mods
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add subtle, lore-friendly detail to Hjaalmarch without a full overhaul. If you're a completionist who notices every swamp texture, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for major environmental changes—this is a small, focused addition.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled, or the mod won't work.
  • Load order matters: place this mod after other landscape mods to ensure its changes apply.
  • If you use a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
BecomingNplus1
Version
1.1
Downloads
64,074
Endorsements
263
Category
Environmental
Created
6/10/2023
Updated
7/11/2023

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