Happy Little Trees - Ivy on Trees (Base Object Swapper)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,024 endorsements) 📥 143,189 downloads 📌 v2.1.0 📅 1/10/2023
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By Alaxouche · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/9/2026 📅 Created: 1/10/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 7 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📦 Happy Little Trees Find it →
7📦 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

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #5 of 63 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

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What this mod does:

This mod implement 3 new variants of pine trees from the well know mod Happy Little Trees for more realism and wild vibes. The models are randomly distributed in game using Base Object Swapper framework. It comes with 3 swap frequencies options:

  • []The 30% frequency: 70% of the trees for one given model will appear without ivies. The 30% remaining are equaly separated in 10% for the 3 other models.

    []The 50% frequency: 50% of the trees for one given model will appear without ivies. The 50% remaining are equaly separated in 16. 666666% for the 3 other models;

    []The 70% frequency: only 30% of the trees for one given model will appear without ivies. The 70% remaining are equaly separated in 23. 333333% for the 3 other models;

As said above, using ivy mesh made by BlubboDE, i created 3 new variants (light ivy, medium ivy and heavy ivy) for 10 tree models. The concerned models are:

  • []TreePineForest01

    []TreePineForest01Dead

    []TreePineForest02

    []TreePineForest02Dead

    []TreePineForest03

    []TreePineForest03Dead

    []TreePineForest04

    []TreePineForest04Dead

    []TreePineForest05

  • TreePineForest05Dead

    The new models have been integrated into a plugin, fagged as ESL so it wont take plugin slot. And as its using Base Objects Swapper framework, it doesn't conflict with any mod. This means that you can place the mod wherever you want in your Load Order (for the mod itself as well as the plugin).

    Heach ivy group comes with 604 triangles, and light ivy trees and 1 group, medium ivy trees have 2 groups and heavy ivy tree has 3. So this doesn't have a lot of triangles, this means you shouldn't notice a performance decrease.

    For now, the ivy models are the same for every trees and the ivies are not animated, but im working on it to solve both things. Also, you may see sometimes a bit of clipping through the tree trunk, i will rework the ivy models to fix this on an upcoming version.

    NEW ON v2. 0: 3D LODS ARE NOW SUPPORTED !!

    Installation:

    Make sure to have Happy Little Trees Installed.

    Simply download and install the mod as a regular mod. It comes with a Fomod, inside, you will be able to choose which frequency you prefer. Place it anywhere you want in your Load Order.

    Thanks to BoxCat for helping me with the v2. 0

    Thanks to T4gtr34um3r for Happy Little Trees

    Thanks to BlubboDE for the ivy mesh

    Thansk to ArtByMari for the autumn ivy texture

    Thanks to the beta testers

    Thanks to you for reading and downloading this file

    If you want you can suppo

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This small mod adds ivy to trees from Happy Little Trees, increasing visual diversity. It requires the Happy Little Trees mod and Base Object Swapper. With over 1,000 endorsements and 143,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for Skyrim players seeking subtle environmental enhancements.

✨ Key Features

Adds ivy to trees from Happy Little Trees for more visual diversity.
Requires Happy Little Trees and Base Object Swapper.
Popular with over 1,000 endorsements and 143,000 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with over 1,000 endorsements and 143,000 downloads.
  • Simple and lightweight, just adds ivy for extra variety.
  • Works with the popular Happy Little Trees mod.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires both Happy Little Trees and Base Object Swapper, so it's not standalone.
  • Purely cosmetic, so no gameplay changes.
  • Potential compatibility issues with other tree mods that alter the same trees.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who use Happy Little Trees and want a bit more visual variety without overhauling the look. If you're not using Happy Little Trees or don't want extra dependencies, skip this one.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have both Happy Little Trees and Base Object Swapper installed before adding this mod.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily install and manage this mod.
  • Check the load order: place this mod after Happy Little Trees and Base Object Swapper to ensure it applies correctly.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Alaxouche
Version
2.1.0
Downloads
143,189
Endorsements
1,024
Category
Environmental
Created
1/10/2023
Updated
2/9/2026

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