Horn Candle Variants - Base Object Swapper
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #117 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The idea behind this mod is that the beautiful horn candle models from SD's Horn Candles SE are reserved for only certain locations whilst the more plain vanilla models are used everywhere else.
I decided to limit the SD's candles to places that I deem should be able to afford such an ornate version of on otherwise common item. Those locations being: Castles (includes Long Houses), Guilds, Temples and Player Homes.
All other locations will make use of more common horn candles. These 'common' models are slightly modified versions of the vanilla meshes that retain the vanilla texture paths, making them compatible with all vanilla based retextures. In my screenshots I'm making use of HORNCANDLES by Kajuan.
The Main File plugin is flagged as ESL.
Optional Files:
Horn Candle Variants - STAC Patch : Adds smoke to the 'common' horn candles. Overwrite Main File. Requires: Smoking Torches and Candles.
Horn Candle Variants - Light Placer Add-On : Makes all 'common' horn candles emit light. Requires: Light Placer. Based on CS Lights parameters and recommended to be used in conjunction with it for uniformity.
Horn Candle Variants - ENB Light Add-On : Makes all 'common' horn candles emit light using ENB.
Horn Candle Variants - STAC and ENB : Adds smoke and ENB light to the 'common' horn candles. Overwrite Main File. Requires: Smoking Torches and Candles.
Requirements:
Base Object Swapper for SE and AE
Base Object Swapper VR for Skyrim VR
Optional Requirements:
Smoking Torches and Candles
Light Placer for SE and AE
Light Placer VR for Skyrim VR
Installation:
Install SD's Horn Candles SE and ensure it wins all conflicts.
Install Horn Candle Variants - The load order for this does not matter.
Install Optional Files. Ensure these overwrite the Main File if applicable.
powerofthree for their ENB light texture
Radiant - Candles (ENB Lights) by TechAngel85
shvetsov0711 for suggesting the concept
Smoking Torches and Candles by mindflux
CS Lights by dBottle as published under: CC BY-NC-SA 4. 0
Blender by The Blender Foundation
NifSkope by Alphax, m4444x, tazpn, wz, Shon, amorilia
Horn Candle Variants is a Skyrim mod that uses Base Object Swapper to vary horn candle models based on location, adding visual variety to the game. With 244 endorsements and 47,222 downloads, it's a niche cosmetic enhancement for players who want more environmental detail without gameplay changes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 244 endorsements and 47,222 downloads.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
- Adds subtle visual variety to candle placements.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Base Object Swapper, so you need to install that first.
- Purely cosmetic—if you want gameplay changes, this isn't for you.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter horn candle models or use Base Object Swapper.
For Skyrim players who want more visual variety in the world without overhauling the game. If you're a modder or enthusiast who appreciates small environmental details, this is a nice touch. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes or don't want to bother with Base Object Swapper.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled before adding this mod.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the installation and load order automatically.
- If you're using other mods that change candles, place this mod after them in your load order to ensure it takes effect.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Pieter82
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 47,222
- Endorsements
- 244
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 3/30/2025
- Updated
- 8/4/2025
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