Sword Fern 06 Remover - Base Object Swapper
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #290 of 308 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
None of my graphical overhauls cover the textures and meshes utilized by the "TreeSwordFern06" and "TreeSwordFernCluster06" objects, so I took it upon myself to remove them entirely. Now, thanks to powerofthree's amazing Base Object Swapper mod, doing so is incredibly easy and completely unmired by compatibility concerns.
If your own graphical overhauls do cover this particular fern, great! That means it isn't hideous for you, and I'd love to hear what you're using.
Installation
Use Mod Organizer 2.
Requirements
Base Object Swapper by powerofthree is a hard requirement. This mod is quite literally just a _SWAP.ini file; BOS does all the work.
Compatibility
No Spiky Fern by saenokda accomplishes the same thing...almost. Their mod only removes the "TreeSwordFernCluster06" model, keeping the normal "TreeSwordFern06" model intact. Use either one mod or the other, depending on your preferences.
Special Thanks
powerofthree for Base Object Swapper.
ICFur for Dead Shrub Be Gone - Base Object Swapper, a mod I referenced for my own _SWAP.ini.
DrJacopo for Cathedral - 3D Sword Ferns. Though the good doctor's mod does not cover the fern I am removing from the game, it at least makes the issue of its ugliness all the more apparent.
This mod removes the TreeSwordFern06 and TreeSwordFernCluster06 models from Skyrim using Base Object Swapper, eliminating the ugly fern models from the game. It's a simple, performance-friendly solution for players who want to clean up their landscapes without replacing textures. With 105 endorsements and 18,472 downloads, it's a niche but popular fix.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective—gets rid of those ugly ferns without any hassle.
- Community-approved with 105 endorsements and over 18k downloads.
- Uses Base Object Swapper, so it's compatible with other mods that use the same framework.
⚠️ Cons
- Only removes two specific fern models—if you wanted more variety, this won't help.
- Requires Base Object Swapper, so you need to install that dependency first.
- Last updated in December 2023, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
For Skyrim players who are tired of seeing those ugly fern models and want a quick fix. It's perfect for modders who want a cleaner landscape without replacing textures. Skip if you're looking for new plant models or want to keep the ferns but make them prettier.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Base Object Swapper installed and enabled in your mod manager before adding this mod.
- Load order doesn't matter much, but place it after other mods that might affect the same ferns to ensure it works.
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate—no manual file placement needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- DerrylHopkins
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 18,472
- Endorsements
- 105
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 12/30/2023
- Updated
- 12/30/2023
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