Elle's Town Animals
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 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
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 130 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- 42 options for all butterflies
- 18 options for town birds in each season
- 20 options for theatre birds
- 2 options for seagulls
- 2 options for crows
- 2 options for owls
- 6 options for the Dark Shrine of Selfishness doves
- 4 options for the bird in the title screen
- 2 options for woodpeckers
- A replacement for the bird in the intro sequence (based on choice for town birds in spring)
- 10 options for pet parrots (ie the Night Market parrot and the parrot in Emily's 4 heart event)
- 6 options for squirrels
- 3 options for Alex's dog, Dusty
- 6 options for both town frogs
- 12 options for town rabbits in each season
- A replacement for the traveling merchant's pig
- A replacement for the desert trader's camel
- 2 options for the Trash Bear
- 6 recolor options for Hat Mouse
- A replacement for the secret woods bear
This mod also adds several of the new animals added in 1. 5! They are listed in the spoiler marker below if you wish to remain surprised:
- 18 options for the new birds that appear after you get a perfect rating
- 42 options for island butterflies
- 3 options for Gourmand
- 3 options for the large turtles
- 10 options for the crab critter (does not affect the crab item you get from crab pots/mobs)
- 2 options for gem birds
- 2 options for the marsupial
- A replacement for the gorilla
- 3 options for caldera monkeys
- 15 options for a new small bird
- 10 options for island parrots
Known creatures this mod does not currently change:
- The blue trader bird
Under the spoiler are preview images of replacements for 1. 5 creatures:
- This mod also now supports the randomization of most creatures!
1. Install the latest version of SMAPI.
2. Install the latest version of Content Patcher.
3. Extract into your \Stardew Valley\Mods\ folder.
4. Run the game through SMAPI to generate a config.json, then close.
5. Open the config.json with a program like Notepad and use the images in the References folder to change each creature to the sprite you prefer. All creature replacements can be disabled with the value "False"
6. Run the game using SMAPI to play with your new critters!
To uninstall, just delete the folder you put in your Mods directory.
Note about 1. 5 spoilers: For reference images, I separated new creatures from 1. 5 into the last 3 images and named them as "mild spoilers". These creatures have no descriptio
Elle's Town Animals is a comprehensive cosmetic overhaul for Stardew Valley that replaces nearly every creature in the game with new, detailed sprites. With over 17,000 endorsements and 672,000 downloads, it's a highly popular choice for players seeking visual variety in their farm life. Last updated in December 2022, it remains a staple for aesthetic modding.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 17k endorsements and over 670k downloads—this mod is proven.
- One-stop shop for creature visuals: nearly every animal gets a makeover.
- Still updated as of late 2022, so it's not abandoned.
⚠️ Cons
- Cosmetic only: if you want new animals or gameplay changes, this isn't it.
- Compatibility with other animal mods is unstated—you might get conflicts.
For Stardew Valley players who want a fresh look at all the animals without changing gameplay. Perfect for aesthetic-focused modders who enjoy visual overhauls. Skip if you're after new creatures or functional changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like SMAPI's ModDrop or Vortex to handle installation and updates easily.
- Check if you have other animal reskin mods installed—this may overwrite them, so load order matters.
- Back up your save before installing any mod, just in case.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Elle
- Version
- 1.4.2
- Downloads
- 672,773
- Endorsements
- 17,041
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/12/2018
- Updated
- 12/2/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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