Player Speed Mod
⚪ Last updated 2008⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #151 of 420 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod removes the speed penalty for running with your weapon drawn. Normally, the player gets a 10% speed bonus for running with his weapon holstered. This mod removes the bonus, but adds 10% to your base run speed. Does not grant a bonus to walking speed or sneaking speed. ============ INSTALLATION ============ 1) Extract Player Speed Mod.esp to your Fallout3/Data folder. 2) When starting up the game every time, click Data Files on the launcher, then check the box next to Player Speed Mod.
Player Speed Mod removes the speed penalty for running with your weapon drawn, allowing you to move at full speed while armed. It is a simple gameplay tweak for players who find the slowdown annoying. With 199 endorsements and over 16,000 downloads, it has a small but dedicated following, though it was last updated in 2008 and may not be compatible with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (199 endorsements) and widely downloaded (16,611 downloads).
- Directly addresses a common annoyance for players who prefer to keep weapons ready.
- Lightweight and straightforward—no complex setup or dependencies.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2008—likely incompatible with modern game versions.
- No documentation or install instructions provided by the author.
- Only affects movement speed; no other gameplay changes.
For players who hate the speed penalty when running with a weapon drawn and want a simple fix. If you're playing an older version of the game, this mod is perfect. Skip if you're on a current version—it's probably broken.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check your game version—this mod is from 2008 and may not work on newer patches.
- If you're using a mod manager, manually place the files in your Data folder instead.
- Test in a low-stakes area first to ensure the speed change feels right.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 3 Mods
- Author
- sh4rkb1t3
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 16,611
- Endorsements
- 199
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 12/17/2008
- Updated
- 12/17/2008
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