NK's Faster Walk Speeds
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #80 of 118 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Lightweight mod that aims to make characters (player and humanoid NPCs) walk at a more natural speed instead of the vanilla old man snail speed.
Requirements:
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[]Just the base game
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]360 Movement Behaviour - Recommended but not required-
[]Makes the transition between run-walk speed slightly smoother.
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]Unsheathed(combat stance) walk speeds have been increased to only be slightly slower than the sheathed speeds. Now you can walk cautiously in dangerous dungeons without ripping your hair out.[]Sneak walk drastically increased.
[]Sideways walk is slightly slower than the forward movement. Backing up is slower than sideways movement.
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[]Magic in one/both hands (without other 1hm weapon) same as sheathed speed since flames in your hands shouldn't weigh you down.
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Compatibility:
The only other mod i use that affects movement speed is 360 movement behaviour. My mod must load AFTER DSer360MovementBehavior.esp or else you will revert back to the vanilla speeds. Look up how to create plugin rules in your mod manager.
Sorting on Vortex:
Launch Vortex > Plugins > Manage Rules > Add rule as shown > Sort Now
If you have other mods that affect walk speed, loading this mod last will let it overwrite all others.
Affected values:
Installation:
Download with a mod manager or unzip, drag and drop the esp file into your skyrim Data folder. MAKE SURE THE ESP IS ENABLED.
Uninstallation:
Uninstall in your mod manager or delete NK_Walkspeed.esp from your skyrim Data folder.
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- []If you feel any movement is too fast/slow, use SSEEdit to change the values.
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[]DOES NOT AFFECT RUN/SPRINT SPEED
[]I am not sure how to make patches. But if you want to release a patch for my mod you have my permission to freely do so.
Mods shown in previews:
[]BB/DS Pack by Team TAL on LL (GOOGLE IT!!!)
[]360 Movement Behaviour
[]3PCO
[*]Leviathan Wa
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[]Magic in one/both hands (without other 1hm weapon) same as sheathed speed since flames in your hands shouldn't weigh you down.
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[]Makes the transition between run-walk speed slightly smoother.
NK's Faster Walk Speeds is a lightweight Skyrim mod that increases walking speeds for the player and humanoid NPCs, making movement feel more natural. It smooths the run-walk transition, boosts sneak and combat-stance speeds, and adjusts directional movement. Requires only the base game, with 360 Movement Behaviour recommended for best results.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 501 endorsements and 14,550 downloads
- Lightweight and script-free, so it won't bloat your save or cause script lag
- Makes dungeon crawling less tedious—you can walk cautiously without crawling
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2021, so it may not be tested with the latest Skyrim versions or DLC
- Requires careful load order management—must load after 360 Movement Behaviour or speeds revert to vanilla
- Only affects walk speeds, not sprint or run, so if you want a full movement overhaul, this won't cover it
For Skyrim players who find the vanilla walk speed painfully slow and want a more natural pace without overhauling the entire movement system. It's perfect for roleplayers who like to walk through towns and dungeons at a believable speed. Skip if you're looking for sprint or run speed changes—this mod only tweaks walking.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use 360 Movement Behaviour, set a load order rule so NK_Walkspeed.esp loads after DSer360MovementBehavior.esp—otherwise you'll get vanilla speeds.
- In Vortex, go to Plugins > Manage Rules and add a rule to load this mod after the movement mod, then click Sort Now.
- Since this mod only changes walk speeds, you can safely pair it with other movement mods that affect sprint or run, as long as this one loads last.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- thenewkid20
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 14,550
- Endorsements
- 501
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/8/2021
- Updated
- 3/8/2021
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