Walk Speed Adjustments (same speed for npc and player)
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #57 of 148 Immersion mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Content:
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[]Faster walking speed for the player! (almost 50% faster when walking - no changes to running or sprinting)
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]NPCs walk with the same speed[]NPCs "jog" faster (over 90% of player's running speed, rather than the ~60% in Vanilla)
[]Side effect: All NPCs casually walk faster than before
[](Full Version only) Higher walk speed while sneaking (was WAY too low) and with weapons/magic drawn
Compatibility:
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[]Made with Smilodon in mind (not required)
[]Not compatible with mods that change NPC movement speed values
[]Safe to add mid-game
Load Order:
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[]Any mods that alter movement speeds (like Smilodon, Wildcat, ...)
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]Walk Speed Adjustments.espI am aware of other movement speed mods. But I haven't found any that do exactly what I wanted: fixing the player's and NPC walk speed when using a keyboard without completely overhauling how movement works.
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[]Any mods that alter movement speeds (like Smilodon, Wildcat, ...)
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[]Made with Smilodon in mind (not required)
Walk Speed Adjustments is a small immersion mod for Skyrim that makes NPCs and the player walk at the same speed, eliminating the need to constantly toggle between walking and running. It's a simple quality-of-life fix for keyboard users who find NPCs outpace them. With 862 endorsements and over 116k downloads, it's a proven, lightweight tweak.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 862 endorsements and over 116k downloads—clearly hits a nerve.
- Solves a real annoyance: no more NPCs outwalking you during quests.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be tested with the latest Skyrim patches or mods.
- Only affects walk speed—if you wanted a broader movement overhaul, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter movement speeds or animation speeds.
For Skyrim players who play with a keyboard and are tired of NPCs constantly outpacing them during escort or follow quests. It's a must-have for immersion purists who want a consistent walking pace. Skip if you're happy with the default speed or prefer a more comprehensive movement mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, just download and install—it's a simple plugin.
- Place it near the end of your load order to ensure it overrides other movement mods.
- Test with a follower to see the difference immediately—no need to start a new game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- MisterFlames
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 116,410
- Endorsements
- 862
- Category
- Immersion
- Created
- 5/22/2021
- Updated
- 5/22/2021
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