Walk Speed Adjustments (same speed for npc and player)

⭐ ⭐ (862 endorsements) 📥 116,410 downloads 📌 v1 📅 5/22/2021
⚪ Last updated 2021

By MisterFlames · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/22/2021 📅 Created: 5/22/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #57 of 148 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Content:

  • []Faster walking speed for the player! (almost 50% faster when walking - no changes to running or sprinting)

    []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:

    • []Made with Smilodon in mind (not required)

      []Not compatible with mods that change NPC movement speed values

      []Safe to add mid-game

      Load Order:

      • []Any mods that alter movement speeds (like Smilodon, Wildcat, ...)

        []Walk Speed Adjustments.esp

        I 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.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

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

Adjusts walk speed so NPCs and the player move at the same pace.
Removes the need to switch between walking and running when following NPCs.
Designed for keyboard users who find the default walk speed too slow.

📊 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.
🎯 Is This For You?
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.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 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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