Better Sprint Costs
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #220 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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What does this mod do?
Versions available
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[]25% Cost Reduction
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]50% Cost Reduction[]75% Cost Reduction
[]100% Cost Reduction (Sprinting is free. You can sprint without a break)
How to install?
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The mod comes with 2 files you probably need. One main file and the StarfieldCustom.ini, if you don't already have one.
Game Folder
Move the content of the main mod folder, the BetterSprintCosts.txt into your Starfield folder, where your Starfield.exe is located.
Example: X:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Starfield
If you are a Vortex user, it should work automatically.
Move the content of the "BetterSprintCosts - StarfieldCustom.ini" download, the StarfieldCustom.ini into your X:\Users\yourUserName\Documents\My Games\Starfield folder
Important If you are already using a mod, which comes with a StarfieldCustom.ini make sure you correct the ini file like this.
sStartingConsoleCommand=bat BetterSprintCosts;
or if you already other similar mods to this installed it can then look like this:
sStartingConsoleCommand=bat BetterSprintCosts; bat LessSpongyEnemies; fov 100;
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Better Sprint Costs is a gameplay mod for Starfield that reduces the oxygen cost of sprinting, making exploration less tedious. With 648 endorsements and over 34,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find the default sprint stamina drain too punishing.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 648 endorsements and 34k downloads
- Solves a real annoyance—sprinting drains oxygen too fast
- Simple, focused change that improves exploration flow
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023—might not be compatible with the latest Starfield patches
- Only affects sprint oxygen cost—no other stamina or movement tweaks
For Starfield explorers who hate stopping to catch their breath every few seconds. If you want a more streamlined traversal experience without overhauling the whole movement system, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for deeper gameplay changes—this is a single, focused tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the mod in your Starfield Data folder or use a mod manager like Vortex for easy installation.
- Since the mod only changes sprint costs, it should be compatible with most other gameplay mods, but always check for conflicts if you use multiple tweaks.
- If you're on PC, you can test the effect immediately by sprinting in-game—if it feels too easy or too hard, look for a config file to adjust values (if provided).
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Zzyxzz
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 34,129
- Endorsements
- 648
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/7/2023
- Updated
- 9/7/2023
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