Running With Tools
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #29 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ever find yourself wandering about in the dark trying to explore, and you find yourself needing to run, and every time you do that flashlight disappears, putting you right back in the dark causing you to have to walk so you can see again. Well not anymore! This mod removes the holstering effect when you sprint allowing you to keep your tool in hand and ready for action.
Running With Tools is a simple gameplay mod that lets you use tools while sprinting, removing the need to stop and switch. With 2,099 endorsements and 62,873 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who want smoother movement. Last updated in 2019, it may need testing with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,099 endorsements and 62,873 downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance—no more stopping to use your pickaxe or axe.
- Lightweight and to the point; does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—might not work with the latest game patches.
- No detailed description or install instructions provided by the author.
- Only affects tool use while sprinting; no other features or options.
For survival game players who hate breaking their sprint flow to mine or chop. If you're tired of stopping every few seconds, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more complex gameplay changes—this is a single-purpose tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the game's anti-cheat (if any) allows mods before installing.
- Since it's a simple file drop, back up your original files just in case.
- Test it in a single-player world first to ensure it works with your game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Musashi
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 62,873
- Endorsements
- 2,099
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/8/2019
- Updated
- 1/8/2019
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