NPC Henry and terrain movement speed adjustment module

by taylorsd722·v1.0·Updated 2025-10-10

Reduce the walking speed of NPC and Henry, optional terrain deceleration effect<br />All files are independent

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About this mod Machine translation

Reduce the walking speed of NPC and Henry, optional terrain deceleration effect

All files are independent

Movement Speed Modifiers for NPC Henry and Terrain

🚶‍♂️ **Stand-alone file only reduces walking speed** - running, sprinting, etc. other speeds remain unchanged. All files can be used together!

📁 Module file description

**🎯 Slower NPC option (leisurely stroll)**

  • Only reduces the walking speed of NPCs
  • By editing the `soul_archetype_movement.xml` file

**👤 Slow Henry option**

  • Only reduces Henry's walking speed
  • Achieved by adding buffs to Henry

**🌳 Terrain movement slowdown option**

  • Reduced movement speed on different terrains
  • Affects terrain such as rocks, wood, fields, grass, mud, shrubs, etc.
  • By editing the `surfacetypes.xml` file

⚙️ Instructions for use

These values ​​are all my personal preferences. I matched Henry's walking speed from the Slow Henry file to the NPC speed from the Leisurely Stroll file. Please note:

  • Character attributes and weight will affect the overall movement speed
  • Some NPCs (such as hunters, soldiers) will still walk faster than town residents
  • Bailiffs move faster than townsfolk
  • Sneak and pickpocket players will find it easier to sneak slowly, but will still need to use the run button to catch up to their target

🎮 Game experience suggestions

💡 **IMPORTANT NOTE**: Using only NPC files will make the NPC walking look more realistic, but will make Henry's walking speed look ridiculously fast. I recommend using a slow Henry file as well!

If you don't like my slow Henry setup, you can use it with the following mods:

  • Quick Step
  • Faster Hard Working Lad

🔧 Tips for modders

Modders can view the `soul_archetype_movement.xml` file to modify the walking, running and sprinting speeds of NPCs, as well as the speed of animals such as horses.

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🎯 **Personal Note**: I further adjusted the difficulty of the game based on the hardcore mode to make the game more challenging. These mods may not be suitable for all players!

📥 Installation method

Install using the mod manager, or place the file into the mods folder of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Sow Henry
File size
2.9 KiB
SHA-256
31ee4e86d5917df5e2ca22ba5c5fc445305bce41420d36549d6a842e04981f58
Stored at
2026-10-08 00:11