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An item, ability, or spell that enables the player character to move faster, possibly to the point of [[Super Speed]]. It can be anything from a device that allows the player to walk at an accelerated pace to an animal that can be ridden ~~around -- though~~, of course, some incarnations [[Improbable Accessory Effect|make more sense than others]]. This can be one of the most useful items in the game due to the fact that most game characters run at the pace of an arthritic slug, and certainly no players are going to complain at being given the ability to complete the latest [[Fetch Quest]] or [[Chain of Deals]] in a quicker fashion. Occasionally, it may be key to beating a [[Timed Mission]] that would otherwise be impossible.

An item, ability, or spell that enables the player character to move faster, possibly to the point of [[Super Speed]]. It can be anything from a device that allows the player to walk at an accelerated pace to an animal that can be ridden around—though, of course, some incarnations [[Improbable Accessory Effect|make more sense than others]]. This can be one of the most useful items in the game due to the fact that most game characters run at the pace of an arthritic slug, and certainly no players are going to complain at being given the ability to complete the latest [[Fetch Quest]] or [[Chain of Deals]] in a quicker fashion. Occasionally, it may be key to beating a [[Timed Mission]] that would otherwise be impossible.

This is generally the item's explicit purpose, but other times it may be an unintended side effect of something else. Players will invariably exploit this while conducting a [[Speed Run]].

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** Mounts from ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' fulfill a similar role, as does the Druid's Travel Form, the Hunter's Aspect of the Cheetah power, and the Shaman's Ghost Wolf power.

*** Also, the Rogue's Sprint, which, when at a high enough level, actually moves faster than the basic mount speed.

*** The feral druid PVP set bonus imparts a 15% speed boost on top of the 30% speed boost from one of the basic talents. Throw in the Windwalk enchant and after a proc you'll ~~<i>~~walk~~</i>~~ about as fast as a mount (and never mind Dash, Stampeding Roar, or the Worgen racial for an even larger boost)

*** The feral druid PVP set bonus imparts a 15% speed boost on top of the 30% speed boost from one of the basic talents. Throw in the Windwalk enchant and after a proc you'll ''walk'' about as fast as a mount (and never mind Dash, Stampeding Roar, or the Worgen racial for an even larger boost)

** Warcraft also features the Engineering ability Nitro Boosts, allow you to transform any pair of footwear into Sprint Shoes for a short period. Of course, as with most Warcraft Engineering abilities, there is always a chance [[Stuff Blowing Up|that they will simply explode instead]].

* ''[[EverQuest]]'' has the Journeyman's Boots, which allow the player to apply a run speed buff when equipped - very handy in a game where mounts are prohibitively expensive. The quest to get the boots is an ''utter'' pain in the ass, however, meaning the players who risk insanity trying to complete it usually do so for the bragging rights, rather than the reward itself. The [[Fan Nickname|Jboots]] return in [[EQ 2]] as an iconic item reward for what is one of the most [[Your Mileage May Vary|entertaining heritage quests in the game.]]

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* In ''[[Dark Cloud]]'', there's an item called Dran's Feather (Dran being your hometown's winged protector) that allows the player to run much faster in dungeons. They break after excessive use, and it's very annoying if you don't have spares with you when it happens. In towns, one can "teleport" from a place to another by using the Georama view.

* ''[[Deus Ex]]'' had a fast running nanoaugmentation, which not only allowed for swift running, but high and long jumps, surviving high falls, and crawling much faster than normal. It and regeneration are two of the most powerful augs in the game.

* Completing both of the "race the Gold Goblins!" quests in ''[[.hack GU]] Vol. 3: Redemption'' rewards you with an accessory called "Demon Safe Shoes". It comes with two ~~abilities--one~~ boosts the character's movement speed by 25% (in both towns and battle areas), and the other stops enemies from noticing the party, which makes it possible for the party to Surprise Attack the enemy mob all the time, so long as an active member is equipped with it. ''Extremely'' useful in the [[Bonus Dungeon|Forest of Pain]].

* Completing both of the "race the Gold Goblins!" quests in ''[[.hack GU]] Vol. 3: Redemption'' rewards you with an accessory called "Demon Safe Shoes". It comes with two abilities—one boosts the character's movement speed by 25% (in both towns and battle areas), and the other stops enemies from noticing the party, which makes it possible for the party to Surprise Attack the enemy mob all the time, so long as an active member is equipped with it. ''Extremely'' useful in the [[Bonus Dungeon|Forest of Pain]].

* The great sabrecat in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.

* ''[[Earthbound]]'' features the Skip Sandwich item, which temporarily boosts the party's walking speed when eaten.

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** The ''Anthology'' version of the game made the Circle button a Run button, preventing one from having to make the trade. Combining it ''with'' Sprint Shoes makes for ''very'' high speeds.

** The ''Advance'' versions of this game and ''[[Final Fantasy V]]'' also make use of the trope. In the latter, all one needs is a Thief with the "Dash" ability and you can zip around any map or dungeon like crazy. This doesn't slow down the chance of [[Random Encounters]], but it's still fun to watch.

** The ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series has had Chocobos available in many games which serve the same function as the Sabrecat example ~~below -- you~~ move faster, but they also tend to eliminate random battles while being ridden (while the sabrecat of [[Dragon Quest VIII|DQ8]] only moves faster, but does not eliminate encounters). This counts for all Final Fantasy's from ''II'' to ''XII''.

** The ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' series has had Chocobos available in many games which serve the same function as the Sabrecat example below—you move faster, but they also tend to eliminate random battles while being ridden (while the sabrecat of [[Dragon Quest VIII|DQ8]] only moves faster, but does not eliminate encounters). This counts for all Final Fantasy's from ''II'' to ''XII''.

** ''[[Final Fantasy XI]]'' has these out the nose. From renting or breeding Chocobos to ride on, to the White Mage Teleport and Recall spells and Black Mage Retrace and Warp spells, to the Bard's 'Mazurka' songs, Dancer's 'Chocobo Jig', and Thief's 'Flee'. There's even pieces of armor that increase your movement speed as well. Of course, some pieces of armor invert it as well (One of the most illogical being a high-level tier of armor that grants Haste (increased attack speed)... but decreases movement speed as well.

* ''[[Gothic]]'' has the running jump, which propels you faster than a straight-up run. Interestingly, once you learn the Acrobatics skill, it becomes ''harder'' to pull off, since your standing jump becomes easier to trigger accidentally and has a longer recovery time.

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* The speed line of Jedi forces in ''[[Star Wars]]: [[Knights of the Old Republic]]''.

** While we're in it, "[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Force_Speed Force Speed]" is actually used in many [[Star Wars]] video games and [[Expanded Universe]] works, and (according to the link) in two movies.

** ''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces|Jedi Outcast]]'' turned Force Speed into [[Bullet Time]] in the single-player game. Although more useful for actual fighting, it was worthless for getting somewhere ~~faster--as~~ in multiplayer, you did get an overall speed boost, but you rarely had anywhere to go.

** ''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces|Jedi Outcast]]'' turned Force Speed into [[Bullet Time]] in the single-player game. Although more useful for actual fighting, it was worthless for getting somewhere faster—as in multiplayer, you did get an overall speed boost, but you rarely had anywhere to go.

** In ''Jedi Academy'', the Force Speed slows time down AND makes you faster.

* The ''[[Suikoden]]'' series' version is known as the Godspeed Rune, whose name has an [[wikipedia:User:Noctrine/Runes#Godspeed Rune .2F True Holy Rune|interesting history of mistranslation]]...