Sprint Key
Adds a sprint key to Minecraft versions before 1.7.2
About this Mod
Minecraft 1.7.2 added a sprint key (default Left Control) that makes the player sprint while held down. This mod backports that feature to all versions Beta 1.8 through Release 1.6.4.
Available Versions
How to Install Sprint Key on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set ornithe Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the ornithe loader and matching Minecraft version (1.6.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Sprint Key". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.6.4, 1.6.2, 1.6.1 (+18 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Sprint Key server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong ornithe version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.6.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Sprint Key compatible with ornithe?
Sprint Key officially supports ornithe for Minecraft 1.6.4, 1.6.2, 1.6.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Sprint Key – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Sprint Key consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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