Movement Animation Presets
Locomotion first: a game is unplayable until its character can move, and a walk cycle is where most sprite work starts. Walks, runs, sprints, crouches, crawls, turns, jumps, falls and climbs.
- 170presets in this group
- 7categories
- 5camera perspectives
- 8compass directions
What are movement animation presets?
Movement animation presets are the locomotion set: walk and run cycles, sprints, crouched and crawling movement, turns in place, jumps, falls, and climbing and traversal. These are the cycles a game needs before it needs anything else, and Ludo's loop mode trims them so a walk or a run comes back loop-ready for the engine.
Walking
30 presets, each with a video preview.
Walk Forward (Relaxed)
Leisurely strolling with loose posture.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Standard)
Relaxed, rhythmic gait.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Walk Forward (Confident)
Strutting with chest out and head high.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Walk Forward (Stealth)
Tiptoeing quietly to avoid detection.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Happy)
Walking with small hops of joy.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Limping)
Limping heavily, favoring one leg.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Drunk)
Stumbling forward with erratic, weaving steps.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Heavy)
Slow, deliberate walk with heavy stomping footfalls.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Brisk)
Fast, purposeful walk with a slight forward lean.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Walk Forward (Casual)
Easy, unhurried stroll with hands loose at sides.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Carrying)
Walking while bearing a heavy load cradled in both arms.
Movement: Walking3s
March Forward
Rigid military cadence with high knee lift and crisp arm swing.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Skip Forward
Light, playful skipping with alternating hop steps.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Walk Forward (Elderly)
Frail, shaky walk with short shuffling steps and a stooped back.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward (Shambling)
Stiff, lurching undead shamble with dragging feet and hanging arms.
Movement: Walking3s
Strafe Left
Sidestepping to the left.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Strafe Right
Sidestepping to the right.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Backpedal
Moving backward while facing forward.
Movement: Walking2.5s
Walk Backward (Slow)
Slow, cautious backward retreat.
Movement: Walking3s
Walk Forward
Steady hand-animated walk cycle.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Forward (Formal)
Upright, composed walk with restrained arm swing.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Forward (UAL2)
Relaxed walk cycle from the second library.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Backward
Stepping backwards while facing ahead.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Strafe Left
Sidestepping left at a walking pace.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Strafe Right
Sidestepping right at a walking pace.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Forward-Left
Walking diagonally forward and to the left.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Forward-Right
Walking diagonally forward and to the right.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Backward-Left
Backing away diagonally to the left.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Backward-Right
Backing away diagonally to the right.
Movement: Walking1.3s
Walk Carrying Object
Walking with a bulky object held in both arms.
Movement: Walking2s
Running & Sprinting
24 presets, each with a video preview.
Run Forward (Standard)
Energetic jog (combat ready).
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Sprint
High-speed run, torso leaned forward, arms pumping.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Forward (Tactical)
Running low with weapon held tight.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Forward (Panic)
Running wildly, looking back.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Jog Forward
Light jog between walk and sprint pace.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Start
Explosive first steps bursting out of idle into a full run.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2s
Run to Stop
Braking from run, skidding to halt.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2s
Run Forward (Athletic)
Clean, upright run with efficient athletic form.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Forward (Heavy)
Powerful, lumbering run with heavy pounding footfalls.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Forward (Agile)
Quick, light run with short rapid strides and a low center of gravity.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Run Backward
Running backward at speed while facing forward.
Movement: Running & Sprinting2.5s
Jog Forward
Light running cycle at a comfortable pace.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Backward
Running backwards while watching ahead.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Strafe Left
Sidestepping left at a jogging pace.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Strafe Right
Sidestepping right at a jogging pace.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Forward-Left
Jogging diagonally forward and to the left.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Forward-Right
Jogging diagonally forward and to the right.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Backward-Left
Retreating diagonally back and to the left.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Backward-Right
Retreating diagonally back and to the right.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Leaning Left
Jogging forward while leaning into a left turn.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Jog Leaning Right
Jogging forward while leaning into a right turn.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Sprint Forward
All-out run with a deep forward lean.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.7s
Sprint Start
Accelerating from a standstill into a sprint.
Movement: Running & Sprinting0.9s
Sprint Stop
Decelerating out of a sprint back to a stop.
Movement: Running & Sprinting1.7s
Crouching & Crawling
22 presets, each with a video preview.
Crouch Strafe Left
Sidestepping left while maintaining a low crouch.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.5s
Crouch Strafe Right
Sidestepping right while maintaining a low crouch.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.5s
Crouch Walk
Moving forward while in a squatting position.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Crouch Idle
Holding a low crouch while scanning and shifting weight.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Prone Idle
Lying flat on stomach with slow, steady breathing.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Crawl
Moving forward on hands and knees.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Prone Crawl
Army-crawling forward flat on the stomach.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Crawl Backward
Reversing on hands and knees while facing forward.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling3s
Crouch Walk Forward
Low, careful advance while crouched.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Walk Backward
Backing away while staying low.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Strafe Left
Shuffling left without breaking the crouch.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Strafe Right
Shuffling right without breaking the crouch.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Walk Forward-Left
Crouched advance angled to the left.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Walk Forward-Right
Crouched advance angled to the right.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Walk Backward-Left
Crouched retreat angled to the left.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2s
Crouch Walk Backward-Right
Crouched retreat angled to the right.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.4s
Crouch Idle
Holding a low crouch, alert and still.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.9s
Crawl Forward
Belly crawl advancing on forearms and knees.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.2s
Crawl Backward
Pushing backwards while lying prone.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.5s
Crawl Left
Edging left while staying flat to the ground.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling1.3s
Crawl Right
Edging right while staying flat to the ground.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling1.3s
Crawl Idle
Lying prone and still, ready to move.
Movement: Crouching & Crawling2.3s
Turning
14 presets, each with a video preview.
Turn Left 90°
Turning 90 degrees to the left in place.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Turn Right 90°
Turning 90 degrees to the right in place.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Turn 180° (Left)
Turning 180 degrees to the left (about face).
Movement: Turning2s
Turn 180° (Right)
Turning 180 degrees to the right (about face).
Movement: Turning2s
Turn 360° (Left)
Spinning a full circle counterclockwise.
Movement: Turning2s
Turn 360° (Right)
Spinning a full circle clockwise.
Movement: Turning2s
Walk Turn Left
Curving left without breaking a walking stride.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Walk Turn Right
Curving right without breaking a walking stride.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Run Turn Left
Sharp left cut at running speed with a hard plant and lean.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Run Turn Right
Sharp right cut at running speed with a hard plant and lean.
Movement: Turning2.5s
Turn 90 Left
Pivoting a quarter turn to the left.
Movement: Turning2s
Turn 90 Right
Pivoting a quarter turn to the right.
Movement: Turning2s
Turn 180 Left
Spinning a half turn to the left.
Movement: Turning1.7s
Turn 180 Right
Spinning a half turn to the right.
Movement: Turning1.7s
Jumping & Falling
24 presets, each with a video preview.
Backflip
Full backward somersault with a clean landing.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2.5s
Hop (Short)
A quick, low vertical jump.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Jump (Full Arc)
Crouch, launch, air peak, land, and recover.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2.5s
Running Jump
Jumping while maintaining forward momentum.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2.5s
Fall Loop (Panic)
Panicked freefall, arms and legs flailing wildly.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Fall Loop (Basic)
Controlled freefall in a relaxed diagonal pose.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Land (Soft)
Quick knee bend and recover from a small drop.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.5s
Land (Hard)
Heavy landing from a large drop with a stumble to absorb impact.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2.5s
Land (Roll)
Hitting the ground and rolling forward to bleed off momentum.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Jump Forward
Leaping straight forward and landing ahead of starting point.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Jump Backward
Leaping straight backward and landing behind starting point.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Jump (Side Left)
Lateral leap to the left while keeping body facing forward.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Jump (Side Right)
Lateral leap to the right while keeping body facing forward.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Back Flip
Backward somersault landing on the feet.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.9s
Jump Start
Crouch and launch off the ground.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.3s
Jump Airborne Loop
Held airborne pose between launch and landing.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2.5s
Jump Land
Absorbing a landing and rising back up.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.3s
Double Jump
Second launch in mid-air.
Movement: Jumping & Falling0.9s
Ninja Jump Start
Compact, agile launch off the ground.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.0s
Ninja Jump Airborne
Tucked airborne pose held between jumps.
Movement: Jumping & Falling2s
Ninja Double Jump
Twisting second jump in mid-air.
Movement: Jumping & Falling0.9s
Ninja Jump Land
Landing light and low from a jump.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.3s
Running Front Flip
Front somersault out of a run.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.2s
Kip Up
Springing from the back onto the feet.
Movement: Jumping & Falling1.2s
Climbing & Traversal
41 presets, each with a video preview.
Swim Forward
Front-crawl swimming with alternating arm strokes and flutter kicks.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Swim Idle (Tread Water)
Treading water upright with sculling hands and cycling legs.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Run, Slide & Recover
Running forward, performing a low ground slide, and popping back up into a run.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3.5s
Ladder Climb Up
Climbing up a vertical ladder.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ladder Climb Down
Climbing down a vertical ladder.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Walk Stairs Up
Walking up a flight of stairs.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Walk Stairs Down
Walking down a flight of stairs.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Wall Climb Up
Scaling a vertical wall hand over hand with braced feet.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Wall Climb Down
Descending a vertical wall hand over hand with braced feet.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Rope Climb Up
Hauling up a hanging rope hand over hand with legs clamped.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ledge Grab
Jumping up and catching a ledge with both hands.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal2s
Ledge Hang Idle
Hanging from a ledge by both hands, legs dangling.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ledge Shimmy Left
Traversing left along a ledge hand over hand while hanging.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ledge Shimmy Right
Traversing right along a ledge hand over hand while hanging.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ledge Climb Up (Mantle)
Pulling up from a hang and mantling onto the ledge above.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Ledge Drop Down
Lowering over an edge into a controlled hang, then releasing.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3s
Vault Obstacle
Planting a hand on waist-high cover and swinging both legs over.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal2s
Vault & Roll
Vaulting an obstacle and rolling out of the landing.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal2.5s
Balance Walk
Inching along a narrow beam with arms outstretched for balance.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3.5s
Swim Forward
Front-crawl stroke moving forward.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.3s
Swim Tread Water
Treading water in place.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal3.3s
Climb Up
Hand-over-hand climb up a wall or ladder.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.3s
Climb Down
Lowering hand-over-hand down a wall or ladder.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.3s
Climb Traverse Left
Shuffling sideways left along a climbing surface.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.9s
Climb Traverse Right
Shuffling sideways right along a climbing surface.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.9s
Climb Hang Idle
Hanging on the wall between climbing moves.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal2.9s
Climb Mount
Reaching up and taking hold of a climbing surface.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.5s
Climb Dismount
Letting go of the wall and dropping back to a stand.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.5s
Ledge Climb Up
Hauling up and over a ledge from a hang.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.6s
Slide Start
Dropping into a slide from a run.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.8s
Slide
Skidding along the ground in a low slide.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal2s
Slide Recover
Rising out of a slide back into a run.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.5s
Step Up
Stepping up onto a low obstacle.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Safety Vault
Vaulting over a waist-high obstacle with one hand.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Climb Up Low Ledge
Pulling up onto a low ledge.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Climb Up High Ledge
Hauling up onto a ledge above head height.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal1.3s
Drop Off Wall
Pushing off a wall and dropping to the ground.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.6s
Wall Run Left
Running along a wall on the left side.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Wall Run Right
Running along a wall on the right side.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Wall Run Jump Left
Kicking off a left-hand wall into a jump.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Wall Run Jump Right
Kicking off a right-hand wall into a jump.
Movement: Climbing & Traversal0.7s
Dodging & Evasion
15 presets, each with a video preview.
Dodge Roll Forward
Dive, floor roll, and pop up to feet.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Dodge Roll Backward
Backward evasive roll to escape melee range.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Dodge Roll Left
Sideways evasive roll to the left.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Dodge Roll Right
Sideways evasive roll to the right.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Side Dodge Left
A quick hop/shift to the left to evade attacks.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Side Dodge Right
A quick hop/shift to the right to evade attacks.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Backstep
A quick, evasive hop backward.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Dash / Phase
A sudden forward burst.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Stumble & Recover
Tripping forward, catching balance, and steadying.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2.5s
Peek Corner (Left)
Leaning to peek around left side of corner.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2.5s
Peek Corner (Right)
Leaning to peek around right side of corner.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2.5s
Duck (Evasion)
A quick, temporary crouch to avoid a high attack.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion2s
Dodge Left
Explosive sidestep to the left.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion1.3s
Dodge Right
Explosive sidestep to the right.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion1.3s
Dodge Roll Forward
Diving forward roll and rise.
Movement: Dodging & Evasion1.5s
Frequently asked questions
Is there a walk cycle preset?
Walking is one of the movement categories in Ludo's preset library, alongside running and sprinting, crouching and crawling, turning, jumping and falling, and climbing and traversal. Named variants such as a walk while aiming or a crouched advance are separate presets, each with its own video preview and duration.
Do walk and run cycles loop?
Walk and run cycles generated from Ludo's movement presets come back loop-ready: loop mode trims the sheet for looping, so the cycle can play end to end in an engine. Sheets are square grids of 4 to 64 frames, and an animated GIF or the individual frames can be exported alongside the sheet.
Can I animate movement in eight directions?
Yes. Every movement preset in Ludo's library renders in any of the eight compass directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) and from any of the five camera perspectives, which is exactly the directional set an isometric or top-down game needs for a character that moves freely around a map.
What size are the generated sprite sheets?
Ludo generates movement animations as square-grid sheets of 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49 or 64 frames, with frame sizes from 32 to 384 pixels, plus a max-resolution mode and an AI 1.5x upscale. A simple walk fits comfortably in a small grid; longer traversal motions can take the larger ones.
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