FiveM server administrator V3SC recently discovered players on their server using "strafe boost & opti" mods that provide unfair advantages. These mods modify sprint times and stamina values, giving players extended running abilities.

What These Mods Do

Strafe boost and optimization mods typically:

  • Increase sprint time from normal ~10 seconds to 5000+ seconds
  • Modify stamina drain and regeneration rates
  • Enhance movement and strafe speeds

Simple Detection Method

V3SC shared a straightforward way to detect these mods by checking sprint time values:

if GetPlayerSprintTimeRemaining(PlayerId()) > 200 then
    print("Strafe boost detected")
    -- Add your anti-cheat actions here
end

The normal sprint time is around 9-10 seconds, so checking for values over 200 will catch players using these modifications.

Why This Works

Since the default GetPlayerSprintTimeRemaining() value is about 10 seconds, any player showing 200+ seconds is clearly using a mod. The high threshold of 200 prevents false positives while still catching cheaters.

Implementation Tips

  • Run this check regularly on your server
  • Log detected players for evidence
  • Consider warnings before banning
  • Keep your detection methods updated

Credit: Thanks to V3SC for discovering this issue and sharing the detection method with the FiveM community.