Traits in Starfield are special characteristics chosen during character creation that offer unique benefits and drawbacks, sificantly influencing your playthrough. These traits add depth to your character's background and can open up new roleplaying opportunities, dialogue options, and even unique questlines. Carefully selecting traits can tailor your experience from the outset.
Understanding Traits in Starfield
Traits are not just cosmetic; they actively impact gameplay. Each trait comes with a positive effect and often a corresponding negative effect or a specific roleplaying implication. You can typically choose up to three traits during character creation, though some backgrounds may restrict certain choices.
- Benefit: The positive aspect of the trait, providing a bonus to stats, resources, or gameplay mechanics.
- Drawback/Implication: The negative aspect or roleplaying consequence that balances the benefit, requiring You to adapt or manage it.
Notable Traits and Their Effects
Here are some examples of traits available in Starfield:
| Trait Name | Benefit | Drawback/Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Adoring Fan | A devoted fan will occasionally join you and offer gifts. | The fan can be annoying and may get in the way. |
| Empath | Gain a bonus to social skills when companions are present. | Lose a bonus when alone. |
| Extrovert | Gain bonus to Stamina when adventuring with companions. | Lose bonus when adventuring alone. |
| Introvert | Gain bonus to Health when adventuring alone. | Lose bonus when adventuring with companions. |
| Taskmaster | Gain bonus to damage against robots. | Lose bonus against biological targets. |
| Serpentini | Gain bonus to damage against biological targets. | Lose bonus against robots. |
| Alien DNA | Gain bonus to Health and Oxygen. | All other species have a chance to be hostile. |
| Hero Worshipped | Gain access to a unique UC questline. | Can be a burden, attracting unwanted attention. |
| Raised Universe | Start with bonus credits and a unique weapon. | Can lead to difficult moral choices. |
| Raised Colony | Start with bonus credits and a unique weapon. | Can lead to difficult moral choices. |
| Raised Freestar | Start with bonus credits and a unique weapon. | Can lead to difficult moral choices. |
Removing Traits
It is possible to remove certain traits during your playthrough. This typically involves completing specific quests or interacting with certain NPCs that offer the option to shed a trait. For example, the 'Hero Worshipped' trait might be removable by completing its associated questline and making a definitive choice about your character's public image.
Choosing traits wisely during character creation can sificantly enhance your enjoyment of Starfield by providing unique gameplay modifiers and roleplaying opportunities. Consider how each trait als with your intended playstyle and the kind of story you want to tell.