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This perk isnt working at all as of the time im writing this, so its free points. Due to the fact that once you are bitten you are infected anyway, I always end up grabbing thin-skinned. Underweight is your friend. and the bonus to build times and construction strength are great too. Overweight, I always pick overweight. Unlike in real life, being a smoker in Project Zomboid is not all that bad and doesn't cause any health risks. Take with outdoorsman to negate most of the negative effects and gain 2 free points. Reduces container capacity by 30%, including vehicles. For that reason, I always take thin skinned and just pray for the best. Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. The character will not spawn until "Points to Spend" is higher than a negative number or equal to zero. Go right ahead! When you're trying to coral zombies, Keen Hearing let's you see how far zombies are following behind you without having to constantly spin around and risk having the slow down let them catch you. Becomes a less of an issue with fast learner, but having high levels in weapon skills is essential for combat. Not worth 1 extra point. Long-term, these traits can be great for getting some of the good traits. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). Foraging will keep you well fed thru summer and trapping will keep you fed thru winter. One thing that I didnt take into account when making that list is the fact that to pick these positive traits, youre going to have to take some hits. Considering that cabbages are the main/only good crop to grow you need few squares of land to grow cabbage, and if you're farming is high it just means you need to plant slightly less crops, which already doesn't take up much space. .c_dVyWK3BXRxSN3ULLJ_t{border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;height:34px;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._33jgwegeMTJ-FJaaHMeOjV{border-radius:9001px;height:32px;width:32px}._1OQL3FCA9BfgI57ghHHgV3 ._1wQQNkVR4qNpQCzA19X4B6{height:16px;margin-left:8px;width:200px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:12px 0}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._29TSdL_ZMpyzfQ_bfdcBSc{-ms-flex:1;flex:1}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx .JEV9fXVlt_7DgH-zLepBH{height:18px;width:50px}._39IvqNe6cqNVXcMFxFWFxx ._3YCOmnWpGeRBW_Psd5WMPR{height:12px;margin-top:4px;width:60px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN{height:18px;margin-bottom:4px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2E9u5XvlGwlpnzki78vasG{width:230px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN.fDElwzn43eJToKzSCkejE{width:100%}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._2kNB7LAYYqYdyS85f8pqfi{width:250px}._2iO5zt81CSiYhWRF9WylyN._1XmngqAPKZO_1lDBwcQrR7{width:120px}._3XbVvl-zJDbcDeEdSgxV4_{border-radius:4px;height:32px;margin-top:16px;width:100%}._2hgXdc8jVQaXYAXvnqEyED{animation:_3XkHjK4wMgxtjzC1TvoXrb 1.5s ease infinite;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--newCommunityTheme-field),var(--newCommunityTheme-inactive),var(--newCommunityTheme-field));background-size:200%}._1KWSZXqSM_BLhBzkPyJFGR{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBackgroundColor);border-radius:4px;padding:12px;position:relative;width:auto} The critical chance of attacks is capped between 10% and 90%. The combo costs 2 points net for 1 str, 1 axe and 1 sprinting. Along with surviving the most obvious threat of flesh eating undead you will have to navigate your character's psyche as well as stress will impact your character's ability to deal with their situation. I'll start with the ones I've been able to determine: Feeble Obese Out of Shape Overweight Poor eyesight (uncertain, but open to others testing) Underweight Unfit Very Underweight Weak Community provided temporary traits: Along the same lines as thin-skinned Hemophobic is another great trait for those that are pretty good at avoiding combat. -4 Fitness, Very Underweight: Very low strength, very low endurance and prone to injury. Both fitness and strength are very hard to level up. It's a metagame thing; really 5/5 because the point of a game is to be enjoyable, not literally waste your time doing literally nothing. Reduces risk of getting a cold by 90%! First aid is not. 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Related: Best Positive Traits in Project Zomboid Build 41. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} One of the best traits frequently recommended by the Project Zomboid community is Short-Sighted. ._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{width:100%}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF,._2ik4YxCeEmPotQkDrf9tT5{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}._1DR1r7cWVoK2RVj_pKKyPF{-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;max-width:100%}._1CVe5UNoFFPNZQdcj1E7qb{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:4px}._2UOVKq8AASb4UjcU1wrCil{height:28px;width:28px;margin-top:6px}.FB0XngPKpgt3Ui354TbYQ{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start;-ms-flex-direction:column;flex-direction:column;margin-left:8px;min-width:0}._3tIyrJzJQoNhuwDSYG5PGy{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%}.TIveY2GD5UQpMI7hBO69I{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;color:var(--newRedditTheme-titleText);white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}.e9ybGKB-qvCqbOOAHfFpF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;width:100%;max-width:100%;margin-top:2px}.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5.y3jF8D--GYQUXbjpSOL5{font-weight:400;box-sizing:border-box}._28u73JpPTG4y_Vu5Qute7n{margin-left:4px} Pretty much a non-issue with certain weapons that can consistently one-shot even at low skill levels. Some really great points there, I hadn't realised any of that even after playing with some of these skills for a couple hundred hours lol. Obviously you wont be able to take these traits together but you can match it with others that reduce fitness as well. Consensus I've gotten from others on Cat's Eyes definitely makes it at least a 3. I can just imagine wheezing around, unable to run, unable to carry much, struggling to fight off even a single zombie, having to hyper-focus on nutrition, and none of your skills will develop, yikes! I imagine most players that die in combat die because they weren't backing away fast enough. Im not sure why you rate hiker and gardener so highly. Another low side effect trait we would recommend choosing is Slow Reader, and the reason is simple. I think speed demon also increases your gas consumption so thats yet another reason not to take it. Negative traits give you points back, which you'll need if your occupation puts you in the negative. But let me convince you why pacifist is a good choice. Because of this, it may prove to be a daunting task, and new players may feel unsure which should they pick or which is the best. Don't stand in the cold and rain and you will be fine. Oh, you mean in game? This Negative trait can also be mitigated by simply ensuring you cook your food correctly in Project Zomboid. It doesnt make your attacks less powerful or anything like this. I mostly agree with you, with differences probably coming from differences in play style. I'd rather level up dancing or piano (an actual mod skill). 7. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Cannot take Wakeful, and also has the opposite effect of Wakeful. Napkin math puts all of that together as +42 trait points that either can be worked off or will eventually become irrelevant. Asthmatic: 2/5 very viable since it doesn't actually reduce Fitness, which is what decides how sleepy you get and how fast you attack. This one may be a no-go for you and I can understand that. I'll start with the ones I've been able to determine: Feeble Obese Out of Shape Overweight Poor eyesight . Still, if your character is the farmer of the group and will stay mostly out of the action, a thin-skinned hemophobic will give you plenty of points to spend on some great perks in the positive traits side. The first one is called Positive Traits and these perks make your character stronger. Keep up the good work. 142. ._1sDtEhccxFpHDn2RUhxmSq{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-flow:row nowrap;flex-flow:row nowrap}._1d4NeAxWOiy0JPz7aXRI64{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText)}.icon._3tMM22A0evCEmrIk-8z4zO{margin:-2px 8px 0 0} And disease can be avoided by spacing out crops. But that being said, if you want a character that is going to survive for a very long time, this doesnt really matter. One of the best traits frequently recommended by the Project Zomboid community is Short-Sighted. Or just don't go outside in the wet and cold? One of them is asthmatic, which I don't think should be too much of an issue if I'm going for a stealth build. Check near gas stations and inside residential homes and youre bound to come across some cigarettes to sate those smoker cravings. Only worth taking if you have slow modded vehicles. I'll pose this question to you all so that a list may be compiled: what are all the negative traits that can go away with time? The Weak Stomach trait causes the player to have more food illnesses but is easily avoided if you watch what you eat in the game. This increases how far you can "see" behind your character and is enough of a buff that you can fast-forward and still react to zombies that attack from behind. Increases fuel consumption by 100%. If an attack is blocked the damage is simply negated. MUST HAVE Negative Traits - Project Zomboid Swayed 2.04K subscribers Subscribe 6.2K views 2 weeks ago #0121 Give these Negative Traits a try and tell me what you think! Take weak stomach instead. .LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH{fill:var(--newRedditTheme-actionIcon);height:18px;width:18px}.LalRrQILNjt65y-p-QlWH rect{stroke:var(--newRedditTheme-metaText)}._3J2-xIxxxP9ISzeLWCOUVc{height:18px}.FyLpt0kIWG1bTDWZ8HIL1{margin-top:4px}._2ntJEAiwKXBGvxrJiqxx_2,._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{vertical-align:middle}._1SqBC7PQ5dMOdF0MhPIkA8{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center} Never found a lack of food to be an issue personally. 3- Depends on how you want to play. ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} The XP boost to nimble is great, as it levels extremely slowly on its own. The +2 boosts will be insanely useful from the early to late game. Although the description of the negative trait says it decreases theplayer's vision, It appears not to affect the character in any noticeable way. The extra speed will often cause you to crash and badly injure yourself, even with cruise control. Being even drowsy drastically reduces your melee damage output. This trait would be a hard sell even as a negative. 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In short, when you get injured, just avoid combat and take it easy for a few days and let your wounds heal. I'll start with the ones I've been able to determine: Feeble Obese Out of Shape Overweight Poor eyesight . Farming is a pretty essential skill in PZ, and the XP and level boost this gives are nice to have. Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. This list will show you my personal favorites and make you think of some traits you didnt consider before. But keep in mind that you will need to deal with this trait's adverse side effects for the early portion of your game, which islow endurance and endurance regeneration. I wanna make a full late game character. When an attack goes through it checks the player's resistances, which is a separate calculation using the player's injury chance. I'll pose this question to you all so that a list may be compiled: what are all the negative traits that can go away with time? Slow Reader makes an easy two points to put into something better.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'setreadygame_com-box-4','ezslot_9',119,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-box-4-0'); This might seem like a bad idea to you at first if you are an action hero style of gamer. Keen Hearing greatly increases that radius, letting you "see" threats coming from farther away. Late, but the thing with Short Sighted in this particular guide from OP is just that at the moment it's seemingly free points, so they don't personally use it.