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In space, no one can hear you scream.
Traits are optional features in Starfield that allow players to further customize their character, the Spacefarer.
Traits add flavor, bringing depth with some cool bonuses and some potentially annoying drawbacks.
There’s a lot of different options, and it’s a bit more complex than other customization features.
Here’s everything you oughta know about Starfield Traits.
If that’s not enough, you could also start playing five days early.
Where character backgrounds provided bonuses to your Skills and unique dialogue options, Traits can give more tangible bonuses.
For example, your parents might be alive.
Empath
Description:You are deeply connected to the feelings of others.
Performing actions you companion likes will result in a temporary increase in combat effectiveness.
But performing actions they don’t like will have the precise opposite effect.
Extrovert
Description:You’re a people person.
Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring with human companions, but more when adventuring alone.
But, crime bounty towards other factions is greatly increased.
Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring alone, but more when adventuring with other human companions.
But you will automatically send 2% of your credits home to them every week.
Neon Street Rat
Description:You grew up on the mean streets of Neon.
You gain access to special dialogue options, and better rewards from some missions on Neon.
Crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased.
Health and endurance are increased when in space, but decreased when on the surface.
However, all crew cost twice as much to hire.
Terra Firma
Description:You’ve never acclimated to space.
Health and oxygen are increased when on the surface, but decreased when you’re in space.
However, crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased.
Starfield is currently scheduled to launch on Sep. 6, 2023 exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.
If you preorder the Premium Edition, you could start playing on September 1.
Like all Xbox first-party games, it’s also available inXbox Game Pass.
