Starfield traits give your character personality, so we present the full list of perks and the guide to help you decide the best for you!
Traits in Starfield
Traits in Starfield are one of the customization options in Character Creation. Players can select up to three attributes from a wide list of Traits to further shape their protagonists. There are 17 traits in Starfield players can choose from. Each trait provides unique advantages and disadvantages; thus, traits are optional. Some are connected to roleplaying aspects and your character personality, and others can add discounts in specific shops or give you extra health for combat.
However, some traits cannot be combined with others. For example, having Traits like “Raised Enlightened” or “Raised Universal” can’t be combined with any other religious trait.
Here is the full list of all Starfield traits. We discuss them in detail below.
- Alien DNA
- Dream Home
- Empath
- Extrovert
- Freestar Collective Settler
- Hero Worshipped
- Introvert
- Kid Stuff
- Neon Street Rat
- Raised Enlightened
- Raised Universal
- Serpent’s Embrace
- Spaced
- Taskmaster
- Terra Firma
- United Colonies Native
- Wanted
1 Alien DNA
You volunteered for a controversial experiment that combines alien and human DNA. As a result, you start with increased health and oxygen, but healing and food items aren’t as effective.
2 Dream Home
You own a luxurious, customizable house on a peaceful planet! Unfortunately it comes with a 125,000 credit mortgage with GalBank that has to be paid weekly.
3 Empath
You are deeply connected to the feelings of others. Performing actions your companion likes will result in a temporary increase in combat effectiveness. But, performing actions they don’t like will have the precise opposite effect.
4 Extrovert
You’re a people person. Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring with human companions, but more when adventuring alone. (Can’t be combined with introvert.)
5 Freestar Collective Settler
You gain access to special Freestar Collective dialogue options, and better rewards from some missions given by the faction. But, crime bounty towards other factions is greatly increased. (Can’t be combined with any other faction allegiance trait)
6 Hero Worshipped
You’ve earned the attention of an annoying “Adoring Fan” who will show up randomly and jabber at you incessantly. On the plus side, he’ll join your ship’s crew and give you gifts…
7 Introvert
You really need your alone time. Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring alone, but more when adventuring with other human companions. (Can’t be combined with Extrovert)
8 Kid Stuff
Your parents are alive and well, and you can visit them at their home. But you will automatically send 2% of your credits home to them every week.
9 Neon Street Rat
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. (Can’t be combined with any other faction allegiance trait.)
10 Raised Enlightened
You grew up as a member of the Enlightened. You gain access to a special chest full of items in the House of the Enlightened in New Atlantis, but lose access to the Sanctum Universum chest. (Can’t be combined with any other religion trait.)
11 Raised Universal
You grew up as a member of the Sanctum Universum. You gain access to a special chest full of items in the Sanctum Universum in New Atlantis, but lose access to the House of the Enlightened chest. (Can’t be combined with any other religion trait.)
Related:
12 Serpent’s Embrace
You grew up worshiping the Great Serpent. Grav jumping provides a temporary boost to health an oxygen, but health and oxygen are lowered if you don’t continue jumping regularly – like an addiction. (Can’t be combined with any other religion trait.)
13 Spaced
Your body has become acclimated to space. Health and oxygen are increased when in space, but decreased when on the surface. (Can’t be combined with Terra Firma.)
14 Taskmaster
Occasionally, if you have crew trained in a certain ship system, that system will automatically repair itself to full health whenever it is damaged below 50%. However, all crew cost twice as much to hire.
15 Terra Firma
You’ve never acclimated to space. Health and oxygen are increased when on the surface, but decreased when you’re in space. (Can’t be combined with Spaced.)
16 United Colonies Native
You gain access to special United Colonies dialogue options, and better rewards from some missions given by the faction. However, crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased. (Can’t be combined with any other faction allegiance trait.)
17 Wanted
Someone put a price on your head, and word has spread. Occasionally, armed mercenaries will show up and try to kill you, but being cornered gives you an edge – when your health is low, you do extra damage.
Full List of Starfield Traits Advantages and Disadvantages
We don’t know the full list of traits yet, but all of the perks and bonuses will offer great gameplay features:
| Trait | Advantages | Disadvantages | Incompatible Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introvert | You use less oxygen when adventuring alone. | You use more oxygen with other human companions. | Extrovert |
| Kid Stuff | Your parents are alive, and you can visit them at their home. | Crime bounty towards other factions is greatly increased. | |
| Neon Street Rat | You gain access to special dialogue options and better rewards from some missions on Neon. | Crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased. | Any other faction allegiance trait. |
| Raised Enlightened | Gain access to a special chest full of items in the House of the Enlightened in New Atlantis. | Lose access to the Sanctum Universum organization chest. | Any other religion trait. |
| Raised Universal | Gain access to a special chest full of items in the Sanctum Universum in New Atlantis. | Lose access to the Sanctum Universum organization chest. | Any other religion trait |
| Serpent’s Embrace | You have a temporary boost to health and oxygen from Grav jumps | Your Health and oxygen are lower if you don’t jump regularly. | Any other religion trait |
| Spaced | In Space, your Health and oxygen are increased. | Health and oxygen are decreased when on the surface. | Terra Firma |
| Dream Home | You own a luxurious, customizable house on a peaceful planet | You have a 125,000 credit mortgage (paid weekly) | – |
| Hero Worshipped | You’ve earned the attention of an annoying “Adoring Fan” he will join your crew and give you gifts… | They will show up randomly and jabber at you incessantly. | – |
| Alien DNA | You start with increased health and oxygen | Healing and food items aren’t as effective. | – |
| Empath | If you perform actions that your companion likes, you gain a temporary boost to combat effectiveness. | 2% of your money is deducted automatically and sent to your parents weekly. | – |
| Extrovert | Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring with human companions | You use more oxygen when adventuring alone | Introvert |
| Freestart Collective Settler | You gain access to special United Colonies dialogue options and better rewards from some missions given by the faction | Crime bounty towards other factions is greatly increased. | – |
| Taskmaster | Occasionally, if you have crew trained in a certain ship system, that system will automatically repair itself to full health whenever it is damaged below 50% | All crew cost twice as much to hire. | – |
| Terra Firma | Health and oxygen are increased when on the surface | Decreased when you’re in space | Spaced |
| United Colonies Natives | Occasionally, armed mercenaries will show up and try to kill you. | Crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased | Can’t be combined with any other faction allegiance trait |
| Wanted | Being cornered gives you an edge – you do extra damage when your health is low. | You gain access to special United Colonies dialogue options and better rewards from some missions given by the faction. | – |
What Are The Best Traits In Starfield?
The best traits are those that give your character extra combat performance, roleplaying aspects or bonuses that help you earn more credits. It all depends on what is the most important game aspect for you. Luckily, you can pick up to three traits, mix some traits, and optimise your character in more than one direction.
For example, with the “Kid Stuff” trait, your character can visit their alive parents, and 2% of all the money players earn will be deducted and sent to the parents. This opens possible dialogue options and even special quests or events in-game. If you value a personal space or have a background story for your character, you can pick the Dream Home trait, own a small house, and pay a mortgage to pay that off.
If you would like gameplay and statistics bonuses, you can pick the “Spaced” trait that increases your health and endurance in space. The Serpent’s Embrace will give you similar bonuses, but the boost is temporary after grav jumps. Those two are probably the best and most useful combat traits, especially for those who want to play as space pirates or like ship combat.
However, remember that those bonuses are great but not essential or game-breaking. So pick whatever you like and fits your character. With so many traits and backgrounds to choose from, Starfield offers huge replayability!
Looking For More About Starfield?
Thank you for reading What Are The Best Starfield Traits – Full List Guide. We provide the latest news and create guides for Starfield. Also, watch me play games on Twitch or visit my YouTube channel!
