Traits are an important part of the customization process when you begin Starfield. After you pick one of the many Backgrounds, you can select up to three Traits. Each of which gives you different modifiers for your character. However, these are optional, and if you prefer to go on your journey without them, you can. But they can provide benefits to your character. Such as increased Health and Oxygen. Or getting a nicer home on a different planet. With various options and only getting to pick three of them, it can be tough. Therefore, we have all the Traits listed for you. As well as which ones can be the best to choose when you start in Starfield.
All Traits in Starfield
Overall, there are 17 Traits that you can pick from in Starfield. Furthermore, you only get to select up to three for your character. With some being incompatible with others. Additionally, you can opt to remove them as you progress through the game. Below are all of the available Traits, what they do, and if they are incompatible.
| Trait Name | Description | Incompatible With | Removeable By |
| 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. | N/A | Reliant Medical Doctor |
| 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. | N/A | Landry Hollifeld |
| 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. | N/A | Reliant Medical Doctor |
| Extrovert | You’re a people person. Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring with human companions, but more when adventuring alone. | Introvert | Andy Singh or Keeper Aquilus |
| 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. | Neon Street Rat & United Colonies Native | Elias Cartwright |
| 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… | N/A | Adoring Fan |
| Introvert | You really need your alone time. Exerting yourself uses less oxygen when adventuring alone, but more when adventuring with other human companions. | Extrovert | Andy Singh or Keeper Aquilus |
| 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. | N/A | Dad |
| 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. | Fresstar Collective Settler & United Colonies Native | Madame Sauvage |
| 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. | Raised Universal & Serpent’s Embrace | Andy Singh |
| 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. | Raised Enlightened & Serpent’s Embrace | Keeper Aquilus |
| Serpent’s Embrace | You grew up worshiping the Great Serpent. Grav jumping provides a temporary boost to health and oxygen, but health and oxygen are lowered if you don’t continue jumping regularly, like an addiction. | Raised Enlightened & Raised Universal | Mir’za |
| Spaced | Your body has become acclimated to space. Health and oxygen are increased when in space, but decreased when on the surface. | Terra Firma | Reliant Medical Doctor |
| 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 costs twice as much to hire. | N/A | Andy Singh or Keeper Aquilus |
| Terra Firma | You’ve never acclimated to space. Health and oxygen are increased when on the surface, but decreased when you’re in space. | Spaced | Reliant Medical Doctor |
| United Colonies Native | You gain access to special United Colonies dialogue options and better rewards from some missions given by the faction. But, crime bounty by other factions is greatly increased. | Fresstar Collective Settler & Neon Street Rat | Rookes |
| 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. | N/A | Trackers Alliance Agent |
Best Traits to Equip in Starfield
Picking three of the different Traits to use is tricky. Although they provide benefits for you, there are also some negatives to expect. However, there are still some clear top choices. Each of which can help you enjoy the game more, especially when you are just starting. If you are having trouble, we have the best Traits to use in the game below:
- Alien DNA: Having increased health and oxygen is a big boost early on. Food and other items may be less effective, but there is plenty to find in the game. So you’ll be able to make up for it.
- Extrovert: Players who are looking to have human companions with them, this is a great Trait. It allows you to use less oxygen all the time. And if you are aiming always to have a companion, you don’t need to worry about using more. Therefore, you have more stamina constantly.
- Terra Firma: If you are looking to spend more time on planets, Terra Firma is a good pick. Gaining increased health and oxygen while on the ground is a big help.
- Wanted: While being hunted by random NPCs isn’t great. This option is good because you can get some free gear whenever you take them down. Furthermore, if you are low on health, the extra damage can come in handy.
Each of the Traits in Starfield contributes to your playstyle. While there are negatives to them, they are more than useful to have. However, it comes down to preference. The best choices are more than worth using. And if you don’t like a Trait, you can get it removed at one of the various NPCs. Once you select your Background and Traits, you’ll be ready to sail among the stars in the game.
