._1QwShihKKlyRXyQSlqYaWW{height:16px;width:16px;vertical-align:bottom}._2X6EB3ZhEeXCh1eIVA64XM{margin-left:3px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;padding:0 4px}._1jNPl3YUk6zbpLWdjaJT1r._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;display:inline-block;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;margin-left:0;padding:0 4px}._2hSecp_zkPm_s5ddV2htoj._39BEcWjOlYi1QGcJil6-yl{padding:0}._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;border-radius:2px;margin-right:5px;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;vertical-align:text-bottom;white-space:pre;word-break:normal;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:14px;padding:0 4px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH,._1wzhGvvafQFOWAyA157okr{display:inline-block;height:16px}._3BPVpMSn5b1vb1yTQuqCRH{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-body);border-radius:50%;margin-left:5px;text-align:center;width:16px}._2cvySYWkqJfynvXFOpNc5L{height:10px;width:10px}.aJrgrewN9C8x1Fusdx4hh{padding:2px 8px}._1wj6zoMi6hRP5YhJ8nXWXE{font-size:14px;padding:7px 12px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y{border-radius:20px}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:hover{opacity:.85}._2VqfzH0dZ9dIl3XWNxs42y:active{transform:scale(.95)} Both of these traits will make your character pretty much useless when it comes to running around or doing anything at the start of the game. Yes. So even if it was hard to level it would still be bad. But at that point you might as well give your character 2 extra points in the settings. The +2 boosts will be insanely useful from the early to late game. By using the aforementioned exercise system and making sure youre only eating your greens, you can shed off some kilos easily after picking this perk. Always love learning the little quirks like this in the game. I imagine most players that die in combat die because they weren't backing away fast enough. You can diet your way down to a healthy weight fairly easily, but it prevents you from taking + fitness traits, and reduces your fitness by 2. I really dislike playing with this perk, but it isnt entirely detrimental. 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Gymnast 4/5. HOWEVER, they can be overcome after a few months making them free points. You can gain a couple levels in them by just watching TV in the first 9 days. On the flip side weak is very good points for this reason. Cooking is so useless taking this for -6 will hurt your character. Pacifist + fast learner combo is broken. You should just rest when you get hurt and avoid combat for a few days so that your wounds can heal. You can test this all out using the debug mode of PZ. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'setreadygame_com-leader-2','ezslot_10',157,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-leader-2-0');Okay I know what youre thinking, in a zombie survival game where you are beating down enemies you want to be able to hit as hard as possible. Multiple presets can be made to save a combination of a profession and multiple other traits which offer utility to the players that are eager to get right into the action. I wouldn't say its a must have, but if you have 6 points to spare its worth considering. and the bonus to build times and construction strength are great too. Because of this I'd personally put it at 2, but I won't dispute a 3 too much simply because for whatever reason other people somehow find it to be useful. For that reason, here is a list on the 10 best negative traits that you can get on your character in Build 41. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'setreadygame_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_7',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Advertisementsif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'setreadygame_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_6',154,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0');As you need a good balance between points spent and actual hardships of your character, the list will generally try to find a good balance between play-ability and points saved for good traits. (It has positive and negative traits in mind) Until next time, stay frosty survivors! Useful for stealth, but stealth skills will always be far, far more useful to level up. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Never found a lack of food to be an issue personally. It doesn't just make noises louder for you, but specifically gives you eyes at the back of your head (short range). The negative effects from these traits will not last. ._3K2ydhts9_ES4s9UpcXqBi{display:block;padding:0 16px;width:100%} If you manage to level up your fitness level a couple of points you wont see the effect of these traits at all. I like it, but more importantly a lot of other people consider it very useful as well. Luckily this is manageable as long as you have a steady supply of cigarettes. Will have its effects lessened over a few months, though. Foraging will keep you well fed thru summer and trapping will keep you fed thru winter. ._2cHgYGbfV9EZMSThqLt2tx{margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{width:75%;height:24px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-,._3Q7WCNdCi77r0_CKPoDSFY{background:var(--newCommunityTheme-field);background-size:200%;margin-bottom:16px;border-radius:4px}._2wgLWvNKnhoJX3DUVT_3F-{width:100%;height:46px} All rights reserved. With Project Zomboid youre generally going to be spending most of your time avoiding the action rather than tearing through zombies. It might even be less than 1 per second. I don't see very many discussions on this topic, and the wikis are barren with which traits can go away aside from those as a result of the recent Fitness update. Nimble increases your move speed in combat stance but is almost impossible to level without some kind of boost. 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. Feeble, weak - by training strength. -1 Fitness. I used to not run it, but I think I'll always run it in the future ever since using it. More annoying than anything. Wakeful: 5/5 Less loss of fatigue and faster sleeping time. No one can fight . 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. My attempt at a meta build had underweight and athletic in the same build; like you said the massive benefit kicks in at 9. For only 2 points this perk is a must-have. Although note that it's per-detection tick, which I think might be around one real-life second or something? However, there are a ton ofboth positive and negative traits to choose from. It's great, I don't know why you think it's bad. This will make your start more difficult, but you can easily overcome this by eating more/less accordingly. About 2 weeks? ._2a172ppKObqWfRHr8eWBKV{-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;margin-right:8px}._39-woRduNuowN7G4JTW4I8{margin-top:12px}._136QdRzXkGKNtSQ-h1fUru{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;margin:8px 0;width:100%}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;-ms-flex-pack:justify;justify-content:space-between;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.r51dfG6q3N-4exmkjHQg_,._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._2BnLYNBALzjH6p_ollJ-RF{margin-left:auto}._1-25VxiIsZFVU88qFh-T8p{padding:0}._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs._2nxyf8XcTi2UZsUInEAcPs{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetTextColor)} This trait is pretty good for exactly the same reasons as underweight. The only opinion I disagree with is thin-skinned. You gain a form of 'Brave' after surviving long enough. You call it a "waste of points" yet for some reason still give it a 2. Wakeful. The bonus to crafted structures is nice too but not a major selling point. It doesn't make it trash, but it does make it weaker than many people thought. They need to balance the other crops so that there's reason to grow them, and maybe add a requirement to farming to grow corn or wheat (which could be converted into non-perishables). 4 & 5- Always worth considering when making a new character. Due to the fact that once you are bitten you are infected anyway, I always end up grabbing thin-skinned. Unfit: Very low endurance, very low endurance regeneration. You will amass a whopping 8 points to use on some other positive traits as well. Tailoring is a massively overlooked skill and starting XP boosts to tailoring are few and far between. Note: the ratings are aimed towards new players on default settings. Hard of Hearing does the opposite, making it that much easier to be snuck up on by a quiet zombie. Sunday Driver: 2. Once you get to a normal weight, its 6 free points. Only reason it's not 4 is because it's not required. I wanted to spice up my character with some positive and negative traits to make zomboid a little more interesting. Why the hell did i think writing this was a good idea this took like an hour fuck AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. It reduces the amount of time spent sleeping, increasing the number of hours you can remain awake before the tired moodle appears and giving you more time in the day for whatever. This included a list of some of the strongest positive traits that one can pick up in the game. Despite this it is still a very significant issue with stealth, yes. 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! Maybe not deadly, but you will attract a few more zombies. If an attack is blocked the damage is simply negated. Just fast forward time. What pacifist actually does is lower the experience gain for weapon-related skills. 2 points for 1 str, 1 axe and 1 sprinting for a minor weight debuff is nuts. Inconspicuous and Graceful: you probably didn't look into how these work. Horrible. Provides a 30% XP boost on top of existing boosts to ALL skills. Useful for stealth, but you can always just stop moving to avoid making sound. Handy - little carpentry boost, considering additional construction health there won't be random hordes of zombies coming to your base late into the game, so no real need for more durable constructions in SP. Avoid. +1. Dont take this. I mostly based the ratings on standard settings and aimed at new players. Description: Stress and unhappiness decrease after smoking tobacco. The XP boost to nimble is great, as it levels extremely slowly on its own. The problem being, this is per tick, so if you're on a tile for 9 ticks and there is a 92% chance, you'll almost always likely be seen regardless, because it's not a 92% chance the whole time, it's 92% chance per tick which happens extremely fast in terms of gameplay. Reduces risk of getting a cold by 90%! Maintenance is great though. The end result is usually pulling a few more zombies than you would without the trait, making it a decent negative trait for a combat build. #projectzomboid #zomboidI wanted to try another challenge in Project Zomboid, so I decided to see what it would be like to create a character with (almost) a. Strong, Thick Skinned, Outdoorsman Keen Hearing traits fall under positive traits. If you're not a Burglar (or Police) it's a very good pick. Unhappiness rises when tobacco is not smoked. Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. To achieve this, you will need to balance out positive traits with negative ones. Expensive for what it is, but it gives cars extra storage space which is occasionally very useful. Take fast learner instead. And disease can be avoided by spacing out crops. For more information, please see our Short Sighted only affects foraging radius and makes no difference to actual perception sight. Play deaf, it's 12 free points. Both fitness and strength are very hard to level up. Being even drowsy drastically reduces your melee damage output. Here is some of the best negative traits in Project Zomboid. https://discord.gg/theindiestone, Press J to jump to the feed. Athletic is non negotiable. Or just don't go outside in the wet and cold? As far as I know it's not like 10-100 times per second or anything like that. Will the withdraw symptoms cease after awhile? As these two are pretty similar to each other i thought id bring them both under the same category. While you might be shuddering at the thought of making one of the survival mechanics in a survival RPG even worse to deal with dont! Interesting challenge to play with but its not worth it for regular players, even for 12 extra points. To anyone asking how to enter or remove something from game. You still can hear zombies that are sneaking up on you if you're actually listening to the game, the sound is just a bit muffled. It's actually difficult to keep weight on my character with how much I jog around, which as I've found with the Minimal Display Bars mod, burns a ton of calories. In particular it allows you to get away with medium-to-low strength. Can be annoying having to eat so often, though. 4 points, too. It really does much of the same as Fast Reader when it comes to saving time, and you rated that a 2. Strength is difficult to level up, dont take this. The only real issue would be sleeping but you can just choose a base with a big enough room to place a bed in. Rather than the game auto slowing down from fast forward when you get attacked from behind, the game will auto slow down when a zombie enters that short circle behind your character that you get with keen hearing. In addition to slow reader and slow learner, it looks like pacifist is just an XP penalty for weapons, so it could be taken alongside them if you're willing to put up with all that extra grind. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'setreadygame_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-medrectangle-4-0'); if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'setreadygame_com-narrow-sky-1','ezslot_16',146,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-setreadygame_com-narrow-sky-1-0');Considering that you can get water through many different sources all the way through the game, I generally consider this free points. If you're hurt, just bandage it up and wait, first aid does very little to help you. Find the official Discord here: This one is pretty easy to mitigate by simply eating a lot of food once you are playing the game. Napkin math puts all of that together as +42 trait points that either can be worked off or will eventually become irrelevant. Many months ago I did a list on my top 10 best traits in Project Zomboid. How do Project Zomboid traits work, exactly? Taking the Fire Officer profession with one of these allows you to take underweight without affecting the bonuses of high level strength and fitness. Points added: +2 This list will show you my personal favorites and make you think of some traits you didnt consider before. Underweight has a similar penalty, it makes your attacks deal less damage. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} @keyframes _1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT{0%{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc{--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left:0px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;line-height:16px;padding:3px 9px;position:absolute;border-radius:4px;margin-top:-6px;background:#000;color:#fff;animation:_1tIZttmhLdrIGrB-6VvZcT .5s step-end;z-index:100;white-space:pre-wrap}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after,.HQ2VJViRjokXpRbJzPvvc:after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:calc(50% - 4px - var(--infoTextTooltip-overflow-left));width:0;height:0;border-top:3px solid #000;border-left:4px solid transparent;border-right:4px solid transparent}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd{margin-top:6px}._3uK2I0hi3JFTKnMUFHD2Pd:after{border-bottom:3px solid #000;border-top:none;bottom:100%;top:auto} I agree that dexterous is mandatory and I couldnt play without it. It's good, but even at max speed boost you can be wasting hours of your real life into this game by taking this trait instead of Fast Reader. Also IRL Nervous Wreck. ._1x9diBHPBP-hL1JiwUwJ5J{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:#ff585b;padding-left:3px;padding-right:24px}._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4{height:16px;padding-right:4px;vertical-align:top}.icon._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5{height:20px;vertical-align:middle;padding-right:8px}.QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{height:18px;padding-right:8px;vertical-align:top}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;line-height:18px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1LLqoNXrOsaIkMtOuTBmO5,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._2B0OHMLKb9TXNdd9g5Ere-,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 ._1xKxnscCn2PjBiXhorZef4,._3w_KK8BUvCMkCPWZVsZQn0 .QB2Yrr8uihZVRhvwrKuMS{fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)} Take with outdoorsman to negate most of the negative effects and gain 2 free points. Don't eat spoiled food. In a game where a scratch from a zombie can be life or death, preventing injury altogether is great. YouTuber Retanaru also posted a great video breaking down some of the best traits to use that you can see here. How did you find the list? Don't have to mash the accelerator all the time. People be doing a lot of running in this game. I tested it and i dont think organized applies to the player's inventory. Good with adrenaline junkie, but panic can really screw you over in combat. Allows you to keep a regular schedule, stay out of the dark, and excercise/forage/run/fight more before getting sleepy. Plus, you can easily speed the process up by hitting the fast-forward button at the top of your screen. There really isnt a best build for the game. You will wake up close to tired. Pacifist. Gardener: 1/5. Also makes vehicles louder. For many task that involves you being out in the open near obstructed sight lines (Foraging, Looting zombies, Fishing, Farming, fixing/fueling vehicles, etc), the extra warning in many cases is the difference between life or death. Tomatoes do have a reason to be grown in that they can be used in mouse traps (IDK why), however they're still bad because the plants grow too few tomatoes and take too long to grow in comparison to cabbage. However, if you go a while without smoking, you will become unhappy until you reach the point of depression. You can simply plant a couple more crops to get the same effect. Pacifist, despite what it says, only makes you get 30% less experience with weapons. I was aiming for it to be a basic guide for new players, a lot of the stats (like you mentioned with claustrophobic) can be more/less useful to experienced players. 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. ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} -1 fitness, Description: Reduced running speed, low endurance and prone to injury. Please read the following rules before commenting: Save my nickname and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Character is going to be stressed all the time, and washing clothes wastes time and water (and sometimes becomes unavailable while away from base once water supply cuts out). Although it seems daunting at first, a good source of water is really not that hard to come across. Now I just avoid the weight traits to get athletic; but for combat characters I'm going fire officer all the way now. If you're an experienced driver with a PC that can run the game well you are simply NEVER going to die to Speed Demon, and the increase in acceleration speeds up gameplay; particularly when it comes to towing. Even if I dont want a huge disadvantage at the start of the game I usually grab this perk. Don't stand in the cold and rain and you will be fine. Getting into a zombie's line-of-sight is almost always a bad idea, so this perk hurts newer players a lot more than it hurts experienced players. https://discord.gg/theindiestone, Press J to jump to the feed. Smokes have always been pretty easy to find in Project Zomboid. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Just sleep through the nights or carry a flashlight, its that easy. Description: Increases the chance of scratches, lacerations or bites breaking the skin. I always like to see how other peoples play styles since the game is so customizable. Carry weight before encumbrance didnt increase, nor did the maximum 50 carry weight cap. First aid is not. Funnily enough this is the one negative trait that actually includes a little positive effect as well. Now, SP and MP differ slightly because of no time forward. Of course things like cats eyes will be more useful when the world is set to pitch black nights, and other perks have specific uses to peoples playstyles so you may find them occasionally more useful than I may have rated them. High Thirst Points: +6 Effect: 200 percent increased thirst. Stress from being bloody is annoying and can be an issue unless you have a lot of water collectors or are set up by a river. Im not sure why you rate hiker and gardener so highly. For this reason I usually take the Repairman profession combined with handy to get a solid xp boost to maintenance. 1- More harm than good, either because it costs too many points, doesnt give enough for what it is, or because it may get you killed. Out of shape, unfit - by training fitness. I mostly agree with your list but I also play in sandbox so some of my settings change the importance of things. The only reason it isn't more highly ranked is after a few months you get less and less panic from zombies anyway. The ones that can be remedied are, from the top of my head: Very Underweight, Underweight, Overweight, Obese - all weight ones can be managed through nutrition intake. Worth considering if you know what youre doing. Underweight - 6 points. Find the official Discord here: Take weak stomach instead. Some people don't care though hence why in the middle at 3/5. With Sunday Driver, your vehicle will not perform when you need it. The effects of this trait will eventually get better and better as you play through the game. It's a complete joke as-is. I'd put Dextrous at 3. Its that easy. 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. All rights reserved. Scratches and Lacerations you can heal from but theres no coming back from bites. Keen Hearing greatly increases that radius, letting you "see" threats coming from farther away. I'd put Speed Demon at 2. It's an absolutely amazing trait. Underweight is your friend. Again you probably don't know how detection works in the game. Before posting try the sledgehammer. One decent trait for getting a couple of points back is of course slow reader. 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: Not bad per se, just not worth the points. If anything the two numbers should be swapped, but as knowing how they work and having experience with the game, I'd put them more at like graceful 3 inconspicuous 2. There's also an unlisted benefit that's hard to quantify but lets you literally hear zombies from behind you as if they were in front of you. ._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa{margin-top:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._3EpRuHW1VpLFcj-lugsvP_{color:inherit}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa svg._31U86fGhtxsxdGmOUf3KOM{color:inherit;fill:inherit;padding-right:8px}._3Z6MIaeww5ZxzFqWHAEUxa ._2mk9m3mkUAeEGtGQLNCVsJ{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;color:inherit} Water is very easy to find, not worth 6 points, stops you from taking high thirst. This Negative trait can also be mitigated by simply ensuring you cook your food correctly in Project Zomboid. Can't add to the post as i am newbut thank you:-). https://discord.gg/theindiestone, Press J to jump to the feed. Organized also increases storage size of backpacks and shelving and whatnot. That being said, Ill usually take it if I can. 2 High Thirst. Keep that in mind. These two are weird. Luckily, we will go over some of the best negative traits we like to pick during our playthroughs. I'd rather level up dancing or piano (an actual mod skill). Privacy Policy. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. It can be rather annoying having a character only stressing out any time you go into a tight. I dont like smoker cause I hate micromanaging smokes, but if you dont mind it its pretty good too. Although the description of the negative trait says it decreases theplayer's vision, It appears not to affect the character in any noticeable way. No brainer. I think speed demon also increases your gas consumption so thats yet another reason not to take it. Probably gonna go back and alter some things. I can recommend using agorophobic and Adreneline junkie so you run much faster while outside at the trade for being panicked. Cookie Notice Running XP boost will be very useful, as it can be slow to level up, but there are more important traits you can take first. Generally high-fat foods are going to be easy to find. Great list! You'll never get cold in this game (on default climate settings) with all the access to clothing layers, and how unpowered buildings magically heat for huge amounts. Like I can be facing forward and hear an out-of-place moan and know that there's a zombie behind me but still not in my perception circle. I'm considering taking hearty appetite next time. It doesnt make your attacks less powerful or anything like this. Possibly the best perk you can take. I'll start with the ones I've been able to determine: Feeble Obese Out of Shape Overweight Poor eyesight . Grinding out strength and fitness is such a chore and almost impossible at the higher levels so Ill at least take either Strong or Athletic, if not both. It depends on whether youre doing MP or SP In general, Slow Healer, Prone to Illness, High Thirst and Weak Stomach are probably the free-est traits. Seriously, getting both of these will be a slog at the start but thanks to the new exercise system introduced into the Build 41 version of the game you can get your fitness level up by utilizing it.