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Traits

Survival data

Traits

Gene traits are found on all wild creatures. Use the Gene Scanner to read and apply traits. A dino can hold a maximum of 10 traits. The xN on each card shows how many times that trait can be stacked via admin commands.

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Admin commands: Equip the Gene Scanner, aim at the target species, then run cheat scriptcommand givetrait [name][0]. Use [0] for tier 1, [1] for tier 2, [2] for tier 3. The animal must be growing up to receive the trait.

59 traits

Aggressive

CombatMax stacks 2Adult replacement

This Creature gets faster when attacking

  • Tier 12.5% Movement Speed buff for 5 seconds when dealing damage
  • Tier 23.75% Movement Speed buff for 5 seconds when dealing damage

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait aggressive[0]

Angry

CombatMax stacks 2Adult replacement

Gain an outgoing-damage boost as health falls

  • Tier 1Up to 12.5% more damage based on current health
  • Tier 2Up to 18.75% more damage based on current health

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait angry[0]

Aquatic

MovementMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has adapted to life in water

  • Tier 17.5% faster swimming, 12.5% less oxygen consumption, 4% less stamina consumption while swimming
  • Tier 211.25% faster swimming, 18.75% less oxygen consumption, 6% less stamina consumption while swimming
  • Tier 315% faster swimming, 25% less oxygen consumption, 8% less stamina consumption while swimming

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait swimmer[0]

Athletic

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's high lung capacity allows it to quickly regenerate Health and Stamina

  • Tier 10.05 Health regen and 0.0005 Stamina regen per Oxygen point
  • Tier 20.075 Health regen and 0.00075 Stamina regen per Oxygen point
  • Tier 30.1 Health regen and 0.001 Stamina regen per Oxygen point

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait athletic[0]

Beastmaster

ThrallMax stacks 3

Increases melee damage of Creatures it rides

  • Tier 15% more melee damage for the creature it rides
  • Tier 210% more melee damage for the creature it rides
  • Tier 315% more melee damage for the creature it rides

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait beastmaster[0]

Bloodthirsty

ThrallMax stacks 3

Has increased melee damage

  • Tier 15% more melee damage
  • Tier 210% more melee damage
  • Tier 315% more melee damage

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait bloodthirsty[0]

Bulwark

ThrallMax stacks 3

Reduces damage taken while in Turret Mode

  • Tier 15% less damage taken in Turret Mode
  • Tier 210% less damage taken in Turret Mode
  • Tier 315% less damage taken in Turret Mode

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait bulwark[0]

Carcass-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of carcasses in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait carcasscarrier[0]

Carefree

MovementMax stacks 1Adult replacement

This Creature is faster when it isn't thinking about fighting

  • Tier 17.5% Movement Speed bonus (lost for 20s after combat/damage/rider)

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait carefree[0]

Cave-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of Aberration Items in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait aberrantcarrier[0]

Cold

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature is uncommonly cool, protecting its rider from the heat

  • Tier 140 Hyperthermic Insulation, 5% heat/fire damage reduction
  • Tier 260 Hyperthermic Insulation, 7.5% heat/fire damage reduction
  • Tier 380 Hyperthermic Insulation, 10% heat/fire damage reduction

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait cold[0]

Cowardly

MovementMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature gets faster when being attacked

  • Tier 12.5% Movement Speed for 5 seconds when receiving damage
  • Tier 23.75% Movement Speed for 5 seconds when receiving damage
  • Tier 35% Movement Speed for 5 seconds when receiving damage

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait cowardly[0]

Desert-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of Scorched Earth Items in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait scorchedcarrier[0]

Distracting

CombatMax stacks 1Adult replacement

This Creature distracts targets it hits, causing them to deal less damage to anything other than itself

  • Tier 1Enemies deal 5% less damage to other targets for 20 seconds

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait distracting[0]

Diurnal

MovementMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has adapted to be more active at day

  • Tier 12.5% less daytime stamina consumption
  • Tier 23.75% less daytime stamina consumption
  • Tier 35% less daytime stamina consumption

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait diurnal[0]

Efficient

ThrallMax stacks 3

Has increased harvesting yields

  • Tier 15% more harvesting yield
  • Tier 210% more harvesting yield
  • Tier 315% more harvesting yield

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait efficient[0]

Excitable

CombatMax stacks 1Adult replacement

This Creature gets excited the more it's in combat, following up simple attacks with more powerful ones

  • Tier 1Reduces ability cooldowns by 0.25 seconds per hit

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait excitable[0]

Exotic-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of exotic Items in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait exoticcarrier[0]

Fast Learner

UtilityMax stacks 3

This Creature has a natural aptitude for growth and learning new skills

  • Tier 115% increased experience gain
  • Tier 222.5% increased experience gain
  • Tier 330% increased experience gain

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait fastlearner[0]

Fatty

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's fat acts as a protective layer against incoming damage

  • Tier 10.1 Armor per Food point
  • Tier 20.15 Armor per Food point
  • Tier 30.2 Armor per Food point

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait fatty[0]

Food-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Food gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Food stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Food_Frail

Food-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Food gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Food stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Food stat

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Food_Robust

Frenetic

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature drains torpor more quickly than normal

  • Tier 17.5% increased torpor recovery
  • Tier 211.25% increased torpor recovery
  • Tier 315% increased torpor recovery

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait frenetic[0]

Giantslaying

CombatMax stacks 2Adult replacement

This Creature deals additional damage to larger targets, but less damage to smaller targets

  • Tier 12.5% more damage vs large (500+ drag weight), 7.5% less vs small (200- drag weight)
  • Tier 23.75% more damage vs large (500+ drag weight), 11.25% less vs small (200- drag weight)

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait giantslaying[0]

Health-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Health gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Health stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inherithealthfrail[0]

Health-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Health gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Health stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Health stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inherithealthrobust[0]

Heavy-Hitting

CombatMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature hits harder, but less quickly

  • Tier 12.5% more melee damage, 5% slower attacks
  • Tier 23.75% more melee damage, 7.5% slower attacks
  • Tier 35% more melee damage, 10% slower attacks

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait heavyhitting[0]

High Endurance

MovementMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature can run for longer than most

  • Tier 14% less stamina drain while sprinting
  • Tier 26% less stamina drain while sprinting
  • Tier 38% less stamina drain while sprinting

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait sprinter[0]

Ironhide

ThrallMax stacks 3

Increases max health of Creatures it rides

  • Tier 15% more max health for the creature it rides
  • Tier 210% more max health for the creature it rides
  • Tier 315% more max health for the creature it rides

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait ironhide[0]

Kingslaying

CombatMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has an instinctual dislike for "important" enemies, but is less aggressive otherwise

  • Tier 15% more damage vs bosses/alphas, 10% less vs others
  • Tier 27.5% more damage vs bosses/alphas, 15% less vs others
  • Tier 310% more damage vs bosses/alphas, 20% less vs others

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait kingslaying[0]

Meat-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of meat in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait meatcarrier[0]

Melee-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Melee gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Melee stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritmeleefrail[0]

Melee-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Melee gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Melee stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Melee stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritmeleerobust[0]

Mineral-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of minerals in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait mineralcarrier[0]

Mutable Food

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Food stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Food
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Food
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Food

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Food_Mutable

Mutable Health

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Health stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Health
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Health
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Health

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inherithealthmutable[0]

Mutable Melee

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Melee stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Melee
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Melee
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Melee

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritmeleemutable[0]

Mutable Oxygen

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Oxygen stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Oxygen
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Oxygen
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Oxygen

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Oxygen_Mutable

Mutable Stamina

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Stamina stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Stamina
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Stamina
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Stamina

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritstaminamutable[0]

Mutable Weight

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature's Weight stat is highly mutable, making its offspring more likely to gain mutations

  • Tier 1+1% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Weight
  • Tier 2+1.5% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Weight
  • Tier 3+2% mutation chance for offspring, more likely on Weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritweightmutable[0]

Nocturnal

MovementMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has adapted to be more active at night

  • Tier 12.5% less nighttime stamina consumption
  • Tier 23.75% less nighttime stamina consumption
  • Tier 35% less nighttime stamina consumption

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait nocturnal[0]

Numb

SurvivalMax stacks 1Adult replacement

This Creature can ignore damage... for a time

  • Tier 125% of damage taken becomes 5-second DoT

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait numb[0]

Oxygen-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Oxygen gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Oxygen stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Oxygen_Frail

Oxygen-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Oxygen gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Oxygen stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Oxygen stat

BlueprintTrait_Inherit_Oxygen_Robust

PackMule

ThrallMax stacks 3

Has increased carrying capacity

  • Tier 15% more carrying capacity
  • Tier 210% more carrying capacity
  • Tier 315% more carrying capacity

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait packmule[0]

Plant-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of plants in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait plantcarrier[0]

Protective

SupportMax stacks 2Adult replacement

This Creature is fiercely protective of its rider, even after they're no longer riding it

  • Tier 115% damage reduction for rider (persists 10s after dismounting)
  • Tier 222.5% damage reduction for rider (persists 10s after dismounting)

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait protective[0]

Quick-Hitting

CombatMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature hits more quickly, but for less damage

  • Tier 12.5% faster attacks, 5% less melee damage
  • Tier 23.75% faster attacks, 7.5% less melee damage
  • Tier 35% faster attacks, 10% less melee damage

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait quickhitting[0]

Sharpshooter

ThrallMax stacks 3

Increases damage dealt while in Turret Mode

  • Tier 15% more damage in Turret Mode
  • Tier 210% more damage in Turret Mode
  • Tier 315% more damage in Turret Mode

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait sharpshooter[0]

Slow-Metabolism

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature burns through its food stores slowly

  • Tier 15% less food consumption
  • Tier 27.5% less food consumption
  • Tier 310% less food consumption

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait slowmetabolism[0]

Stamina-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Stamina gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Stamina stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritstaminafrail[0]

Stamina-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Stamina gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Stamina stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Stamina stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritstaminarobust[0]

Swift

ThrallMax stacks 3

Has increased movement speed

  • Tier 15% more movement speed
  • Tier 210% more movement speed
  • Tier 315% more movement speed

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait swift[0]

Tenacious

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature gains incoming-damage reduction as health falls

  • Tier 1Up to 12.5% damage reduction based on current health
  • Tier 2Up to 18.75% damage reduction based on current health
  • Tier 3Up to 25% damage reduction based on current health

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait tenacious[0]

Vampiric

SurvivalMax stacks 1Adult replacement

This Creature recovers health equal to a percentage of the damage it deals

  • Tier 1Restores up to 5% of missing health based on damage dealt

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait vampiric[0]

Warm

SurvivalMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature is uncommonly warm, protecting its rider from the cold

  • Tier 140 Hypothermic Insulation, 5% cold/ice damage reduction
  • Tier 260 Hypothermic Insulation, 7.5% cold/ice damage reduction
  • Tier 380 Hypothermic Insulation, 10% cold/ice damage reduction

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait warm[0]

Wastes-Bearing

UtilityMax stacks 3Adult replacement

Reduces the weight of Extinction Items in its inventory

  • Tier 1Up to 15% less weight
  • Tier 2Up to 22.5% less weight
  • Tier 3Up to 30% less weight

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait extinctioncarrier[0]

Weight-Frail

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a frail Weight gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the lower of its parent's Weight stats

  • Tier 1-1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat
  • Tier 2-2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat
  • Tier 3-3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritweightfrail[0]

Weight-Robust

BreedingMax stacks 3Adult replacement

This Creature has a robust Weight gene, and its offspring are more likely to inherit the higher of its parent's Weight stats

  • Tier 1+1.5% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat
  • Tier 2+2.25% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat
  • Tier 3+3% chance for offspring to inherit the higher Weight stat

Commandcheat scriptcommand givetrait inheritweightrobust[0]