Rimworld: Best Traits List (Physical and Mental)

Discover the best traits in Rimworld to ensure survival in this comprehensive guide.

Rimworld: Best Traits List (Physical and Mental)
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In Rimworld, every colonist's traits are crucial for the survival and prosperity of the colony. These unique characteristics can either be a boon or a hindrance, affecting various aspects of a colonist's abilities, behaviors, and overall well-being. This comprehensive guide will explore the best traits that Rimworld has to offer.

Best Rimworld Traits

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In Rimworld, there's a diverse range of traits that can significantly influence a colonist's performance and the colony's overall success. Here are some of the most beneficial traits:

Trait Type Benefit
Ascetic Mental Content with basic living conditions
Fast Learner Mental 75% accelerated learning
Industrious Physical 35% increased work speed
Iron-Willed Mental 18% reduced mental break threshold
Jogger Physical 0.4 movement speed bonus
Kind Mental Mood-boosting kind words, no insults
Masochist Mental Mood bonuses from pain
Nimble Physical +15 melee dodge chance
Quick-Sleeper Physical Need less sleep time
Sanguine Mental +12 permanent mood bonus
Super-Immune Physical 30% immunity gain speed
Tough Physical 50% damage reduction

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Best Rimworld Physical Traits

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  • Industrious
  • Jogger
  • Nimble
  • Quick-Sleeper
  • Super-Immune
  • Tough

Tough

Let's face it, life on the Rimworld is no picnic. Dangers lurk around every corner, from rampaging thrumbos to disgruntled raiders. That's where the Tough trait comes in handy. These colonists can take a beating like a champ, shrugging off injuries with a body as tough as a stone. With a 50% damage reduction, they're the ultimate survivors.

Industrious

Industrious colonists are the MVPs of productivity. With a 35% boost to their work speed, they can blaze through tasks. Need a new shelter built? Done in a flash. Crops harvested? Consider it done.

Jogger

Time is precious, and Jogger colonists know it. These speed demons move like they've got jets strapped to their boots, zipping around the colony with a 0.4 movement speed bonus.

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Best Rimworld Mental Traits

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  • Ascetic
  • Fast Learner
  • Iron-Willed
  • Kind
  • Masochist
  • Sanguine

Sanguine

Positivity is a powerful force, and Sanguine colonists are the embodiment of it. With a permanent +12 mood bonus, they're like walking clouds of sunshine, spreading good vibes wherever they go.

Fast Learner

Fast Learner colonists are the ultimate sponges of knowledge. With a 75% accelerated learning rate, they can go from clueless newbies to masters of their craft in no time. 

Ascetic

In the harsh environment of the Rimworld, luxury is often hard to achieve. Enter the Ascetic colonists, the minimalists of the group. These practical souls are content with basic living conditions, finding joy in the simple things in life, like a simple room.

Masochist

Pain is an unavoidable part of life on the Rimworld, but for Masochist colonists, it's a source of pleasure (or at least satisfaction). Instead of whining about their injuries, these hardy souls get a mood boost from the pain, turning every wound into a badge of honor. 

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Summary

Having the best traits can make all the difference between survival and despair in Rimworld. By carefully selecting colonists with the best traits, you can build an efficient settlement capable of overcoming even the harshest challenges.

Whether it's physical endurance, mental fortitude, or social harmony, these best traits provide a solid foundation for a thriving colony.

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