Abiotic Factor has traits which are optional benefits as well as handicaps that are applied to your character. You can choose them at character creation but they can, also, be changed by using the IS-0017.
Some trait bonuses includes improves fitness skills and increased XP. Whilst negative traits can include lower max health, increased bleed and dehydration
Read on it learn about the traits!
List of Traits in Abiotic Factor

Abiotic Factor consists of both positive and negative traits. Each having their own cost of skill points and effectiveness. Whether you want to make things easier for yourself with positive options or, more, difficult and preferring a riskier challenge with the negative alternative
Abiotic Factor Positive Traits
There is a total of 16 positive traits to unlock. Including; Decathlon Competitor, Wrinkly Brainmeat, Night Owl, Hobbyist Chef, Inconspicuous, Weathered, Fanny Pack, Thick Skinned, First Aid Certification, Gardner, Light Eater, Naturally Moist, Buff Brainiac
| Name | Description | Cost |
| Decathlon Competitor | You trained with the GATE Foundation Decathlon, boosting all fitness skill gains. +30% Sprinting, Strength, and Throwing XP +3 Sprinting | -5 |
| Wrinkly Brainmeat | Gives you more pliable neurological pathways and you gain 20% more XP than normal. | -4 |
| Night Owl | Because you work late into the night, you become fatigued 50 percent slower. | -4 |
| Hobbyist Chef | Thanks to your love of cooking you gain the cooking skill twice as fast. | -2 |
| Inconspicuous | With your mee and quiet nature, enemy attacked is attracted twice as slow as others. +2 to sneaking. | -4 |
| Weathered | Prefers the outdoors; less affected by temperature. +1 Heat Resistance, +1 Cold Resistance | -3 |
| Fanny Pack | With the fanny pack you gain 2 extra hot bar slots permanently. | -10 |
| Thick Skinned | There is a 50 percent lower chance of receiving bleeding injuries. | -3 |
| First Aid Certification | Completed GATE First Aid course; start with 5 bandages. +3 First Aid | -3 |
| Gardner | Gain Agriculture XP twice as fast and start with basic garden plot recipes. | -3 |
| Light Eater | You need 20 percent ess food than others do. | -3 |
| Naturally Moist | You’re naturally moist and get thirsty 20 percent slower than others. | -4 |
| Self Defense | Took the self-defense course and you deal +3 damage with all melee weapons. | -5 |
| Bladder of Steal | Can hold it for some time and your toliet needs are reduced by 20 percent. | -2 |
| Buff Brainiac | Can carry 15 percent more weight than other scientists. +1 strength. | -4 |
| Lead Belly | Can drink tainted water without getting sick. | -8 |
Negative Traits
As for the, more challenging, negative options. Players are looking at 11 of these to choose from. Including; Fear of Violence, Feeble, Narcoleptic, Asthmatic, Painfully Obvious, Hearty Appetite, Dry Skin, Slow Healer, Slow Learner, Hemophilia, Weak Bladder
| Name | Description | Cost |
| Fear of Violence | Avoids combat skills beyond Level 5 (Accuracy, Reloading, Melee, Throwing). | +4 |
| Feeble | Extremely frail: 25% lower max health and prone to broken bones from falls or blunt trauma. | +6 |
| Narcoleptic | Fatigues 75% faster than others and never fully rested; this is a constant condition. | +6 |
| Asthmatic | Lose stamina 40 percent faster than others. | +2 |
| Painfully Obvious | You stand out and attract enemy attention 45 percent faster than others. | +3 |
| Hearty Appetite | Have a wild metabolism and get hungry 60 percent faster than others. | +3 |
| Dry Skin | You get thirsty 20 percent faster than others. | +3 |
| Slow Healer | Your healing interval is 1.5 seconds slower than others. | +3 |
| Slow Learner | Slow learner: gains skills 20% slower and cannot learn recipes from others or their creations. | +2 |
| Hemophilia | Twice as likely to bleed from a wound. | +3 |
| Weak Bladder | Can’t hold bladder long and your needs are increased by 15 percent, meaning you have to sit on the toilet for a longer duration. | +1 |
Go forth and play!
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