Choose the ideal traits when you begin your journey in Starfield.

you’re able to choose up to threeStarfieldtraits during character creation.

Our guide discusses the top picks for the campaign and beyond.

Extrovert and Empath give you boosts when you have a companion with you.

Bear in mind that traits, for the most part, are set in stone.

You don’t need to level them up, as their bonuses and functions always apply.

Outside of certain instances, you also won’t be able to remove them.

The Adoring Fan might be annoying, but he’s still an extra crew member or companion.

If you also have Empath, then you’ll gain the effects from two companion-focused traits.

He can also join your ship’s crew and give you gifts.

He’ll show up early in the campaign (i.e.

Your faction allegiance trait provides additional dialogue options when you talk to some NPCs or ship captains that belong to that faction.

once you reach New Atlantis).

And, of course, you could always reject his offer to join your group.

However, committing crimes in the territories held by those factions will net you a higher bounty.

The same can be said for religious traits once you talk to followers of each sect.

Just remember that you might only pick one of these faction allegiance traits.

Similar to faction allegiance traits, these are all mutually exclusive with each other.

Here are some other tidbits to consider:

These are our suggestions on the best traits in Starfield.

Don’t forget to take a look at ourbest backgrounds guideandbest skills guide.

Just in case you still want to make up your own mind, check out the traits list below.

Starfield is a massive game with numerous planets to explore.

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