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Palworld: All passive traits and how they affect Pals

From Abnormal to Zen Mind

There are a lot of passive traits in Palworld and a seemingly endless combination that you could possibly end up with for any individual Pal. Each trait has an effect on the Pal’s battle or base performance, so here’s what you need to know. 

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How do passive traits work in Palworld

If you’re looking for an epic battle partner, look for a Pal that has the Legend trait – it’s usually found in Legendary Pals like Jetragon or Necromus, but it can be bred down into other Pals. This OP trait increases both Attack and Defence stats by 20% while also increasing movement speed by 15%. That explains why Jetragon is the MVP when it comes to mounts.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for Pals that can be of the most use on your base, you should probably avoid Muscleheads – this trait increases a Pal’s attack stats by 15% but at the cost of work speed, which falls by 50%.

If you’re looking for a faster mount, whether that be on land, water, or in the skies, you’ll need to look for a suitable Pal with the Swift or Motivational Leader traits as these increase the movement speed of your Pal. 

Some traits are specific to certain captured Pals, such as the Legend trait detailed above, but even these can be bred down to other Pals if you feel the need. Breeding is a good way to create incredibly strong Pals, as the parents’ traits can be passed down to create the perfect Pals for any task. 

Yes, I’m aware that this is technically Eugenics – as if Palworld wasn’t already morally questionable with the ability to enslave or slaughter humans as well as Pals. 

How to find out which passive traits your Pals have

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To discover which passive traits are connected to your Pals, simply interact with your Palbox and hover over one of your Pals. On the right-hand side of the window, you’ll see all the information about that Pal. 

Passive traits are shown at the bottom of this panel. Yellow traits are considered favorable, with the number of up arrows corresponding to just how favorable. Red traits are considered unwanted traits, with the number of arrows showing just how bad these traits are.

All passive traits in Palworld

Here’s the rather long list of all passive traits along with what they mean for you and your Pals:

Passive trait nameEffect
Abnormal10% less damage from incoming Neutral type attacks
AggressiveAttack increases by 10%Defense decreases by 10%
ArtisanWork speed increases by 50%
BrittleDefense decreases by 20%
Burly BodyDefense increased by 20%
Blood of the Dragon10% increase to damage output when using Dragon type attacks
Botanical Barrier10% less damage from incoming Grass type attacks
Bottomless StomachHunger increases 15% faster
BraveAttack increases by 10%
Capacitor10% increase to damage output when using Electric type attacks
Cheery10% less damage from incoming Dark type attacks
ClumsyWork speed decreases by 10%
Coldblooded10% increase to damage output when using Ice type attacks
CowardAttack decreases by 10%
ConceitedWork Speed increases by 10%Defense decreases by 10%
Dainty EaterHunger decreases 10% slower
Diet LoverHunger decrease is 15% less likely
DestructiveSanity decreases 15% faster
Divine Dragon20% increase to damage output when using Dragon type attacks
DowntroddenDefense decreases by 10%
Dragonkiller10% less damage from incoming Dragon type attacks
Earth Emperor20% increase to damage output when using Ground type attacks
Earthquake Resistant10% less damage from incoming Ground type attacks
FerociousAttack increases by 20%
Fragrant Foliage10% increase to damage output when using Grass type attacks
GluttonHunger increases 10% faster
Hard SkinDefense increases by 10%
Heated Body10% less damage from incoming Ice type attacks
HooliganAttack increases by 15%Work speed decreases by 10%
Hydromaniac10% increase to damage output when using Water type attacks
Ice Emperor20% increase to damage output when using Ice type attacks
Insulated Body10% less damage from incoming Ice type attacks
LegendAttack increases by 20%Defense increases by 20%Movement speed increases by 15%
Logging ForemanPlayers Logging efficiency increases by 25%
Lord of Darkness20% increase to damage output when using Dark type attacks
Lord of the Sea20% increase to damage output when using Water type attacks
LuckyWork speed increases by 15%Attack increases by 20%
MasochistDefense increases by 15%Attack decreases by 15%
Mine ForemanPlayers Mining efficiency increases by 25%
Motivational LeaderPlayers movement speed increases by 25%
MuscleheadAttack increases by 30%Work speed decreases by 50%
NimbleMovement speed increases by 10%
PacifistAttack decreases by 20%
Positive ThinkerSanity decreases 10% slower
Power of Gaia10% increase to damage output when using Ground type attacks
Pyromaniac10% increase to damage output when using Fire type attacks
RunnerMovement speed increases by 20%
SadistAttack increases by 15%Defense decreases by 15%
SeriousWork speed increases by 20%
Suntan Lover10% less damage from incoming Fire type attacks
SwiftMovement speed increases by 30%
Stronghold StrategistPlayers defense increases by 10%
SlackerWork speed decreases by 30%
UnstableSanity decreases 10% faster
VanguardPlayers attack increases by 10%
Veil of Darkness10% increase to damage output when using Dark type attacks
Waterproof10% less damage from incoming Water type attacks
WorkaholicSanity decreases 15% slower
Work SlaveWork speed increases by 30%Attack decreases by 30%
Zen Mind10% increase to damage output when using Neutral type attacks

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