Comprehensive Guide to All Traits in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

In the immersive world of Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, each character is defined by unique personalities and traits that set them apart from fellow survivors. While some traits offer beneficial abilities, others can pose challenges for players navigating this post-apocalyptic landscape.

At the beginning of each game, players are tasked with selecting a duo of starting survivors. This initial choice serves as an introduction to the game’s intricate trait system. Although these pairs may have negative traits, their complementary skills can enhance gameplay. Effectively managing these positive and negative traits is essential for survival, particularly when determining which survivors to deploy on resource-gathering missions or assigning the most effective weapons.

Comprehensive Overview of Traits in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

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Every survivor possesses a trio of traits that dictate their capabilities and behaviors throughout the game. Below is a detailed list of each trait along with its specific effects:

Trait	Description
Will to Live	Significantly boosts melee damage when health is low.
Determined	Resists morale loss from unmet needs.
Non-Drinker	Cannot consume alcoholic items.
Thrill Seeker	Receives a morale boost from sustaining damage.
Moonshiner	Capable of crafting crude moonshine using the cooking area.
Restless	Experiences morale loss when remaining in the shelter for an extended phase.
Iron Stomach	Able to consume any food without adverse effects.
Whittler	Reduces the crafting cost of melee weapons.
Bad Cook	Only capable of preparing basic ‘slop’ at the cooking station.
Tough	Receives less damage during combat encounters.
Slugger	Delivers increased damage with melee weapons.
Voracious	Experiences a greater hunger loss each game phase.
Gunsmith	Crafts ranged weapons at a lower resource cost.
Marksman	Deals increased damage while using firearms.
Jaded	Morale recuperation is slower compared to other survivors.
Untiring	Rest depletion occurs at a slower rate.
Optimist	Gains a small morale boost passively each phase.
Poor Craftsperson	Less effective barricade repairs.
Gearhead	Gains additional components from dismantling items.
Fortifier	Repairing barricades requires fewer resources.
Insomniac	Faster depletion of rest during phases.
Evasive	Possesses a slight chance to avoid damage in combat.
Escape Artist	Generates a greater number of lockpicks while crafting.
Lightweight	Limited backpack capacity.
First Aid Training	Allows crafting of more medical items for the same resource cost.
Good Cook	Recipes yield a higher food output at the cooking station.
Pacifist	Reduced damage output in attacks.
Blade Expert	Increased damage with bladed weapons.
Sneaky	Produces less noise when scavenging.
Haunted	May trigger a trauma state with attacks from undead enemies.

It’s important to note that traits in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days are permanent, meaning players must strategically adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of their selected survivors. In a challenging game environment where resources are limited and character mortality is a constant risk, making tough decisions about the needs of less capable survivors can be vital. Such strategic choices, alongside unpredictable resource spawns, can significantly influence the outcome of your gameplay experience.

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