Improved Traits
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #223 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
Once upon a time, back in the days of yore, when I used to play New Vegas on the 360, I used traits, both vanilla and OWB ones, however I eventually took a step back and realized how ridiculous the OWB ones are. So, I decided to tweak some of the vanilla traits and redid the OWB ones.
What it Does:
This mod as of 3. 0. 0 completely overhauls the vanilla traits to effectively remove all SPECIAL buffs and debuffs, replacing them with effects that simulate what was replaced, as well as adds 2 new traits. (Classic is no longer being maintained)
Main Version:
• Built to Destroy - Effects increased to +5 Crit Chance, +25% equipment degradation rate.
• Fast Shot - Fire rate bonus increased to 25%, spread penalty increased to 25% (in VATS) and 50% (player arm sway).
• Four Eyes - Increases/decreases weapon accuracy by 15%.
• Good Natured - Vanilla effects.
• Heavy Handed - Vanilla effects.
• Kamikaze - Increases AP by 20, increases change to get critically hit by 50%.
• Loose Cannon - Vanilla effect, now effects all thrown weapons.
• Small Frame - Decreases chance to get critically hit by 25%, increases limb damage taken by 25%.
• Trigger Discipline - Now gives 50% bonus crit damage instead of bonus accuracy, fire rate penalty increased to 25%.
• Wild Wasteland - Vanilla effects.
• Claustrophobia - Increases/decreases move speed by 10%.
• Early Bird - Increases/decreases VATS cost by 30/15%.
• Hoarder - Increases Carry Weight by 25, decreases AP regeneration by 25% when below 150 lbs.
• Hot Blooded - Increases damage by 15%, decreases reload speed/swing speed by 15%.
• Logan's Loophole - Vanilla effects.
• Skilled - Vanilla effects, fixed.
• Gifted - Increases all SPECIALs by 1, decreases Skill Rate by 2.
• One In A Million - Increases critical hit damage by 100%, decreases critical hit chance by 50%.
(If you want ones of the new traits but don't want to start a new game, open console using ~ and type showtraitmenu)
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Unofficial Patch NVSE: A collection of bug fixes that require and utilize NVSE and JIP LN.
Improved Traits by VoidNotNull edits several vanilla traits and introduces two new ones, offering a modest gameplay tweak for Project Zomboid. With 593 endorsements and over 23,000 downloads, it's a community-accepted choice for players wanting trait variety without overhauling the system.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 593 endorsements and over 23k downloads.
- Adds two new traits for extra build variety.
- Tweaks existing traits to rebalance gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only two new traits might not satisfy players wanting a major overhaul.
- Last updated in 2022, so compatibility with the latest game version is uncertain.
For Project Zomboid players who want a subtle shake-up to trait balance without a full overhaul. If you're a veteran looking for new build options, the two new traits add a bit of spice. Skip if you prefer vanilla balance or want a comprehensive trait expansion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod edits vanilla traits, check the in-game trait descriptions after installing to see the changes.
- If you're using other trait mods, load order might matter—place Improved Traits after them to ensure its edits apply.
- Test the new traits in a sandbox game before committing to a long-term run.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- VoidNotNull
- Version
- 3.2.0
- Downloads
- 23,557
- Endorsements
- 593
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 7/28/2018
- Updated
- 7/17/2022
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