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The Elder Scrolls Castles Traits Tier List

Everything you need to know to pick the best traits in The Elder Scrolls: Castles.

Traits are what make or break a subject in The Elder Scrolls: Castles, and good subjects are what make a great kingdom. Traits are also the most important aspect to consider when choosing a ruler, since they will extend some trait benefits to all subjects. Having trouble identifying which traits are best? Then our The Elder Scrolls: Castles Traits Tier List is for you.

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The Best Elder Scrolls: Castles Traits

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The best way to get characters with good traits is to breed characters with good traits. Find out how in our The Elder Scrolls: Castles population growth guide.

S-Tier Traits

S-tier traits are the best traits in the game. You should do anything in your power to keep those subjects alive and happy.

Trait NameEffect
HeadstrongGood at Furnace, Workshop, Shields
MightyGood at Oil Press, Smithy, Melee Weapons
PerceptiveGood at Mill, Sewing Table, Ranged Weapons
ConsiderateGood at Kitchen, Loom, Protective Spells

A-Tier Traits

These traits aren’t quite as good as the ones in S-tier, but they are still extremely useful. They might have a small downside or require careful planning to prove useful.

Trait NameEffect
EnduringSubject lives longer
TribalMore productive with next to family members
PyromaniacBest at Kitchen, Furnace, Smithy, Fire Weapons/Spells, can cause fires

B-Tier Traits

These traits aren’t particularly useful, but at least they don’t create trouble around the castle.

Trait NameEffect
JesterWill tell jokes from time to time
RecklessMore productive at the cost of health loss
HauntedWill be haunted by ghosts from time to time
SophisticatedLess productive, easier to turn happy
EmotionalMood changes are more impactful
MelodramaticWill tell stories to other subjects from time to time

C-Tier Traits

C-Tier traits have their downsides, but most of them can be avoided with careful workstation positioning. You should probably banish subjects with those traits once you approach the population limit.

Trait NameEffect
CharmingDistracts coworkers, good with Summoning Spells
HeartlessMakes coworkers sad, good with Frost Weapons/Spells
VolatileLow mood makes subject more efficient, better with Shock Weapons/Spells
BossyMakes coworkers more efficient while lowering their mood

D-Tier Traits

There are only two traits in D-tier: Devious and Envious. Both are extremely bad and you should not keep subjects with those traits in your castle, unless the character also has some incredible traits.

Devious makes subjects more prone to assassinate someone in your castle, meaning that an average character might murder a great one.

Envious is the only trait in The Elder Scrolls: Castles that is extremely bad with no upside. It makes a character sad the more they work with a more efficient co-worker, massively reducing their usefulness.

Best Traits for Rulers

Traits work slightly differently for rulers. That’s why you should prioritize the following traits.

  • Enduring
  • Headstrong
  • Mighty
  • Perceptive
  • Considerate

That’s all for our The Elder Scrolls: Castles traits tier list. For more content about the game, visit our TES: Castles guide hub.


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