Deaf is a negative trait in Project Zomboid. It gives 12 points to spend elsewhere. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
Cannot hear.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type | Negative trait |
| Points | Gives 12 points |
| Effect | Cannot hear |
| Notes | Not with Hard of Hearing, Keen Hearing |
Deaf cannot be combined with: Hard of Hearing, Keen Hearing.
| Trait | Points | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Illiterate | Gives 10 | Cannot read books or signs |
| Puny | Gives 10 | −5 Strength; very low carry weight |
| Unfit | Gives 10 | −4 Fitness; very low endurance |
| Thin-skinned | Gives 8 | Scratches and bites break the skin more often |
| Disorganized | Gives 6 | Smaller container capacity |
It gives 12 points.
Cannot hear.
Hard of Hearing, Keen Hearing.
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