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Former Scout trait

Former Scout is a positive trait in Project Zomboid. It costs 6 points. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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What Former Scout does

+1 First Aid, +1 Foraging, +1 Fishing; faster bow-drill fires.

Details
TypePositive trait
PointsCosts 6 points
Effect+1 First Aid, +1 Foraging, +1 Fishing; faster bow-drill fires
Notes–
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Skills it changes

A starting level in a skill also makes that skill earn XP faster for the whole run. See skills.

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Traits at a similar price

TraitPointsEffect
Blacksmith KnowledgeCosts 6+2 Blacksmithing, +1 Maintenance; can use an anvil
BrawlerCosts 6+1 Axe, +1 Long Blunt
Fast HealerCosts 6Faster recovery from injury and illness
Fast LearnerCosts 6More XP from everything
FitCosts 6+2 Fitness
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Quick answers

How many points does Former Scout cost in Project Zomboid?

It costs 6 points.

What does Former Scout do?

+1 First Aid, +1 Foraging, +1 Fishing; faster bow-drill fires.

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