Hard of Hearing is a negative trait in Project Zomboid. It gives 4 points to spend elsewhere. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
Smaller hearing range.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type | Negative trait |
| Points | Gives 4 points |
| Effect | Smaller hearing range |
| Notes | Not with Deaf, Keen Hearing |
Hard of Hearing cannot be combined with: Deaf, Keen Hearing.
| Trait | Points | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Agoraphobic | Gives 4 | Panics outdoors |
| Claustrophobic | Gives 4 | Panics in small rooms |
| Conspicuous | Gives 4 | Zombies spot you more |
| Hearty Appetite | Gives 4 | Needs more food |
| Prone to Illness | Gives 4 | More disease, faster zombification |
It gives 4 points.
Smaller hearing range.
Deaf, Keen Hearing.
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