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Hiker trait

Hiker is a positive trait in Project Zomboid. It costs 5 points. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.

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What Hiker does

+1 Foraging, +1 Trapping.

Details
TypePositive trait
PointsCosts 5 points
Effect+1 Foraging, +1 Trapping
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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Quick answers

How many points does Hiker cost in Project Zomboid?

It costs 5 points.

What does Hiker do?

+1 Foraging, +1 Trapping.

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