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Keen Hearing trait

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

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What Keen Hearing does

Larger perception radius.

Details
TypePositive trait
PointsCosts 6 points
EffectLarger perception radius
NotesNot with Deaf, Hard of Hearing
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What you cannot take with it

Keen Hearing cannot be combined with: Deaf, Hard of Hearing.

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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 Keen Hearing cost in Project Zomboid?

It costs 6 points.

What does Keen Hearing do?

Larger perception radius.

What can you not take with Keen Hearing?

Deaf, Hard of Hearing.

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