Thick-skinned is a positive trait in Project Zomboid. It costs 8 points. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
Scratches and bites break the skin less often.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Type | Positive trait |
| Points | Costs 8 points |
| Effect | Scratches and bites break the skin less often |
| Notes | Not with Thin-skinned |
Thick-skinned cannot be combined with: Thin-skinned.
| Trait | Points | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Bushcrafter | Costs 8 | +1 Foraging, Knapping, Maintenance, Carving; herbs and stone tools |
| Handy | Costs 8 | +1 Carpentry, Carving, Maintenance, Masonry; faster, stronger builds |
| Hunter | Costs 8 | +1 Aiming, Tracking, Sneaking, Short Blade, Butchering |
| Athletic | Costs 10 | +4 Fitness; faster running, slower endurance loss |
| Strong | Costs 10 | +4 Strength; more knockback and carry weight |
It costs 8 points.
Scratches and bites break the skin less often.
Thin-skinned.
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