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How to remove traits in Starfield

Think twice about removing this core character feature.

The character creation menu in Starfield allows you to choose up to three unique traits, though this is completely optional. Similar to other Bethesda games, traits have both benefits and negatives which may impact how you play Starfield and build your character. If you find one particular trait to be more trouble than it’s worth, you can always remove it.

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Before deciding to remove a trait in Starfield, you should know that this decision is permanent. After the trait is gone, there is no way to gain it back. You can always reload back to a previous save before you removed the trait, however, you will lose any other progress you have made.

Also note that each trait has a different method for removal. How you get rid of the Serpent’s Embrace trait is very different than removing Dream Home. If you are trying to remove your trait in Starfield, this is what you need to know.

Can you replace Traits in Starfield?

No, you cannot replace traits in Starfield. The only opportunity you will have to add traits to your character will be in Starfield’s initial character creation screen. Once you decide to get rid of any one of your traits, you will not be able to either get it back or replace it with another. All decisions you make regarding your traits are permanent.

How to remove Traits in Starfield

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There are two primary ways to remove traits in Starfield. For character aspects such as Empath, Extrovert, or Alien DNA, you will need to visit a doctor. For the steep price of 10,000 credits, you can get an operation to remove the trait permanently.

For all other traits, such as Hero Worshipped, Serpent’s Embrace, Kid Stuff, or more, you will need to complete a specific task. This could be anything from speaking with a religious leader to revoke your faith to kicking your parents out of your apartment. Below are all traits and a brief description of how to remove it:

TraitMethod of Removal
Raised EnlightenedSpeak to Andy Signh in the Church of the Enlightened, found in The Well on Jemison.
Raised UniversalSpeak to Keeper Aquilis in New Atlantis.
Serpent’s EmbraceSpeak to Mir’za in the UC Security Office by the New Atlantis Space Port.
EmpathSpeak to any doctor in a medical facility to remove the trait.
ExtrovertSpeak to Andy Signh in the Church of the Enlightened, found in The Well on Jemison.
IntrovertSpeak to Andy Signh in the Church of the Enlightened, found in The Well on Jemison.
United Colonies NativeSpeak with Administrator Rookes in the Colonial Health and Human Resources office in New Atlantis’ MAST district.
Freestar Collective SettlerSpeak with the Mayor of Akila City in The Rock.
Neon Street RatSpeak with the bartender of Madam Sauvage in Ebbside.
SpacedSpeak to any doctor in a medical facility to remove the trait.
Terra FirmaSpeak to any doctor in a medical facility to remove the trait.
TaskmastersSpeak to Andy Signh in the Church of the Enlightened, found in The Well on Jemison.
Kid StuffSpeak with your parents in Pioneer Tower to remove the trait.
Hero WorshippedSpeak with the adoring fan, or kill the adoring fan.
Dream HomeGo to any Galbank location and return to your home.
Alien DNASpeak to any doctor in a medical facility to remove the trait.
WantedFind the Bounty Hunters either in The Well in New Atlantis or Cydonia and clear your bounty for 3,000 credits.

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Blaine Polhamus
Staff Writer for Dot Esports. Avid gamer for two decades and gaming writer for three years. I'm a lover of anything Souls-like since 2011. I cover everything from single-player RPGs to MMOs.