Traits are what make or break a subject in The Elder Scrolls: Castles, and good subjects are what make a great kingdom. Traits are also the most important aspect to consider when choosing a ruler, since they will extend some trait benefits to all subjects. Having trouble identifying which traits are best? Then our The Elder Scrolls: Castles Traits Tier List is for you.

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The Best Elder Scrolls: Castles Traits

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The best way to get characters with good traits is to breed characters with good traits. Find out how in our The Elder Scrolls: Castles population growth guide.

S-Tier Traits

S-tier traits are the best traits in the game. You should do anything in your power to keep those subjects alive and happy.

Trait NameEffectHeadstrongGood at Furnace, Workshop, ShieldsMightyGood at Oil Press, Smithy, Melee WeaponsPerceptiveGood at Mill, Sewing Table, Ranged WeaponsConsiderateGood at Kitchen, Loom, Protective Spells

A-Tier Traits

These traits aren’t quite as good as the ones in S-tier, but they are still extremely useful. They might have a small downside or require careful planning to prove useful.

Trait NameEffectEnduringSubject lives longerTribalMore productive with next to family membersPyromaniacBest at Kitchen, Furnace, Smithy, Fire Weapons/Spells, can cause fires

B-Tier Traits

These traits aren’t particularly useful, but at least they don’t create trouble around the castle.

Trait NameEffect JesterWill tell jokes from time to timeRecklessMore productive at the cost of health lossHauntedWill be haunted by ghosts from time to timeSophisticatedLess productive, easier to turn happyEmotionalMood changes are more impactfulMelodramaticWill tell stories to other subjects from time to time

C-Tier Traits

C-Tier traits have their downsides, but most of them can be avoided with careful workstation positioning. You should probably banish subjects with those traits once you approach the population limit.

Trait NameEffectCharmingDistracts coworkers, good with Summoning SpellsHeartlessMakes coworkers sad, good with Frost Weapons/SpellsVolatileLow mood makes subject more efficient, better with Shock Weapons/SpellsBossyMakes coworkers more efficient while lowering their mood

D-Tier Traits

There are only two traits in D-tier: Devious and Envious. Both are extremely bad and you should not keep subjects with those traits in your castle, unless the character also has some incredible traits.

Devious makes subjects more prone to assassinate someone in your castle, meaning that an average character might murder a great one.

Envious is the only trait in The Elder Scrolls: Castles that is extremely bad with no upside. It makes a character sad the more they work with a more efficient co-worker, massively reducing their usefulness.

Best Traits for Rulers

Traits work slightly differently for rulers. That’s why you should prioritize the following traits.

  • Enduring
  • Headstrong
  • Mighty
  • Perceptive
  • Considerate

That’s all for our The Elder Scrolls: Castles traits tier list. For more content about the game, visit our TES: Castles guide hub.

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