In the intense battlegrounds of Fistborn, your fighting style is only part of the equation. Traits are a crucial system that provides powerful stat bonuses and passive effects, fundamentally shaping your playstyle and effectiveness in combat. This guide will break down the different rarities, explain how to reroll them, list the key Traits, and provide a tier list to help you build the ultimate fighter.
What Are Traits in Fistborn?
Traits are passive abilities that grant your character various bonuses, from simple stat increases to game-changing effects. They are divided into three rarity tiers, each with a different drop rate:
Common: 65% Drop Chance
Rare: 30% Drop Chance
Legendary: 5% Drop Chance
Equipping the right Traits for your strategy is essential for maximizing your potential in both PvP and PvE.
How to Reroll Traits
Not happy with your current Traits? You can reroll them to get new, random ones. Here is the simple process:
Open the main menu by pressing the ‘M’ key.
Click on the “Shop” button.
Inside the Shop, scroll down until you find the “Trait Reroll” option.
Use this feature (which typically costs in-game currency) to reroll your Traits and hopefully get a better rarity or more desirable effects for your build.
Complete Fistborn Traits List
Here is a comprehensive list of known Traits, organized by their rarity and effect.
Common Traits
These Traits are the most accessible and provide solid foundational bonuses.
Focused: Increases damage dealt by 10% when your Focus meter is full.
Attentive: Gain 5% more Focus from every successful M1 strike.
Resilient: Doubles the rate of your natural HP recovery.
Aggressive: Increases attack damage by 10% when your Focus meter is empty.
Rare Traits
Rare Traits offer more significant and strategic effects that can define a build.
Masochist: Gain 5% Focus whenever you take damage.
Violent: Deal 50% increased damage when landing a hit that finishes off a target.
Alert: Reduces Dash cooldown by 1 second every time you perform a Dash-Dodge.
Persistent: Extends the invincibility frames (i-frames) after a successful dodge, allowing you to avoid combo attacks more effectively.
Defiant: Reduces the downed time after being defeated by another player by 25%.
Legendary Traits
These are the most powerful and sought-after Traits, capable of turning the tide of battle.
Determined: Once per life, you will survive a lethal blow with 20% of your HP restored.
Firm: Slows HP drain by 25% and increases natural HP regeneration by 10%.
Impatient: Reduces the cooldown of all your skills by 1 second every time you land a successful M2 attack.
Quick-Witted: Instantly refreshes your Dash cooldown upon performing a successful Dash-Dodge.
Fistborn Traits Tier List
This tier list evaluates Traits based on their overall impact, versatility, and potential to sway fights. Note that the “best” Trait can sometimes depend on your specific fighting style.
S-Tier (Game-Changing)
Determined (Legendary): A second chance in a tight fight is invaluable. This Trait can completely reverse a losing battle.
Quick-Witted (Legendary): Maximum mobility is key in a fighting game. Constantly refreshing your dash makes you incredibly elusive and aggressive.
Persistent (Rare): Extended i-frames are a powerful defensive tool, making you much harder to combo and significantly increasing survivability.
A-Tier (Highly Powerful)
Impatient (Legendary): Drastically reduces skill cooldowns for a more ability-spammy playstyle, offering huge offensive pressure.
Firm (Legendary): Excellent sustainability that makes you much harder to wear down over time.
Alert (Rare): A consistent and reliable way to improve mobility and dodge frequency, which is always useful.
B-Tier (Solid & Situational)
Violent (Rare): Excellent for securing kills and snowballing team fights, but its effect is situational.
Focused (Common): A straightforward and reliable damage boost for players who can manage their Focus meter well.
Resilient (Common): A simple but effective Trait for sustaining between fights without relying on consumables.
C-Tier (Niche or Less Impactful)
Masochist (Rare): Useful for specific builds that want to trade HP for Focus, but generally riskier than other options.
Attentive (Common): Helps build Focus faster, but is often outclassed by Traits with more direct combat impact.
Aggressive (Common): The condition of having an empty Focus bar can be difficult to maintain and often puts you at a disadvantage.
Defiant (Rare): While not useless, reducing downed time is less valuable than Traits that prevent you from being downed in the first place.
How to Use Traits Effectively
Synergize with Your Playstyle: If you are an aggressive brawler, Traits like Impatient and Violent are excellent. For a defensive tank, Determined and Firm are top-tier.
Balance Your Loadout: Don’t just stack offense. A balanced setup with one defensive, one mobility, and one offensive Trait can make you a more well-rounded and dangerous fighter.
Prioritize Rarity, But Don’t Ignore Commons: While Legendary Traits are typically best, a well-chosen Common Trait like Focused is far more effective than a Rare Trait that doesn’t fit your build. Use the reroll feature to try for better options.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How do I get more Traits in Fistborn?
A: Traits are obtained through random drops with their respective chances (Common 65%, Rare 30%, Legendary 5%). The method of acquisition is typically through gameplay like winning matches or opening crates.
Q: Can I change my Traits?
A: Yes, you can typically equip and unequip Traits from your inventory. More importantly, you can use the Trait Reroll option in the Shop (press ‘M’) to randomize your Traits for a new set.
Q: Is the “Determined” Trait overpowered?
A: It is very strong, which is why it’s Legendary. Its once-per-life limitation balances it, but it remains one of the most powerful survival tools in the game.
Q: What’s the best Trait for a beginner?
A: Common Traits like Resilient or Focused are great for beginners as they provide straightforward, always-active benefits that are easy to understand and use effectively. You can reroll later as you accumulate currency.
Conclusion
Mastering the Traits system is a key step toward dominating in Fistborn. While Legendary Traits like Determined and Quick-Witted offer incredible power, strategic use of Rare and even Common Traits can create a highly effective and personalized build. Use this guide and tier list to understand your options, use the reroll feature to refine your loadout, and prioritize the Traits that fit your approach to combat. Now, go forth and become a true force on the battlegrounds.