Match RimWorld traits to roles to get the most from each colonist. Here are the best traits for every key job in the current 1.6 / Odyssey version.
Best Traits by Role
| Role | Best traits |
|---|---|
| Doctor | Industrious, Too Smart, Sanguine |
| Builder / Miner | Industrious, Tough, Quick Sleeper |
| Researcher | Too Smart, Quick Sleeper, Sanguine |
| Warden / Social | Industrious, Sanguine, Jogger |
| Artist | Industrious, Sanguine, Jogger |
| Fighter | Tough, Brawler, Sanguine |
| Cook | Industrious, Sanguine, Quick Sleeper |
General Principle
Sanguine and Industrious fit almost every role. Add role-specific traits (Tough for fighters, Too Smart for researchers) to specialize.
Role Traits FAQ
Should every colonist be specialized?
No — a few generalists keep the colony flexible. Specialize your best pawns and keep backups.
Build your crew with the Pawn Planner or compare with the Trait Calculator.