Traits are a mechanic in the Total War games that give bonus/buffs for characters or factions. A character's traits are displayed on the character's summary screen.
Total War: Shogun 2[]
Traits in Total War: Shogun 2 are features of characters, most notably Generals, that are gained by certain actions (or inactions), coming-of-age or at the start of the game.
All Daimyos start with certain traits to make them more unique. Most traits are chance based and have a very small chance to be gained upon performing certain actions.
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia[]
Traits in Thrones of Britannia depict the story of each character; their upbringing, their personality and the events that have occurred in their lifetime. Each trait group is represented by a banner, with all effects of the traits within listed underneath. Clicking on a banner will list all traits within that group, giving a detailed account of the noble's qualities.
Total War: Three Kingdoms[]
- Main article: Traits (Total War: Three Kingdoms)
Traits in Total War: Three Kingdoms indicates character's personality. Hitherto undiscovered qualities develop over time, revealing themselves as experience is gained. But the starting traits will always remain the same. Traits have significant effects on a character's capabilities, their opinion of others and behavior.
Total War Saga: Troy[]
- Main article: Traits (Total War Saga: Troy)
Traits in Total War Saga: Troy indicate the achievements and actions of their respektive characters. Certain traitss may be gained upon creation, while a lot whill be gained while the Hero performs his duty.