Revision 5

Overview

Scholar is one of 18 traits in inZOI. It belongs to the Wise and Logical pair alongside Explorer. Traits are chosen during character creation and cannot be changed afterward. The single trait shapes how the Zoi behaves autonomously, which emotions they lean toward, how quickly their needs decay, and how they interact with other Zois.

The trait system draws from the Enneagram of Personality framework. The Wise and Logical pair maps to Enneagram Type 5 (Investigator), with Scholar and Explorer representing two distinct expressions of the same core type.

Quick Reference

Personality

Scholars are driven by a desire to learn through reading and study. They are frequently Focused and experience shorter Amusement. They prefer objects and books to people. Their Sleep gauge decays slowly, making them naturally capable of late-night study sessions. The Concentrated emotion is one of the best in the game for skill building, boosting both Fitness and Critical Thinking growth.

Keywords

Smart, Analytical, Curious, Critical, Pragmatic, Faithful

Keywords define the core personality tendencies. They influence autonomous behavior, conversation topics, and how other Zois perceive and react to the Scholar.

Values

Each trait starts with four associated Values that the Zoi is predisposed toward. Values range from 0 to 100 and develop through gameplay. At 60 or more points, a Value becomes influential and unlocks special interactions and Urges.

Emotional Tendencies

Traits influence which emotions a Zoi experiences most often and how long certain emotions persist.

The Concentrated emotion boosts Fitness and Critical Thinking skill growth speed.

Need Effects

The Sleep gauge depletes slowly. This is an advantage, as the Zoi needs less frequent attention to this need compared to other traits.

Social Behavior

Recommended Desired Lives

The following Desired Lives pair well with the Scholar trait because their recommended traits and Values overlap:

Gameplay Strategy

Scholar is widely considered the best overall trait in inZOI. The combination of slow Sleep decay (more waking hours) and frequently Concentrated emotion (faster Fitness and Critical Thinking skill growth) creates an unmatched efficiency advantage. Scholars can study longer, work longer, and level skills faster than almost any other trait. The shortened Amusement is a minor drawback that limits fun-related activities but rarely impacts core gameplay. Focus on knowledge-intensive careers and skill-building for maximum value.

Tips

• Scholar is considered the best trait in the game. Slow Sleep decay plus frequent Concentration creates maximum productivity.

• The Concentrated emotion boosts both Fitness and Critical Thinking skill growth simultaneously. Alternate between study and exercise for efficient dual skill building.

• Take advantage of the slow Sleep decay for late-night study or work sessions. Scholars can stay productive while other Zois need rest.

• The shortened Amusement is a minor downside. Scholars do not sustain fun moods, but this rarely impacts practical gameplay.

• Pair with the Life of Wisdom for knowledge-focused gameplay. The Rule-Abiding and Challenger values create a disciplined learner.