Troublemaker

Overview

Troublemaker is one of 18 traits in inZOI. It belongs to the Playful and Cruel category. 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.

Troublemakers shine through quirky, mischievous pranks. They bring playful, sometimes chaotic energy to social situations and find joy in stirring things up. Their charm comes from a childlike sense of humor and a willingness to push social norms in lighthearted ways.

Version History

Troublemaker was introduced in the v0.4.0 update (October 30, 2025) as part of the mentality system overhaul.

The Troublemaker trait replaces the older Entertainer trait. Existing save files with the Entertainer trait had it automatically converted to Troublemaker when the v0.4.0 update was applied. The replacement is a thematic shift, not a one-to-one carryover; Troublemaker fills a related but distinct slot in the mentality framework.

Quick Reference

Personality

Troublemakers shine through quirky, mischievous pranks. They bring playful, sometimes chaotic energy to social situations and find joy in stirring things up. Their charm comes from a childlike sense of humor and a willingness to push social norms in lighthearted ways.

Behavioral Notes

• Troublemaker shares the Playful and Cruel category with Rulebreaker, the other v0.4.0+ trait in this group.

• The trait was introduced as one of three new traits in v0.4.0 alongside Recluse and Outlaw (later renamed to Rulebreaker).

Mentality System Context

The v0.4.0 update unified traits, characteristics, ambitions, and urges into a single cohesive personality framework. The trait sets the foundational personality, while characteristics layer on as secondary modifiers, ambitions provide long-term goals, and urges drive moment-to-moment autonomous decisions.

As a v0.4.0+ trait, Troublemaker works within this unified framework. It influences which urges surface, which emotions are felt more often or persist longer, and which Desired Lives align with the Zoi's natural inclinations.

Selecting This Trait

To select Troublemaker, choose it from the trait list during Create a Zoi. Each Zoi has one trait that cannot be changed after creation, so consider how the trait will shape long-term gameplay before committing.

Players who used the older Entertainer trait in pre-v0.4.0 saves had their existing Zois automatically converted to Troublemaker when applying the update. The conversion is permanent; there is no option to revert to the older trait.

Synergistic Traits

Troublemaker pairs naturally with traits that emphasise expressive social behaviour or push against routine. The table below highlights complementary traits and notes how each combination plays out in the autonomy system.

Recommended Ambitions

• Social-track ambitions reward the Troublemaker's natural social activity. Friend-making and rivalry-building both benefit.

• Performance and creative ambitions also reward the trait, since pranks and stunts contribute to the underlying social and performance loops.

• Avoid pairing with strict rule-following ambitions; the autonomy and the goal will pull in opposite directions.

Behavioural Examples

• Higher chance of choosing prank social interactions during free-will autonomy.

• Increased frequency of the Playful mood; the Zoi enters Playful from social and exploration triggers more often than non-Troublemaker Zois.

• Mood reactions from other Zois trend more reactive; a Troublemaker often raises Annoyed or Amused emotions in nearby Zois rather than neutral baseline reactions.

• Higher tolerance for mild conflict; needs decay slightly slower from Embarrassed or Awkward emotional states than for non-Troublemaker Zois.

FAQ

Can a Troublemaker Keep a High-Rank Career?

Yes. The trait shapes autonomy and mood rates, not workplace performance. A Troublemaker Zoi with disciplined player input can hold any career, including the v0.8.0 active careers, and reach the highest ranks. Pranks performed during off-hours do not consume career evaluation gauge.

Does Troublemaker Make Crimes More Likely?

Not directly. The

karma system controls outright criminal behaviour separately from the trait. Troublemaker raises mischievous prank autonomy specifically; it does not push the Zoi toward burglary or violence on its own.

See Also

Traits lists every active personality trait. Characteristics covers the secondary personality layer. Entertainer covers the older trait this replaced. October 2025 Update details the mentality system overhaul. Desired Lives lists ambition templates that pair with traits. Create a Zoi covers the character creation system.