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Sentinel
March 7, 2026 at 01:20 AM
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Sentinel is one of 18 traits in inZOI. It belongs to the Diligent and Prudent pair alongside Collaborator. 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 Diligent and Prudent pair maps to Enneagram Type 6 (Loyalist), with Sentinel and Collaborator representing two distinct expressions of the same core type.
Sentinels seek stability by planning for the worst. They are frequently Worried but get bored quickly (short Boredom duration). Their Fun gauge decays slowly, and they naturally build Family bonds. Excessive worry about uncertainty is their biggest limitation. Despite the anxious exterior, Sentinels create stable, safe households and are among the most reliable family-focused traits.
Safety-Oriented, Diligent, Faithful, Prudent, Conservative, Critical
Keywords define the core personality tendencies. They influence autonomous behavior, conversation topics, and how other Zois perceive and react to the Sentinel.
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.
Value | Description |
|---|---|
Safety | Values predictability, security, and stable environments. |
Challenger | Seeks new experiences and breaking free from routine. |
Rule-Abiding | Respectful of structure, avoids conflict, follows social rules. |
Traditionalist | Respects established customs and conventions. |
Traits influence which emotions a Zoi experiences most often and how long certain emotions persist.
Type | Emotion | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Frequently felt | Worried | This emotion appears more often than for other traits. |
Shortened emotion | Boredom fades quickly | This emotion fades faster than normal. |
The Worried emotion slows Art skill growth and causes the Bathroom need to decrease more rapidly.
The Fun gauge depletes slowly. This is an advantage, as the Zoi needs less frequent attention to this need compared to other traits.
Aspect | Behavior |
|---|---|
Conversation | No strong conversation preference. Tends to suppress emotions in social settings. |
Relationship building | Builds family relationships easily. Long-lasting, loyal relationships once bonds form. |
Social tendency | Considers worst-case scenarios and prioritizes safety. Reliable but can be overwhelmed by catastrophizing. Prioritizes trust in relationships and is highly loyal once bonds form. |
The following Desired Lives pair well with the Sentinel trait because their recommended traits and Values overlap:
Desired Life | Why It Fits |
|---|---|
Sentinel's Safety value and planning nature directly support stability goals. Fun decays slowly, keeping the Zoi content. |
The Sentinel's slow Fun decay is a subtle but valuable advantage. Less time maintaining entertainment means more time for productive activities. The shortened Boredom is also beneficial: the Bored emotion slows Critical Thinking skill growth, so having it fade quickly is an advantage. The Worried frequent emotion is the main drawback, slowing Art skill growth and increasing Bathroom need decay. Manage anxiety by maintaining a stable, predictable household routine.
The slow Fun decay means Sentinels need less entertainment. Focus other Zois' resources on their needs instead.
Shortened Boredom is a hidden advantage. Boredom slows Critical Thinking growth, so shaking it off quickly is valuable.
The Worried emotion increases Bathroom need decay. Place a bathroom near the Sentinel's primary activity area.
Sentinels build family bonds easily, making them excellent parents and stable household anchors.
Sentinels are beginner-friendly. The stability focus and slow Fun decay create a forgiving gameplay experience.
