Wits

Wits is one of the basic attributes. Wits directly affects time researching containers .

Description

"BASIC SKILL. When shit hits the fan, you need to think fast. The quicker you can assess a situation, the better chance you have."

Wits is a basic skill that improves a survivor's search ability. A higher level in Wits allows for quieter and faster scavenging. Level 7 unlocks a Special Technique.

Training

"Sharpen your Wits by searching and scavenging." Wit is improved by Searching Containers.

The following traits reduce Wits XP gain rate by half

• Dim Bulb
• Drunk
• Absent-Minded

The Library, when occupied by a survivor with Research skill, doubles XP gain rate

Notes

• Wit can also be improved by completing certain missions. The most evident one is Home Away From Home, where the character's Wits increases each time the player approaches a Potential Home Site (a note can be seen at the top right corner of the screen: Rapid Completion (Wits XP Boost))

Wits level Details

Note:

• The "points" column displays data taken from game file. Needs more testing.
• For each gained level of Wits, the player gains 1 Fame.

Level	Points	Description	Benefits
1	-		Search time 10 seconds
2	100	I'm getting better at casing stuff quickly.	Search time 9 seconds
3	200	Please, nobody ever keeps anything useful in the closet. It's all about the sock drawer.	Search time 8 seconds
4	200	I've learned some tricks for making less noise when I search stuff.	Search time 7 seconds Ability: Quiet Search (Aggro Radius and Echo Radius reduced by 50% - unconfirmed)
5	300	Kitchen, bathroom, garage. The Holy Trinity of efficient scavenging.	Search time 6 seconds
6	300	Just turn me loose in a room and I'll strip it to the copper in the walls.	Search time 5 seconds
7	400	Caution is key--now I'm less likely to break stuff when I search. (Core Specialization: Ninja)	Search time 4 seconds Special Technique Unlocked Ability: Gentle Hands (Crash Probability reduced by 60% - unconfirmed)