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Paralives Status Effects

buffs, debuffs & modifiers

All 407 status effects across 24 categories. 133 have timed durations, 18 are stackable.

Emotion modifiers

113 effects across 11 emotions

The largest group of status effects modify emotions - adding Happy, Sad, Angry, Stressed, Inspired, Flirty, or other emotion points. Effects range from +1 to +15 and can be stackable for compound boosts.

Gameplay modifiers

294 effects across 13 categories

Beyond emotions, status effects modify skill learning speed, need decay rates, job performance, body shape, social auras, and more. Some mask needs entirely (during fires or shock) or spread effects to nearby Parafolk.

11 emotion categories

Emotion modifier effects

Happy Modifiers

Status effects that increase or modify Happy emotion levels.

30

Sad Modifiers

Status effects that increase Sad emotion levels on Parafolk.

14

Stressed Modifiers

Status effects that add Stressed emotion to Parafolk.

11

Embarrassed Modifiers

Status effects that cause Embarrassment in Parafolk.

11

Inspired Modifiers

Status effects that boost the Inspired emotion.

9

Angry Modifiers

Status effects that increase Angry emotion levels.

9

Amused Modifiers

Status effects that add the Amused emotion.

8

Flirty Modifiers

Status effects that trigger or boost the Flirty emotion.

7

Bored Modifiers

Status effects that increase Bored emotion levels.

6

Uncomfortable Modifiers

Status effects that make Parafolk feel Uncomfortable.

5

Disgusted Modifiers

Status effects that trigger the Disgusted emotion.

3

13 gameplay categories

Gameplay modifier effects

Learning Speed

Status effects that modify how fast Parafolk learn skills — boosts, penalties, and multipliers.

71

Passive Effects

Status effects with no direct mechanical effect — ability markers, trait flags, and internal states.

58

Career & Job

Status effects related to job performance, strikes, occupation perks, and work schedules.

49

Need Modifiers

Status effects that change how Parafolk needs decay or regenerate.

44

Social Auras

Aura effects that spread to nearby Parafolk — happiness, hygiene, focus, and more.

18

Need Masking

Status effects that completely suppress needs — used during fires, shock, and special abilities.

11

Body & Physique

Status effects that modify Parafolk body shape over time — muscle gain/loss, fat gain/loss.

11

Cooking

Status effects related to cooking and recipes.

11

Job Applications

Status effects that boost job application success.

7

Relationships

Status effects that modify relationship progress.

5

Other

Miscellaneous status effects.

4

Money

Status effects that give or modify Parafolk finances.

3

Wants

Status effects that modify the Parafolk wants/desires system.

2

Frequently asked

Status Effects FAQ

What are status effects in Paralives?
Status effects are temporary or permanent modifiers that change how a Parafolk behaves. They can boost or reduce emotions, modify learning speed, affect need decay rates, change job performance, alter body shape over time, or spread auras to nearby Parafolk. There are 407 status effects in Early Access build 1.
How many emotion-related status effects are in Paralives?
There are 11 emotion categories with status effects in Paralives, covering Happy (30 effects), Sad (14), Stressed (11), Embarrassed (11), Angry (9), Inspired (9), Amused (8), Flirty (7), Bored (6), Uncomfortable (5), and Disgusted (3). Each can add +1 to +5 (or more) to the corresponding emotion level.
Do status effects have a duration in Paralives?
133 of 407 status effects have a specific duration, typically ranging from 5 minutes to 24 hours (1440 in-game minutes). Effects without a set duration are permanent until their trigger condition ends. 18 effects are stackable, meaning multiple instances can apply simultaneously for a stronger total effect.
What are social auras in Paralives?
Social auras are status effects that spread to nearby Parafolk. Examples include Happiness Aura (spreads good mood), Low Hygiene Aura (affects nearby Parafolk negatively), Collective Focus (boosts group learning), and Music Talent Aura. There are 18 social aura effects in the game.

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Data extracted from Paralives Early Access game files (build 1). Stats and counts verified against the shipped catalog.