Status Effects · Need Modifiers

Need Modifiers

Status effects that change how Parafolk needs decay or regenerate. 44 effects.

44effects

7timed

7 with duration

Timed need modifiers

All Out Grump

Effect: Grump +4
Duration: 1h

Discussing Programming Problem

Effect: Programming speed 0
Duration: 40m

Discussing Food

Effect: KnowledgeFood speed 0
Duration: 40m

Daycare Relief Hunger

Effect: Hunger +0.5
Duration: 30m

Daycare Relief Bathroom

Effect: Bathroom +0.5
Duration: 15m

Daycare Relief Hygiene

Effect: Hygiene +0.25
Duration: 30m

Daycare Relief Sleep

Effect: Sleep +3
Duration: 3h

37 permanent / conditional

Permanent need modifiers

Occupation Skills Learned At Work Learning Speed+1

Effect: +1

Food Talent+3 Max Hunger

Effect: Hunger +3

Show Fun Need

Effect: Fun 0

Sleep Fast Relief

Effect: Sleep +4

Show Need To Move

Effect: NeedToMove 0

Sad Jester Hunger Sleep Cap Down

Effect: Hunger -4 Sleep -4

Jester Double Learning Speed Buffs

Effect: +2

Being Alone Me Time

Effect: MeTime 0

Eating Taking Care Of Food

Effect: Hunger +1.1

Energetic Work Slow Learning Bonus

Effect: NeedDecayRate

Snacking

Effect: Hunger +0.2

Physique>=3 Hunger Max Cap+4

Effect: Hunger +4

Low Physique Sleep Max Cap-1

Effect: Sleep -1

Physique>=3 Energy Surplus Replenish Boost

Effect: EnergySurplus +1.1

Snacking Energetic

Effect: Hunger +0.5

Baby Needs

Effect: Hunger -4 Sleep -4 Hygiene -4 Bathroom -4 Affection 0 Affection -4

Baby Diaper Changed

Effect: Hygiene +0.25

Toddler Needs

Effect: Hunger -2 Sleep -2 Bathroom -2 Hygiene -2 Affection 0 Affection -2

Using Potty

Effect: Bathroom +0.44

Toddler Diaper Changed

Effect: Hygiene +0.15

Toddler Bathing

Effect: Hygiene +0.3

Baby Toddler Hunger Relief

Effect: Hunger +0.5

Learning Speedx2

Effect: +2

Learning Speedx3

Effect: +3

Energy Surplus+10

Effect: EnergySurplus +10

Slow Exercising

Effect: Exercising speed 0

Wash Hands Brush Teeth

Effect: Hygiene +0.15

Learning Speed Of Useful Skills+3

Effect: +3

Town Event Exercise x2

Effect: Exercising speed +2

Town Event Science x2

Effect: KnowledgeScience speed +2

Town Event Fun x2

Effect: Fun +2

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Frequently asked

Need Modifiers FAQ

How many need modifiers are in Paralives?

There are 44 need modifiers in Paralives Early Access build 1. 7 have a specific duration.

What do need modifiers do in Paralives?

Status effects that change how Parafolk needs decay or regenerate.

Last updated: June 2, 2026

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