Status Effects
Game Guide · Status Effects
Paralives Status Effects
buffs, debuffs & modifiers
All 407 status effects across 24 categories. 133 have timed durations, 18 are stackable.
113 effects across 11 emotions
Emotion modifiers
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.
294 effects across 13 categories
Gameplay modifiers
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.
Emotion Effects
Gameplay Effects
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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.