Exotic Metabolism
Biological
LithoidNot at creationToxoids Species PackExotic Metabolism is a biological species trait in Stellaris 4.5.2 that costs 1 trait point. It is for Biological and Lithoid species, added later, not at species creation. It gives +50 Leader Lifespan.
What Exotic Metabolism does
Modifier lines by where they apply, as the game prints them; then the trait's own effect text.
- +50Leader Lifespan
Exotic Gas Upkeep: +0.125
- Pop Growth Speed: + 25%
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Habitability: + 25%
In the game
A metabolism based on exotic - and expensive - gases has vastly enhanced this species' abilities.
Exotic Metabolism: questions
How many trait points does Exotic Metabolism cost?
Exotic Metabolism costs 1 trait point (common/traits, Stellaris 4.5.2).
Can I pick Exotic Metabolism at species creation?
No — it is not offered when a species is created (initial = no); it comes from genetic or robotic modification, events or other effects.
What is the ID of Exotic Metabolism?
trait_exotic_metabolism
Source: common/traits/09_tox_traits.txt, Stellaris Cygnus v4.5.2 (9776).