Does researched traits spread across account?

Angelm · April 2014

I wonder if traits I researched on my main will be available on alts as well, and vice versa?

Otherwise it's too harsh to research all traits imo.

Saeel · April 2014

from what I have seen no it does not cross characters would have to verify at crafting station but I do not believe so

Angelm · April 2014

Then it's going to be pain - research everything for one char, and switch from alts to craft anything.

ZoM_Head · April 2014

No they do not. I have 3 characters, items in the bank is shared, but all the traits have to be relearned...it is a pain but i do see how they avoid making a character with special traits unlock to level 3-4 characters from the start.

Angelm · April 2014

Elmojito1000eb17_ESO wrote: »

No they do not. I have 3 characters, items in the bank is shared, but all the traits have to be relearned...it is a pain but i do see how they avoid making a character with special traits unlock to level 3-4 characters from the start.

That doesn't matter really - if I'd want - I will craft some low level items with my main for my alts as well.
No chance to stop spreading high traits.
No, there is other reason - Zenimax is doing their best to keep players as long as possible - for many of us unlocking all traits will be a challenge and they will continue playing on.

Stautmeister · April 2014

You can off course use several alts to research all traits from a single piece. Currently using

Allonan · April 2014

If you go the alt route to learn traits you may have issues with getting they style you want as the style books are pretty rare. Getting a full set for all of your alts will also take a very long time.

nudel · April 2014

@Allonan ...or be very expensive.

@Angelm There is a much more practical reason to learn all the traits than treating it like an achievement. There are special crafting tables hidden in the world, which require that you know X number of traits to craft any item. So at an early table you discover you may be able to craft a bow if you know 3 traits, but not a staff if you only know 2. Later tables require more and more traits. If you plan on doing any smithing, you will want to start research immediately.