Traits

I thought I read somewhere that traits are not used in MUT, but I cannot find where I saw that. Is it true? I noticed that the description on El Toro suggests that you use it on players with "uses bull rush" trait, so I now think maybe I misunderstood. Anyone have any ideas of the state of affairs with traits in MUT?

donaldkoch said:

I thought I read somewhere that traits are not used in MUT, but I cannot find where I saw that. Is it true? I noticed that the description on El Toro suggests that you use it on players with "uses bull rush" trait, so I now think maybe I misunderstood. Anyone have any ideas of the state of affairs with traits in MUT?

Player traits are SUPER important in MUT.  It's not that they are not "used" in MUT, unless something has seriously changed -- but this is EA after all, so i think it's safe to assume we're all still playing the same game.

The issue is that this wonderful website (MUTgg) no longer lists the specific Player Traits on cards, as they used to in the past.  For example, being able to see which pass rushers are Power (Bull Rush) versus Finesse (Spin/Swim) is super important.  We're mostly left to assume, based on prior years.

To use a specific example, from M25, here is Hasason Reddick and the full compliment of Player Traits listed: https://www.mut.gg/players/12560-haason-reddick/25-45009206/ -- sadly, we're not getting this type of info, unsure how or why.  Finesse pass rushers typically excel this early in the year, as the majority of O-line play is weak regarding PBF stat.  Hopefully someone else can chime in with specific information, i'm mostly basing things off of historical context and am unsure of the discrepancy for M26 info.

• Running Style = Default Stride Loose
• Big Hitter = No
• High Motor = Yes
• Pass Rush Bull Rush Move = No
• Pass Rush Spin Move = Yes
• Pass Rush Swim Move = Yes
• Penalty = Disciplined
• Strips Ball = Yes

peatrick said:

Player traits are SUPER important in MUT.  It's not that they are not "used" in MUT, unless something has seriously changed -- but this is EA after all, so i think it's safe to assume we're all still playing the same game.

The issue is that this wonderful website (MUTgg) no longer lists the specific Player Traits on cards, as they used to in the past.  For example, being able to see which pass rushers are Power (Bull Rush) versus Finesse (Spin/Swim) is super important.  We're mostly left to assume, based on prior years.

To use a specific example, from M25, here is Hasason Reddick and the full compliment of Player Traits listed: https://www.mut.gg/players/12560-haason-reddick/25-45009206/ -- sadly, we're not getting this type of info, unsure how or why.  Finesse pass rushers typically excel this early in the year, as the majority of O-line play is weak regarding PBF stat.  Hopefully someone else can chime in with specific information, i'm mostly basing things off of historical context and am unsure of the discrepancy for M26 info.

• Running Style = Default Stride Loose
• Big Hitter = No
• High Motor = Yes
• Pass Rush Bull Rush Move = No
• Pass Rush Spin Move = Yes
• Pass Rush Swim Move = Yes
• Penalty = Disciplined
• Strips Ball = Yes

I’m pretty sure EA said that traits don’t matter this year

EpicDude28 said:

I’m pretty sure EA said that traits don’t matter this year

Alright, i stand corrected.  Sounds SUS, but thank you for the info.  I managed to dig up the following, but does anyone think that EA was able to successfully execute on these changes?  Sure it says the ai is supposed to behave in specific manners, but i've never know EA to be able to pull off even a simple stamina patch, let alone major gameplay enhancements.

All Player Traits in Madden 26

1. Look For The Stars – QBs with this trait throw to star receivers more often
2. Risk Taker – QBs with this trait often force the ball downfield and throw it into tight windows
3. Conservative – QBs with this trait throw shorter passes. Additionally, they avoid forcing passes into tight windows
4. Cannon – QBs with this trait tend to throw more bullet passes
5. Up and Over – QBs with this trait tend to throw more lob passes
6. Snap Mischief – QBs with this trait tend to perform more fake hikes. This especially happens on late downs and short-yardage situations
7. Seeing Ghosts – After a sack, QBs with this trait tend to force passes to their first read for three plays. Resets at the end of a drive
8. Quick Trigger – QBs with this trait quickly attempt throws to their check down instead of waiting for the play to develop
9. Throw Away – QBs with this trait tend to throw the ball away more when facing pressure
10. Panic Button – QBs with this trait tend to force passes more when facing pressure
11. Double Back – QBs with this trait tend to scramble away from the sideline
12. Eyes Up – QBs with this trait tend to keep their eyes when moving towards the line of scrimmage
13. Set Up Time – QBs with this trait tend to set their feet before attempting a pass
14. Hero Ball – QBs with this trait attempt to scramble for yards if they think they can reach the first down marker
15. Quick Clock – QBs with this trait tend to escape the pocket after making their first read
16. Happy Feet – QBs with this trait almost always move
17. Paranoid – QBs with this trait react to nearby defenders. They feel pressure in less intense situations
18. Oblivious – QBs with this trait remain calm near defenders. They feel less pressure in intense situations
19. Highlight Reel – Players with this trait tend to attempt spectacular catches
20. Possession Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt possession catches
21. RAC Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt RAC catches
22. Aggressive Receiver – Players with this trait to attempt Aggressive catches
23. Red Zone Jammer – DBs with this trait tend to attempt a jam press on press plays in the red zone
24. Play Ball Defender – Players with this trait tend to be riskier and try for interceptions that might not be able to reach
25. Play Receiver – Players with this trait tend to play safer and won't try for interceptions they might not be able to reach
26. Steering Clear – Players with this trait attempt to avoid hits by performing slides, give-ups, or running out of bounds
27. Showboat – Players with this trait tend to use Celebration Loco on breakaways
28. Cannonball – Players with this trait tend to use the Celebration Dives into the endzone
29. Run Over – Players with this trait tend to attempt trucks. If they are a QB, they're less likely to slide
30. Strong Arm – Players with this tend to attempt stiff arms. If they are a QB, they're less likely to slide
31. Whirlwind – Players with this trait tend to attempt spin moves more often
32. Elusive Instinct – Players with this trait tend to attempt juke moves more often
33. Cover Ball – Players with this trait tend to cover the ball on all big hits
34. Big Hitter – Players with this trait tend to attempt Hit Sticks more often
35. Safe Tackler – Players with this trait tend to attempt to conservative tackles more often
36. Punch It Out – Players with this trait tend to attempt Strip tackles more often
37. Knee Biter – Players with this trait tend to attempt Cut Sticks more often
38. Finesse Rusher – Players with this trait attend to attempt Finesse Moves more often
39. Power Rusher – Players with this trait tend to perform Power moves more often
40. Twister – Players with this tend to attempt Spin Moves more often
41. Bullish – Players with this tend to attempt a Bull Rush more often
42. Bouncer – Players with this trait tend to attempt Club Moves more often
43. Fly Swatter – Players with this trait tend to raise their hands to disrupt shallow passes
44. Gas Guzzler – Players with this trait tend to use Effort on pass rushes more often
45. Freestyler – Players with this trait tend to attempt Swim Moves more often
46. Undisciplined – Players with this trait tend to commit penalties more often
47. Disciplined – Players with this trait commit penalties less often
48. Anchored – QBs with this trait do NOT often leave the pocket or scramble for yards
49. Throw It Up – Players with this trait tend to target outside receivers on deep or contested throws
50. Fortifier – Players with this trait tend to audible into Max Protection against potential pressure

peatrick said:

Alright, i stand corrected.  Sounds SUS, but thank you for the info.  I managed to dig up the following, but does anyone think that EA was able to successfully execute on these changes?  Sure it says the ai is supposed to behave in specific manners, but i've never know EA to be able to pull off even a simple stamina patch, let alone major gameplay enhancements.

All Player Traits in Madden 26

1. Look For The Stars – QBs with this trait throw to star receivers more often
2. Risk Taker – QBs with this trait often force the ball downfield and throw it into tight windows
3. Conservative – QBs with this trait throw shorter passes. Additionally, they avoid forcing passes into tight windows
4. Cannon – QBs with this trait tend to throw more bullet passes
5. Up and Over – QBs with this trait tend to throw more lob passes
6. Snap Mischief – QBs with this trait tend to perform more fake hikes. This especially happens on late downs and short-yardage situations
7. Seeing Ghosts – After a sack, QBs with this trait tend to force passes to their first read for three plays. Resets at the end of a drive
8. Quick Trigger – QBs with this trait quickly attempt throws to their check down instead of waiting for the play to develop
9. Throw Away – QBs with this trait tend to throw the ball away more when facing pressure
10. Panic Button – QBs with this trait tend to force passes more when facing pressure
11. Double Back – QBs with this trait tend to scramble away from the sideline
12. Eyes Up – QBs with this trait tend to keep their eyes when moving towards the line of scrimmage
13. Set Up Time – QBs with this trait tend to set their feet before attempting a pass
14. Hero Ball – QBs with this trait attempt to scramble for yards if they think they can reach the first down marker
15. Quick Clock – QBs with this trait tend to escape the pocket after making their first read
16. Happy Feet – QBs with this trait almost always move
17. Paranoid – QBs with this trait react to nearby defenders. They feel pressure in less intense situations
18. Oblivious – QBs with this trait remain calm near defenders. They feel less pressure in intense situations
19. Highlight Reel – Players with this trait tend to attempt spectacular catches
20. Possession Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt possession catches
21. RAC Receiver – Players with this trait tend to attempt RAC catches
22. Aggressive Receiver – Players with this trait to attempt Aggressive catches
23. Red Zone Jammer – DBs with this trait tend to attempt a jam press on press plays in the red zone
24. Play Ball Defender – Players with this trait tend to be riskier and try for interceptions that might not be able to reach
25. Play Receiver – Players with this trait tend to play safer and won't try for interceptions they might not be able to reach
26. Steering Clear – Players with this trait attempt to avoid hits by performing slides, give-ups, or running out of bounds
27. Showboat – Players with this trait tend to use Celebration Loco on breakaways
28. Cannonball – Players with this trait tend to use the Celebration Dives into the endzone
29. Run Over – Players with this trait tend to attempt trucks. If they are a QB, they're less likely to slide
30. Strong Arm – Players with this tend to attempt stiff arms. If they are a QB, they're less likely to slide
31. Whirlwind – Players with this trait tend to attempt spin moves more often
32. Elusive Instinct – Players with this trait tend to attempt juke moves more often
33. Cover Ball – Players with this trait tend to cover the ball on all big hits
34. Big Hitter – Players with this trait tend to attempt Hit Sticks more often
35. Safe Tackler – Players with this trait tend to attempt to conservative tackles more often
36. Punch It Out – Players with this trait tend to attempt Strip tackles more often
37. Knee Biter – Players with this trait tend to attempt Cut Sticks more often
38. Finesse Rusher – Players with this trait attend to attempt Finesse Moves more often
39. Power Rusher – Players with this trait tend to perform Power moves more often
40. Twister – Players with this tend to attempt Spin Moves more often
41. Bullish – Players with this tend to attempt a Bull Rush more often
42. Bouncer – Players with this trait tend to attempt Club Moves more often
43. Fly Swatter – Players with this trait tend to raise their hands to disrupt shallow passes
44. Gas Guzzler – Players with this trait tend to use Effort on pass rushes more often
45. Freestyler – Players with this trait tend to attempt Swim Moves more often
46. Undisciplined – Players with this trait tend to commit penalties more often
47. Disciplined – Players with this trait commit penalties less often
48. Anchored – QBs with this trait do NOT often leave the pocket or scramble for yards
49. Throw It Up – Players with this trait tend to target outside receivers on deep or contested throws
50. Fortifier – Players with this trait tend to audible into Max Protection against potential pressure

It would be cool if someone could test all of these, I highly doubt that any of them do anything though

I know they reworked the traits and it isn't a simple yes/no for Bull/Spin/Swim like it used to be. Now players have traits like "Bruiser", which means they prefer bull rush moves (just an example - don't quote me on it). And some guys have more than one. I think you can see these traits in Franchise and maybe even adjust them. The issue is that maybe they don't apply to MUT.  But, if they don't apply, does that mean Vita Vea will spin as much as he bull rushes, and maybe it's just totally random?

It mostly was used for CPU controlled anyway

Yeah, that's the stuff, Peatrick. Any idea who has what or do they not have any in MUT?

EpicDude28 said:

It would be cool if someone could test all of these, I highly doubt that any of them do anything though

This feels liek stuff for offline play, or Franchise mode, maybe... they just slap a generic "aritificial intelligence" onto whatever they're attempting and call it a day.  I'm calling SUS, until proven otherwise.

EA claims they do a lot of things, or has a habit of slapping some marketing speak on their lack of effort, or in lieu of meaningful game updates or modern changes.  Probably one of those things that's damn near impossible to test from a user-perspective.  Someone would probably need to be on the PC version of the game and farming for in-game info.

My finesse pass rushers (DeForest Buckner) are WAY more impressive than my power rushers (Javon Kinlaw).  Appreciate all the information and thought experiments.  Looking forward to the patch tomorrow.

I saw a streamer (maybe Guttfoxx?) who recorded gameplay and the zoomed in on the replay and "gas guzzler" would appear next to the player at the start of the play and then other stuff popped up as they were making rush moves. I just don't know if that was MUT gameplay...

https://imgur.com/gallery/bv8w7I8

They definitely work in game. 

Only CPU controlled players activate them.  Turn on "traits feedback" in ultimate team settings and look for yourself.

 Cards with the traits play much better. Gas guzzler and twister on d line seem to work great together.  Anyone else seen any d linemen that have gas guzzler?

Thanks man! Didn't even see that toggle switch before.

Zan made a idea on this. They matter. They just aren’t viewed or accessible as easy as they use to be to find out wtf players have as traits