Skip to content
WikilyWIKILY
All games21 Wikis · pick your game
21
All Emotions
Sad
Emotion · Vibe System

Sad

Negative

Polarity

25

Triggers

15

Status effects

6

Together Cards

7

Career perks

Sad is triggered by failed relationships, loss, or prolonged unmet social needs. Sad Parafolk withdraw from social interactions and lose motivation for productive activities.

What triggers this emotion in Paralives?

  • Work Perk: Sad Worker
  • Unemployed and low on money (Vibe: Serious)
  • Household money balance is very low (Vibe: Serious)
  • Not getting an upgrade point at occupation
  • Extra sad (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Getting a strike at work (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Completing a want (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • A close relationship died
  • A relationship died
  • Disgusted (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Embarrassed (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Failing a want
  • Trait: Grumpy
  • Talent: Music
  • Inspired by sadness (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Sadness redemption (Vibe: Gloomy)
  • Sad (Vibe: Jester)
  • Empty energy surplus (Vibe: Energetic)
  • Sad (Vibe: Overjoyed)
  • Near a sad baby or toddler
  • Extremely sad
  • Vibe: Gloomy
  • Inside a sadness aura
  • Because you are sad
  • Because you didn't get an occupation upgrade

What status effects modify this emotion in Paralives?

Everyday moods, traits and perks

  • Sad +848hStackable+8
  • Sad +548hStackable+5
  • Sad +5Because Taken AwayStackable+5
  • Sad +4Stackable+4
  • Sad +3Stackable+3
  • Sad +2Stackable+2
  • Sad +11h+1
  • Sad +1When SadStackable+1
  • Stackable Sad +1Stackable+1

From Together Cards

  • Together Card Sad +33hStackable+3
  • Together Card Sad +23hStackable+2
  • Together Card Sad +13hStackable+1

From work

  • Occupations Extra IMiss Work Sad +4Stackable+4
  • Occupations Extra Accountant Responsabilities2hStackable+2
  • Occupations Extra Gloomy Empathy Sad +14hStackable+1

Interaction Modifiers

  • Other Para is sad

  • You are sad

  • Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy)

What Together Cards does this emotion unlock in Paralives?

  • Mention being sad
  • There's animosity in the air...
  • Mock for being sad
  • Remove sadness
  • Compliment existential dread
  • Compliment existential dread (flirty)

Related Wants

  • [Grumpy trait] Turn Sadness Into Grumpiness
  • [Sensitive trait] Transfer Emotion
  • Remove low sad emotional reasons (Music Makes You Feel Better)
  • Have Sad as your main emotion

What career perks are linked to this emotion in Paralives?

  • Sad Worker+5% job performance per Sad emotion
  • Worst Job Ever+3 Sad for 3 hours after each work day
  • Gloomy EmpathyChance to gain +1 Sad for 4 hours after seeing a patient
  • Sad DoctorGain $20/day per Sad emotion
  • Accounting ResponsibilitiesGain $400 by mail each week but +2 Stressed and +2 Sad for 2 hours after each work day
  • I Miss Work+4 Sad during vacation days
  • Another Sad Day at WorkGain 1 random want at the end of the workday if Sad is main emotion

Related guides

Status Effects
Interactions
Together Cards
Careers

What other emotions are in Paralives?

Happy

Stressed

Angry

Bored

Inspired

Disgusted

Embarrassed

Amused

Flirty

Uncomfortable

FAQ

What triggers the Sad emotion in Paralives?

Sad has 25 known triggers, including: work perk: sad worker; unemployed and low on money (vibe: serious); household money balance is very low (vibe: serious). Triggers activate based on needs, social outcomes, and environmental conditions.

How does Sad affect social interactions?

Sad directly modifies interaction success rates. Other Para is sad. You are sad. Someone in the group is sad (Vibe: Gloomy). It also unlocks 6 Together Cards.

How many status effects are tied to Sad?

There are 15 status effects that modify Sad, ranging from +1 to +8 in strength.