Survivalist

 is handy mostly for the additional Alien Steak gains — your crew will appreciate the extra rations!

It can also be used to save some of your own, which could make a difference on longer expos. It will reduce 1 of your personal damage on a expedition per event. Other crew members do not benefit.

Most crews avoid possible instant death scenarios, so it tends to be rarely used for these, yet if you do encounter them (Mankarogs, Seismic Activity, or High Gravity), you will be happy to have it. Beware, however, that it will increase the chances of death for the other explorers, including potential Diplomats.

MIA events are more common, and if you're the one lost, this skill will reduce your risk of being found dead from 20% to 10% (higher risk with the Quadrimetric Compass). however cancels the chances of being lost, thus trailblazers won't benefit from this aspect.

Also, this skill will always be a point in favor of sending you on an expedition rather than somebody else, which will help increase your personal, especially if you are or.

A good skill for a, both for being taken along and for surviving the misfortune you cause.