Personalities / Buddy

How to Get Buddy in Tomodachi Life

Buddy personality setup, exact slider values, Carer regional name, and character fit for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.

Quick answer

Use this recipe, then fine-tune Overall if you want a nearby type.

Movement

2 / 8

Speech

1 / 8

Energy

5 / 8

Thinking

4 / 8

Overall

4 / 8

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Best character fits

Choose Buddy when the Mii should feel like one of these roles.

loyal friendscaring OCsolder sibling typesdependable partners

Avoid Buddy if...

Pick a nearby personality instead when these notes describe the Mii better.

- the Mii should feel chaotic, competitive, or dramatic
- the character needs spotlight energy
- you want a distant loner

Buddy vs nearby personalities

If Buddy is close but not quite right, use these differences before saving the Mii to your cast.

Buddy vs Sweetie

Buddy feels dependable and helpful. Sweetie feels softer, warmer, and more openly affectionate.

Buddy vs Daydreamer

Open Daydreamer

Buddy is grounded and supportive. Daydreamer is more romantic, imaginative, and dreamy.

Buddy vs Strategist

Open Strategist

Buddy is friend-first and caring. Strategist is calmer, more independent, and more dryly practical.

Helpful answers

Buddy Personality FAQ

How do I get Buddy?

Use the quick answer values on this page, then open the calculator if you want to fine-tune. The setup is designed to land in the Buddy range.

What is Buddy called in UK/EU versions?

Buddy is listed here with the regional name Carer. The toggle is useful because guides and screenshots often mix US and European names.

What kind of Mii fits Buddy?

Buddy works well for loyal friends, caring OCs, older sibling types. If that does not match your character, compare nearby personalities before adding them to your cast.

Can I add Buddy to my island cast?

Yes. Use Save as Mii Profile to save the personality setup locally, then open the Cast Planner to see how it affects your island's personality balance.