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The Sims 4 skills list: every skill explainedHow to develop skills in The Sims 4, and how emotions affect skill building
How to develop skills in The Sims 4, and how emotions affect skill building
WhenThe Sims 4was first released, there were quite a few skills Sims could learn to help them get certain jobs, unlock special activities and interact with other Sims, with some even unlocking new revenue streams. However, if you count all of the skills introduced in every single DLC pack, that number has now ballooned to over double the base game’s skill list. Learning these skills is often vital to getting that dream job for your Sims, while others just make Sims look better on the dance floor.
In thisSims 4 skills guide, we will be showing you how to learn skills, teaching you how moods affect your Sim’s ability to use said skill, and give you a full list of all the skills in the game.
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Sims 4 skills list
Here is a list of all of the Sims 4 skills in the game. All these skills have 10 levels and are available to Sims aged Teen and older unless otherwise noted.
The Sims 4 child and toddler skills
As stated above, the majority of Sims 4 skills are only available to Teen Sims and older. That’s because Children and Toddlers have their own unique skill sets.
The table below details all the skills inThe Sims 4that are only available to toddlers and children. All of these skills are available in the base game. Unless otherwise stated, Toddler Skills have five levels each, while Child Skills have 10.
How to use skill books
Many Sims 4 skills can be learned from skill books. They can be read at the library or bought via your computer or bookcase. Reading a skill book is often the quickest way to learn a skill. Skill books come in three volumes per skill, and it is important to get the right volume for your Sim’s skill level. These are the skill levels that each skill book volume can increase:
How emotions affect your Sim’s skills
Good emotions allow you to increase your Sim’s skill level quicker, and the chances of getting a preferred outcome such as creating a masterpiece with the painting skill. Your Sim’s mood can also negatively impact your ability to use skills, so if your Sim is tense, try to get rid of that mood before trying to improve or use the skill.
Some emotions enable your Sims to make special versions of their creations, too, such as a playful novel or an angry painting. This can invoke that emotion in Sims who read or view them.
Here are all of the emotions in the game:
Good emotions:
Neutral emotions:
Bad or Negative emotions:
