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All Sims 4 skill cheats in 2024

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Various Sims 4 careers require a set of skills to get higher up the food chain. These attributes also come in handy for general hobbies, allowing your Sim to show off their talents. To help you level up these attributes instantly, here are all Sims 4 skill cheats of 2024.

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To use cheat codes in Sims 4, you must enable them first. For PC users, it’s ‘Ctrl + Shift + C’. If you’re a Mac user, it’s ‘Command + Shift + C.’ For console users, whether PlayStation or Xbox, you just need to hold down all four shoulder buttons simultaneously. A text box will appear in the top left corner to enter your desired cheats. If you need more help with this, check out our guide onĀ enabling cheats in Sims 4.

The primary string you need to enter is ‘stats.set_skill_level [Skill Name] X‘. Replace X with 1-10 to set your Sim’s skill level, where 10 is the standard maximum rank. However, some attributes only go up to Level 3 or 5, so bear that in mind when inputting cheats. You must then replace the ‘Skill Name’ with the desired talent.

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Skills are broken down into two categories: Major and Minor. While Major features 10 Levels for career-related activities, Minor is reserved for lower ranks that don’t necessarily tie into any jobs. Sims 4’s expansion and stuff packs also open the door to other skill cheats that aren’t usable in the base game. You’ll need to buy separate add-ons to access these specific attributes, including horse riding, knitting, and bowling.

We’ll break down allĀ Sims 4Ā skill cheats by providing information on the base game (for adults), children, toddlers, and add-ons.

All Base Game Adult Skill cheats in Sims 4

SkillsCheats (the last number is set to its max level)
Charismastats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10
Comedystats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10
Cookingstats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10
Gourmet Cookingstats.set_skill_level Major_GourmetCooking 10
Fishingstats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10
Fitnessstats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10
Gardeningstats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10
Guitarstats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10
Handinessstats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10
Logicstats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10
Mischiefstats.set_skill_level Major_Mischief 10
Mixologystats.set_skill_level Major_Bartending 10
Paintingstats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10
Pianostats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10
Photographystats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 10
Programmingstats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10
Rocket Sciencestats.set_skill_level Major_RocketScience 10
Video Gamingstats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10
Violinstats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10
Writingstats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10

All Child Skill cheats in Sims 4

SkillsCheats (the last number is set to its max level)
Creativity stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity 10
Mentalstats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental 10
Motor stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Motor 10
Socialstats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Social 10

All Toddler Skill cheats in Sims 4

SkillsCheats (the last number is set to its max level)
Communicationstats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Communication 5
Imaginationstats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Imagination 5
Movementstats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Movement 5
Pottystats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Potty 3
Thinkingstats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Thinking 5

All Expansion and Stuff Pack Skill cheats in Sims 4

SkillsAdd-OnsCheats (the last number is set to its max level)
ActingGet Famousstats.set_skill_level Major_Acting 10
AgilityHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level Horse_Agility 10 [Horse ID number] (Skill specifically for horses)
ArchaeologyJungle Adventurestats.set_skill_level Major_Archaeology 10
BakingGet to Workstats.set_skill_level Major_Baking 10
BowlingBowling Nightstats.set_skill_level Skill_Bowling 5
Cross-StitchCottage Livingstats.set_skill_level Skill_CrossStitch 5
DancingGet Togetherstats.set_skill_level Minor_Dancing 5
DJ MixingGet Togetherstats.set_skill_level Major_DJ 10
EnduranceHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level Horse_Endurance 10 [Horse ID number] (Skill specifically for horses)
EntrepreneurHigh School Yearsstats.set_skill_level adultminor_Entrepreneur 5
FabricationEco Lifestylestats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_Fabrication 10
Flower Arranging Seasonsstats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_FlowerArranging 10
GemologyCrystal Creationsstats.set_skill_level Major_Gemology 10
HerbalismOutdoor Retreatstats.set_skill_level Major_Herbalism 10
Juice FizzingEco Lifestylestats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_JuiceFizzing 5
JumpingHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level Horse_Jumping 10 [Horse ID number] (Skill specifically for horses)
KnittingNifty Knittingstats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_Knitting 10
Media ProductionGet Famousstats.set_skill_level Minor_Media 5
MediumParanormal Stuffstats.set_skill_level Minor_Medium 5
Nectar MakingHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_RanchNectar 5
ParentingParenthoodstats.set_skill_level Major_Parenting 10
Pet TrainingCats and Dogsstats.set_skill_level Skill_Dog 5
Pipe OrganVampiresstats.set_skill_level Major_PipeOrgan 10
Research and DebateDiscover Universitystats.set_skill_level Major_ResearchDebate 10
Retail MaintenanceGet to Workstats.set_skill_level Retail_Maintenance 5
Retail SalesGet to Workstats.set_skill_level Retail_Sales 5
RidingHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill 10 (Skill specifically for horses)
RoboticsDiscover Universitystats.set_skill_level Major_Robotics 10
Rock ClimbingSnowy Escapestats.set_skill_level Major_Rock Climbing 10
RomanceLovestruckstats.set_skill_level Major_Romance 10
Selvadoradian CultureJungle Adventurestats.set_skill_level Minor_LocalCulture 5
SingingCity Livingstats.set_skill_level Major_Singing 10
SkiingSnowy Escapestats.set_skill_level Major_Skiing 10
SnowboardingSnowy Escapestats.set_skill_level Major_Snowboarding 10
TemperamentHorse Ranchstats.set_skill_level Horse_Temperament 10 [Horse ID number] (Skill specifically for horses)
ThanatologyLife and Deathstats.set_skill_level minor_Thanatology 5
Vampire LoreVampiresstats.set_skill_level VampireLore 10
VeterinarianCats and Dogsstats.set_skill_level Major_Vet 10
WellnessSpa Daystats.set_skill_level Major_Wellness 10
Work EthicGet to Workstats.set_skill_level Retail_WorkEthic 5

The Horse Ranch cheats can be a bit tricky since you’ll need to get the animal’s ID first. To find it, open up the cheat text box and enter ‘sims.get_sim_id_by_name (Enter horse’s first and last name here)’. Once you’ve acquired the ID number, note it down to max out the horse’s skill set.

Sims 4 horse
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Additional Sims 4 skill cheats will continue to roll out as more expansion packs are released. There are usually one or two skills from these add-ons, including the most recent Thanatology talent from the Life and Death pack. The base game sometimes provides more skills for free, but it’s very rare to happen.

If you want to stay on the Sims 4 cheat train, check out our guides on debugging itemsĀ and changing the weather.


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