A Sim chats with a ghost in Ravenwood
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How to unlock the Ghost Whisperer trait in Sims 4 Life and Death

Ghost Whisperer, staring Jennifer Love Hewitt and your Sim

The latest Sims expansion gives a much-needed makeover to one of the previously overlooked occults, ghosts. Each Sim upon their death is able to become a wandering spirit, causing mischief or good fortune to those they come across.Ā 

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Sims who are still alive might be scared or unnerved by these specters, however some will be in tune with them. Life and Death lets you unlock the Ghost Whisperer trait if you want your Sim to be close to the spirits, and hereā€™s how you get it.

How to unlock the Ghost Whisperer trait in Sims 4 Life and Death

The only way to get the Ghost Whisperer trait without using Life and Death cheats is to complete the Ghost Historian aspiration. This aspiration focuses on leveling up the Thanatology skill and Writing skill, along with befriending ghosts and exploring Ravenwood.

The Ghost Whisperer trait description
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Here is a full breakdown of each level of the Ghost Historian aspiration, and what you need to accomplish at each level:

LevelTasks
Getting in the SpiritBefriend a Ghost
Reach level two of the Thanatology skill
Reach level two of the Writing skill
Writer Among WraithsBefriend another ghost
Find a Rare Item in the CryptReach level three of the Thanatology skill
Reach level four of the Writing skill
Phantasmal FantasyFind another Rare Item in the Crypt
Make contact with Edith
Reach level seven of the Writing skill
Spectrally SpectacularWrite a horror novel
Earn royalties from publishing books

Most of these tasks are fairly straightforward, such as leveling up skills, befriending ghosts, and writing a book. In order to find a rare item, head to Ravenwood and choose to explore any of the underground crypts around. These are rabbit holes that will let you choose which path to take. Keep exploring new ones until you get rare items.

Making contact with Edith is a bit more difficult since youā€™ll need to make contact with a few other Sims first. Find Alice in Ravenwood and choose to ask about Aliceā€™s sorrow. This will kick off a short quest to contact various family members until you reach Edith. You only need to contact her once to satisfy the requirements. You can typically find Alice at the Well of Longing and Regret at Crowā€™s Crossing, where you can begin the quest.

Ghost Whisperer trait bonuses in Sims 4 Life and Death

The Ghost Whisperer trait comes with a few perks, most notably that youā€™ll have a much easier time making friends with ghosts. Youā€™ll unlock new interactions to discuss all their spooky findings with others, and your Sim will also enjoy encountering all types of spirits, from crows to Grim. 

Ghost Whisperers are the best Sims if you want to make friends with all the spirits in Ravenwood and beyond. Itā€™s a great trait for those who live in town.


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