Skill Info
From foraging for food to bathing in rivers, the Natural Living skill lets Sims survive and thrive in the great outdoors. Introduced in The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature, this ten-level skill allows Sims to meet all of their Needs directly from nature—sleeping under the stars, eating foraged harvestables, and adapting to the elements. It’s the perfect skill for off-the-grid, outdoor, or fairy-themed gameplay.
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How to Build the Natural Living Skill
1. Forage and interact with nature
Click on grass, dirt, or sand and select Forage for Food, Forage for Plants, or Forage for Collectibles. These interactions build the skill quickly, especially when combined with other outdoor activities.
2. Sleep or bathe outdoors
Sims gain experience by choosing Sleep Here on the ground or Bathe in shallow ponds, rivers, or shorelines. Hygiene and comfort improve with each level.
3. Read skill books
Purchase the Natural Living books from a bookshelf or computer:
- Natural Living Vol. 1: Sleeping Under the Stars (Levels 1–3)
- Natural Living Vol. 2: Frog Legs and Fresh Air (Levels 4–6)
- Natural Living Vol. 3: The Art of Balance (Levels 7–10)
4. Research Natural Living online
Select a computer → More Choices → Web → Research → Research Natural Living.
5. Attend a Skill Class (Discover University)
Phone → Business App → Sit in on Skill Class → choose Natural Living. Sims will leave the lot and gain experience.
6. Use the Whiteboard (Businesses & Hobbies Pack)
Sims can learn or teach the skill using the Sharing is Caring Whiteboard.
Age Requirements:
Children (via Mental Skill), Teens, Young Adults, Adults, and Elders can all build the Natural Living skill.
Skill Level Progression
| Level | Unlocks & Rewards |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sleep on the ground indoors or outdoors (low energy gain, hygiene loss). Bathe in shallow water. Eat harvestables to slightly fill Hunger and Fun. |
| 2 | Summon a Privy Bush for Bladder relief. Eat raw fish to restore Hunger. Begin Foraging for Food intentionally. |
| 3 | Can Forage for Plants. Sleeping on the ground improves Energy faster and reduces Hygiene loss. |
| 4 | Using the Privy Bush lowers Hygiene less. Bathing in nature becomes Fun. Napping on benches restores more Energy. |
| 5 | Eat frogs, Forage for Collectibles, and Talk to Nature to recover Social. Bathing outdoors is now faster and cleaner. |
| 6 | Immune to extreme heat or cold (requires Seasons). Can sleep or bathe outdoors in any weather. Raw fish provides more Hunger and less discomfort. Sleeping outside may restore Balance. |
| 7 | Hygiene unaffected by the Privy Bush. Eating harvestables increases Fun. Unlocks Meditate in Nature interaction. |
| 8 | Raw fish and harvestables now fully satisfy Hunger. |
| 9 | Frogs give more Hunger. Talking to Nature restores more Social. Meditating in Nature now restores Balance. Sleep becomes undisturbed. |
| 10 | Mastery! All Needs are met efficiently in nature. Sleeping or bathing restores Balance, eating harvestables fills large Hunger, and Sims resist Fear of the Dark and Fear of Swimming. |
Careers That Use This Skill
| Career | Branch or Role |
|---|---|
| Naturopath | Uses Natural Living and Apothecary for holistic healing and eco-based treatments. |
| Freelance Crafter (with Eco Lifestyle) | Complements off-the-grid and eco fabrication gameplay. |
Cheats, Tips, and Ideal Moods
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Cheat | stats.set_skill_level Skill_NLS 10Full Cheat Guide Here |
| Ideal Mood | Focused and Confident both increase success with outdoor interactions. |
| Traits | Loves Outdoors, Freegan, Green Fiend, Plant Lover, Child of the Earth (Fairy) |
| Aspiration | Naturalist (Base Game) or Elixir Enthusiast (Enchanted by Nature)* pair well for nature gameplay. |
Top Tips
1. Start in Everdew’s Watering Hole Lot.
It provides easy access to water for bathing, space for sleeping, and plenty of foraging spots.
2. Forage Everything.
You’ll find harvestables, ingredients, collectibles, and food. Selling excess items can make Sims completely self-sufficient.
3. Use Seasons Smartly.
After Level 6, your Sim becomes immune to extreme temperatures, making outdoor survival easier year-round.
4. Pair with Eco Lifestyle or Enchanted by Nature.
Natural Living supports Off-the-Grid gameplay and boosts interactions for Fairies and Naturopaths.
5. Balance for Storytelling.
Perfect for rags-to-riches, survival, or fairy challenge stories where your Sim builds harmony with nature.
Videos / Gallery
Video coming soon — stay tuned for a walkthrough on living off the land, survival builds, and fairy lifestyle tips.
Final Thoughts
The Natural Living skill transforms the way Sims interact with the world. Whether your Sim is a fairy in the forest, an off-the-grid homesteader, or a survivalist living wild, mastering this skill makes nature itself a source of comfort and strength.
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