A full guide to every skill in The Sims 4, grouped by Expansion, Game & Stuff Pack in release order. Includes toddler, child, minor, and major skills for Teen-Elder Sims.
Base Game
Skill Max Level Notes Charisma 10 Practice in mirror or via socialising Comedy 10 Use microphone or joke socials Cooking 10 Cook on stove or fridge Fishing 10 Fish in water or read skill books Fitness 10 Jog, gym machines, swim Gardening 10 Plant, water, weed, evolve Gourmet Cooking 10 Unlocks at Cooking level 5 Guitar 10 Practice guitar, write/publish songs Handiness 10 Repair objects, use woodworking bench Logic 10 Chess, telescope, microscope Mischief 10 Voodoo, prank socials, trolling forums Mixology 10 Make drinks at bar Painting 10 Use easel or sketchpad Piano 10 Practice piano, write music Programming 10 Hack, mod games, create apps Rocket Science 10 Build/fly rocket ship Video Gaming 10 Play video games Violin 10 Play, write songs, serenade Writing 10 Write books, practice writing Photography 5 Use phone/camera, buy camera for higher quality shots
Toddler Skills :
Child Skills :
Get to Work
Skill Max Level Notes Baking 10 Cupcake factory or oven
Outdoor Retreat
Skill Max Level Notes Herbalism 10 Brew herbal remedies using herbs
Get Together
Skill Max Level Notes Dancing 5 Stereos, mirror, dance floor DJ Mixing 10 Practice and perform on DJ booth
Spa Day
Skill Max Level Notes Wellness 10 Yoga, meditation, massages
City Living
Skill Max Level Notes Singing 10 Karaoke, mic, serenading
Vampires
Bowling Night Stuff
Skill Max Level Notes Bowling 5 Play at bowling lanes, improve performance
Parenthood
Skill Max Level Notes Parenting 10 Teach toddlers, influence children, discipline
Jungle Adventure
Cats & Dogs
Seasons
Get Famous
Discover University
Eco Lifestyle
Nifty Knitting
Skill Max Level Notes Knitting 10 Knit clothing, toys, furniture
Snowy Escape
Paranormal Stuff
Skill Max Level Notes Medium 5 Host seances, commune with spirits
Cottage Living
High School Years
Skill Max Level Notes Entrepreneur 5 Side hustles, gigs, retail success
Horse Ranch
Crystal Creations
Skill Max Level Notes Gemology 10 Craft jewellery & crystal cuts
Lovestruck
Skill Max Level Notes Romance 10 Romantic interactions & success
Life & Death
Skill Max Level Notes Thanatology 5 Learn grief, death, afterlife
Business & Hobbies
Skill Max Level Notes Tattooing 10 Tattoo tables, sketchpad designs Pottery 10 Pottery wheel & kiln crafting
Enchanted by Nature
Adventure Awaits
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