How many aspirations are there in The Sims 4?
Sims 4 aspirations
The Sims 4 has 100 aspirations in 24 categories. Good Vampire pays the most satisfaction points, 8,000 over its 4 milestones. 98 of them give a reward trait when you finish them.
Aspirations in The Sims 4 give your Sim goals to complete. You choose an aspiration from categories like Creativity, Fortune, Knowledge, Nature, or Popularity. Each aspiration comes from the Base game or a specific pack, such as Cats & Dogs or City Living.
Completing the goals of an aspiration pays satisfaction points. You spend these points in the Rewards Store. Most aspirations also give your Sim a bonus trait and a reward trait.
Every aspiration
Showing all 100 aspirations.
| Aspiration | Milestones | Satisfaction points | Bonus trait | Reward trait | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friend of the Animals Animal | Acquaintance of the Animals (3 goals), Friend of the Animals (3 goals), Best Friend of the Animals (3 goals), BFF of the Animals (3 goals) | 5,575 | Animal Affection | Animal Whisperer | Cats & Dogs |
| Bodybuilder Athletic | Basic Trainer (2 goals), Exercise Demon (3 goals), Fit to a T (3 goals), Bodybuilder (2 goals) | 5,050 | High Metabolism | Long Lived | Base game |
| Championship Rider Athletic | Championship Rider (4 goals) | 5,800 | High Metabolism | Grand Champ Trainer | Horse Ranch |
| Extreme Sports Enthusiast Athletic | Snow Student (3 goals), Thrill Seeker (4 goals), Trailblazer (3 goals), Peak Pioneer (3 goals) | 4,025 | High Metabolism | Survival Instinct | Snowy Escape |
| The Positivity Challenge Challenge | Tier 1 (2 goals), Tier 2 (1 goals), Tier 3 (2 goals), Tier 4 (2 goals) | 350 | Base game | ||
| Artistic Prodigy Creativity | Active Imagination (2 goals), Daydreamer (2 goals), Artistic Prodigy (3 goals) | 1,100 | Creatively Gifted | Base game | |
| Bestselling Author Creativity | Fledge-linguist (2 goals), Competent Wordsmith (3 goals), Novelest Novelist (3 goals), Bestselling Author (3 goals) | 4,925 | Muser | Poetic | Base game |
| Master Maker Creativity | Jerry Rigger (2 goals), The Better Builder (3 goals), Competent Crafter (3 goals), Master Maker (3 goals) | 4,650 | Muser | Muse of the Maker | Eco Lifestyle |
| Master {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} Creativity | Aspiring {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} (2 goals), Intermediate {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} (4 goals), Advanced {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} (3 goals), Master {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} (3 goals) | 4,075 | Muser | World-Renowned {F0.Actress}{M0.Actor} | Get Famous |
| Musical Genius Creativity | Tone-Deaf (2 goals), Fine Tuned (2 goals), Harmonious (3 goals), Musical Genius (3 goals) | 4,925 | Muser | Piper | Base game |
| Painter Extraordinaire Creativity | Ill at Easel (2 goals), Fine Artist (3 goals), Brushing with Greatness (3 goals), Painter Extraordinaire (2 goals) | 5,000 | Muser | Expressionistic | Base game |
| {F0.Lady}{M0.Lord} of the Knits Creativity | Humble Knitter (3 goals), Thread Setter (3 goals), Dream Weaver (4 goals), {F0.Lady}{M0.Lord} of the Knits (4 goals) | 5,000 | Muser | Sacred Knitting Knowledge | Nifty Knitting Stuff |
| Chief of Mischief Deviance | Mostly Harmless (2 goals), Artful Trickster (2 goals), Professional Prankster (2 goals), Chief of Mischief (3 goals) | 4,425 | Dastardly | Tormentor | Base game |
| Master of Grudges Deviance | Yes, It's Personal (3 goals), Vengeance Is a Cold Meal (4 goals), A Step Closer to Justice (4 goals), Witness Their Downfall (3 goals) | 700 | Merciless | Base game | |
| Public Enemy Deviance | Mostly Harmless (2 goals), Neighborhood Nuisance (3 goals), Criminal Mind (3 goals), Public Enemy (3 goals) | 4,125 | Dastardly | Mastermind | Base game |
| Seeker of Secrets Deviance | Nosy Novice (3 goals), Superior Pryer (3 goals), Snooper Extraordinaire (3 goals) | 1,825 | Dastardly | Pry of the Tiger | For Rent |
| Social Puppeteer Deviance | Tea Sipper (3 goals), Bean Spiller (3 goals), Scandal Stirrer (3 goals), Grapevine Whisper (3 goals) | 4,825 | Dastardly | Ironclad Reputation | Royalty & Legacy |
| Sticky Fingers Deviance | Sticky Fingers (1 goals) | 250 | Dastardly | Kleptomaniac | Base game |
| Villainous Valentine Deviance | Villainous Valentine (3 goals) | 150 | Dastardly | Twisted Heart | Base game |
| Discordant Fairy Fairy | Discordant Fairy Path (4 goals) | 200 | Fairy Influence | Delightfully Discordant | Enchanted by Nature |
| Fairy Stories Fairy | A Fairy's Journey (3 goals), Embracing Fairy Life (3 goals) | 300 | Fairy Influence | Into the Everdew | Enchanted by Nature |
| Harmonious Fairy Fairy | Harmonious Fairy Path (3 goals) | 150 | Fairy Influence | Happily Harmonious | Enchanted by Nature |
| Big Happy Family Family | Readily a Parent (2 goals), Caregiver (3 goals), Loving Guardian (3 goals), Big Happy Family (3 goals) | 5,225 | Domestic | {M0.Patriarch}{F0.Matriarch} | Base game |
| Successful Lineage Family | Readily a Parent (2 goals), Caregiver (3 goals), Trusted Mentor (3 goals), Successful Lineage (3 goals) | 5,325 | Domestic | Vicarious | Base game |
| Super Parent Family | Readily a Parent (2 goals), Offspring Instructor (3 goals), Character Coach (3 goals), Super Parent (3 goals) | 5,225 | Domestic | Role Model | Parenthood |
| Vampire Family Family | The Basics (1 goals), I Have the Power (2 goals), I am Not Alone (3 goals), A New Family (2 goals) | 5,800 | Domestic | I am the Master | Vampires |
| Expert Nectar Maker Food | Expert Nectar Maker (3 goals) | 5,000 | Essence of Flavor | Nectar Know-It-All | Horse Ranch |
| Grilled Cheese Food | Gouda Greenhorn (2 goals), Cheddar Connoisseur (3 goals), Muenster Maniac (3 goals) | 2,925 | Essence of Flavor | Melt Master | Base game |
| Master Chef Food | Aluminum Chef (2 goals), Captain Cook (3 goals), Culinary Artist (3 goals), Master Chef (3 goals) | 4,675 | Essence of Flavor | Fresh Chef | Base game |
| Master Mixologist Food | Bar Tenderfoot (3 goals), Electric Mixer (3 goals), Beverage Boss (3 goals), Master Mixologist (2 goals) | 4,425 | Essence of Flavor | Potion Master | Base game |
| Fabulously Wealthy Fortune | Going for Not Broke (2 goals), Learning Earning (2 goals), Well-off (2 goals), Fabulously Wealthy (2 goals) | 4,675 | Business Savvy | Shrewd | Base game |
| Five-Star Property Owner Fortune | Property Pupil (3 goals), Shrewd Manager (4 goals), Proprietary Legend (3 goals) | 2,850 | Business Savvy | Home Manager Maven | For Rent |
| Mansion Baron Fortune | Estate of the Art (2 goals), The Great Landscaper (2 goals), Home Renovator (2 goals), Mansion Baron (2 goals) | 4,500 | Business Savvy | Thrifty | Base game |
| Soul's Journey General | (0 goals) | 0 | Long Lived | Life & Death | |
| Academic Knowledge | Freshman (2 goals), Bright-Eyed Student (3 goals), Avid Academic (3 goals), Senior Scholar (4 goals) | 4,375 | Quick Learner | Higher Education | Discover University |
| Archaeology Scholar Knowledge | Trowel Technician (2 goals), Research Associate (3 goals), Excavation Expert (3 goals), Archaeology Scholar (3 goals) | 5,450 | Quick Learner | Museum Patron | Jungle Adventure |
| Computer Whiz Knowledge | With the Program (2 goals), Technically Adept (3 goals), Computer Geek (3 goals), Computer Whiz (2 goals) | 3,725 | Quick Learner | Webmaster | Base game |
| Elixir Enthusiast Knowledge | Elixir Beginner (4 goals), Emotionally Bottled Up (4 goals), Top Tier Crafter (2 goals) | 500 | Quick Learner | Well-Balanced Practitioner | Enchanted by Nature |
| Ghost Historian Knowledge | Getting in the Spirit (3 goals), Writer Among Wraiths (4 goals), Phantasmal Fantasy (3 goals), Spectrally Spectacular (2 goals) | 1,915 | Quick Learner | Ghost Whisperer | Life & Death |
| Master Mentor Knowledge | Fledgling Mentee (3 goals), Aspiring Student (4 goals), Passionate Teacher (4 goals), Master Mentor (3 goals) | 4,625 | Quick Learner | Motivational Speaker | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Master Vampire Knowledge | The Basics (3 goals), Discover Dark Birthrights (3 goals), Strength and Wisdom (3 goals), The Ancient One (3 goals) | 7,950 | Quick Learner | A True Master | Vampires |
| Nerd Brain Knowledge | Prudent Student (2 goals), Erudite (3 goals), Rocket Scientist (3 goals), Nerd Brain (2 goals) | 5,000 | Quick Learner | Handy | Base game |
| Renaissance Sim Knowledge | Prudent Student (2 goals), Jack of Some Trades (3 goals), Pantologist (2 goals), Renaissance Sim (2 goals) | 5,000 | Quick Learner | Professorial | Base game |
| Spellcraft & Sorcery Knowledge | First Steps (3 goals), Learning the Ways (3 goals), Devilish Dueler (3 goals), Wand-erful Spellcaster (2 goals) | 5,375 | Quick Learner | Slinger of Spells | Realm of Magic |
| Beach Life Location | Tourist (3 goals), Sand-Sifter (2 goals), Leisurely Local (2 goals), Beach Fixture (1 goals) | 400 | Home Turf | Laid-Back | Island Living |
| City Native Location | Tourist (3 goals), Inhabitant (3 goals), City Expert (3 goals), City Native (3 goals) | 4,725 | Home Turf | In the Know | City Living |
| Fount of Tomarani Knowledge Location | Regional Rookie (4 goals), Culinary Connoisseur (4 goals), Explorer Extraordinaire (4 goals) | 2,500 | Home Turf | Tomarang Expert | For Rent |
| Mt. Komorebi Sightseer Location | Explorer (4 goals), Backpacker (4 goals), Globetrotter (3 goals) | 1,925 | Home Turf | Worldly Knowledge | Snowy Escape |
| StrangerVille Mystery Location | New Resident (3 goals), Personal Spy (3 goals), Pathogenic Investigator (3 goals), StrangerVille Hero (3 goals) | 4,975 | Home Turf | Hero of StrangerVille | StrangerVille |
| Paragon Partner Love | Paragon Partner (4 goals) | 925 | Alluring | Affection Aficionado | Lovestruck |
| Romantic Explorer Love | Spark of Love (4 goals), Expanding Boundaries (4 goals), Amour Connoisseur (4 goals) | 3,350 | Alluring | Seasoned Romantic | Lovestruck |
| Serial Romantic Love | Amore Amateur (2 goals), Up to Date (2 goals), Romance Juggler (3 goals), Serial Romantic (2 goals) | 4,125 | Alluring | Player | Base game |
| Soulmate Love | Amore Amateur (2 goals), Marriage Material (2 goals), Love Handler (2 goals), Soulmate (2 goals) | 4,325 | Alluring | Companion | Base game |
| Whiz Kid Mental | Precocious (2 goals), Junior Scientist (2 goals), Whiz Kid (3 goals) | 1,175 | Mentally Gifted | Base game | |
| Rambunctious Scamp Motor | Energetic (2 goals), Agile Developer (2 goals), Rambunctious Scamp (3 goals) | 925 | Physically Gifted | Base game | |
| Creative Genius Multi-Skill | Gifted Fledgling (2 goals), Inspired Visionary (2 goals), Best-in-Class (3 goals) | 975 | Idea Person | Growing Together | |
| Mind and Body Multi-Skill | Confident Kiddo (2 goals), Super Bike Tyke (2 goals), Master of Control (3 goals) | 975 | Headstrong | Growing Together | |
| Playtime Captain Multi-Skill | Silly Stomper (2 goals), Talky-Talker (2 goals), Playground Royalty (3 goals) | 975 | Pack Animal | Growing Together | |
| Slumber Party Animal Multi-Skill | Pajama Wearer (2 goals), Storyteller (3 goals), Host with the Most (3 goals) | 1,125 | Practiced Host | Growing Together | |
| Angling Ace Nature | Fish out of Water (2 goals), Hooked (3 goals), Reel Smart (3 goals), Angling Ace (2 goals) | 4,150 | Collector | Angler's Tranquility | Base game |
| Country Caretaker Nature | Campestral Curator (4 goals), Agrestic Savant (3 goals), Critter Keeper (4 goals), Legendairy (3 goals) | 5,050 | Collector | Nature Conversationalist | Cottage Living |
| Critter Hunter Nature | Amateur Lepidopterist (4 goals), Critter Allure (4 goals), Aspirant Lepidopterist (4 goals), Refined Catch (4 goals) | 800 | Collector | Critter Enthusiast | Adventure Awaits |
| Eco Innovator Nature | Eco-Economist (2 goals), Clean City Civilian (2 goals), Civil Citizen (3 goals) | 2,600 | Collector | Influential Individual | Eco Lifestyle |
| Freelance Botanist Nature | Naturewalker (2 goals), Garden Variety (2 goals), Nature Nurturer (3 goals), Freelance Botanist (3 goals) | 4,825 | Collector | Naturalist | Base game |
| Jungle Explorer Nature | Vacationer (3 goals), Expedition Rookie (3 goals), Regional Master (3 goals), Jungle Explorer (3 goals) | 4,775 | Collector | Treasure Hunter | Jungle Adventure |
| Nature Nomad Nature | Self-Sufficient Sim (3 goals), Natural Living Expert (3 goals) | 300 | Collector | Nature's Best Bud | Enchanted by Nature |
| Outdoor Enthusiast Nature | Greenhorn (2 goals), Forest Scout (3 goals), Wilderness Explorer (3 goals), Outdoor Enthusiast (3 goals) | 4,800 | Collector | Survivalist | Outdoor Retreat |
| Purveyor of Potions Nature | First Steps (3 goals), Bubbling Up (3 goals), Cauldron Concoctions (3 goals), Potion Pro (2 goals) | 5,450 | Collector | Master Mixer | Realm of Magic |
| The Curator Nature | Out and About (1 goals), Gatherer (3 goals), Treasure Hunter (3 goals), The Curator (2 goals) | 4,075 | Collector | Appraiser | Base game |
| Discerning Dweller Popularity | First Time Renter (3 goals), Seasoned Tenant (3 goals), Respected Resident (3 goals) | 2,275 | Gregarious | Neighborly | For Rent |
| Esteemed Entrepreneur Popularity | Friendly Founder (3 goals), Popular Operator (3 goals), Honored Home Businessperson (3 goals), Esteemed Entrepreneur (3 goals) | 4,275 | Gregarious | Beloved Brand | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Friend of the World Popularity | New in Town (2 goals), Well Liked (2 goals), Super Friend (2 goals), Friend of the World (3 goals) | 4,450 | Gregarious | Beloved | Base game |
| Good Vampire Popularity | The Transformation (3 goals), Cope with Temptation (4 goals), Circle of Trust (4 goals), Reject The Beast (3 goals) | 8,000 | Gregarious | Regained Humanity | Vampires |
| Joke Star Popularity | Practical Joker (2 goals), Stand-up Start-up (3 goals), {M0.Funny Businessman}{F0.Funny Businesswoman} (3 goals), Joke Star (2 goals) | 4,350 | Gregarious | Hilarious | Base game |
| Leader of the Pack Popularity | Get Accepted (2 goals), Private Gathering (2 goals), Spread the Word (2 goals), Leader of the Pack (2 goals) | 3,350 | Gregarious | Natural Leader | Get Together |
| Neighborhood Confidante Popularity | Neighborly Advisor (3 goals) | 150 | Gregarious | Confidante | Base game |
| Party Animal Popularity | New in Town (2 goals), Welcoming Host (2 goals), Sir Gala Had (2 goals), Party Animal (3 goals) | 4,350 | Gregarious | Perfect Host | Base game |
| World-Famous Celebrity Popularity | Aspiring Star (2 goals), Somebody (3 goals), Rising Star (3 goals), World-Famous Celebrity (3 goals) | 4,925 | Gregarious | Unstoppable Fame | Get Famous |
| Cool Kid on the Block Social | Rock Star (4 goals), Seeking Admiration (4 goals), Block Champion (3 goals) | 550 | Coolest Kid | Adventure Awaits | |
| Social Butterfly Social | Chatterbox (2 goals), Popular Kid (2 goals), Social Butterfly (3 goals) | 975 | Socially Gifted | Base game | |
| Enforcer of Order Star Wars | Counter-Operative (3 goals), Do Not Resist (3 goals), Enforcer of Order (3 goals) | 450 | Prepared Voyager | Supreme Authority | Star Wars: Journey to Batuu |
| Galactic Privateer Star Wars | Fledgling Pirate (3 goals), Scum and Villainy (3 goals), Lovable Rogue (3 goals), Galactic Privateer (3 goals) | 600 | Prepared Voyager | Sleight of Hand | Star Wars: Journey to Batuu |
| Hope VS Order Star Wars | First Steps (3 goals) | 150 | Prepared Voyager | Star Wars: Journey to Batuu | |
| Paragon of Hope Star Wars | For The Resistance (3 goals), Protector of Batuu (3 goals), Paragon of Hope (3 goals) | 450 | Prepared Voyager | Heroic Presence | Star Wars: Journey to Batuu |
| Admired Icon Teen | Everyone's Bestie (3 goals), Clout Chaser (2 goals), Admired Icon (1 goals) | 2,000 | Relatable | Iconic | High School Years |
| Drama Llama Teen | Hot Gossip (3 goals), Internet Troll (2 goals), Drama Llama (1 goals) | 2,000 | Relatable | Untroubled | High School Years |
| Goal Oriented Teen | Setting Your Sights (3 goals), Major Flex (3 goals), Goal Oriented (1 goals) | 2,100 | Relatable | Highflier | High School Years |
| Live Fast Teen | Trouble Maker (3 goals), Risky Business (3 goals), Live Fast (1 goals) | 2,000 | Relatable | Dauntless | High School Years |
| Athlete Welcome! | Settling In (4 goals), First Day on the Job (4 goals), Career Development (4 goals), Work-Life Balance (4 goals) | 1,000 | Career-Minded | Highflier | Base game |
| Chef Welcome! | Settling In (4 goals), First Day on the Job (4 goals), Career Development (4 goals), Work-Life Balance (4 goals) | 1,000 | Career-Minded | Highflier | Base game |
| Painter Welcome! | Settling In (4 goals), First Day on the Job (4 goals), Career Development (4 goals), Work-Life Balance (4 goals) | 1,000 | Career-Minded | Highflier | Base game |
| Trend-Setter Welcome! | Settling In (4 goals), First Day on the Job (4 goals), Career Development (4 goals), Work-Life Balance (4 goals) | 1,000 | Career-Minded | Highflier | Base game |
| Inner Peace Wellness | Inner Peace (4 goals) | 5,000 | Spa Membership | Clear Perspective | Spa Day |
| Self-Care Specialist Wellness | Self-Care Specialist (4 goals) | 5,000 | Spa Membership | Self-Care Expertise | Spa Day |
| Zen Guru Wellness | Zen Guru (4 goals) | 5,000 | Spa Membership | Calming Aura | Spa Day |
| Cure Seeker Werewolf | Finding a Cure (4 goals) | 200 | Lunar Confidant | Lunar Link | Werewolves |
| Emissary of the Collective Werewolf | Community Canine (4 goals) | 200 | Lunar Confidant | Refined Lupine | Werewolves |
| Lone Wolf Werewolf | Solo Hunt (4 goals) | 200 | Lunar Confidant | Threatening Presence | Werewolves |
| Werewolf Initiate Werewolf | Lunar Attunement (4 goals) | 200 | Lunar Confidant | Fanged Friend | Werewolves |
| Wildfang Renegade Werewolf | Going Wild Worldwide (4 goals) | 200 | Lunar Confidant | Chomp Champion | Werewolves |
Satisfaction points: the sum of the points of every goal, our math. The bonus trait works while the aspiration is active; the reward trait stays.
How aspirations, milestones, and rewards work
Each aspiration has 1, 2, 3, or 4 milestones. The goals of the aspiration pay satisfaction points in total. You spend your satisfaction points in the Rewards Store.
Most aspirations include a bonus trait, which is a trait your Sim has while the aspiration is active. For example, Athletic aspirations give the High Metabolism bonus trait, and Fortune aspirations give the Business Savvy bonus trait. Some aspirations, such as Whiz Kid, Rambunctious Scamp, and Master of Grudges, do not have a bonus trait.
When you finish an aspiration, your Sim keeps its reward trait. For example, finishing Bestselling Author gives the Poetic reward trait, and finishing Mansion Baron gives the Thrifty reward trait. A few aspirations, like The Positivity Challenge and Hope VS Order, do not grant a reward trait.
Which aspirations pay the most satisfaction points
Two aspirations from the Vampires pack pay the highest satisfaction points in the game. Good Vampire in the Popularity category pays 8,000 points across 4 milestones and gives the Regained Humanity reward trait. Master Vampire in the Knowledge category pays 7,950 points across 4 milestones and gives the A True Master reward trait.
Next, Vampire Family from the Vampires pack and Championship Rider from Horse Ranch each pay 5,800 satisfaction points. Championship Rider has only 1 milestone and awards the Grand Champ Trainer trait. Friend of the Animals from Cats & Dogs pays 5,575 points over 4 milestones.
Some single-milestone aspirations also pay 5,000 satisfaction points. Expert Nectar Maker from Horse Ranch pays 5,000 points with 1 milestone. Inner Peace, Self-Care Specialist, and Zen Guru from Spa Day each have 1 milestone and pay 5,000 points.
Questions
Which aspiration gives the most satisfaction points in The Sims 4?
Good Vampire from the Vampires pack pays 8,000 satisfaction points in total. Master Vampire, also from the Vampires pack, is second and pays 7,950 satisfaction points.
What is the difference between a bonus trait and a reward trait?
A bonus trait is a trait the Sim has while the aspiration is active. A reward trait is a trait the Sim keeps after finishing the aspiration.
Which Base game aspirations pay the most satisfaction points?
In the Base game, Successful Lineage pays the most at 5,325 satisfaction points, followed by Big Happy Family at 5,225 points. Bodybuilder pays 5,050 points, while Painter Extraordinaire, Nerd Brain, and Renaissance Sim each pay 5,000 points.
Are there aspirations that give 0 satisfaction points?
Yes, the General category aspiration from the Life & Death pack has 1 milestone and pays 0 satisfaction points. Finishing it still gives your Sim the Long Lived reward trait.
Which aspirations give the Long Lived reward trait?
You get the Long Lived reward trait by finishing the Bodybuilder aspiration from the Base game. You also get the Long Lived reward trait from the General category aspiration in the Life & Death pack.