What are the skills cheats in The Sims 4?
Sims 4 skills cheats
The Sims 4 has 1 skill cheat: stats.set_skill_level. It needs testingcheats true first. Below is the exact line for each of the 75 skills.
You can change your Sim's skill levels in The Sims 4 with the stats.set_skill_level command. This base game cheat lets you pick a specific skill and set its level for your active Sim.
You must turn on testing cheats before this command works on PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Xbox. Once you enable cheats in Live mode, you type the command, the internal skill name, and your desired level.
Skills cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Pack |
|---|---|---|
stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_HomestyleCooking 10needs testingcheats | Sets one skill of the active Sim to the level you type. The skill name is the game's internal name (see the skills list). More about stats.set_skill_level | Base game |
Max any skill: the exact line for each one
| Skill | Cheat line | Top level | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Archery 5 | 5 | Pack not confirmed |
| Charisma | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Charisma 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Comedy | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Comedy 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Communication | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Toddler_Communication 5 | 5 | Base game |
| Cooking | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_HomestyleCooking 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Creativity | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Child_Creativity 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Diving | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_DivingBoard 5 | 5 | Pack not confirmed |
| Fishing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Fishing 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Fitness | stats.set_skill_level skill_Fitness 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Flower Arranging | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_FlowerArranging 10 | 10 | Seasons |
| Gardening | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Gardening 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Gourmet Cooking | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_GourmetCooking 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Guitar | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Guitar 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Handiness | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Handiness 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Imagination | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Toddler_Imagination 5 | 5 | Base game |
| Knitting | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Knitting 10 | 10 | Nifty Knitting Stuff |
| Logic | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Logic 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Mental | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Child_Mental 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Mischief | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Mischief 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Mixology | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Bartending 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Motor | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Child_Motor 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Movement | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Toddler_Movement 5 | 5 | Base game |
| Painting | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Painting 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Papercraft | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Papercraft 10 | 10 | Pack not confirmed |
| Photography | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Photography 5 | 5 | Base game |
| Piano | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Piano 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Potty | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Toddler_Potty 3 | 3 | Base game |
| Programming | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Programming 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Rocket Science | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_RocketScience 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Social | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Child_Social 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Thinking | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Toddler_Thinking 5 | 5 | Base game |
| Video Gaming | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_VideoGaming 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Violin | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Violin 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Writing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Writing 10 | 10 | Base game |
| Acting | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Acting 10 | 10 | Get Famous |
| Apothecary | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Apothecary 10 | 10 | Enchanted by Nature |
| Archaeology | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Archaeology 10 | 10 | Jungle Adventure |
| Baking | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Baking 10 | 10 | Get to Work |
| Bowling | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Bowling 5 | 5 | Bowling Night Stuff |
| Cross-stitch | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_CrossStitch 5 | 5 | Cottage Living |
| DJ Mixing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_DJMixing 10 | 10 | Get Together |
| Dancing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_Dancing 5 | 5 | Get Together |
| Entomology | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_All_Ages_Minor_Entomology 5 | 5 | Adventure Awaits |
| Entrepreneur | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_Entrepreneur 5 | 5 | High School Years |
| Fabrication | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Fabrication 10 | 10 | Eco Lifestyle |
| Gemology | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Gemology 10 | 10 | Crystal Creations Stuff |
| Herbalism | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Herbalism 10 | 10 | Outdoor Retreat |
| Horse Riding | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill 10 | 10 | Horse Ranch |
| Juice Fizzing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_JuiceFizzing 5 | 5 | Eco Lifestyle |
| Media Production | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_MediaProduction 5 | 5 | Get Famous |
| Medium | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_Medium 5 | 5 | Paranormal Stuff |
| Natural Living | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_NLS 10 | 10 | Enchanted by Nature |
| Nectar Making | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_RanchNectar 5 | 5 | Horse Ranch |
| Parenting | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Parenting 10 | 10 | Parenthood |
| Pet Training | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_DogTraining 5 | 5 | Cats & Dogs |
| Pipe Organ | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_PipeOrgan 10 | 10 | Vampires |
| Pottery | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Pottery 10 | 10 | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Research & Debate | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_ResearchDebate 10 | 10 | Discover University |
| Robotics | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Robotics 10 | 10 | Discover University |
| Rock Climbing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_RockClimbing 10 | 10 | Snowy Escape |
| Romance | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Romance 10 | 10 | Lovestruck |
| Selvadoradian Culture | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_LocalCulture 5 | 5 | Jungle Adventure |
| Singing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Singing 10 | 10 | City Living |
| Skiing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Skiing 10 | 10 | Snowy Escape |
| Snowboarding | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Snowboarding 10 | 10 | Snowy Escape |
| Swordsmanship | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Swordsmanship 10 | 10 | Royalty & Legacy |
| Tattooing | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Tattooing 10 | 10 | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Thanatology | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMinor_Thanatology 5 | 5 | Life & Death |
| Vampire Lore | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Hidden_VampireLore 15 | 15 | Vampires |
| Veterinarian | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Veterinarian 10 | 10 | Cats & Dogs |
| Wellness | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_Wellness 10 | 10 | Spa Day |
| Agility | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Horse_Agility 10 | 10 | Horse Ranch |
| Endurance | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Horse_Endurance 10 | 10 | Horse Ranch |
| Jumping | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Horse_Jumping 10 | 10 | Horse Ranch |
| Temperament | stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_Horse_Temperament 10 | 10 | Horse Ranch |
How to enter the skill level cheat
First, go into Live mode and select the Sim you want to change. Open the cheat console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. On PlayStation and Xbox, press the four shoulder buttons at the same time.
Type testingcheats true into the text box and press Enter. This step turns on cheat mode, which the skill command requires on PC, Mac, and consoles.
Next, type stats.set_skill_level followed by the internal skill name and the level number. For example, type stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_HomestyleCooking 10 to set the cooking skill to level 10. Press Enter to apply the change to your active Sim.
Common mistakes and what the cheat cannot do
The most common mistake is typing the regular display name of a skill instead of its internal name. The game only recognizes internal names like statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_HomestyleCooking, so check the skills list for the exact text. You also cannot skip the testingcheats true command, or the game will ignore your input.
This cheat only changes one skill at a time for the Sim you currently control. It cannot raise multiple skills at once, and it cannot change skills for inactive Sims. You must run the command separately for each skill you want to alter.
Questions
What is the skill cheat in The Sims 4?
The command is stats.set_skill_level followed by the internal skill name and the level you want. For example, stats.set_skill_level statistic_Skill_AdultMajor_HomestyleCooking 10 sets that skill to level 10.
Does the skill cheat work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes, stats.set_skill_level works on PlayStation and Xbox. It counts as a cheat, so you must turn cheats on first.
Why is stats.set_skill_level not working?
You must turn on testingcheats true before using this command. You also need to enter the game's internal skill name while playing in Live mode.
Do I need a specific pack to use the skill cheat?
No, the stats.set_skill_level command is part of the base game. You do not need extra packs to use the command itself.