How do ghosts work in The Sims 4?
Sims 4 ghosts
Ghosts come with the base game. They have 27 ghost powers (0 to 1 power points). They climb 5 ranks, from Wispling to Transcendent Wraith, over 9 levels and 3,700 points of progress. There are 36 ghost types, one for each way to die. Ghosts don't age. To become one: die. The ghost gets a trait for the way it died, and each one has its own look. To bring one back: a spellcaster can cast Dedeathify on the ghost.
Ghosts are part of the base game in The Sims 4. A Sim becomes a ghost when they die. The ghost gets a special trait and look based on how they died.
With the Life & Death pack, your ghost can earn ranks and spend power points on ghost powers. Ghosts also connect to the Medium skill and react to the Full Moon.
- 27Powers, abilities and weaknesses
- 0 to 1Points per power
- 5 ranks3,700 points of progress to the top level
- 36Ghost types, one per death
- Any ageBase game
How to become a ghost
- Die. The ghost gets a trait for the way it died, and each one has its own look.
How to bring a ghost back to life
- A spellcaster can cast Dedeathify on the ghost.
Every ghost power and its cost
Ghost powers (27)
| Ghost power | Cost | Level | Needs first or excludes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afterlife Quality Ensurer | 1 pt | ||
| Altruistic Caretaker | 1 pt | ||
| Benevolent Blessing | 0 pts | ||
| Conjuror | 1 pt | ||
| Dark Presence | 1 pt | ||
| Devourer | 1 pt | ||
| Dispeller | 1 pt | ||
| Dream Corruptor | 1 pt | ||
| Dream Weaver | 1 pt | ||
| Euphoric Presence | 1 pt | ||
| Fear the Night | 1 pt | ||
| Ghostly Traverse | 1 pt | ||
| Grim's Ride-or-Die | 1 pt | ||
| Haunting Shriek | 1 pt | Needs Object Manipulation | |
| Levitator | 1 pt | Needs Haunting Shriek | |
| Novice Maintenance | 1 pt | Level 1 of Novice Maintenance | |
| Adept Maintenance | 1 pt | Level 2 of Novice Maintenance | |
| Expert Maintenance | 1 pt | Level 3 of Novice Maintenance | |
| Object Manipulation | 1 pt | Needs Spooky Spectacle | |
| Otherworldly Curse | 0 pts | ||
| Powerful Endurance | 1 pt | ||
| Solace Embrace | 1 pt | ||
| Spectral Slumber | 1 pt | ||
| Spooky Spectacle | 1 pt | ||
| Suppress Living Needs | 1 pt | Level 1 of Suppress Living Needs | |
| Transcend Living Needs | 1 pt | Level 2 of Suppress Living Needs | |
| Transcendent WooHoo | 1 pt |
These came with Life & Death.
Ghost ranks and levels
The ranks, in order: Wispling, Ethereal Novice, Phantasmal Ascendant, Spectral Luminary, Transcendent Wraith. Each level takes the points shown, and gives power points (ranks came with Life & Death).
| Level | Rank | Points for it | Total | Gives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wispling | 100 | 100 | 1 power points |
| 2 | Ethereal Novice (new rank) | 100 | 200 | 1 power points |
| 3 | Ethereal Novice | 250 | 450 | 1 power points |
| 4 | Phantasmal Ascendant (new rank) | 250 | 700 | 1 power points |
| 5 | Phantasmal Ascendant | 450 | 1,150 | 1 power points |
| 6 | Spectral Luminary (new rank) | 450 | 1,600 | 1 power points |
| 7 | Spectral Luminary | 700 | 2,300 | 1 power points |
| 8 | Transcendent Wraith (new rank) | 700 | 3,000 | 1 power points |
| 9 | Transcendent Wraith | 700 | 3,700 | 1 power points |
Every ghost type
A ghost keeps a trait named for its death. The table links each one to its death page.
| Ghost trait | Death | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Death by Anger | Anger | Base game |
| Death by Beetles | Beetles | Eco Lifestyle |
| Death by Broken Heart | Broken heart | Lovestruck |
| Death by Cow Plant | Cow plant | Base game |
| Death by Cuckoo Malfunction | Cuckoo malfunction | Royalty & Legacy |
| Death by Flowers | Death flower | Seasons |
| Death by Drowning | Drowning | Base game |
| Death by Electrocution | Electrocution | Base game |
| Death by Embarrassment | Embarrassment | Base game |
| Death by Emotional Starvation | Emotional starvation | Enchanted by Nature |
| Death by Falling from Heights | Falling from heights | Snowy Escape |
| Death by Fire | Fire | Base game |
| Death by Being Swarmed by Flies | Flies | Eco Lifestyle |
| Death by Freezing | Freezing | Seasons |
| Death by Hunger | Hunger | Base game |
| Death by Killer Chicken | Killer chicken | Cottage Living |
| Death by Killer Rabbit | Killer rabbit | Cottage Living |
| Death by Laughter | Laughter | Base game |
| Death by Lightning | Lightning | Seasons |
| Death by Meteorite | Meteor | Base game |
| Death by Mold | Mold | For Rent |
| Consumed by the Mother | Mother Plant | StrangerVille |
| Death by Murder of Crows | Murder of crows | Life & Death |
| Death by Being Crushed by a Murphy Bed | Murphy bed | Tiny Living Stuff |
| Death by Old Age | Old age | Base game |
| Death by Overexertion | Overexertion | Base game |
| Death by Overheating | Overheating | Seasons |
| Death by Poison | Poison | Jungle Adventure |
| Death by Pufferfish | Pufferfish | City Living |
| Death by Rabid Rodent Fever | Rabid Rodent Fever | My First Pet Stuff |
| Death by Spellcaster Overload | Spellcaster overload | Realm of Magic |
| Death by Steam | Steam room | Spa Day |
| Death by Stink Capsule | Stink capsule | High School Years |
| Death by Sunlight | Sunlight | Vampires |
| Death by Urban Myth | Urban myth | High School Years |
| Death by Vending Machine | Vending machine | Snowy Escape |
What the moon does to ghosts
| Moon phase | Effect | Starts | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Celestial Power | 12:00 | 12 hours |
Starts: the hour of the phase day when the effect begins. Durations are in Sim time.
Do ghosts age?
- With a ghost trait, a Sim does not age at all.
Deaths, skills and traits
Skill: Medium.
Ghost cheats
Type testingcheats true first. The trait line adds or removes the occult trait by its internal name (how traits.equip_trait works). The points line adds 10 points to spend on powers; change the number as you like (every perk cheat).
bucks.update_bucks_by_amount GhostPowersAbilityBucks 10
Becoming a ghost and returning to life
Your Sim becomes a ghost by dying. The game gives the ghost a trait that matches the cause of death. Each death type also gives the ghost its own visual style.
You can turn a ghost back into a living Sim. To do this, have a spellcaster cast the Dedeathify spell on the ghost. This removes the ghost state.
Ghost powers, ranks, and point costs
The Life & Death pack adds a progression system with 9 levels and 3,700 total points to reach the top. You start as a Wispling and become an Ethereal Novice at level 2 with 200 points. You reach Phantasmal Ascendant at level 4 with 700 points, Spectral Luminary at level 6 with 1,600 points, and Transcendent Wraith at level 8 with 3,000 points.
Advancing through these ranks gives you power points to spend on ghost powers. Most powers cost 1 point, while Benevolent Blessing and Otherworldly Curse cost 0 points. Some abilities require earlier perks, such as buying Spooky Spectacle before Object Manipulation, then Haunting Shriek, and finally Levitator.
Other powers work in numbered chains. Suppress Living Needs is level 1, and Transcend Living Needs is level 2 of that chain. Novice Maintenance is level 1, Adept Maintenance is level 2, and Expert Maintenance is level 3. To get 10 points right away in Live mode, open the cheat console, enter testingcheats true, and type bucks.update_bucks_by_amount GhostPowersAbilityBucks 10.
Ghost types, aging, and moon effects
Your ghost's type comes from their cause of death, such as Anger, Fire, Drowning, Old age, Cow plant, or Pufferfish. Other causes include Poison, Sunlight, Mold, Meteor, Cuckoo malfunction, and Murder of crows. The table on this page lists the traits and causes.
Every ghost trait stops aging, so a ghost never ages. Ghosts also react to the moon cycle. During a Full Moon, ghosts get the Celestial Power effect for 12 hours.
Questions
Are ghosts in The Sims 4 base game?
Yes, ghosts are in the base game. However, the ghost powers and rank system require the Life & Death pack.
How do you cure a ghost in The Sims 4?
You need a spellcaster to cure a ghost. Have the spellcaster cast Dedeathify on the ghost.
Do ghosts age in The Sims 4?
No, ghosts do not age. Every ghost trait prevents the Sim from aging.
How do you cheat ghost power points?
Open the cheat console in Live mode with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. Type testingcheats true, then enter bucks.update_bucks_by_amount GhostPowersAbilityBucks 10 to add 10 points.
What happens to a ghost during a Full Moon?
A Full Moon gives a ghost the Celestial Power effect. This effect lasts for 12 hours.