How do you become a spellcaster in The Sims 4?
Sims 4 spellcasters
Spellcasters come with the Realm of Magic pack. They have 24 perks (1 perk point each). They climb 6 ranks, from Apprentice to Virtuoso, over 6 levels and 2,850 points of progress. Their spellbook holds 24 spells. To become one: ask a spellcaster to perform the Rite of Ascension on your Sim. To cure it: ask another spellcaster for the Rite of Dissolution. It removes your Sim's magic.
Spellcasters are an occult type in The Sims 4, added with the Realm of Magic pack. Your Sim can use this occult form starting at the Teen age.
As you play, you fill a rank meter, earn perk points, and learn Practical, Mischief, and Untamed magic spells. You can also brew items like the Potion of Immortality, which has a value of 60 Simoleons.
- 24Powers, abilities and weaknesses
- 1Points per power
- 6 ranks2,850 points of progress to the top level
- 24Spells in the spellbook
- Teen and upRealm of Magic
How to become a spellcaster
- Ask a spellcaster to perform the Rite of Ascension on your Sim.
- Make one in Create a Sim: pick Add Spellcaster on a new Sim.
How to cure a spellcaster
- Ask another spellcaster for the Rite of Dissolution. It removes your Sim's magic.
| Item | Needs | Cost to make | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potion of Immortality | 4 ingredients of 4 kinds | §60 | |
| Potion of Perk Purging | 2 ingredients of 2 kinds | §11 | |
| Potion of Rejuvenation | 3 ingredients of 3 kinds | §25 | |
| Potion of Prompt Resurrection | 3 ingredients of 3 kinds | §60 |
Every spellcaster perk and its cost
Perks (24)
| Perk | Cost | Level | Needs first or excludes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Extra Chemistry | 1 pt | Needs Frugal Combination | |
| Blender Arm | 1 pt | ||
| Charge Control | 1 pt | Needs Mote Hound | |
| Discharge | 1 pt | ||
| Experimenter | 1 pt | ||
| Frugal Combination | 1 pt | Needs Blender Arm | |
| Hexproof | 1 pt | Needs Charge Control | |
| Incredible Forager | 1 pt | ||
| Insightful Eye | 1 pt | ||
| Knowledge Is Magic | 1 pt | ||
| Magical Discounts | 1 pt | ||
| Magical Resonance | 1 pt | Needs Hexproof | |
| Master Caster | 1 pt | Needs Spectral Reach | |
| Master Duelist | 1 pt | Needs Master Caster | |
| Mischief Master | 1 pt | ||
| Mix Master | 1 pt | Needs A Little Extra Chemistry | |
| Mote Hound | 1 pt | Needs Knowledge Is Magic | |
| Natural Mentor | 1 pt | ||
| Potent Potables | 1 pt | Needs Mix Master | |
| Power Shunt | 1 pt | Needs Discharge | |
| Practiced Practicality | 1 pt | ||
| Spectral Reach | 1 pt | Needs Power Shunt | |
| Spellcaster Socialite | 1 pt | ||
| Tame the Untameable | 1 pt |
Spellcaster ranks and levels
The ranks, in order: Apprentice, Neophyte, Acolyte, Adept, Master, Virtuoso. Each level takes the points shown, and gives perk points.
| Level | Rank | Points for it | Total | Gives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neophyte (new rank) | 50 | 50 | 2 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 1 perk points without a bloodline |
| 2 | Acolyte (new rank) | 300 | 350 | 3 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 2 perk points without a bloodline |
| 3 | Adept (new rank) | 500 | 850 | 3 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 2 perk points without a bloodline |
| 4 | Master (new rank) | 700 | 1,550 | 3 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 2 perk points without a bloodline |
| 5 | Virtuoso (new rank) | 800 | 2,350 | 4 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 3 perk points without a bloodline |
| 6 | Virtuoso | 500 | 2,850 | 2 perk points with Ancient Bloodline or Strong Bloodline or Weak Bloodline; 1 perk points without a bloodline |
Every spell
| Spell | School |
|---|---|
| Repairio | Practical Magic |
| Scruberoo | Practical Magic |
| Delicioso | Practical Magic |
| Floralorial | Practical Magic |
| Transportalate | Practical Magic |
| Copypasto | Practical Magic |
| Herbio | Practical Magic |
| Homewardial | Practical Magic |
| Rite of Ascension | Practical Magic |
| Despairio | Mischief Magic |
| Deliriate | Mischief Magic |
| Furio | Mischief Magic |
| Infatuate | Mischief Magic |
| Burgliate | Mischief Magic |
| Morphiate | Mischief Magic |
| Strangeify | Mischief Magic |
| Inferniate | Untamed Magic |
| Zipzap | Untamed Magic |
| Necrocall | Untamed Magic |
| Chillio | Untamed Magic |
| Minionize | Untamed Magic |
| Dedeathify | Untamed Magic |
| Decursify | Untamed Magic |
| Duplicato | Untamed Magic |
Practical Magic: 9, Mischief Magic: 7, Untamed Magic: 8.
The bloodline traits are Weak Bloodline, Strong Bloodline, Ancient Bloodline. The rank table shows how they change the perk points of each rank.
What the moon does to spellcasters
| Moon phase | Effect | Starts | Lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Increased Spellcasting Success | 12:00 | 12 hours |
Starts: the hour of the phase day when the effect begins. Durations are in Sim time.
Do spellcasters age?
- With the Immortal trait, a Sim ages normally until Elder, then stops aging.
Deaths, skills and traits
Deaths that involve spellcasters: Death by Spellcaster Overload. See every way to die.
Spellcaster 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 perks; change the number as you like (every perk cheat).
traits.equip_trait trait_Occult_WitchOcculttraits.remove_trait trait_Occult_WitchOccultbucks.update_bucks_by_amount WitchPerkBucks 10
How to become a spellcaster or cure it
You have two ways to make your Sim a spellcaster without cheats. You can pick Add Spellcaster on a new Sim in Create a Sim. During gameplay, you can ask an existing spellcaster to perform the Rite of Ascension on your Sim.
If you want to remove your Sim's magic, ask another spellcaster for the Rite of Dissolution. This interaction cures your Sim and returns them to normal.
You can also use cheats in Live mode. Open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac, and type testingcheats true. Then enter traits.equip_trait trait_Occult_WitchOccult to add the occult trait, or traits.remove_trait trait_Occult_WitchOccult to remove it.
Which spellcaster perks to buy first
Each perk in the Perks group costs 1 perk point. Because some perks require others first, you must start at the beginning of a chain. Your starting options along the main chains are Blender Arm, Knowledge Is Magic, and Discharge.
Pick Blender Arm if you want to unlock Frugal Combination, A Little Extra Chemistry, Mix Master, and Potent Potables. Choose Knowledge Is Magic to work toward Mote Hound, Charge Control, Hexproof, and Magical Resonance. Start with Discharge to unlock Power Shunt, Spectral Reach, Master Caster, and Master Duelist.
You can also buy standalone perks like Experimenter, Incredible Forager, or Practiced Practicality for 1 point each. You can also make a Potion of Perk Purging, which has a value of 11 Simoleons. To get points fast, type testingcheats true, then enter bucks.update_bucks_by_amount WitchPerkBucks 10 to add 10 perk points.
How spellcaster ranks, the moon, and aging work
Your Sim starts at the Apprentice rank and climbs through 6 levels to reach Virtuoso. You need 50 total points for Neophyte, 350 for Acolyte, 850 for Adept, 1,550 for Master, and 2,350 for Virtuoso. Filling the meter to the top takes 2,850 total points.
Each new rank gives you perk points to spend. You get more points per rank if your Sim has a Weak Bloodline, Strong Bloodline, or Ancient Bloodline. For example, reaching Neophyte gives 1 perk point without a bloodline, or 2 perk points with a bloodline.
During a Full Moon, your Sim gets Increased Spellcasting Success for 12 hours. Spellcasters age like other Sims unless they have the Immortal trait, which stops aging at the Elder stage. Watch out for Death by Spellcaster Overload, as spellcasters are not safe from it.
Questions
At what age can a Sim use their spellcaster form?
A Sim can use the spellcaster form starting at the Teen age. Younger Sims do not have access to this form.
How do you cheat spellcaster perk points in The Sims 4?
Open the cheat console in Live mode and type testingcheats true. Next, enter bucks.update_bucks_by_amount WitchPerkBucks 10 to add 10 perk points to your active Sim.
Do bloodlines give extra perk points?
Yes, having a Weak Bloodline, Strong Bloodline, or Ancient Bloodline gives you extra perk points when you gain a rank. At level 5, reaching Virtuoso gives 4 perk points with a bloodline, compared to 3 perk points without one.
Are spellcasters immortal in The Sims 4?
Spellcasters age like any other Sim by default. Only the Immortal trait changes this by stopping their aging at the Elder stage, and they can still die from Death by Spellcaster Overload.
What does the Full Moon do to spellcasters?
The Full Moon phase gives spellcasters an Increased Spellcasting Success effect. This moon effect lasts for 12 hours.