How many skills are there in The Sims 4?

Sims 4 skills

The Sims 4 has 75 skills: 50 with 10 levels, 19 with 5, plus toddler, child and horse skills. A 10-level skill takes 81,580 skill points to max. Type stats.set_skill_level with the skill's name and a level to set it.

Skills in The Sims 4 divide into major, minor, child, toddler, and horse categories. The base game includes common options like Cooking, Charisma, Fitness, and Logic. Packs add tracks like Acting, Baking, and Rock Climbing.

You gain points to increase your level in a specific skill. Most major skills stop at level 10, while minor skills stop at level 5. You can also use moodlets or cheats to raise levels faster.

Every skill

Showing all 75 skills.

SkillLevelsPoints to maxKindPack
Archery512,580Minor skillPack not confirmed
Charisma1081,580Major skillBase game
Comedy1081,580Major skillBase game
Communication51,439Toddler skillBase game
Cooking1081,580Major skillBase game
Creativity1026,199Child skillBase game
Diving512,580Minor skillPack not confirmed
Fishing1081,580Major skillBase game
Fitness1081,580Major skillBase game
Flower Arranging1081,580Major skillSeasons
Gardening1081,580Major skillBase game
Gourmet Cooking1081,580Major skillBase game
Guitar1081,580Major skillBase game
Handiness1081,580Major skillBase game
Imagination51,439Toddler skillBase game
Knitting1081,580Major skillNifty Knitting Stuff
Logic1081,580Major skillBase game
Mental1026,199Child skillBase game
Mischief1081,580Major skillBase game
Mixology1081,580Major skillBase game
Motor1026,199Child skillBase game
Movement51,439Toddler skillBase game
Painting1081,580Major skillBase game
Papercraft1081,580Major skillPack not confirmed
Photography512,580Minor skillBase game
Piano1081,580Major skillBase game
Potty3759Toddler skillBase game
Programming1081,580Major skillBase game
Rocket Science1081,580Major skillBase game
Social1026,199Child skillBase game
Thinking51,439Toddler skillBase game
Video Gaming1081,580Major skillBase game
Violin1081,580Major skillBase game
Writing1081,580Major skillBase game
Acting1081,580Major skillGet Famous
Apothecary1081,580Major skillEnchanted by Nature
Archaeology1081,580Major skillJungle Adventure
Baking1081,580Major skillGet to Work
Bowling512,580Minor skillBowling Night Stuff
Cross-stitch512,580Minor skillCottage Living
DJ Mixing1081,580Major skillGet Together
Dancing512,580Minor skillGet Together
Entomology512,580Minor skillAdventure Awaits
Entrepreneur512,580Minor skillHigh School Years
Fabrication1081,580Major skillEco Lifestyle
Gemology1081,580Major skillCrystal Creations Stuff
Herbalism1081,580Major skillOutdoor Retreat
Horse Riding1081,580Major skillHorse Ranch
Juice Fizzing512,580Minor skillEco Lifestyle
Media Production512,580Minor skillGet Famous
Medium512,580Minor skillParanormal Stuff
Natural Living1081,580Major skillEnchanted by Nature
Nectar Making512,580Minor skillHorse Ranch
Parenting1081,580Major skillParenthood
Pet Training512,580Minor skillCats & Dogs
Pipe Organ1081,580Major skillVampires
Pottery1081,580Major skillBusinesses & Hobbies
Research & Debate1081,580Major skillDiscover University
Robotics1081,580Major skillDiscover University
Rock Climbing1081,580Major skillSnowy Escape
Romance1081,580Major skillLovestruck
Selvadoradian Culture512,580Minor skillJungle Adventure
Singing1081,580Major skillCity Living
Skiing1081,580Major skillSnowy Escape
Snowboarding1081,580Major skillSnowy Escape
Swordsmanship1081,580Major skillRoyalty & Legacy
Tattooing1081,580Major skillBusinesses & Hobbies
Thanatology512,580Minor skillLife & Death
Vampire Lore1513,350Major skillVampires
Veterinarian1081,580Major skillCats & Dogs
Wellness1081,580Major skillSpa Day
Horse Agility10Horse skillHorse Ranch
Horse Endurance10Horse skillHorse Ranch
Horse Jumping10Horse skillHorse Ranch
Horse Temperament10Horse skillHorse Ranch

Moodlets that speed up every skill

The 40 strongest of the 164 moodlets and traits that multiply the gain of every skill.
SourceKindGain
Snaggle FlusteredMoodlet (Dazed)×4
Parental GuidanceMoodlet (Happy)×3
Skilling on Up!Moodlet (Happy)×3
Razor SharpMoodlet (Focused)×2.5
Specter Sprinkles!Moodlet (Playful)×2.5
Jet JuicedMoodlet (Energized)×2
Lesson Well-LearnedMoodlet (Focused)×2
Master of DarknessMoodlet (Happy)×2
Micro HomeMoodlet (Fine)×2
SuperchargedMoodlet (Energized)×2
Tiny HomeMoodlet (Fine)×2
Blessed by Loved OneMoodlet (Happy)×1.75
Cheered On!Moodlet (Confident)×1.75
Creature of the NightMoodlet (Happy)×1.75
I'm Blessed!Moodlet (Happy)×1.75
OverachieverTrait×1.75
"No Ragerts"Moodlet (Confident)×1.5
A Friend's Two CentsMoodlet (Energized)×1.5
A Friendly VoiceMoodlet (Focused)×1.5
Bad Sim for LifeMoodlet (Bored)×1.5
Beautiful Grand WaltzMoodlet (Inspired)×1.5
Belief Breeds ConfidenceMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Centered and MotivatedMoodlet (Focused)×1.5
Child of the MoonMoodlet (Happy)×1.5
ChosenMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Confident ConfidantMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Dynastic SupportMoodlet (Happy)×1.5
Epically EmpoweredMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Epically EnergizedMoodlet (Energized)×1.5
Epically MotivatedMoodlet (Focused)×1.5
Expedient LearningMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Feeling EncouragedMoodlet (Energized)×1.5
Focused FriendsMoodlet (Focused)×1.5
Focused for My HeroMoodlet (Focused)×1.5
Friendship's MagicMoodlet (Inspired)×1.5
GO GO GO!Moodlet (Energized)×1.5
Guiding LightMoodlet (Confident)×1.5
Hobby BondingMoodlet (Happy)×1.5
In the Presence of a LegendMoodlet (Energized)×1.5
Inspirational FriendshipMoodlet (Inspired)×1.5

Each skill page lists the emotions and moodlets that speed up that skill alone. Skills also count toward career promotions.

How skills level up in The Sims 4

Each skill category needs a set amount of points to reach the maximum level. Standard major skills have 10 levels and require 81,580 points to max out. Minor skills have 5 levels and need 12,580 points to reach the top.

Younger Sims have their own skill tracks with lower point requirements. Child skills like Creativity, Mental, Motor, and Social go up to level 10 and take 26,199 points. Toddler skills like Movement and Thinking stop at level 5 and need 1,439 points.

Two skills break the standard rules for their categories. The toddler Potty skill stops at level 3 and requires 759 points. Vampire Lore is a major skill with 15 levels, but it only takes 13,350 points to max out.

How to level any skill faster

Specific moodlets multiply the speed of your skill gains across the game. The Snaggle Flustered moodlet gives a 4 gain multiplier. Parental Guidance improves your learning speed with a 3 multiplier.

Several other moodlets also provide universal skill boosts. Razor Sharp gives a 2.5 gain multiplier, while Blessed by Loved One provides a 1.75 multiplier. Moodlets like Micro Home, Tiny Home, Jet Juiced, and Supercharged each apply a 2 gain multiplier.

You can also skip the point requirements with the cheat console in Live mode. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac to open the box. Type testingcheats true, then enter stats.set_skill_level <skill name> <level> to set your exact level.

Questions

How many points does it take to max a major skill in The Sims 4?

Most major skills have 10 levels and require 81,580 points to reach the maximum level. Vampire Lore is the exception, as it goes to level 15 and takes 13,350 points.

What is the cheat to max skills in The Sims 4?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type testingcheats true. Then enter stats.set_skill_level <skill name> <level> to set the skill to its maximum number.

What moodlet gives the highest skill boost in The Sims 4?

The Snaggle Flustered moodlet gives the largest boost for every skill. It applies a 4 gain multiplier to your skill progress.

What are the horse skills in The Sims 4?

The Horse Ranch pack adds Agility, Endurance, Jumping, and Temperament for horses. Each of these horse skills has a maximum level of 10.

How many levels do minor skills have in The Sims 4?

Minor skills like Photography, Dancing, and Medium have 5 levels. You need 12,580 points to reach level 5 in a minor skill.