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.
| Skill | Levels | Points to max | Kind | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Pack not confirmed |
| Charisma | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Comedy | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Communication | 5 | 1,439 | Toddler skill | Base game |
| Cooking | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Creativity | 10 | 26,199 | Child skill | Base game |
| Diving | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Pack not confirmed |
| Fishing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Fitness | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Flower Arranging | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Seasons |
| Gardening | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Gourmet Cooking | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Guitar | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Handiness | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Imagination | 5 | 1,439 | Toddler skill | Base game |
| Knitting | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Nifty Knitting Stuff |
| Logic | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Mental | 10 | 26,199 | Child skill | Base game |
| Mischief | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Mixology | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Motor | 10 | 26,199 | Child skill | Base game |
| Movement | 5 | 1,439 | Toddler skill | Base game |
| Painting | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Papercraft | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Pack not confirmed |
| Photography | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Base game |
| Piano | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Potty | 3 | 759 | Toddler skill | Base game |
| Programming | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Rocket Science | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Social | 10 | 26,199 | Child skill | Base game |
| Thinking | 5 | 1,439 | Toddler skill | Base game |
| Video Gaming | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Violin | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Writing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Base game |
| Acting | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Get Famous |
| Apothecary | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Enchanted by Nature |
| Archaeology | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Jungle Adventure |
| Baking | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Get to Work |
| Bowling | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Bowling Night Stuff |
| Cross-stitch | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Cottage Living |
| DJ Mixing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Get Together |
| Dancing | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Get Together |
| Entomology | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Adventure Awaits |
| Entrepreneur | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | High School Years |
| Fabrication | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Eco Lifestyle |
| Gemology | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Crystal Creations Stuff |
| Herbalism | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Outdoor Retreat |
| Horse Riding | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Horse Ranch |
| Juice Fizzing | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Eco Lifestyle |
| Media Production | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Get Famous |
| Medium | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Paranormal Stuff |
| Natural Living | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Enchanted by Nature |
| Nectar Making | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Horse Ranch |
| Parenting | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Parenthood |
| Pet Training | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Cats & Dogs |
| Pipe Organ | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Vampires |
| Pottery | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Research & Debate | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Discover University |
| Robotics | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Discover University |
| Rock Climbing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Snowy Escape |
| Romance | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Lovestruck |
| Selvadoradian Culture | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Jungle Adventure |
| Singing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | City Living |
| Skiing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Snowy Escape |
| Snowboarding | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Snowy Escape |
| Swordsmanship | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Royalty & Legacy |
| Tattooing | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Businesses & Hobbies |
| Thanatology | 5 | 12,580 | Minor skill | Life & Death |
| Vampire Lore | 15 | 13,350 | Major skill | Vampires |
| Veterinarian | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Cats & Dogs |
| Wellness | 10 | 81,580 | Major skill | Spa Day |
| Horse Agility | 10 | Horse skill | Horse Ranch | |
| Horse Endurance | 10 | Horse skill | Horse Ranch | |
| Horse Jumping | 10 | Horse skill | Horse Ranch | |
| Horse Temperament | 10 | Horse skill | Horse Ranch |
Moodlets that speed up every skill
| Source | Kind | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Snaggle Flustered | Moodlet (Dazed) | ×4 |
| Parental Guidance | Moodlet (Happy) | ×3 |
| Skilling on Up! | Moodlet (Happy) | ×3 |
| Razor Sharp | Moodlet (Focused) | ×2.5 |
| Specter Sprinkles! | Moodlet (Playful) | ×2.5 |
| Jet Juiced | Moodlet (Energized) | ×2 |
| Lesson Well-Learned | Moodlet (Focused) | ×2 |
| Master of Darkness | Moodlet (Happy) | ×2 |
| Micro Home | Moodlet (Fine) | ×2 |
| Supercharged | Moodlet (Energized) | ×2 |
| Tiny Home | Moodlet (Fine) | ×2 |
| Blessed by Loved One | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.75 |
| Cheered On! | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.75 |
| Creature of the Night | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.75 |
| I'm Blessed! | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.75 |
| Overachiever | Trait | ×1.75 |
| "No Ragerts" | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| A Friend's Two Cents | Moodlet (Energized) | ×1.5 |
| A Friendly Voice | Moodlet (Focused) | ×1.5 |
| Bad Sim for Life | Moodlet (Bored) | ×1.5 |
| Beautiful Grand Waltz | Moodlet (Inspired) | ×1.5 |
| Belief Breeds Confidence | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Centered and Motivated | Moodlet (Focused) | ×1.5 |
| Child of the Moon | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.5 |
| Chosen | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Confident Confidant | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Dynastic Support | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.5 |
| Epically Empowered | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Epically Energized | Moodlet (Energized) | ×1.5 |
| Epically Motivated | Moodlet (Focused) | ×1.5 |
| Expedient Learning | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Feeling Encouraged | Moodlet (Energized) | ×1.5 |
| Focused Friends | Moodlet (Focused) | ×1.5 |
| Focused for My Hero | Moodlet (Focused) | ×1.5 |
| Friendship's Magic | Moodlet (Inspired) | ×1.5 |
| GO GO GO! | Moodlet (Energized) | ×1.5 |
| Guiding Light | Moodlet (Confident) | ×1.5 |
| Hobby Bonding | Moodlet (Happy) | ×1.5 |
| In the Presence of a Legend | Moodlet (Energized) | ×1.5 |
| Inspirational Friendship | Moodlet (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.
