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What does the Evil trait do in The Sims 4?

Evil trait

Evil is a personality trait from the base game, for Child to Elder Sims. It changes 2 standard moodlets: Inspiring Story becomes That Was... Cheesy (Uncomfortable +1). Its strongest own moodlet is Near Misery (Happy +1). Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Evil.

The Evil trait is a base game personality trait in The Sims 4. You can assign it to Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder human Sims. It changes how your Sim reacts to specific situations and moodlets.

You cannot combine this trait with the Good, Childish, or Generous traits. In the game, 17 interactions check for the Evil trait. It also provides the Near Misery happy moodlet.

  • PersonalityBase game
  • Child to ElderAges
  • 2Standard moodlets it changes
  • 1Moodlets of its own
  • 3Traits it conflicts with

Moodlets the Evil trait changes

When a Sim with this trait would get the moodlet on the left, it gets the one on the right instead.
Usual moodletWith EvilLasts
Inspiring Story (Happy +2)That Was... Cheesy (Uncomfortable +1)2 hours
A New Enemy (Angry +2)New Enemy! (Happy +2)6 hours

Evil moodlets

Weight is how hard a moodlet pulls toward its emotion. Times are in Sim minutes and hours.
MoodletEmotionWeightLasts
Near MiseryHappy1No timer

See every moodlet with its weight and length in the Sims 4 moodlets list.

What the Evil trait unlocks

17 interactions test for this trait, among them: Argue about Morals, Change Love Declarations, Destroy Sand Sculpture, Discuss Evil Plans, Dismiss Evil Ways, Dismiss Goodness, Give University "Donation" to Boost Chances for, Kick, Pressure to Abdicate, Smash, Smash Puzzle, Stomp On, Taunt About University Superiority, Treadmill Accident, Troll teh Forums, Use Thioacetone Oil, Write Angry Note For.

Interactions that can give the trait: Cloning, Make Real.

Traits that conflict with Evil

A Sim can't have Evil together with these traits:

Evil cheat

Open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C and type the line. It works without testingcheats. It gives the trait to the Sim you control (how traits.equip_trait works).

  • traits.equip_trait trait_Evil
  • traits.remove_trait trait_Evil

How the Evil trait changes moodlets and actions

This trait replaces two standard moodlets with different ones. Instead of a 4 hours Happy moodlet from Inspiring Story, your Sim gets an Uncomfortable moodlet for 2 hours. When making an enemy, the usual 4 hours Angry moodlet becomes a Happy moodlet for 6 hours.

Your Sim also gets the Near Misery moodlet, which adds a Happy weight of 1. This moodlet has no timer, meaning it lasts while its cause lasts. The trait does not add any hidden skill multipliers or career pay bonuses.

In the game, 17 interactions check for the Evil trait. Examples include Discuss Evil Plans, Smash, Stomp On, and Argue about Morals. Your Sim can also use Troll teh Forums or Destroy Sand Sculpture.

Who gets the Evil trait and how

Only human Sims can have the Evil trait. It is available to Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims. You cannot pick it if your Sim already has the Good, Childish, or Generous traits.

You can select the trait directly in Create a Sim. Some in-game interactions, namely Cloning and Make Real, can also give the Evil trait to a Sim.

You can also add or remove it in Live mode using the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac to open the box. Type traits.equip_trait trait_Evil to add it, or traits.remove_trait trait_Evil to remove it, without needing testingcheats.

Questions

What traits conflict with the Evil trait in The Sims 4?

The Evil trait conflicts with the Good, Childish, and Generous traits. You cannot give a Sim the Evil trait if they have any of these.

What is the cheat for the Evil trait in The Sims 4?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type traits.equip_trait trait_Evil to add the trait. To remove it, type traits.remove_trait trait_Evil. You do not need to enable testingcheats first.

Does the Evil trait come with the base game?

Yes, the Evil personality trait is part of The Sims 4 base game. You do not need extra packs to use it.

What ages can have the Evil trait?

Human Sims can have this trait at the Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder ages.

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