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What does the Highflier trait do in The Sims 4?

Highflier trait

Highflier is a bonus and reward trait from the base game, for Child to Elder Sims. Skill gain for all skills ×1.5. Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_HighFlyer.

Highflier is a bonus and reward trait in The Sims 4 base game. You earn it by completing the Stuck in their Shadow scenario.

This trait applies to human Sims. It multiplies skill gain for all skills by 1.5, helping your Sim learn faster.

  • Bonus and rewardBase game
  • Child to ElderAges

Hidden effects

The trait carries hidden effects. Multipliers stack: two ×1.2 effects make ×1.44.

  • Skill gain for all skills ×1.5

Where it comes from: Completing Stuck in their Shadow Scenario.

Highflier 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_HighFlyer
  • traits.remove_trait trait_HighFlyer

What the Highflier trait changes in play

The Highflier trait gives your Sim a hidden multiplier. It increases skill gain for all skills by 1.5. This effect multiplies together with other effects that change skill rates.

This trait does not add any moodlets or replace existing moodlets. It also gives no career pay bonuses. In addition, 0 interactions in the game check for this trait.

Who gets Highflier and how to unlock it

Human Sims can have the Highflier trait as a Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, or Elder. It does not conflict with any other traits. Because it boosts all skills, it suits Sims who want to learn fast.

You get the trait legitimately by completing the Stuck in their Shadow scenario. No in-game interactions grant this trait during normal play.

You can also use the cheat console in Live mode. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac to open it. Type traits.equip_trait trait_HighFlyer to add the trait, or traits.remove_trait trait_HighFlyer to remove it.

Questions

What does the Highflier trait do in The Sims 4?

The Highflier trait multiplies skill gain for all skills by 1.5. It does not add any new moodlets, interactions, or career pay bonuses.

How do you get the Highflier trait?

You earn the Highflier trait by completing the Stuck in their Shadow scenario. You only need the base game to get it.

What is the cheat for the Highflier trait?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type traits.equip_trait trait_HighFlyer. You do not need to enable testing cheats first.

How do you remove the Highflier trait?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and enter traits.remove_trait trait_HighFlyer. This cheat works without turning on testing cheats.

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