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What does the Kleptomaniac trait do in The Sims 4?

Kleptomaniac trait

Kleptomaniac is a personality trait from the base game, for Child to Elder Sims. Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Kleptomaniac.

The Kleptomaniac trait is a personality trait in The Sims 4 base game. You can assign it to human Sims from the Child stage through the Elder stage.

You pick the trait in Create a Sim or add it with a cheat in Live mode. In total, 8 interactions check for this trait when deciding what your Sim can do.

  • PersonalityBase game
  • Child to ElderAges
  • 1Traits it conflicts with

What the Kleptomaniac trait unlocks

8 interactions test for this trait, among them: Argue about Morals, Ask About Prized Possessions, Attempt to Swipe, Comb Beach for Seashells, Comb Beach for Trash, Enthuse about Thrill of the Steal, Return Stolen Object, Swipe Simoleons.

Traits that conflict with Kleptomaniac

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

Kleptomaniac 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_Kleptomaniac
  • traits.remove_trait trait_Kleptomaniac

What the Kleptomaniac trait changes in play

The Kleptomaniac trait does not add hidden stat multipliers, career pay bonuses, or replacement moodlets. It also does not apply any permanent moodlets or unique trait moodlets to your Sim.

Instead, the game checks for this trait across 8 different interactions. Some of these interactions are Attempt to Swipe, Swipe Simoleons, and Return Stolen Object.

Other interactions also check for this trait, sometimes among other traits. These include Argue about Morals, Ask About Prized Possessions, and Enthuse about Thrill of the Steal.

Compatibility, eligible ages, and how to get it

The Kleptomaniac trait is available for human Sims of the Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder ages. It conflicts with the Good trait, so your Sim cannot have both at the same time.

You can select this trait in Create a Sim, as no in-game interactions grant it directly. You can also use a cheat in Live mode to add or remove the trait.

Open the cheat console with Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. Type traits.equip_trait trait_Kleptomaniac to add it, or traits.remove_trait trait_Kleptomaniac to remove it. These cheats do not require you to turn on testing cheats first.

Questions

What trait conflicts with the Kleptomaniac trait in The Sims 4?

The Kleptomaniac trait conflicts with the Good trait. You cannot give a Sim both of these traits at the same time.

How do you cheat the Kleptomaniac trait in The Sims 4?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and enter traits.equip_trait trait_Kleptomaniac to add the trait. Enter traits.remove_trait trait_Kleptomaniac to remove it, and neither cheat needs testingcheats true.

Does the Kleptomaniac trait require an expansion pack?

No, the Kleptomaniac trait is part of The Sims 4 base game. You do not need any extra packs to use it.

What interactions check for the Kleptomaniac trait?

In total, 8 interactions check for this trait. These include Attempt to Swipe, Swipe Simoleons, Return Stolen Object, Comb Beach for Seashells, and Comb Beach for Trash.

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