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What does the Savant trait do in The Sims 4?

Savant trait

Savant is a bonus and reward trait from the base game, for Newborn to Elder Sims. Skill gain for all skills ×1.25. Cheat: traits.equip_trait trait_Savant.

The Savant trait is a base game bonus and reward trait in The Sims 4. You get it from the Rewards Store or add it with a cheat.

This trait applies to human Sims at any age, from Newborn to Elder. It speeds up skill building across the board without changing your Sim's moodlets.

  • Bonus and rewardBase game
  • Newborn to ElderAges

Hidden effects

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

  • Skill gain for all skills ×1.25

Where it comes from: Rewards Store.

Savant 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_Savant
  • traits.remove_trait trait_Savant

What the Savant trait changes in gameplay

The Savant trait gives a hidden multiplier to skill gain for all skills at ×1.25. This multiplier stacks by multiplying together with other skill effects your Sim has. You will notice your Sim leveling up faster whenever they practice any skill.

This trait does not add any moodlets of its own or replace standard moodlets. It also gives no career pay bonuses, and 0 interactions check for it. The entire benefit of the Savant trait is its constant boost to learning.

Who gets the Savant trait and how

Any human Sim from the Newborn stage to the Elder stage can have the Savant trait. It has no trait conflicts, so it fits alongside any personality traits you pick. It suits Sims who want to build skills faster throughout their lives.

You normally get the Savant trait from the Rewards Store. 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_Savant to add the trait, or type traits.remove_trait trait_Savant to remove it. You do not need to enter testingcheats true before using these commands.

Questions

What does the Savant trait do in The Sims 4?

The Savant trait multiplies skill gain for all skills by ×1.25. It does not add any moodlets, career pay bonuses, or special interactions.

How do you get the Savant trait?

You get the Savant trait from the Rewards Store in the base game. You can also equip it in Live mode using the cheat console.

What is the cheat for the Savant trait?

Open the cheat console in Live mode and type traits.equip_trait trait_Savant to add it. Type traits.remove_trait trait_Savant to remove it, and neither cheat requires testingcheats true.

Which Sims can have the Savant trait?

Human Sims of any age can have the Savant trait, including Newborn, Infant, Toddler, Child, Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder. It does not conflict with any other traits.

Other bonus and reward traits