Sims 4 Skill Cheats (March 2026) Complete Guide

Looking to master every skill in The Sims 4 without the tedious grind? Skill cheats are your ticket to instant expertise, allowing your Sims to become virtuoso musicians, master chefs, or brilliant programmers in mere seconds. This comprehensive guide provides every skill cheat available in The Sims 4 as of March 2026, complete with platform-specific instructions, advanced techniques, and troubleshooting tips that go far beyond what other guides offer. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to streamline your storytelling or a newcomer wanting to explore all gameplay possibilities, this definitive resource has everything you need to know about skill cheats in The Sims 4.

How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4?

Before using any skill cheats, you must first enable the cheat console in your game. The process varies slightly depending on your platform:

PC/Mac Users:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + C (Windows) or Command + Shift + C (Mac)
2. Type testingcheats true and press Enter
3. You should see a message confirming that cheats are enabled
4. Leave the cheat console open for easy access to multiple cheats

Console Users (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S):

1. Press all four shoulder buttons simultaneously (L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 on PlayStation, LB + LT + RB + RT on Xbox)
2. Type testingcheats true using the on-screen keyboard
3. Press Enter to activate cheats
4. The cheat console will remain accessible until you close it

Note: Forgetting to enable testing cheats first is the most common reason skill cheats fail to work. If you’re having trouble, always verify that testing cheats are active before proceeding.

Complete Skill Cheats List

The Sims 4 features numerous skills across base game and expansion content. Below is the most comprehensive list of skill cheats available, organized by category for easy reference.

Child Skills

Child Sims have unique skills that differ from adult skills. Use these cheats to modify their progression:

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Creativity	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity [1-10]	10
Mental	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental [1-10]	10
Motor	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Motor [1-10]	10
Social	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Social [1-10]	10

Example: To max out a child’s creativity skill, you would type: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity 10

Adult Base Game Skills

These are the core skills available in the base game without any expansions:

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Charisma	stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma [1-10]	10
Comedy	stats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy [1-10]	10
Cooking	stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking [1-10]	10
Fishing	stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing [1-10]	10
Fitness	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness [1-10]	10
Gardening	stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening [1-10]	10
Guitar	stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar [1-10]	10
Handiness	stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness [1-10]	10
Logic	stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic [1-10]	10
Mischief	stats.set_skill_level Major_Mischief [1-10]	10
Painting	stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting [1-10]	10
Piano	stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano [1-10]	10
Programming	stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming [1-10]	10
Rocket Science	stats.set_skill_level Major_RocketScience [1-10]	10
Video Gaming	stats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming [1-10]	10
Violin	stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin [1-10]	10
Writing	stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing [1-10]	10

Expansion Pack Skills

Each expansion pack introduces new skills for your Sims to master:

Get to Work Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Baking	stats.set_skill_level Major_Baking [1-10]	10
Photography	stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography [1-10]	10

City Living Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Bowling	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Bowling [1-10]	10
DJ Mixing	stats.set_skill_level Major_DJ [1-10]	10
Singing	stats.set_skill_level Major_Singing [1-10]	10

Seasons Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Flower Arranging	stats.set_skill_level Minor_FlowerArranging [1-10]	10

Get Famous Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Acting	stats.set_skill_level Major_Acting [1-10]	10
Media Production	stats.set_skill_level Minor_MediaProduction [1-10]	10

Island Living Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Conservation	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Conservation [1-10]	10
Diving	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Diving [1-10]	10
Island Culture	stats.set_skill_level Minor_IslandCulture [1-10]	10

Discover University Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Debate	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Debate [1-10]	10
Research & Debate	stats.set_skill_level Major_ResearchDebate [1-10]	10
Robotics	stats.set_skill_level Major_Robotics [1-10]	10

Eco Lifestyle Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Fabrication	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Fabrication [1-10]	10
Juice Fizzing	stats.set_skill_level Minor_JuiceFizzing [1-10]	10

Snowy Escape Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Rock Climbing	stats.set_skill_level Major_RockClimbing [1-10]	10
Skiing	stats.set_skill_level Major_Skiing [1-10]	10
Snowboarding	stats.set_skill_level Major_Snowboarding [1-10]	10

Cottage Living Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Cross-Stitch	stats.set_skill_level Minor_CrossStitch [1-10]	10

High School Years Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Soccer	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Soccer [1-10]	10

Growing Together Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Family	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Family [1-10]	10
Infant	stats.set_skill_level Major_Infant [1-5]	5

Horse Ranch Expansion

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Horse Riding	stats.set_skill_level Skill_HorseRiding [1-10]	10
Ranching	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Ranching [1-10]	10

Game Pack Skills

Outdoor Retreat

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Herbalism	stats.set_skill_level Major_Herbalism [1-10]	10

Dine Out

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Homestyle Cooking	stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking [1-10]	10

Vampires

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Vampire Lore	stats.set_skill_level Major_VampireLore [1-15]	15
Vampire Archery	stats.set_skill_level Vampire_Archery [1-10]	10
Vampire Fitness	stats.set_skill_level Vampire_Fitness [1-10]	10
Vampire Guitar	stats.set_skill_level Vampire_Guitar [1-10]	10
Vampire Piano	stats.set_skill_level Vampire_Piano [1-10]	10
Vampire Violin	stats.set_skill_level Vampire_Violin [1-10]	10

Parenthood

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Parenting	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Parenting [1-10]	10

Jungle Adventure

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Archaeology	stats.set_skill_level Major_Archaeology [1-10]	10
Selvadoradian Culture	stats.set_skill_level Minor_SelvadoradianCulture [1-10]	10

Strangerville

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Military	stats.set_skill_level Major_Military [1-10]	10

Realm of Magic

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Magical Prowess	stats.set_skill_level Major_MagicalProwess [1-15]	15
Alchemy	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Alchemy [1-10]	10

Star Wars: Journey to Batuu

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Batuu Scoundrel	stats.set_skill_level Hidden_BatuuScoundrel [1-10]	10
Batuu Resistance	stats.set_skill_level Hidden_BatuuResistance [1-10]	10
Batuu First Order	stats.set_skill_level Hidden_BatuuFirstOrder [1-10]	10

Dream Home Decorator

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Interior Decorator	stats.set_skill_level Career_Adult_InteriorDecorator [1-10]	10

My Wedding Stories

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Wedding Planning	stats.set_skill_level Minor_WeddingPlanning [1-10]	10

Werewolves

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Werewolf Combat	stats.set_skill_level Werewolf_Combat [1-10]	10
Werewolf Temperament	stats.set_skill_level Werewolf_Temperament [1-10]	10

Stuff Pack Skills

Romantic Garden

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Bird Watching	stats.set_skill_level Minor_BirdWatching [1-10]	10

Vintage Glamour

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Entrepreneur	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Entrepreneur [1-10]	10

Bowling Night

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Bowling	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Bowling [1-10]	10
(Note: Also available in City Living)

Fitness

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Fitness	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness [1-10]	10
(Note: Also available in base game)

Toddler

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Communication	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Communication [1-5]	5
Imagination	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Imagination [1-5]	5
Movement	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Movement [1-5]	5
Potty	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Potty [1-3]	3
Thinking	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Thinking [1-5]	5

My First Pet

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Pet Training	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Dog [1-5]	5

Moschino

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Photography	stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography [1-10]	10
(Note: Also available in Get to Work)

Nifty Knitting

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Knitting	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Knitting [1-10]	10

Paranormal

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Medium	stats.set_skill_level Minor_Medium [1-10]	10

Hidden Skills

These skills aren’t visible in the skill panel but can still be modified with cheats:

Skill	Cheat Code	Max Level
Dance	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Dance [1-10]	10
DJ Mixing (Hidden)	stats.set_skill_level Skill_DJ [1-10]	10
Guitar (Hidden)	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Guitar [1-10]	10
Piano (Hidden)	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Piano [1-10]	10
Violin (Hidden)	stats.set_skill_level Skill_Violin [1-10]	10
Ice Skating	stats.set_skill_level Skill_IceSkate [1-5]	5
Pipe Organ	stats.set_skill_level Skill_PipeOrgan [1-10]	10
Street Art	stats.set_skill_level Skill_StreetArt [1-10]	10

Advanced Skill Cheat Techniques

Beyond simply maxing out skills, there are several advanced techniques you can use to customize your Sims’ abilities:

Setting Specific Skill Levels

Instead of maxing out a skill, you can set it to any level you desire:

1. Use the basic cheat format: stats.set_skill_level [SkillName] [Level]
2. Replace [SkillName] with the appropriate skill name from the tables above
3. Replace [Level] with any number from 1 to the maximum level for that skill

Example: To set your Sim’s cooking skill to level 5, you would type: stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 5

Unlocking Skill Rewards

Many skills have associated reward traits that can be unlocked when your Sim reaches certain milestones. While these typically require gameplay progression, you can unlock them directly with cheats:

1. Enable testing cheats (as described earlier)
2. Type: traits.equip_trait [RewardTraitName]

Common Skill Reward Traits:

• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Cooking_HomeCook_T1 (Fresh Chef)
• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Cooking_HomeCook_T2 (Master Chef)
• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Charisma_T1 (Appreciative)
• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Charisma_T2 (Beloved)
• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Fitness_T1 (Long Lived)
• traits.equip_trait Skill_Hidden_Fitness_T2 (Quickly Replenished)

Skill-Related Moodlets

You can add skill-related moodlets to enhance your Sim’s performance:

1. Enable testing cheats
2. Type: sims.add_buff [BuffName]

Useful Skill Buffs:

• sims.add_buff buff_Skill_Focused_Medium (Focused moodlet for skill building)
• sims.add_buff buff_Skill_Inspired_Medium (Inspired moodlet for creative skills)
• sims.add_buff buff_Skill_Energized_Medium (Energized moodlet for physical skills)

Debug Cheats for Skills

For even more control over skills, you can access debug options that aren’t available through regular gameplay:

Enabling Debug Cheats

1. Enable testing cheats as described earlier
2. Type: bb.showhiddenobjects to unlock debug objects
3. Type: bb.showliveeditobjects to unlock additional debug items

Hidden Skill Objects

Many skills have associated objects that can only be accessed through debug mode:

Skill	Debug Object	Use
All Skills	Skill Builder	Instantly increases any skill when used
Mixology	Professional Bar	Advanced mixology options
Baking	Baking Station	Unlocks all baking recipes
Photography	Photography Studio	Professional photography equipment
DJ Mixing	Professional DJ Booth	Advanced mixing options

To access these objects:

1. Enable debug cheats as above
2. Enter Build/Buy mode
3. Open the catalog and filter by “Debug” or search for the object name
4. Place the object on your lot for your Sims to use

Platform-Specific Differences

While most skill cheats work across all platforms, there are some important differences to be aware of:

PC/Mac Advantages

• Full access to all cheat codes
• Can use multiple cheats simultaneously
• More extensive debug options
• Ability to use mods that enhance cheat functionality

Console Limitations

• Some complex cheats may not work
• No access to script mods that could enhance cheat functionality
• Text input can be more cumbersome with on-screen keyboard
• Some debug objects may not be accessible

Troubleshooting Platform Issues

PC/Mac Issues:

• If cheats aren’t working, try deleting the localthumbcache.package file in your Sims 4 folder
• Ensure your game is fully updated
• Check for conflicting mods that might interfere with cheats

Console Issues:

• Make sure you’re pressing all shoulder buttons simultaneously
• Try restarting your game if cheats stop working
• Ensure your game is updated to the latest version

Common Issues and Fixes

Even experienced players can encounter issues with skill cheats. Here are solutions to the most common problems:

Cheats Not Working

Problem: You’ve entered the cheat correctly, but nothing happens.

Solutions:

1. Verify that testing cheats are enabled by typing testingcheats true again
2. Check for typos in the cheat code
3. Make sure you’re selecting the correct Sim before entering the cheat
4. Try resetting your Sim with resetsim [Sim's First Name] [Sim's Last Name]
5. Restart the game and try again

Skill Resets After Cheating

Problem: Your Sim’s skill level reverts after using cheats.

Solutions:

1. Save your game immediately after applying the cheat
2. Try setting the skill level one point lower than the maximum, then save and reload
3. Check if you have conflicting mods that might affect skill progression
4. Use the cheat cas.fulleditmode and then edit your Sim in Create-a-Sim to ensure the skill sticks

Save Game Considerations

Important Notes:

• Always create a backup save before using extensive cheats
• Some skill cheats may cause minor glitches in your save file
• If you plan to share your Sim or household on the Gallery, note that cheated skills will be retained

Skill Progression Tips (Without Cheats)

While this guide focuses on cheats, you might also want to know the most efficient ways to build skills naturally:

Skill Building Strategies

1. Create a dedicated skill-building space in your home with all necessary equipment
2. Use skill-building books from the bookshelf to complement hands-on practice
3. Take advantage of mood boosts – certain moods accelerate skill building
4. Join skill-related clubs in Get Together for the skill building bonus
5. Use reward traits from the aspiration store to speed up skill acquisition

Skill Boosting Items

Many items in the game can accelerate skill building:

Item	Effect	How to Obtain
Skill Builder	Instantly increases any skill	Debug mode
Mood Auras	Provide emotional boosts that enhance skill building	Various sources
Reward Potions	Temporarily boost skill building speed	Aspiration store
Specialized Equipment	Provides faster skill building in specific areas	Buy mode

FAQ

How do I enable cheats in The Sims 4?

To enable cheats in The Sims 4, press Ctrl+Shift+C on PC/Mac or all four shoulder buttons on consoles, then type “testingcheats true” and press Enter. This activates the cheat system and allows you to use various cheat codes, including skill cheats.

Can skill cheats cause game corruption?

When used properly, skill cheats are generally safe and won’t corrupt your game. However, it’s always wise to create a backup save before using extensive cheats. Issues typically arise only when cheats are used incorrectly or when conflicting mods are present.

Do skill cheats work on console versions of The Sims 4?

Yes, skill cheats work on console versions of The Sims 4, though with some limitations. You can enable cheats by pressing all four shoulder buttons simultaneously and then entering the same cheat codes as on PC/Mac.

How do I max out all skills at once?

Unfortunately, there’s no single cheat to max out all skills at once. You need to enter each skill cheat individually. However, you can speed up the process by using the Skill Builder object from debug mode or by creating a script mod if you’re playing on PC/Mac.

Why do my skill cheats keep failing?

Skill cheats typically fail due to one of these reasons: testing cheats aren’t enabled, there’s a typo in the cheat code, you haven’t selected the correct Sim, or your game version has changed how the cheat works. Double-check your cheat entry and ensure testing cheats are active.

Can I use skill cheats on NPC Sims?

Yes, you can use skill cheats on NPC Sims, but you’ll need to make them part of your household first. Alternatively, you can use the “cas.fulleditmode” cheat to edit them in Create-a-Sim and adjust their skills there.

Do skill cheats affect career progression?

Skills cheats don’t directly affect career progression, but since many careers require specific skill levels, maxing out relevant skills can help your Sims get promoted faster. Some careers also have special interactions that unlock at higher skill levels.

How do I reverse skill cheats?

To reverse skill cheats, simply use the same cheat code but set the skill to a lower level. For example, if you maxed out cooking with stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10, you could lower it to level 5 with stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 5.

Are there any risks to using skill cheats in challenges?

Using skill cheats in challenges depends on the specific challenge rules. Many challenges prohibit cheats, while others allow them for certain purposes. Always check the challenge guidelines before using cheats to avoid disqualification.

Can I combine skill cheats with other mods?

Yes, skill cheats can generally be combined with other mods, but be cautious of conflicts. Some mods that alter skill progression might conflict with skill cheats. If you experience issues, try disabling other mods to identify the source of the conflict.

Related Content and Resources

For more Sims 4 guides and cheat resources, check out these related articles:

• The Ultimate Sims 4 Money Cheats Guide
• Complete List of Sims 4 Relationship Cheats
• Sims 4 Career Cheats: Every Career Explained
• How to Use UI Cheats Extension in Sims 4
• Sims 4 Aspiration Cheats: Complete Guide

Community Resources

For additional help with Sims 4 cheats and gameplay, consider these community resources:

• Official EA Sims 4 Forums: https://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4/bd-p/the-sims-4
• r/thesims and r/Sims4 on Reddit
• Carl’s Sims 4 Guide: https://carls-sims-4-guide.com/
• SimsVIP: https://simsvip.com/