Skills in The Sims 4 are different actions and abilities your Sim has. Most skills can be increased by practicing the action. Increasing a skill unlocks new and interesting interactions with all kinds of objects. The more you increase a skill, the more interactions you can use. There are 50 skills for your Sim to learn and train in The Sims 4.

List of Adult Skills

  • Acting – Can be practiced in the mirror and used in social interactionsArchaeology – Discover digs and ancient artifactsBaking – Like cooking, but more preciseBowling – Practice bowling to get better at… bowlingCharisma – A Sim’s ability to have conversations with other SimsComedy – A Sim’s ability to make jokes and perform in front of other SimsCooking – How well a Sim can cook foodDancing – Using this skill unlocks dance moves for your SimDJ Mixing – Practice in the DJ booth and make music for the crowdFabrication – Lets the Sim create new recipes to fabricateFishing – The ability to catch fish Fitness – Using different methods of physical trainingFlower Arranging – Create different flower arrangementsGardening – Taking care of plants Gourmet Cooking – Advanced cooking of gourmet foods Guitar – The Sim can play the guitarHandiness – How well a Sim can repair objectsHerbalism – Identify herbs and create remediesJuice Fizzing – Makes a Sim better at making fizzy juiceLogic – Allows a Sim to use a Microscope and ObservatoryMedia Production – Used to perfect music, videos, and streaming interactionsMischief – Social Skill that let’s a Sim cause… MischiefMixology – Making drinks at a barPainting – Creative skill involved with paintingParenting – Used to take care of childrenPiano – The Sim plays the pianoPet Training – Dogs will be able to perform tricksPhotography – The Sim can take interesting picturesPipe Organ – Vampire skill, Sim plays the pipe organProgramming – Computer skill that allows the Sim to create programsResearch & Debate – Social skill used for debatingRobotics – Creating and repairing robotsRocket Science – Used to build rocket shipsSelvadoradians Culture – Socialize with Selvadoradians and learn about their cultureSinging – Use the Karaoke Machine and unlock more songsVampire Lore – learn more about VampiresVeterinarian – Treat pets in a Vet ClinicVideo Gaming – Increasing this allows you to have new interactions on the ComputerViolin – The Sim plays the ViolinWellness – A skill to promote peace in your Sim with meditationWriting – Allows the Sim to publish books

Toddler Skills

Toddler Skills are the most basic skills that can be learned by a Sim. They are the building blocks to future skills.

  • Communication – Basic communication and social interaction skillImagination – Precursor creative skill developed with toysMovement – Physical skill increased by dancing Potty – Learn to use the PottyThinking – Lowers tantrums, defiance, and gives Toddlers independence

Childhood Skills

These are upgraded Toddler skills a Child can learn that will eventually transfer into the Adult skills.

  • Creativity – Activated by performing creative interactions with activity tableMental – Performed at the science table and chessboardMotor – Physical skill used on jungle gyms and monkey barsSocial – Use toys develops this skill