In The Sims 4, Skills are a core gameplay mechanic that influences the development of your Sims. This includes shaping and progressing their hobbies, entering certain career paths, and even the way they approach social situations and relationships.
There are plenty of different Skills to choose from in The Sims 4, from Cooking to Charisma, or even smaller sets of Skills called Fundamentals for toddlers and Sims in their youth. If you’re looking for a list of all the Skills in The Sims 4, everything you’ll need to know has been outlined in the guide below.
The Sims 4: Complete Skills List
In The Sims 4, Skills can be gained and developed by interacting with the required objects or performing specific actions. Level 10 Skills are referred to as Major Skills, while Minor Skills will be marked at Level 5.
In rare cases, exceptions may be made – such as Vampire Lore at 15 Levels. The types of Skills your Sim gained throughout their life will influence important parts of their character, such as the ways they spend their free time, primary interests and hobbies, and the way they present themselves to society.
The Sims 4 – Base Game
- Charisma
- Comedy
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Gardening
- Gourmet Cooking
- Guitar
- Handiness
- Logic
- Mischief
- Photography
- Piano
- Programming
- Rocket Science
- Video Gaming
- Violin
- Writing
Toddler Skills – (Fundamentals)
- Communication
- Imagination
- Movement
- Potty
- Thinking
Child Skills – (Fundamentals)
- Creativity
- Mental
- Motor
- Social
Outdoor Retreat
- Herbalism
Get to Work
- Baking
Spa Day
- Wellness
Get Together
- Dancing
- DJ Mixing
City Living
- Singing
Vampires
- Pipe Organ
- Vampire Lore
Bowling Night Stuff
- Bowling
Parenthood
- Parenting
Cats & Dogs
- Pet Training
- Veterinarian
Jungle Adventure
- Archaeology
- Selvadoradian Culture
Seasons
- Flower Arranging
Get Famous
- Acting
- Media Production
Discover University
- Research & Debate
- Robotics
Eco Lifestyle
- Fabrication
- Juice Fizzing
Nifty Knitting Stuff
- Knitting
Snowy Escape
- Rock Climbing
- Skiing
- Snowboaring
Paranormal Stuff
- Medium
Cottage Living
- Cross-Stitch
High School Years
- Entrepreneur
Horse Ranch
- Horse Riding
- Nectar Making
- Agility – Horse Skill
- Enurance – Horse Skill
- Jumping – Horse Skill
- Temperament – Horse Skill
Crystal Creations Stuff
- Gemology
Lovestruck
- Romance
Life & Death
- Thanatology
Businesses & Hobbies
- Pottery
- Tattooing
Grace is a writer from New Zealand who has been playing a wide range of games since childhood. She comes back to The Sims on occasion whenever she needs something relaxing and fun to play...though admittedly, she spends much more time in the character customizer than playing the actual game!