The Sims 4 Cheats for Skills: Complete Code List to Max Every Skill
Team StanShop
~5 min
The Sims 4 is Maxis's free-to-play life simulator, and nearly everything your Sims do depends on skills. Better careers and side hustles only open up at higher levels. Reaching them the normal way eats up days of in-game time. This guide lists The Sims 4 cheats for every skill, including pack, child, and toddler skills. It also shows how to switch cheats on for your platform.
How to Turn On The Sims 4 Cheats on PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox?
Open the cheat console with your platform's shortcut, type testingcheats true and press Enter. Enter it again whenever you restart the game.
| Platform | Open the Cheat Console | Good to Know |
| PC | Ctrl + Shift + C | Press all three keys together |
| Mac | Ctrl + Shift + C | Some Macs need Command + Shift + C instead |
| PS4 and PS5 | L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 together | Trophies switch off for that save |
| Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S | LB + LT + RB + RT together | Achievements switch off for that save |
Consoles show a warning first. Accepting it stops trophies or achievements on that save only, so keep one clean save for trophy hunting. PC and Mac players lose nothing.
How the Sims 4 Skill Cheat Works?
Every Sims 4 skill cheat uses the same command: stats.set_skill_level, then the skill's code, then a level number. Type stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10, and your Sim becomes a master writer on the spot.
- Select the Sim first - The cheat only changes the Sim you're controlling at that moment.
- Pick any level up to the cap - Enter a lower number to drop a skill back down.
- Watch for underscores - Capital letters don't matter, but one missing underscore breaks the code.
Most adult skills cap at 10, minor skills cap at 5, and Vampire Lore climbs to 15. Every code below already uses the max level.
Sims 4 Skill Cheats for Base Game Skills
| Skill | Max Skill Cheat |
| Charisma | stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10 |
| Comedy | stats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10 |
| Cooking | stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10 |
| Gourmet Cooking | stats.set_skill_level Major_GourmetCooking 10 |
| Fishing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10 |
| Fitness | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10 |
| Gardening | stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10 |
| Guitar | stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10 |
| Handiness | stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10 |
| Logic | stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10 |
| Mischief | stats.set_skill_level Major_Mischief 10 |
| Mixology | stats.set_skill_level Major_Bartending 10 |
| Painting | stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 |
| Photography | stats.set_skill_level Major_Photography 5 |
| Piano | stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10 |
| Programming | stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10 |
| Rocket Science | stats.set_skill_level Major_RocketScience 10 |
| Video Gaming | stats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10 |
| Violin | stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10 |
| Writing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10 |
Sims 4 Skill Cheats for Expansion, Game and Stuff Packs
Expansion Pack Skill Cheats
| Skill | Expansion Pack | Max Skill Cheat |
| Baking | Get to Work | stats.set_skill_level Major_Baking 10 |
| DJ Mixing | Get Together | stats.set_skill_level Major_DJMixing 10 |
| Dancing | Get Together | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Dancing 5 |
| Singing | City Living | stats.set_skill_level Major_Singing 10 |
| Veterinarian | Cats & Dogs | stats.set_skill_level Major_Vet 10 |
| Pet Training | Cats & Dogs | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Dog 5 |
| Flower Arranging | Seasons | stats.set_skill_level Major_FlowerArranging 10 |
| Acting | Get Famous | stats.set_skill_level Major_Acting 10 |
| Media Production | Get Famous | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Media 5 |
| Robotics | Discover University | stats.set_skill_level Major_Robotics 10 |
| Research & Debate | Discover University | stats.set_skill_level Major_ResearchDebate 10 |
| Fabrication | Eco Lifestyle | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fabrication 10 |
| Juice Fizzing | Eco Lifestyle | stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_JuiceFizzing 5 |
| Rock Climbing | Snowy Escape | stats.set_skill_level Major_RockClimbing 10 |
| Skiing | Snowy Escape | stats.set_skill_level Major_Skiing 10 |
| Snowboarding | Snowy Escape | stats.set_skill_level Major_Snowboarding 10 |
| Cross-Stitch | Cottage Living | stats.set_skill_level Skill_CrossStitch 5 |
| Entrepreneur | High School Years | stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_Entrepreneur 5 |
| Horse Riding | Horse Ranch | stats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_EquestrianSkill 10 |
| Nectar Making | Horse Ranch | stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_RanchNectar 5 |
| Romance | Lovestruck | stats.set_skill_level Major_Romance 10 |
| Thanatology | Life & Death | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Thanatology 5 |
| Pottery | Businesses & Hobbies | stats.set_skill_level Major_Pottery 10 |
| Tattooing | Businesses & Hobbies | stats.set_skill_level Major_Tattooing 10 |
| Apothecary | Enchanted by Nature | stats.set_skill_level Major_Apothecary 10 |
| Natural Living | Enchanted by Nature | stats.set_skill_level Skill_NLS 10 |
| Archery | Adventure Awaits | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Archery 5 |
| Diving | Adventure Awaits | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Diving 5 |
| Entomology | Adventure Awaits | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Entomology 5 |
| Papercraft | Adventure Awaits | stats.set_skill_level Major_Papercraft 10 |
| Swordsmanship | Royalty & Legacy | stats.set_skill_level Major_Swordsmanship 10 |
Game Pack and Stuff Pack Skill Cheats
| Skill | Pack | Max Skill Cheat |
| Herbalism | Outdoor Retreat | stats.set_skill_level Major_Herbalism 10 |
| Wellness | Spa Day | stats.set_skill_level Major_Wellness 10 |
| Pipe Organ | Vampires | stats.set_skill_level Major_PipeOrgan 10 |
| Vampire Lore | Vampires | stats.set_skill_level VampireLore 15 |
| Parenting | Parenthood | stats.set_skill_level Major_Parenting 10 |
| Archaeology | Jungle Adventure | stats.set_skill_level Major_Archaeology 10 |
| Selvadoradian Culture | Jungle Adventure | stats.set_skill_level AdultMinor_LocalCulture 5 |
| Medium | Paranormal Stuff | stats.set_skill_level Minor_Medium 5 |
| Bowling | Bowling Night Stuff | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Bowling 5 |
| Knitting | Nifty Knitting Stuff | stats.set_skill_level AdultMajor_Knitting 10 |
| Gemology | Crystal Creations Stuff | stats.set_skill_level Major_Gemology 10 |
Missing the pack behind a skill? PC players on Steam can add funds with a Steam Wallet gift card. Our guide on where to buy a Steam gift card explains how that credit works. Buying for a Simmer friend? Read how to gift a game on Steam first.
PS4 and PS5 players can use a PlayStation gift card. Xbox and PC players can pick Ultimate on an Xbox Game Pass gift card. It includes EA Play, which cuts the cost of Sims 4 packs.
Every StanShop code appears in your Orders section immediately following payment, and each order earns StanShop coins. Pay using UPI, cards, or online banking, and find all gaming gift cards in one location.
Sims 4 Skill Cheats for Children and Toddlers
| Skill | Age Group | Max Skill Cheat |
| Creativity | Child | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity 10 |
| Mental | Child | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental 10 |
| Motor | Child | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Motor 10 |
| Social | Child | stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Social 10 |
| Communication | Toddler | stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_communication 5 |
| Imagination | Toddler | stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_imagination 5 |
| Movement | Toddler | stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_movement 5 |
| Thinking | Toddler | stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_thinking 5 |
| Potty | Toddler | stats.set_skill_level statistic_skill_toddler_potty 3 |
How to Max All Skills in The Sims 4 Quickly?
No single cheat maxes every skill at once. You need one code per skill, per Sim, but a few habits make it quick.
- Copy and paste - On PC, copy a line from the tables above and press Ctrl + V in the console.
- Work Sim by Sim - Finish one Sim's list, then switch to the next household member and repeat.
- Max what the story needs - Career skills matter most, and a few unfinished skills keep gameplay interesting.
The Sims 4 Cheats to Pair With Your Skill Codes
| Cheat | What It Does |
| motherlode | Adds 50,000 Simoleons to your household |
| money [amount] | Sets household funds to the exact number you type |
| careers.promote [career] | Promotes your Sim one level, such as careers.promote astronaut |
| aspirations.complete_current_milestone | Completes the current aspiration milestone |
| cas.fulleditmode | Lets you fully edit a Sim in Create a Sim, traits included |
Sims 4 Skill Cheats Not Working? See the Fixes
Most failed codes come down to small mistakes such as:
- Enter testingcheats true again, especially after restarting the game.
- Click the Sim you want to change, since the cheat follows the selected Sim.
- Confirm you own the pack that adds the skill.
- Match the age group. Child codes only work on children, and toddler codes only work on toddlers.
- If a toddler code still fails, remove statistic_ from the start and try again.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the cheat to max skills in The Sims 4?
Turn on testingcheats true, then type stats.set_skill_level with the skill code and its max level. For example, stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10 maxes Charisma.
2. Do Sims 4 cheats disable achievements?
On PlayStation and Xbox, testing cheats turn off trophies and achievements for that save only. PC and Mac players keep earning achievements.
3. Can you use Sims 4 skill cheats on PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. Press all four shoulder buttons together to open the console, then enter the same codes PC players use.
4. Why is my Sims 4 skill cheat not working?
Usually, testingcheats is off, you've selected the wrong Sim, or the code has a typo. Pack skills also need that pack installed.
5. How do you lower a skill level with cheats?
Use the same cheat with a smaller number. For example, stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 3 sets Fishing to level 3.
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