The Sims 4
The Sims 4

Trait Cheats

Learn Sims 4 trait cheats to add or remove personality traits like Gloomy or Genius. Use commands like traits.equip_trait to alter Sim behavior.

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Unlock the full potential of your Sims by utilizing trait cheats. These powerful commands allow you to add or remove traits from your Sims, instantly altering their personalities, behaviors, and even their aspirations. Master these cheats to fine-tune your Sims or create unique gameplay scenarios.

Enabling Cheats

First, you need to enable the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard to open the cheat bar. Then, type testingcheats true and press Enter. You may need to type testingcheats on depending on your game version.

Adding and Removing Traits

Once cheats are enabled, you can use the following command to add traits:

traits.equip_trait [trait_name]

To remove a trait, use:

traits.remove_trait [trait_name]

Common Trait Examples:

  • Emotional Traits: `hot_headed`, `gloomy`, `goofball`, `genius`, `clumsy`, `creative`, `loner`, `outgoing`, `selfassured`, `erratic`, `lazy`, `neat`, `sloppy`, `evil`, `good`, `materialistic`, `noncommittal`, `foodie`, `musiclover`, `artlover`, `bookworm`, `active`, `brooding`, `dance_machine`, `doglover`, `catlover`, `hates_children`, `familyoriented`, `slob`, `perfectionist`, `romantic`, `snob`, `vegetarian`, `unflirty`, `jealous`, `loves_outdoors`, `squeamish`, `heavy_sleeper`, `light_sleeper`, `quick_shifter`, `freegan`, `recycler`, `frugal`, `growing_gourmet`, `killer_clown`, `cowplant`, `mermaid`, `spellcaster`, `vampire`, `werewolf`, `alien`, `ghost`
  • Aspiration Traits: These are often tied to completing aspirations, but some can be added directly.

Remember to replace [trait_name] with the actual name of the trait you wish to add or remove. Experiment with different combinations to create truly unique Sims!