The Sims 4: Realm Of Magic

Summary

• Familiars introduced in The Sims 4: Realm of Magic offer unique advantages for Spellcasters.
• Prices vary for familiars, from common like Fairy and Raven to rare like Skull and Phoenix.
• Players can also bind regular cats and dogs as familiars, adding a personal touch to the game.

With The Sims 4: Realm Of Magic, familiars are finally here. Fans of the supernatural genre in The Sims 4, in particular, will be guaranteed to enjoy this game pack, which features not just these magical pets with special buffs and advantages, but also a whole host of new spells and potions to learn.

A new life state, Spellcaster, was also introduced into the game, as well as a brand-new dimension that can be accessed from Glimmerbrook’s special portal. While Spellcasters should focus most of their energy on learning new incantations, familiars are a great bonus to speed up the process. Here’s all that players need to know about Realm of Magic’s familiars, including their prices and detailed descriptions.

Updated on January 11, 2024 by Stephanie Harris: Since the release of Realm of Magic, a few more animal companions have been added to the game in the form of the Horse Ranch pack. Nonetheless, familiars remain a fun addition to the game, and the only supernatural animal companions so far. Realm of Magic may not have been all fans had hoped it would be, but it certainly remains a unique pack when compared with the many much more realistic ones on offer.

To make the life of Spellcasters easier, each familiar’s price is now highlighted and the advantages of owning one are explained before jumping into the description of each familiar. Familiars come in three different price tiers, and have different appearances, despite all doing exactly the same thing.

What Do Familiars Do In Realm Of Magic?

Familiars are magical creatures players can purchase at Juan’s Wonderful One-Stop Wand Warehouse located in Caster Alley. Make sure to check the shop regularly, as the inventory changes constantly. If players are lucky, there is also the chance of randomly finding their summoning orbs by searching for magical tomes in the bookshelves in Magic Realm HQ or by dueling someone for one. Regular cats and dogs can also be bound as familiars. Players can bind as many familiars as they want, but only one can be summoned at a time.

A familiar’s presence will give a Spellcaster Sim an extra confident moodlet. Familiars are also able to protect the Sim from death. Each familiar comes with a unique personality, and they’ll occasionally comment encouragingly on the Sim’s progress as a magic-user. The best part about them, however, is that they will boost a Sim’s experience gain whenever they perform activities that give them Spellcaster experience. Some familiars are more or less common than others.

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Fairy

A Common Familiar

Any fans of The Legend of Zelda will recognize this creature’s appearance right away. The fairy is summoned using a blue summoning orb and appears as a small hovering glowing ball with deep blue butterfly wings.

The Fairy is described as a non-physical being and only appears as a glowing concentration of energy suspended within its wings. It is said that when near a fairy, an almost electric, light spark can be felt.

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Raven

A Common Familiar

A classic familiar for any traditional witch or wizard out there, the Raven is a great option for players practicing magic. Its appearance is a deep shade of purple and black in color, with brightly glowing yellow eyes. In terms of looks, it’s one of the more Halloween and spooky-themed familiars out there, perfect for any evil Spellcasters.

While some might consider the Raven a bringer of bad news or misfortune, it’s considered a particularly loyal familiar to any Spellcaster it’s bound to and will take a deep liking to them.

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Sixam Owl

A Common Familiar

For those unsure what a Sixam is, it’s the alien planet that becomes available for a Sim in the Get To Work expansion pack once they reach the maximum level in their scientist career. It’s also Maxis spelled backward!

It’s safe to assume this creature hails from that far-away planet; therefore, it is no wonder that the Sixam Owl is said to have a deep connection with the moon. Blue and glowing with star-like details, it’s the ideal choice for any Pufferheads, and could well be a reference to the beloved Harry Potter franchise.

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Bunnerfly

A Common Familiar

Those who have wondered what a bunny with butterfly wings would look like, look no further. Despite its adorable name and somewhat adorable appearance, the Bunnerfly has an oddly demonic feel to it. The familiar has red-glowing eyes and crimson butterfly wings that keep its black, fuzzy self suspended in the air.

Its description states that the Bunnerfly’s true nature is actually unknown, with the familiar being considered a bit of an anomaly in both magic and biology. It’s also the only Common familiar with a price well above the 100 simoleon mark.

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Dragon

An Uncommon Familiar

The selection of familiars really wouldn’t be complete without a Dragon. Classic, and known as a fearsome creature capable of incredible devastation, it is the go-to familiar for anyone who values power over anything else. Nobody messes with the Dragon and his allies, his loyalty to his Spellcaster is completely unmatched.

The Dragon appears like a baby of its kind, purple in color with yellow-glowing eyes and two horns on top of its head. Since it’s an Uncommon familiar, players will need to pay more for it, but given its retro-style appearance that reminds players of Spyro the Dragon, it’s a pretty fair price.

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Glowfrog

An Uncommon Familiar

Don’t be fooled by the Glowfrog’s silly appearance, as, apparently, staring into those blank eyes can spell trouble for an unsuspecting Sim. By nature, Glowfrog’s are mischievous beings and won’t hesitate to play games when given a chance to.

As players might suspect, Glowfrogs appear as green hovering frogs with small wings and a tail with a brightly glowing yellow orb at its end. Frogs are another traditional choice for many Spellcasters, being commonly related to witches and Halloween for that matter.

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Snub-Nosed Leaf Bat

An Uncommon Familiar

When thinking about the words “unexpectedly cute,” a hybrid between a baby pig, a bat, and a plant isn’t the first thing that comes to mind; at least, until players actually see a Snub-Nosed Leaf Bat.

Insanely adorable, this variation of the classic bat – which is a form that vampires take in The Sims 4 – has a pink nose, stubby green legs, a fluffy white body, and brightly glowing green leaf-like wings. It’s definitely one of the more unique familiars, with nothing quite like it in any other game.

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Hex Doll

An Uncommon Familiar

Who could forget about the art of voodoo when it comes to magic? For any believers in this ancient craft, the Hex Doll just might be the perfect pick. He’s described as quite the silent familiar, but that doesn’t take away from his supernatural charm.

The Hex Doll looks like a brown voodoo doll, with a glowing heart on its chest and various patches on its body, as well as pins sticking from its head. While he looks perpetually angry, the Hex Doll is a steadfast follower.

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Phoenix

A Rare Familiar

The symbol of rebirth and power, the Phoenix is among the rarest and most highly-coveted familiars in the Realm of Magic. Who isn’t fascinated by this mystical, regal creature? His appearance is similar to the Raven, but his body glows like hot embers, with black spots on its head and wings and a glowing backside.

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There are also two small horns protruding from its head and a pair of yellow glowing eyes that keep a watch on his favorite Spellcaster. Given how majestic it looks, it’s no wonder it’s considered a Rare familiar with a hefty price tag of 500 simoleons.

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Skull

A Rare Familiar

Skulls are obviously associated with death, and sometimes even darkness and evil. Only the most fearsome Spellcasters will welcome the presence of this creepy symbol, either to make it clear they’re not to be messed with, or to make their enemies shake with fear in a duel.

The Skull is ancient and faded on the surface, with cracks and scars carved into its bone. However, it emanates a strange greenish glow that seems to keep it suspended in the air. Despite its cartoon-like appearance, it’s a great pick for any evil Spellcasters who prefer to stick to the spooky, Halloween theme of the pack.

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Velid

A Rare Familiar

Fans of Voidcritters will be excited to find out that one creature, in particular, makes an appearance in the Realm of Magic, proving his existence. Velid is said to have an extensive knowledge of space, which makes sense considering he’s a visitor from a faraway land.

He is always hovering on a small cloud of smoke and has a goat-like skull for a head, brown horns and large red eyes, with a blue body. Velid is the most expensive of all familiars, sold at the shop for 777 simoleons. That price is not an accident, either, and most likely has some type of hidden symbolism baked into it.

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Cats And Dogs

If none of the prior mystical beings tickle the player’s fancy, rest assured that any Sim’s previously lazy house cat or brand-new puppy can also become a familiar. All the player needs to do is click on them, select “Magic” and then “Bind As Familiar.”

Once a pet is summoned as a familiar, they’ll be differentiated by a cute sparkle that surrounds them. They can go on adventures on their own to fetch magical items for the Sim. It’s the perfect opportunity for players to get their very own black cat named Salem.