The new Skill Mastery Perks introduced in The Sims 4 with the Businesses and Hobbies expansion pack add a layer of depth to how Sims interact with the world. These perks provide unique advantages that can significantly alter how Sims perform certain activities. For instance, they might enable Sims to
learn skills at a faster rate
, manage their needs more efficiently, or even extend benefits to other Sims around them. This feature allows players to tailor their Sims’ abilities to better match their aspirations and lifestyles, adding more strategic gameplay options and personalization to the experience.
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While Skill Mastery Perks share some similarities with reward traits, they come with notable differences. Unlike reward traits, which can be obtained through satisfaction points or
simply completing Aspirations
, these perks are more exclusive—Sims are limited to having a maximum of four. This restriction encourages players to make thoughtful decisions when selecting perks, balancing their Sims’ strengths and priorities. Here’s a guide on the full list of Skill Mastery Perks and how to obtain or change them in The Sims 4.
All Skill Mastery Perks List inThe Sims 4
Currently, there are a total of 18 mastery perks to choose from. Here’s a list of all perks in an alphabetical order.
|
Skill Mastery Perk |
In-game Description |
|---|---|
|
Active Aura |
Is it time to start coaching? [SIM] can channel their experience into an aura that helps nearby Sims build active skills faster. |
|
Aspirational Creator |
[SIM] is greatly fulfilled by their craft. They earn Satisfaction Points from crafting excellent quality objects. |
|
Aspirational Thinker |
[SIM] enjoys a good think! So much so that they earn Satisfaction Points as they spend time with mental skills. |
|
Creative Aura |
What an inspiring presence! [SIM] can channel their experience into an aura that helps nearby Sims build creative skills faster. |
|
Final Touch |
[SIM]’s experience allows them to increase the quality of objects with just one touch.. |
|
In the Zone |
Skill building is [SIM]’s jam, and they can enter moments of serious focus where they won’t have to worry about motives. |
|
Mental Aura |
Truly, a leader of thought. [SIM] can channel their experience into an aura that helps nearby Sims build mental skills faster. |
|
Mental Muscles |
[SIM] can build muscle with brain power! However, if they neglect their mental skills, [SIM] will eventually lose muscle definition. |
|
Pigeonholed (Social) |
[SIM] focused on social skills. They build social skills much faster but have a harder time with other skills. |
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Pigeonholed (Mental) |
[SIM] focused on mental skills. They build mental skills much faster but have a harder time with other skills. |
|
Pigeonholed (Creative) |
[SIM] focused on creative skills. They build creative skills much faster but have a harder time with other skills. |
|
Pigeonholed (Active) |
[SIM] focused on active skills. They build active skills much faster but have a harder time with other skills. |
|
Powerful Performer |
[SIM]’s a talented performer, no matter the skill. They build relationships with their audience and make spectators’ negative emotions melt away. |
|
Second Wind |
[SIM] can get revitalized while exercising, so they can keep going, going, going! |
|
Secret Spice |
[SIM]’s experience allows them to increase the quality of food and drink with just a dash of spice. |
|
Skillful Sleep |
An experienced Sim like [SIM] can build skills in their sleep, literally! [SIM]’s projection can use most skill-building objects while they rest. |
|
Spacebender |
[SIM]’s mental pursuits brought them a glimmer of true understanding. They can now bend the fabric of space and time to teleport. |
|
Stellar Stamina |
[SIM]’s persistence granted them improved stamina. [SIM] is very slow to lose energy and will never get Dangerously Tired. |
How to Get Skill Mastery Perks in The Sims 4
There are a few methods of obtaining skill mastery perks in the Sims 4. Generally speaking, they can be obtained gradually while simply playing the game and focusing on certain activities or interactions:
- Performing activities with a Sim who already has a high-level skill in that activity can unlock Skill Mastery Perks. For example, a Sim with maxed-out Fitness may have the chance to obtain the Second Wind perk while exercising. This triggers a pop-up chance card, allowing players to decide whether to acquire the mastery perk. Elder Sims have a higher likelihood of obtaining a Skill Mastery perk while engaging in activities.
- Skill Mastery Perks can be bestowed by Elder Sims. If an Elder Sim has any unlocked perks, they can bestow them upon another Sim through an interaction with the chosen Sim. Alternatively, other Sims can request to receive a perk from an Elder Sim. This feature works both ways, ensuring flexibility in cases where one of the Sims are not actively controlled.
- Drinking Mastery Perk Bestower Potion From Rewards Store. “Sims can purchase this potion for 8,000 Satisfaction Points and select any Mastery Perk from the list, provided they have not reached the cap of four Mastery Perks. Additionally, the potion can be gifted to other Sims, in case the desired Sim doesn’t have enough Satisfaction Points yet.
It’s also possible to add the desired Mastery Perk through cheats – the same way adding any other trait. In this case, players will need to write: traits.equip_trait trait_MasteryPerk_{perkname} to add the Mastery Perk. The name of the trait will typically be without any space in between.
How to Remove Mastery Perk
Removing a Mastery Perk might become necessary if a Sim wants to focus on different benefits. Currently, there are two ways to remove a Mastery Perk. The first is by purchasing the Mastery Perk Remover potion for 100
Satisfaction Points
. The second option is through cheats—players simply need to replace the ‘equip’ part of the cheat code with ‘remove’ to successfully remove the perk.
Best Mastery Perks To Choose
While the best mastery perks to choose will highly depend on the specific Sim and player preferences, a few interesting options to consider include:
- Skillful Sleep: Unless the Sim has Never Weary trait, they will need to sleep occasionally, and with the Skillfull Sleep ability unlocked, they can simply learn skills even while sleeping.
- Spacebender: Allows Sims to teleport with “Spacebend here” interaction. While this could be rather redundant for some Sims, particularly Occults that already have this ability through their occult perks, it can be handy for others.
- Secret Spice / Final Touch: Useful for certain Sims, if they are making money through foods or drinks or other crafted items – could be useful for Sims in businesses that are focusing on selling high-quality items.
- Stellar Stamina: Energy depletes much slower, particularly useful for Elder Sims to ensure they do not die from Exhaustion.
