Base-game skill commands
Select the Sim you want to change, enable testing cheats, and replace the final number with the desired skill level. Most major skills use levels 1–10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10Sets the selected Sim's Logic skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10Sets the selected Sim's Charisma skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10Sets the selected Sim's Programming skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10Sets the selected Sim's Cooking skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10Sets the selected Sim's Gardening skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10Sets the selected Sim's Guitar skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10Sets the selected Sim's Fitness skill to level 10.
stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10Sets the selected Sim's Handiness skill to level 10.
How to use these cheats
- 1
Open the cheat console
Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Mac. On PlayStation or Xbox, press all four shoulder buttons at the same time.
- 2
Enable testing cheats
Enter testingcheats true and press Enter. Some basic money commands work without it, but skill commands require it.
- 3
Enter your command
Type or paste the cheat exactly as shown, then press Enter. Replace example numbers with the level or amount you want.
- 4
Close the console
Press Ctrl + Shift + C again on a computer, or press the four shoulder buttons again on a console.
Frequently asked questions
1. How do I change a skill to a specific level?
Replace the final 10 in the command with the level you want. For example, stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 7 sets Logic to level 7.
2. Why are Sims 4 skill cheats not working?
Make sure the correct Sim is selected, run testingcheats true first, and enter the internal skill name exactly as shown.
3. Do all Sims 4 skills have ten levels?
No. Most major skills have ten levels, but some minor, child, toddler, and pack-specific skills use a different maximum.