The Ultimate “I Refuse to Grind” Sims 4 Skill Cheat Sheet (Every Single Code)

You asked for it. If you are entirely done playing by EA’s rules and just want your Sim to instantly become a master chef, a genius hacker, and a concert pianist, here is the complete, unabridged list.

The Sims 4 has been out for over a decade, which means there are currently way too many skills spread across a million different expansion packs. I grouped them logically so you don’t lose your mind trying to find what you need.

Step 1: The Golden Rule (Read this first)

Before you type any of these, open the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or hold all four shoulder buttons on console) and type testingcheats true. Hit enter. If you don’t do this, nothing below will work.

To use the codes below, just copy and paste them exactly as written. If you don’t want to completely max them out, just change the number at the end.

The Base Game Essentials (Max Level 10)

Most of these follow the “Major” naming convention, but EA was incredibly inconsistent, which is why you have to type “Skill_Fitness” instead of “Major_Fitness”.

• Cooking: stats.set_skill_level Major_HomestyleCooking 10

• Gourmet Cooking: stats.set_skill_level Major_GourmetCooking 10

• Charisma: stats.set_skill_level Major_Charisma 10

• Logic: stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10

• Handiness: stats.set_skill_level Major_Handiness 10

• Fitness: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Fitness 10

• Programming: stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10

• Writing: stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10

• Painting: stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10

• Video Gaming: stats.set_skill_level Major_VideoGaming 10

• Comedy: stats.set_skill_level Major_Comedy 10

• Mischief: stats.set_skill_level Major_Mischief 10

• Mixology (Bartending): stats.set_skill_level Major_Bartending 10

• Gardening: stats.set_skill_level Major_Gardening 10

• Fishing: stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10

• Guitar: stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10

• Piano: stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10

• Violin: stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10

• Rocket Science: stats.set_skill_level Major_RocketScience 10

The Expansion Pack Heavyweights (Max Level 10)

If you own the DLCs, these are the massive skills that usually take weeks of in-game time to max out natively.

• Acting (Get Famous): stats.set_skill_level Major_Acting 10

• Parenting (Parenthood): stats.set_skill_level Major_Parenting 10

• Veterinarian (Cats & Dogs): stats.set_skill_level Major_Vet 10

• Romance (Lovestruck): stats.set_skill_level Major_Romance 10

• Gemology (Crystal Creations): stats.set_skill_level Major_Gemology 10

• Wellness (Spa Day): stats.set_skill_level Major_Wellness 10

• Singing (City Living): stats.set_skill_level Major_Singing 10

• Horse Riding (Horse Ranch): stats.set_skill_level Major_EquestrianSkill 10

• Baking (Get to Work): stats.set_skill_level Major_Baking 10

• Archaeology (Jungle Adventure): stats.set_skill_level Major_Archaeology 10

The Minor DLC Skills (Warning: Max Level is 5)

Do not type “10” at the end of these. They legitimately cap at level 5, and typing 10 will sometimes completely break the skill bar for that Sim.

• Pet Training (Cats & Dogs): stats.set_skill_level Skill_Dog 5

• Dancing (Get Together): stats.set_skill_level Minor_Dancing 5

• Bowling (Bowling Night): stats.set_skill_level Skill_Bowling 5

• Media Production (Get Famous): stats.set_skill_level Minor_Media 5

• Juice Fizzing (Eco Lifestyle): stats.set_skill_level Minor_JuiceFizzing 5

• Medium (Paranormal): stats.set_skill_level Minor_Medium 5

The Kids & Toddlers

Because absolutely nobody has the patience to watch a digital toddler slowly stack blocks for three hours. Children (Max Level 10):

• Creativity: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Creativity 10

• Mental: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Mental 10

• Motor: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Motor 10

• Social: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Child_Social 10

Toddlers (Max Level 5, EXCEPT Potty):

• Communication: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Communication 5

• Imagination: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Imagination 5

• Movement: stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Movement 5

• Thinking:

  stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Thinking 5

• Potty (Caps at 3!): stats.set_skill_level Skill_Toddler_Potty 3

Bookmark this list. The UI in The Sims 4 is way too clunky to not just copy-paste these when you start a new household.

Since you have the skills covered now, do you want me to drop the cheat codes to instantly promote your Sim to the top level of any career track, or are you just trying to build a massive house with infinite money right now?