The Sims 4: Mentorship Guide
The Sims 4: Mentorship Guide
The Sims 4: A Guide to Mentoring and Skill Building
Welcome to the world of The Sims 4, where you can experience the joys of realistic and mundane life, while also exploring endless possibilities. In this free-to-play simulation game, success depends on acquiring the right skills. But fear not, because with the power of mentoring, teamwork can make the dream work!
What is Mentoring?
In The Sims 4, mentoring is the game mechanic that allows Sims to support one another in acquiring and enhancing skills. It’s exactly what you would expect – a knowledgeable Sim helping another Sim in their skill learning journey. The best part is, you don’t need any DLC to enjoy this feature!
How to Get the Mentor Trait
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To become a mentor, your Sim needs to acquire the mentor trait. You can buy this trait from the aspirations reward store for 1,000 reward points. Don’t worry, the mentor trait won’t replace any of your Sim’s existing traits. It simply adds another feather to their cap!
How to Mentor
Once your Sim has the mentor trait, they can start mentoring other Sims. Simply click on the Sim who wants to learn a skill, find the mentor option in the pie menu, and voila! Your mentor Sim will guide and support the novice Sim in their skill learning journey. Just remember, your mentor Sim should have already mastered the desired skill before they can mentor others.
All Skills That a Sim Can Be Mentored In
While not all skills are eligible for mentoring, the game offers a wide range of options. The available skills cover the majority of the game, making a mentor Sim useful in most scenarios. Here are the skills in the arts and practical skills that can be mentored:
| Skills in the Arts | Practical Skills |
|---|---|
| Guitar | Fishing |
| Painting | Fitness |
| Piano | Logic |
| Violin | Programming |
| Writing |
Cheats to Quickly Make a Mentor Sim
Preparing the perfect mentor Sim can be quite a task. Luckily, cheats can make the process easier (although they may not always be permissible during challenges). Here’s what you need to do:
- Turn on cheats by typing or pasting “testingcheats on” or “testingcheats true” into the command box.
- Use the following cheats to max out the desired skills for your mentor Sim:
| Skill | Cheat |
|---|---|
| Fishing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 10 |
| Fitness | stats.set_skill_level Major_Fitness 10 |
| Guitar | stats.set_skill_level Major_Guitar 10 |
| Logic | stats.set_skill_level Major_Logic 10 |
| Painting | stats.set_skill_level Major_Painting 10 |
| Piano | stats.set_skill_level Major_Piano 10 |
| Programming | stats.set_skill_level Major_Programming 10 |
| Violin | stats.set_skill_level Major_Violin 10 |
| Writing | stats.set_skill_level Major_Writing 10 |
Don’t forget to use the “sims.give_satisfaction_points 1000” cheat to get the reward points needed to buy the mentor skill.
More Ways to Enhance Learning Skills
When a mentor is not available, there are still ways to boost skill learning. Taking care of your Sim’s motives before they start studying or practicing is crucial. Additionally, ideal moods and moodlets can significantly enhance learning speed. Aim for the following moods:
- Happy or Very Happy
- Inspired or Very Inspired
- Focused or Very Focused
- Confident or Very Confident
You can also explore other rewards available in the reward store. Here are a few noteworthy options:
- Mood potions: Low-cost items (200 points each) that provide a specific mood boost for a few hours.
- Morning Sim: Makes your Sim more proficient in building skills during the morning.
- Night Owl: Boosts skill-building abilities during the night.
- Speed Reader: Helps Sims finish books faster.
- Savant: The most expensive trait that significantly accelerates skill-building.
With these tips and tricks, you’ll be on your way to mastering skills, creating the perfect mentor Sim, and unlocking endless possibilities in The Sims 4!
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