Familiar

Familiar

A spellcaster and a familiar.

Familiars are magical creatures that act as companions for witches and spellcasters in The Sims 2: Apartment Life (when The Sims 2: Pets is also installed) and The Sims 4: Realm of Magic. Witches in The Sims 3: Supernatural get a moodlet that boosts spellcasting if they own a cat or a small pet, but these pets are completely normal otherwise.

The Sims 2: Apartment Life

If players also have Pets installed, witches can summon their own cat familiar called a spectral cat.

The Sims 4: Realm of Magic

In Realm of Magic, spellcasters can acquire magical familiars that can aid in spellcasting. If players own Cats & Dogs, their pets can be bound as familiars as well. Spellcaster children can also own one, though they are unable to do magic until they grow up. Familiars can be bought at Glimmerbrook at the Casters Alley, and they are summoned from orbs. Sims can additionally name their familiar.

Familiars, while they are summoned, have magical energy reserves, aid spellcasters in magic duels, and can even protect them from death. Familiars must rest to regain their power after saving their owner's life. Cats and dogs (and by extension, raccoons and foxes) can be sent to forage for magical items. Summoning a familiar grants a +1 Confident moodlet buff as long as they are active.

List of familiars

Icon	Name	Description	Rarity
	Bunnerfly	"This interesting creature is an unexpected entity that defies normal boundaries and demands a closer inspection. Its true nature is unknown."	Common
	Cat	N/A	N/A
	Dog	N/A	N/A
	Dragon	"Regal and powerful, this dragon should never be discounted based on its size. It is a formidable foe as well as a cherished companion."	Uncommon
	Fairy	"Bathed in pure energy it is nigh impossible to make out the true form of a fairy beyond its magical wings. One can feel what can only be described as a slight spark when near."	Common
	Glowfrog	"Be warned to avoid the direct gaze of the glowfrog. They are usually quite mischievous characters although quite harmless when left to their own devices."	Uncommon
	Hex Doll	"Despite this familiar being the mysterious and silent type you may still catch yourself whispering to them, "Do that voodoo that you do!""	Uncommon
	Leafbat	"A classic Spellcaster companion, bats have commonly been closely associated to magic users since the times of ancients."	Uncommon
	Phoenix	"The Phoenix is intimately familiar with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. From the ashes they arise and into the ashes they fall. So has it always been."	Rare
	Raven	"The harbingers of prophecy and, some say, bad luck. Ravens are an ancient creature that remain steadfast alongside their favorite Spellcasters."	Common
	Sixam Owl	"The preeminent symbol of magic and ancient knowledge. They have a strong connection to the moon and stoically follow their chosen Spellcaster."	Common
	Skull	"When you need a protector that truly frightens your opponent consider the skull. It is hard not to be intimidated by this floating, haunting familiar."	Rare
	Veild	"The Veild is a Voidcritter deep with the knowledge of countless galaxies across space and time. No one really knows the true motivation of this critter, but that didn't stop one well known kids TV show from almost featuring the Veild as a main character."	Rare

Trivia

• The fairy's appearance and one of its randomized names, "Hey", is a possible reference to Navi from The Legend of Zelda, a small glowing fairy who is known for saying "Hey! Listen!" to get the player's attention.