Table of skills by game: Difference between revisions

|[[File:Skill TS4 Acting.png|32px]] || [[Acting]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:GF}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Archaeology.png|32px]] || [[Archaeology]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:JA}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Baking.png|32px]] || [[Baking]] || ''Baking is science in action. You can't just throw random ingredients into a bowl like some chef. You have to plan. Fortunately, the plan involves large helpings of sugar. Increasing your baking skill will unlock new Baked Goods for your Oven and Cupcake Factory.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:GTW}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Bowling.png|32px]] || [[Bowling (skill)|Bowling]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:BNS}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Charisma.png|32px]] || [[Charisma]] || ''When in a conversation, Charisma skill can be your best friend. Whether making friends, romancing, or calming down strangers, the charismatic Sim knows how to proceed.<br><br>Charisma can be worked on in the mirror or in conversations with other Sims. Increasing this skill will unlock new Socials as well as new Social Media Interactions on the Computer.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Comedy.png|32px]] || [[Comedy]] || ''As soon as one realizes that everything is a joke, being a comedian is the only thing that makes sense.<br><br>Comedy skill is useful when talking with other Sims and with the microphone stand. Increasing this skill will unlock new Joke Socials, Comedy Routines, and the ability to Improvise Routines on a Microphone.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Cooking.png|32px]] || [[Cooking (The Sims 4)|Cooking]] || ''Anyone can cook, but Sims who are epicurious will benefit from spending a little extra time and attention in the kitchen.<br><br>Cooking skill is built primarily by cooking with the fridge, stove, and counter. Increasing this skill will unlock new Cooking Tricks, Moodlets, and Recipes.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Cross-Stitch.png|32px]] || [[Cross-stitch]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Dancing.png|32px]] || [[Dancing]] || ''Sims with this skill can never resist the urge to bust a move. They love to move and are always ready to hit the dance floor.<br><br>Dancing can be improved by shaking it on the dance floor, moving along to the music of a DJ booth or stereo, and even by practicing in a mirror. Improving the Dancing Skills unlocks new dance moves for your Sim to use.'' || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:GT}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 DJ Mixing.png|32px]] || [[DJ mixing]] || ''Anyone can scratch a record, but only Sims with the DJ Skill are always ready to drop a beat. They can play on the DJ Booth, create mixtapes, and entertain a crowd.<br><br>DJ Skill is gained by practicing on a DJ Booth or by playing for a crowd. Incresing this skill unlocks new genres and interactions on the DJ Booth.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:GT}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Entrepreneur.png|32px]] || [[Entrepreneur]] || || Teen and older || || {{TS4icon|TS4:HSY}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Fabrication.png|32px]] || [[Fabrication]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:EL}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Fishing.png|32px]] || [[Fishing (The Sims 4)|Fishing]] || ''Most Sims with this skill aren't shy to admit that they're hooked on fishing. Others who say otherwise are just koi.<br><br>The fishing skill is improved via fishing, more fishing, and reading about fishing. Increasing this skill will unlock Fishing with Bait and Increases the likelihood of catching bigger and better fish.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Fitness.png|32px]] || [[Fitness (skill)|Fitness]] || ''While all Sims want to stay healthy, fitness-minded Sims frequently go above and beyond the call of duty to keep their bodies in tip-top shape.<br><br>Fitness can be worked on via the treadmill, weight bench, or punching bag. Increasing this skill will unlock new Workout Interactions and Socials.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Gardening.png|32px]] || [[Gardening (The Sims 4)|Gardening]] || '' How does your garden grow? It can bloom with flowers and fruits galore, but such an endeavor takes time and effort, and more than a bit of Gardening Skill.<br><br>Gardening Skill is built by working with plants, seeds, and planters. Increasing this skill will allow Sims to be more efficient when Gardening as well as unlock new Gardening Interactions and Socials.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Gourmet Cooking.png|32px]] || [[Cooking (The Sims 4)#Gourmet Recipes|Gourmet cooking]] || ''Ready to take your culinary creations to new heights? The Gourmet Cooking skill can help deliver some fancy foods to your mouth and your guests.<br><br>Gourmet Cooking is developed through cooking gourmet foods on the fridge, stove, and countertop. Increasing this skill will unlock new Gourmet Cooking Tricks, Moodlets, and Recipes.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Guitar.png|32px]] || [[Insturment skill|Guitar]] || ''Guitar: the one instrument that defies class, genre, and boundaries. A guitar can be a good fit for a romantic evening, a casual get-together, or a sold-out performance.<br><br>Use the guitar to improve Guitar SKill. Increasing this skill will unlock new Songs and Interactions on the Guitar, including the ability to Write Songs and Serenade Sims.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Handiness.png|32px]] || [[Handiness]] ||'' Do it yourself! That's the motto of a handy Sim. Handy Sims aren't afraid to repair things when they break, can upgrade regular household objects, and may even dabble with a bit of woodworking.<br><br>Handiness is built by repairing and upgrading objects, or using the woodworking table. Increasing this skill unlocks new craftables on the Woodworking Table and improves Sims' ability to Repair and Upgrade objects.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Herbalism.png|32px]] || [[Herbalism]] || ''How can a nature lover best take advantage of the gifts of the forest? Rare and wondrous Herbs aren't just leafy greens, but precious ingredients! The Herbalism skill is built by Identifying Herbs after collecting them and Brewing Remedies on the Grill or Stove.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:OR}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Juice Fizzing.png|32px]] || [[Juice fizzing]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:EL}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Knitting.png|32px]] || [[Knitting]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:NKS}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Logic.png|32px]] || [[Logic]] || ''A practiced mind can be a wonderful thing, and Sims who focus on Logic want to hone their minds until they're sharper than a llamacorn's horn.<br><br>Logic is built on the chessboard, telescope, and microscope. Increasing this skill will unlock new Interactions on the Microscope, Observatory, and various Collectibles.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Media Production.png|32px]] || [[Media production]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:GF}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Medium.png|32px]] || [[Medium]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:PS}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Mischief.png|32px]] || [[Mischief]] || ''Mischief-oriented Sims tend to be sly devils, delighting at tricking, pranking, and otherwise mocking their fellow Sims. Life's a party, and a Mischief Sim is out to crash it.<br><br>Mischief is mainly tied to social interactions and the voodoo doll. Increasing this skill will unlock new Mischievous Socials on Sims as well as Mischievous Interactions on the Voodoo Doll, Computer and Phone.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Mixology.png|32px]] || [[Mixology (The Sims 4)|Mixology]] || ''Mixing drinks and making small talk seems easy enough, but the right proportions of juices and the right amount of chatter is a subtle skill.<br><br>Mixologists primarily use the bar. Increasing this skill will unlock the ability to make new Drinks, Bar Tricks, and Mixology Socials!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Painting.png|32px]] || [[Painting (The Sims 4)|Painting]] || ''The art of putting brush to canvas and creating something that can evoke an emotional response is not easy. For those Sims that explore the Painting Skill, colorful creations - and maybe some big sales - lie in their future.<br><br>Painting is primarily tied to the easel. Increasing this skill will unlock new Painting Genres and Sizes!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Pet Training.png|32px]] || [[Pet training]] || || Teen and older || || {{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Parenting.png|32px]] || [[Parenting]] || ''A skilled parent knows when to influence, when to encourage, and when to discipline children. They know the best way to clean a kid up and how to solve their needs.<br><br>Parenting skill is built by caring for children, talking to other parents, and researching on the computer. Increasing this skill will unlock new ways to parent children and solve their motives.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:PH}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Photography.png|32px]] || [[Photography]] || ''From a phone to a fancy camera. Sims who are skilled in Photography will have greater success as they hone their skills by taking lots of pictures, upgrading their equipment, experimenting with picture settings and using the In a Flash Photo Studio.'' || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Piano.png|32px]] || [[Instrument skill|Piano]] || ''When ivories need tickling and aural senses need soothing, a pianist is the only Sim that can help. Practice, practice, practice that Piano Skill and while you may never be a rock star, you'll be played in elevators forever.<br><br>Piano Skill is improved on the Piano.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Pipe Organ.png|32px]] || [[Instrument skill|Pipe organ]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:V}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Programming.png|32px]] || [[Programming]] || ''Almost like speaking a second language in today's world, programming is becoming more and more essential. Get ahead by learning to make machines do your bidding!<br><br>Programming is done on the computer. Increasing this skill will allow Sims to create Plugins, Games, Mods, and Mobile Phone Apps. Sims will also be able to Hack on the Computer!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Research & Debate.png|32px]] || [[Research & debate]] || ''Research & Debate is all about learning information and then utilizing it—whether that be in a debate or through social influence.<br><br>This skill can be improved and used with the Research Archive Machine to Research varying topics, and the Mirror to Practice Debating.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:DU}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Robotics.png|32px]] || [[Robotics]] || ''Technology should help make a Sims{{sic}} life better. By creating robots to do chores, protect, and entertain the masses Sims are freed up to do... other Sims specific things!<br><br>Robotics Skill is built by Tinkering at the Robotics Table and repairing Utili-Bots and Servos. Increasing this skill unlocks new craftables on the Robotics Table.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:DU}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Rock Climbing.png|32px]] || [[Rock climbing]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:SE}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Selvadoradian Culture.png|32px]] || [[Selvadoradian culture]] || || Teen and older || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4:JA}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Singing.png|32px]] || [[Singing]] || ''While any Sim can sing, can they sing well? Sims with the Singing Skill love to belt it, no matter where they are at.<br><br>Sims love to sing using the Karaoke Machine, but they can also sing using instruments or the Microphone. Skilled singers will unlock more songs, have the ability to Sing in Shower, and serenade other Sims. High skilled singers can write lyrics on instruments and even license lyrics to earn a few more Simoleons!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Skiing.png|32px]] || [[Skiing]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:SE}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Snowboarding.png|32px]] || [[Snowboarding]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:SE}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Vampire Lore.png|32px]] || [[Vampire lore]] || || Teen and older || 15 || {{TS4icon|TS4:V}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Veterinarian.png|32px]] || [[Veterinarian]] || ''It takes a steady hand, compassionate heart, and good knowledge of animal medical anatomy to be a great veterinarian.<br><br>Examine and Treat pets at your Vet Clinic to increase this skill!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Video Gaming.png|32px]] || [[Video gaming]] || Being good at video games used to only be good for bragging rights against your siblings, but in this brave new world, video game prowess can actually make money and bring fame! What wacky times we live in.<br><br>Video Gaming SKill is improved via the computer, motion game system, and tablet. Increasing this skill will unlock new Video Gaming Socials as well as new Interactions on the Computer.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Violin.png|32px]] || [[Instrument skill|Violin]] || ''Whether a haunting dirge or a lively dance, the violin can evoke a myriad of emotions. Work up from unpleasant screeching to dulcet chords with the VIoling Skill.<br><br>Violin Skill is improved via the violin. Increasing this skill will unlock new Songs and Interactions on the Violin, including the ability to Write Songs and Serenade Sims.'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Wellness.png|32px]] || [[Wellness]] || || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4:SD}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Writing.png|32px]] || [[Writing (The Sims 4)|Writing]] || ''Putting pen to paper (or more likely, fingers to keys) is no easy task. The blank page can be one of the most daunting foes, but writers take on the challenge of finding a way to put emotions into words day after day.<br><br>Writing is primarily done on the computer. Increasing this skill will unlock new Writing Interactions on the Computer as well as the ability to Publish and Self-Publish books!'' || Teen and older || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Creativity.png|32px]] || [[Creativity (The Sims 4)|Creativity]] || ''Using imagination is one of the hallmarks of childhood, and developing that imagination can pay big dividends in the future.<br><br>The Creativity skill can be developed on the activity table as a child sim and an easel as an adult. Increasing this skill will unlock new Activity Table Drawings, Dollhouse Interactions, and Socials!'' || Child only || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Mental.png|32px]] || [[Mental]] || ''The minds of children may be physically smaller, but they are also less cluttered with junk, like fun facts about llamas or algebra. Kids that can hone their mental muscle early may find themselves more easily able to grasp more complex logic later in life.<br><br>Mental Skill is built on the science table and chessboard. Increasing this skill will unlock new Science Table Potions, Computer Interactions, and Socials!'' || Child only || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Motor.png|32px]] || [[Motor]] || ''Motor Skill is essential for all children, but beyond simply enabling them to walk, run, and jump, Motor Skill can be focused on to build early muscles and prepare for a lifetime of fitness.<br><br>Motor Skill can be built on monkey bars and jungle gyms.'' || Child only || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Social.png|32px]] || [[Social (skill)|Social]] || ''Learning to talk is the first step in every child's journey to becoming a social creature. For those children who decide to focus on Social Skill, friendships are sure to come easier to them throughout life.<br><br>Social Skill can be developed on the dollhouse and stuffed animal. Increasing this skill will unlock Sim.tv on the Computer, Doll Interactions, and Socials!'' || Child only || 10 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Communication.png|32px]] || [[Communication]] || ''Talking is a huge step for any Toddler.<br><br>Communication skill teaches Toddlers advanced socials. Improve it by talking with others, and studying advanced Flash Cards.'' || Toddler only || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Imagination.png|32px]] || [[Imagination]] || ''Toddlers with Imagination play in their own world.<br><br>Imagination skill teaches Toddlers to read and create fantastical worlds with their toys. Gain Imagination skill by playing with Toys and Dolls, listening to music, or looking at Toddler Books.'' || Toddler only || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Movement.png|32px]] || [[Movement]] || ''Toddlers who focus on Movement really get around.<br><br>Movement skill helps Toddlers walk faster, run, climb stairs, and dance, dance, dance. Improve it by walking around, building with Nesting Blocks, dancing, or via Play wrestling with adults.'' || Toddler only || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Potty.png|32px]] || [[Potty]] || ''Toilet training makes dirty diapers a thing of the past.<br><br>Potty skill teaches toddlers to use the Potty Chair. Improve it by having an adult Train the toddler.'' || Toddler only || 3 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}

|[[File:Skill TS4 Thinking.png|32px]] || [[Thinking]] || ''Thinking Skill helps toddlers throw fewer tantrums and be more capable of taking care of themselves. It reduces defiance, and helps to solve needs. Thinking Skill is improved by being curious, or by playing with Flash Cards, Nesting Blocks, or the Tablet.'' || Toddler only || 5 || {{TS4icon|TS4}}