Ranking Every Bonus and Reward Trait in the Sims 4: A Tier List

[@randomlesbian28]

I've only started playing the sims recently, so im sorry if i got any information wrong but from what i understand you unlock the lord/lady of the knits aspiration if you reach level 10 of the knitting skill and if you unlock level 10 of the knitting skill you can knit a lil grim reaper that resets your sim's current life stage if you gift it to the grim reaper, which makes the aspiration more useful. Sorry if this is confusing btw.

[@SimberPlays]

I think of that more as part of the knitting skill than the aspiration or reward trait, but it is really cool! Maybe I will rank all of the skills one day because there is some really cool stuff you can do with them

[@BABS_SEED]

Nice pfp

[@randomlesbian28]

@@BABS_SEED Thanks, I really like your pfp too :)

[@dragonit6836]

@@randomlesbian28 I like yours too,:)

[@randomlesbian28]

@@dragonit6836 Thank you :)

[@f.autumn.1904]

I always thought the Professional Slacker trait meant Sims can show up late/skip work/slack off at work without their career performance going down, in which case it would be pretty great. But I haven't actually tested it so I don't know if that's true.

[@michaelmarquis284]

Companion's actually OP. The two interactions I've found are Share Burdens and Lend Emotional Support. Share Burdens is kind of good: it allows your married sims to split needs, so if one has 25% sleep and the other has 100% it'll split them both to ~62.5% sleep. It's kind of niche, but very powerful in those cases. Lend Emotional Support on the other hand is insane: it HARD ERASES any negative moodlets. I haven't found a limit to the moodlet duration, but I've tested it by killing a sim on the lot and just instantly erasing the 2 day Sad +2. I don't play with cheats/mods, so any trait that effectively emulates a cheat is an instant S-tier for me. Same with Shrewd (+5% weekly interest that stacks), Potion Master (+100 to any mood for 4hrs), and most of the celebrity perks and "no-decay" traits

[@msmichellewinchester]

The waterproof trait is actually one I use a lot for outdoorsy sims or when I play rags to riches. Sims will get tense if they're outside in the rain for too long and with this trait I don't have to worry about how long I'm outside. I tend to have a lot of my sims needing to do stuff outdoors and the weather in the sims is kinda all over the place, so this trait can be really handy.

[@asaasa7900]

I agree with most of these except for Beguiling. It's a bit expensive but basically can eliminate all negative moodlets on other sims that your sims have romance enabled with. It's really worth trying out as well if trying to complete Serial Romantic or the horrifically difficult Villainous Valantine aspiration. No more sadness, anger, embarrassment, tense emotions, etc.

[@OrangeCat1992]

The thing about the Shrewd and Thrifty traits is, if you have you Teen sims who are living with your Adult sims they can just automatically get the Shrewd and Thrifty traits then when they move out they can use those bonus traits to their advantage and it’s really helpful. When you’re starting them out independently. I actually use that a lot when I’m playing multiple households in one save and (not cheating money when I move the younger gens out.)

[@OrangeCat1992]

But you do need to manually achieve the traits for each individual sim.

[@SimberPlays]

That's true! It is nice to be able to fo that. And it kind of makes sense with how generational wealth works

[@achangeofeve2511]

The animal affection trait is pretty cool IMO because you can get aspiration points much faster! If you pet an animal it gives 100-250 points and it’s great for stocking up on potions.

[@daniellew.292]

I feel like the essence of flavour trait is kinda useless since in Sims 4 cooking skill is very easy to improve and it's hard not to make excellent meals (my sims were able to cook them on a cheap stove with low cooking skill). I recall in the Sims 3 cooking skill was way harder to develop as well as you had to buy receipes and so on, that was fun. Im many ways I still like Sims 3 more

[@SimberPlays]

Right that's what I was thinking! A trait that just does the same thing as leveling up the skill isn't super useful, at least not for long

[@nicii179]

i once played a sim i made a storm chaser. had the storm chaser trait and the only way he was allowed to earn money was with taking pictures/drone footage of storms

[@SimberPlays]

That sounds fun!

[@zukamimotu..2071]

An aspiration tier list sounds fun! Under what conditions would you tier them though? How many goals/how difficult it is to complete? Of course the final reward traits would be in but I can't think of anything else to rate them by

[@SimberPlays]

I would probably rank them based on what the goals are, if there are annoying ones. How fun they are to do, that kind of thing. Some of the levels don't really make sense or are boring or take way too long to complete

[@zukamimotu..2071]

@@SimberPlays oh that's fair! Thanks for the reply

[@lawrencefosterjenkins8216]

i've done the strangerville mystery storyline a few times--the fan mail is sometimes letters, but more often than not weird gifts like an expired fish or a future cube or a lump of clay. very similar to the fan mail celebrity quirk in get famous.

[@BunE22]

I love Shrewd trait. I'm doing a legacy challenge, and as each heir reaches the top of their career the money rolls in. The family are now mult-millionaires, and they get a deposit of almost 500,000 simoleans each time. Every time a family member moves out (into the unplayed bin) I send them off with a lot of money.

[@OrangeCat1992]

The Great Storyteller Trait is actually helpful because everyone who hears the stories gets a good moodlet from “hearing a good story.” It also increases Charisma skill when you tell good stories.

[@madalynyoungbird4234]

you can have multiple bonus traits. at least aspirational. Imagine teen aspirations would work the same as if you get the toddler bonus traits or child aspiration completions.

[@SimberPlays]

Oh true, idk why I completely didn't think of that possibility lol

[@Camsas14]

I often pick out an aspiration depending on the bonus trait and once I am in game I change the aspiration but still have my bonus trait. For example I play a sim as if they got connections to get a free spa card. But I don't play the wellness aspiration.

[@SimberPlays]

same! I actually did that too but I still haven't ever used the free spa card lol

[@thegpshowtheshow]

I like to give my mermaid sims the piper trait because of the mythology around sirens and stuff like that

[@SimberPlays]

Ooh I like that!

[@WhisperTraining]

I haven’t gotten far enough into the video yet to see what you say about the outdoor Retreat aspiration, but that is one of my favorites as it dramatically decreases sleep time in tents. Like nothing can beat it not even a fully upgraded expensive bed. My sim can go from passing out to full energy in 2.5 hrs from sleeping in a tent with this trait. For comparison, based on my testing fully upgraded beds (even expensive ones) are a little under 6 hrs from 0 to full energy! They also get some energy gain from sitting around on camping furniture (like if sitting around a campfire) and positive noodles from sleeping in tents, using tarp or outdoor showers, and sitting on camping furniture.

[@alex9190]

my favorite reward trait is observant. i need to know who my sim can be friends with before they're already friends with them

[@MrJefflub]

Free services also work for scheduled maids and gardeners. Definitely a S for me.

[@SimberPlays]

Oh nice I didnt know that!

[@BunE22]

Does it work for nannys?

[@MrJefflub]

@@BunE22 I believe so. Haven't had a nanny for a little bit.

[@gabrielcornejo682]

6:34 Always wondered how Carl's Sim Guides got the exact % of each xp boost thing in the game, from clubs to moods and traits. Hope they add them in the wiki some day

[@VictoriaEMeredith]

I think Carl goes into the actual game code and looks at the individual…modules? Chunks? Commands? Whatever you call the units in which it is programmed. He goes under the hood, so to speak.

[@lalalanidani]

This makes me want to open my game for the first time in months and make a super-sim.

[@SimberPlays]

Nice!!

[@haileymorris174]

Not getting wet in the rain is one I use alot for Sims who are always outside. They don't get uncomfortable from the rain that's all it does

[@bstreet500]

Ranking the aspirations sounds super interesting! I think you should definitely do it!

[@snowleopard064]

I give every one of my sims the free services, because it counts for reoccurring ones too

[@SimberPlays]

oh I didn't know that!

[@mortal-enemy]

Beguiling gotta be S tier for if you're on a mission to get something done, or trying to speedrun a relationship from start to finish. It's a wonderful trait, i rarely use it now as my Sim is in a poly relationship and she doesnt ever need to use it but it was incredibly helpful during both Villainous Valentine and Serial Romantic, just to speed things up and ensure gold rank dates. My all time favourite is definitely the Player trait, it has such a significant impact on gameplay and allows for polyamory - sucks that polyam is locked behind a reward trait but it's still a fantastic trait to have. You can equip it with cheats too, so that you don't have to complete serial romantic to have a polycule. Inspired explorer is extremely helpful too, love inspired explorer and i wish I'd started using it sooner.

[@oOoMiSSBiRDoOo]

The collector trait also gives you the chance of getting double collectables in crystals, fossils, trophies, and minerals.

[@mp_1231]

I love how you explain the traits bc yeah I read them...back in 2015 but I don't remember.

[@SimberPlays]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@p0ssumb4it]

i didn't know about a lot of these tbh so i learnt alot, thanks!

[@SimberPlays]

That was one of my goals for this video so I'm glad it was informative!

[@shadowsimp697]

subscribing to the aspiration ranking idea as well! i love the way you explain and analyse things, tbh. it's pretty interesting and i get to know something new and/or see some things from the point of view i haven't considered before thank you for your great vids

[@SimberPlays]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and that I could share some new information!

[@gyletre675]

I don't know why, but I've always seen the independent traits bald eagle as a person lying on their back with their feet in the air.

[@sugasnaps]

having the essence of flavor trait letting sims make and research experimental dishes would be super neat! my sim with a high wellness skill unlocked the superfood salad recipe, and my other sim could prepare a high-energy protein plate when energized (that might also be because they had high fitness skill, I can't remember). There's also heart-shaped cookies your sim can make if they're flirty. It'd be pretty cool if sims with the essence of flavor trait could make these special recipes whenever they wanted!

[@SimberPlays]

There are also experimental dishes with dine out so that could be cool to include too!

[@vampirewolfgirl513]

Even though the Free Services say single use, it works for ALL services which is great.

[@InuGome25]

Player trait actually does still trigger cheating sentiments, which for the case of my Sim is useful. But UI cheats can allow serial relationships

[@UntamedSimmer]

I use alot of these traits already when I played the Not So Berry challenge and just normal gameplay as for Beguiling, it worked out great for me in Not So Berry. Storm Chaser is S tier for me! I love bad weather in rl and I also want my Sims to love them as well! 😄 Never Weary I used for storytelling in my Cagyn story with Morgyn is still a spellcaster but is a Wizard/Vampire hybrid now when Caleb bit them🥰 It's not in the story that Caleb turned Morgyn though, I just did random slideshow videos with Role play Caleb biting Morgyn with mods I have in my game 😉 Maybe your next ranking video could be Sim foods? 🤔

[@SimberPlays]

That story sounds awesome! I should really use storm chaser more. ooh ranking sims foods is a good idea! I probably couldn't rank all of them but I could maybe do some iconic ones.

[@autumnroses6630]

Storm Chaser is a godsend if your sim is living in Sulani as well. That place tends to get tons of thunderstorms.

[@hooshoof714]

Ngl, I wish Brave was an actual trait and I didn’t have to spend 8,000 pts just to get it

[@EP1CxEMAN08]

Same, I know a mod can do that but it should've been a personality trait, especially because it was one in The Sims 3.

[@hooshoof714]

@@EP1CxEMAN08 it’s a crime to not get more traits (free or not) with these packs.

[@vandy5206]

Love this video!! Pls make more! Idk why I love this long video format but I do.

[@SimberPlays]

I am planning to make more!

[@chappuller34]

Well Hero of Strangerville aspiration is just useless. Most of fanmails includes spoiled cupcakes etc. more like hatemails to me

[@davidk8452]

Great video! Couldn’t help but notice A True Master from Master Vampire was missed. Just wanted to know how you wold rank that.

[@SimberPlays]

Oh you're right, idk how I missed that one! I would probably put it around B tier. It kind of makes sense for the aspiration but I'm not sure I'd ever use it unless I was doing specific gameplay where like I was trying to take over the world with my vampire offspring lol. I think there could have been a more useful or interesting reward trait with that aspiration

[@GiannaHarris-wd3gx]

i love this seriessss 💕

[@SimberPlays]

Awesome!

[@gerritdegeus2024]

Computer whiz let's you make money by "turking" on the computer, about 300 simoleons every couple hours. Also you can do research frenzy which gains you skills in any skill you have above level one. I find it useful if you want a sims with many skills

[@tytoalba605]

satisfaction Buy traits must haves are carefree, free services, and storm chaser. Carefree stops Sims from being tense, free services gives you a free maid\ gardener and nany. Storm chaser makes Sims not freak out in thunder storms, it does increase the risk to get hit with lightning but the panic every time it rains is to annoying. And yes fire immunity would work better with the culinary skill more logically, its weird for a gardening reward a better one would be cowplant immunity and ability to buy all plant seeds.

[@maxmorgan8736]

Beguiling gives them a plus 50 flirty moodlet!

[@SimberPlays]

Oh wow! That is pretty good

[@idakatrinenrskov2709]

I would disagree with the Hero of Strangerville trait, because it really doesn't do much. You get one interaction, where the sims just talk. The fan letters are kinda like the Get Famous fan letters, so they just clog up your mailbox

[@SimberPlays]

ah okay, I didn't know that because I've never actually completed the Strangerville mystery lol so I was just going off of the description of the trait

[@madalynyoungbird4234]

you can sell the books you write in professorial traits also.

[@SimberPlays]

True, but is it any better than selling other books? Like you could just write a nonfiction book and pretend it is based on the skill

[@eekajmoneybaby9309]

If you ever watched the anime K I like to use it in a similar plot point for a couple of my Sims so they can't be overthrown by each other so then give them a interest in fighting each other while still having their own lil fun activities they can do which sometimes over laps with another so there is a chance of running into each other

[@idakatrinenrskov2709]

You should rank some of the new interactions you get from advancing in skills fx Asking for promotion when you have high enough Charisma

[@SimberPlays]

I have thought about ranking skills and I would definitely include those interactions in that ranking!

[@braelynn_chevelle4276]

The bald eagle is the USA’s mascot basically. It symbolizes independence and freedom.

[@deeppressedcheeks]

Hero of StrangerVille is absolutely dog water. The fan mails usually come with spoiled fish, and the unopened mails cannot be sold with any refund, and they keeps coming. It got so annoying at a point I wished I didn't finish the StrangerVille aspiration with my main household.

[@SimberPlays]

wow i had no idea. that does seem a lot worse than the trait implies

[@queenie3443]

Me: wow this sim looks like Emily from Stardew Me: *sees name* Me: *instanly subscribes*

[@SimberPlays]

I made all the bachelorettes from stardew valley in my last video if you want to see them!

[@vovasyhin7219]

You're forgetting half of the traits effects like high metabolism makes you live much longer and essence of flavor makes food never spoil. Alluring is garbage tier, as there are easier ways to succeed in romance with a sim, vampires, celebrities and even spell casters can do so with a single glance, without ever needing this trait.

[@Loralanthalas]

Cooking is tje most useful because the food yiu make no longer spoils

[@haileymorris174]

You can get as many traits from finishing aspirations as you want

[@xaniella4859]

I just realized that you're the same Simber from Argon's stream chats 😭 How did it take me so long

[@SimberPlays]

oh yes, hi xaniella!!

[@PositivelyNice]

You don’t know these aspirations well enough to rank them. How many of them have you actually played with through a lifetime?

[@JuneEclipse]

I'll have what they're having. 🎶🐦

[@liesebeam8910]

Im pretty sure essence of flavor makes it so food made by that sim doesnt spoil. Its a live saver for dinner parties

[@damianking7586]

I know it’s not a big deal but S tier is red and F tier is green or light blue u gotta flip the tier list colors

[@nerdlos3r]

How does that make sense lol

[@nerdlos3r]

Unless it’s like a rainbow

[@SimberPlays]

It was originally like that but it didn't make sense to me so I flipped it lol. In my mind green is good and red is bad so it makes more sense for S tier to be green

[@nerdlos3r]

@@SimberPlays yes I agree

[@AverageEggmonEnthusiast]

@@SimberPlays yeah like stop lights I think that makes sense

[@shanyliberman6236]

But what happens when you complete all aspirations? Do you get all the traits or is there a special one you get?

[@SimberPlays]

hmm I don't think there's a special one you get, so you'd just get all of the traits. Very few people are ever going to complete all of the aspirations with one sim but James Turner is trying to do that with his super sim series

[@shanyliberman6236]

@@SimberPlays Thank you for the info

[@lucywoomy]

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[@SimberPlays]

Yeah I only realized while editing that that was on the screen the whole time lol

[@spinel3115]

17:07 Is that yarny from unravel I think it is, is it supposed to be a reference to the game

[@SimberPlays]

I think so!

[@aasliceofteaa]

Woagh it feels weird to be this early---

[@SimberPlays]

welcome!

[@90sxfree]

Rank the aspirations! 😊

[@SimberPlays]

okay!

[@khaeugriefshade6456]

You do get two bonus traits when you age up to y.a.

[@shadowsfear483]

The player trait doesn't seem to work for me since sims still get jealous I think it might be because of sentiments but I don't know.

[@SimberPlays]

Well the player trait is supposed to make it so like your Sim's partners won't get jealous. But a sim with the player trait can still get jealous. I'm not sure if that's what you're seeing

[@snowleopard064]

Was that a stardew valley household?V 0:49

[@SimberPlays]

Yes! I made the stardew valley bachelorettes in my last video!

[@gotchacity1033]

You mean it is a red version of huggy

[@daphne._.1524]

is that emily from stardew valley?!

[@SimberPlays]

yes! I made her and the other bachelorettes from Stardew Valley in my last video!

[@jlfrey82]

Made it 99 like lol

[@okboomer7842]

First comment 😈😈😈

[@EmilyCaissie]

Loooool you have so many bad takes