The Sims 4 Life and Death expansion has brought an array of intriguing traits for players to explore. Acquiring these traits involves simple actions: pick them in Create-a-Sim, complete specific aspirations to unlock them as rewards, or engage in certain in-game activities.
Incorporating new traits into your Sims’ lives adds layers of personality and sometimes handy benefits, though a few might feel a bit underwhelming. Here, we break down seven traits introduced with the Life and Death expansion.
6. Skeptical
Deniers of an Otherworldly Life
In a universe teeming with supernatural beings, having some Skeptical Sims around only seems natural. These Sims reside in cities like Ravenwood, home to countless ghostly neighbors. Yet, Skeptical Sims will dismiss these specters as figments of imagination. This disbelief leads to unique exchanges with Ghost Sims, making for an amusing dynamic in any household.
Though cross-pack compatibility allows these Sims to question other Occults, their gameplay options remain limited.
5. Macabre
Embrace the Darker Side of Life
Opposite to Skeptical Sims, Macabre Sims wholeheartedly embrace the eerie. Place these two together, and sparks will fly. While Skeptical Sims brush off Ghosts, Macabre Sims thrive on their presence, receiving an uplifting mood boost from ghosts and the Grim Reaper.
These Sims revel in the macabre, morbidly fascinated. They’re apt to study and excel in the Thanatology Skill, offering a quirky perspective on life’s challenges.
4. Grimborn & Grim Descendant
Show Off Your Lineage
In The Sims 4, when a Sim couples with the Grim Reaper, their child inherits the Grimborn trait. This trait bestows a distinctive scythe-shaped marking below the left ear and a longer lifespan.
While Grimborn Sims get such perks, their relatives, known as Grim Descendants, receive none. These Sims possess the lineage badge without the benefits, serving more as a family emblem.
3. Ghost Whisperer
Reward Trait for Ghost Historians
The Ghost Historian aspiration in The Sims 4’s Life and Death expansion introduces the exclusive Ghost Whisperer trait as a reward. Completing the milestones attached to this aspiration unlocks this unique ability.
With it, Sims find it easier to interact with supernatural occurrences, engaging in exclusive interactions. This makes connecting with ghosts—whether as friends or romantic partners—a breeze.
2. Chased by Death
Live Life to the Fullest
Initially, one might view the Chased by Death trait as purely negative, but there’s more under the surface. Similar to Build Mode’s lot challenges, this trait adds an intriguing dimension to everyday gameplay.
Sims with this trait face higher risks during perilous interactions but also have the unique ability to check off Bucket List items and fulfill Soul’s Journey milestones more effortlessly, knowing life’s fleeting nature.
1. Burning Soul
A Reward for Another Life
The Life and Death expansion brings Bucket Lists to The Sims 4, allowing Sims to achieve their most thrilling life goals and unfinished business posthumously. Upon completing every Soul’s Journey milestone, Sims receive the Burning Soul trait in their subsequent life.
This trait enables Sims to carry over memories of past skills, traits, and connections, closely mirroring their former selves upon rebirth.
Released on September 2, 2014, The Sims 4 continues to innovate with each expansion. Life and Death adds a layer of depth and excitement to the game, challenging players to explore mortality in a virtual world filled with endless possibilities.
