How to Use the Voodoo Doll in Sims 4: A Complete Guide
The voodoo doll is a fun and unique item that you can unlock in The Sims 4, giving you the power to mess with other Sims and stir up all sorts of drama in your Sims world. But, just how do you use it? In this guide, we’ll show you the ins and outs of using the voodoo doll in The Sims 4, covering everything from acquisition to manipulation.
Acquiring the Voodoo Doll
The Sims 4’s Spellcaster Expansion Pack is Required
First things first, you can’t use the voodoo doll unless you’ve got the Spellcaster Expansion Pack installed. If you’re not sure what’s in each pack, here’s a quick rundown: the Spellcaster expansion pack introduces spellcasting to The Sims 4, allowing your Sims to learn magical powers and cast spells to shape their world and destiny.
Craft the Voodoo Doll in the Spellcasters Club
Once you’ve got the expansion pack installed, you can craft the voodoo doll using the Spellcasters’ Club. If you’re new to spellcasting in The Sims 4, creating the voodoo doll will grant you a taste of its powers – but don’t worry, this is just a trial run to get you started on your wizarding journey!
Setting Up Your Spellcasting Setup
- The Spellcasters Club is Essential: This hub for mages and matrioshkas will have you creating unique items and experimenting with elemental magic.
- Unlocking Reagents is Key: By exploring Reagents, you can customize your Sims’ spellbook with over 30 usable magical goodies.
Using the Voodoo Doll to Mess with Friends (and Rivals)
Now you know how to acquire and set up for the voodoo doll action! Using the voodoo doll effectively will create an endless comedy of errors and chaos as your Sims begin to get under one another’s feet.
- Move and Transform Sims: By adjusting the voodoo doll’s dials and flaps, your Sims can suddenly have their appearance swapped, teleported, or levitated
- Trigger Laughter Fits and Confuse Rival Sims: Make fun of opponents’ looks and unleash uncontrollable laughs, confounding your poor rivals, not to mention creating epic comedic set pieces!
How Voodoo Doll Actions Work
Below is a breakdown of specific voodoo doll controls:
| Action | Left/Right Dials | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance Swap | -> or <- | Face or Style Swap |
| Positioning & Levitation | (or.) | Move left, right, down, or up, even levitating! |
| Force & Power | ^ or ^ | Enhance or diminish physical exertion/effort levels |
| Thought Control | ² | Confusing thoughts or simple influence |
| Influence & Mumble | F1-F7 | Adjust Social Interaction options through spell manipulation |
Dealing With Consequences
There are indeed Consequences, like penalties to social life or mental performance, which will develop during extended voodoo doll experiments. To minimize backlash:
Avoid Overplaying Voodoo Doll Powers!
Keep balance and consider outcomes: with voodoo power comes unpredictable outcomes. To play smart read the in-game text hinting at an upcoming dramatic turn, you might’ve created, anticipate your Sims’, or friends’. Sims (or you too, you know!)
Let’s make most of your spell time in The Sims 4. Now explore, test with different magical effects (adjustable!), or focus on setting up for various combos; there’s plenty, remember to laugh!
If you think this is entertaining enough! Let’s learn about possible questions, potential solutions within this Sims gameplay universe – a FAQ’s part where you’ll get questions about potential concerns you experienced. That’s next after exploring using voodoo doll!
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