The Ultimate Guide to Removing the Death Trait in The Sims 4: Bringing Your Sims Back from the Brink

The Sims 4 offers a plethora of ways to play with life and death, but sometimes you just want to undo the inevitable. Whether it’s a tragic accident or a poorly timed meteor strike (thanks, Seasons!), you might find yourself wanting to resurrect a beloved Sim. The most direct way? Cheat codes!

The primary cheat code to remove the death trait in The Sims 4 is: traits.remove_trait ghost. But it’s rarely that simple. Here’s the breakdown:

• Enabling Cheats: First, you need to enable cheats. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard to open the cheat console. Type testingcheats true and press Enter. You should see a message confirming that cheats are enabled.
• Identifying the Ghost Trait: The “ghost” part of the cheat isn’t universal. It varies depending on how your Sim died. You need to know which specific ghost trait they have. Common ones include:
  • ghost_Drown: Died from drowning.
  • ghost_Electrocution: Died from electrocution.
  • ghost_Hunger: Died from starvation.
  • ghost_OldAge: Died from old age.
  • ghost_Laughter: Died from hysteria (funny deaths!).
  • ghost_Meteorite: Died from a meteorite (Seasons required).
  • ghost_Overheat: Died from overheating (Seasons required).
  • ghost_Poison: Died from poison.
  • ghost_Steam: Died from steam (Spa Day required).
  • ghost_VendingMachine: Died from a vending machine (Discover University required).
• Using the Correct Cheat: Once you’ve identified the correct trait, use the command: traits.removetrait ghostDEATHCAUSE (replace DEATHCAUSE with the actual cause of death). For example, to bring back a Sim who drowned, you’d type traits.removetrait ghostDrown and press Enter.
• Success! If done correctly, your ghost Sim should revert to their living form. They might need a bath and a good meal, but they’re back!

This method effectively removes the ghost trait, restoring your Sim to their former self. However, it’s crucial to use the correct ghost trait related to their specific cause of death for the cheat to work. Remember to always save your game before experimenting with cheats, just in case! Sims, like games, are designed to be interactive learning environments. To learn more about how games help us learn, visit the Games Learning Society at https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Death and Resurrection in The Sims 4

How do I find out exactly which ghost trait my Sim has?

Open the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C, then testingcheats true). Then, type sims.getsimidbyname FirstName LastName (replace “FirstName LastName” with your Sim’s actual name). This will give you their Sim ID number. Next, type traits.equiptrait [trait name] [Sim ID]. After that, type traits.removetrait [trait name] [Sim ID] . If the first cheat is successful, that is the trait that needs to be removed! If you receive an error, that isn’t the correct trait and just keep trying until you find the right one.

What if I don’t know the cause of death?

This makes things tricky. You can try experimenting with different ghost traits (ghostHunger, ghostOldAge, etc.) until you find the right one. Alternatively, you can use a mod like TwistedMexi’s Better Exceptions, which can help identify errors and provide more information about your game, including Sim traits.

Can I bring a ghost back to life without cheats?

Yes! The most common method is Ambrosia. A living Sim with high cooking and gardening skills can create Ambrosia, which a ghost can eat to be resurrected. You’ll need a Death Flower, an Angelfish, and a Potion of Youth.

What does Ambrosia do?

When a ghost eats Ambrosia, it restores them to life with all their skills and memories intact. They’re essentially back to their pre-death state.

How do I get a Death Flower?

You can grow a Death Flower by grafting a Snapdragon onto an Orchid. Snapdragons and Orchids can be found while gardening, purchased from seed packets, or sometimes found in the world. Those with the Realm of Magic pack can buy the Death Flower from The Magic Realm.

Where do I find an Angelfish?

Angelfish can be caught by fishing in various locations, especially in Willow Creek. Increasing your Sim’s fishing skill will improve your chances of catching one.

How do I get a Potion of Youth?

Potions of Youth can be purchased from the Aspiration Rewards store for 1500 satisfaction points.

What is the Book of Life, and how can it resurrect a Sim?

The Book of Life is a unique item that Sims with maxed-out Writing skills and the Bestselling Author aspiration can create. An author must write a book while their relationship is high with the sim whom they want to be immortalized. While the Sim is still alive, they can be brought back to life using the Book of Life.

Can the Grim Reaper be cheated on?

While you can’t directly cheat the Grim Reaper out of a Sim’s life, you can prevent death in other ways, such as using Ambrosia or the Book of Life. You can also try befriending the Grim Reaper; if your relationship is high enough, you can plead for the life of a dying Sim.

How do I prevent Sims from dying in the first place?

You can use the cheat death.toggle false to disable all deaths in the game. Be aware that this will affect all Sims, so no one will die of old age, accidents, or anything else. To re-enable deaths, use death.toggle true.

Can I marry the Grim Reaper?

Yes, but only with cheats. You’ll need to add him to your household using cheats (such as traits.equiptrait isGrimReaper), then improve your relationship with him until you can propose. Be aware that the Grim Reaper is a unique Sim and may not behave like a normal spouse. To remove the Reaper features, use traits. removetrait IsGrimReaper to deactivate the reaper features.

What are Emotional Deaths?

Emotional deaths occur when a Sim experiences extreme emotions, such as intense anger, embarrassment, or hysteria. These deaths can be turned off via the MCCC mod (MC Tuner).

What if my Sim dies from a rare cause, like a Murphy Bed?

Even rare deaths have corresponding ghost traits. You may need to look up the specific trait code online, or use a mod like TwistedMexi’s Better Exceptions to identify it.

My Sim is scared of death. How do I deal with that?

Sims can develop a Fear of Death, often after witnessing another Sim’s demise. To address this, encourage your Sim to fulfill their Wants, engage in positive activities, and build strong relationships. The Fear of Death will eventually fade with time and positive experiences.

Can I remove other negative traits, like “Evil”?

Yes! The cheat traits.removetrait Evil will remove the Evil trait from the active Sim. You can replace “Evil” with other traits you want to remove. For example, traits.removetrait Mean will remove the “Mean” trait.