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The Sims 4: How to Get More Trait Slots (No Mods Needed)

fragster James Steward 31. May 2025

Traits are a core part of gameplay in The Sims 4, shaping how Sims behave, interact, and develop over time. By default, Sims start with three Traits in Create-A-Sim (CAS), but many players want more flexibility to build richer, more complex characters. Fortunately, it’s possible to unlock additional trait slots—no mods required.


Quick Navigation

  • How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4
  • How to Add or Remove Traits Without Mods
  • Full List of Trait Cheats
  • Base Game Traits
  • DLC, Rewards, and Career Traits

How to Enable Cheats in The Sims 4

Before using trait cheats, cheats must be enabled:

  • PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C
  • Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + C
  • PlayStation: Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2
  • Xbox: Press LB + LT + RB + RT

All Base Game Trait Cheats

Here’s a selection of available base game traits and their cheat codes:

Trait Cheat Code
Active traits.equip_trait Active
Alluring traits.equip_trait Alluring
Ambitious traits.equip_trait Ambitious
Bookworm traits.equip_trait Bookworm
Bro traits.equip_trait Bro
Cheerful traits.equip_trait Cheerful
Childish traits.equip_trait Childish
Creative traits.equip_trait Creative
Evil traits.equip_trait Evil
Family Oriented traits.equip_trait FamilyOriented
Foodie traits.equip_trait Foodie
Genius traits.equip_trait Genius
Gloomy traits.equip_trait Gloomy
Good traits.equip_trait Good
Goofball traits.equip_trait Goofball
Hot-Headed traits.equip_trait HotHeaded
Jealous traits.equip_trait Jealous
Lazy traits.equip_trait Lazy
Loner traits.equip_trait Loner
Loves Outdoors traits.equip_trait LovesOutdoors
Materialistic traits.equip_trait Materialistic
Mean traits.equip_trait Mean
Music Lover traits.equip_trait MusicLover
Neat traits.equip_trait Neat
Outgoing traits.equip_trait Outgoing
Perfectionist traits.equip_trait Perfectionist
Romantic traits.equip_trait Romantic
Self-Assured traits.equip_trait SelfAssured
Slob traits.equip_trait Slob
Snob traits.equip_trait Snob

Final Tips

  • You can stack as many traits as you’d like—there’s no hard limit when using cheats.
  • Console players can use the same commands, offering full access without mods.
  • To avoid conflicts, be mindful of traits with opposing behaviors (e.g., Good vs Evil).

Now you’re ready to create deeply unique Sims with layered personalities—all without installing a single mod!


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