Yes, Sims Can Definitely Become Witches in The Sims 4!
As a long-time Sims gamer and content creator, I can definitively say that yes, your Sims are able to become full-fledged magical spellcasters with the Realm of Magic game pack for The Sims 4!
Introduced in 2019, this huge content update lets you immerse your Sims in the world of magical fantasy like never before. In this guide, I‘ll cover everything you need to know about playing as or creating spellcaster witches and wizards!
How To Make Any Sim into a Mystical Spellcaster
Thanks to the incredible Rite of Ascension, even an ordinary human Sim can unlock their latent magical potential. By visiting the Magic Realm and completing a special quest for one of the three Sages, they will perform the rite and instantly convert your Sim into a spellcaster!
The three Sages you can seek out are:
L. Faba – Sage of Mischief: Focuses on tricky illusion magic and transformation spells. Great for chaotic or evil characters!
Simeon Silversweater – Sage of Practical Magic: Specializes in everyday and utilitarian magic like repairing, cleaning, cooking etc.
Caster‘s Almanac – Sage of Untamed Magic: Embodies raw and volatile magic like fire, lightning, and necromancy. For Sims wanting power!
To complete the Rite of Ascension quest, you need to collect 7 magical motes from around the Magic HQ area of the Magic Realm. This took my Sim about 2-3 hours starting from scratch. Once I brought the motes to Simeon, he instantly transformed my Sim into a spellcaster in a cool magical ritual!
Of course, you can also directly create spellcaster Sims in Create-A-Sim. But I find it more fun to roleplay the origins story of the Rite!
Incredible Spellcaster Abilities and Magical Mastery
The breadth and depth of the spellcasting skill is incredible compared to other occult types like vampires. There are so many abilities that take practice and mastery to unlock:
Elemental Spells
- Fire – Ignite enemies or objects. Higher levels summon Meteor Strike!
- Water – Create rainstorms, freeze puddles into ice rinks.
- Air – Blow enemies away with gale force winds. Eventually Tornado spell!
- Earth – Cause earthquakes and manipulate plants. Can spawn golems!
Practical Magic
- Repairo – Magically fix broken objects. Super useful day-to-day!
- Scrumple – Wrinkle and mess up neat rooms or Sims‘ outfits.
- Lux – Bright balls of light to illuminate the area.
Untamed Magic
- Inferniate – Set entities on fire, like a targeted fireball. Dangerous!
- Dedeathify – Revive and resurrect dead Sims.
And there are seriously so many more across all categories – at least 25 unique spells!
You cast spells using magical charge built up automatically over time. So you need to manage this charge meter properly when adventuring or dueling other spellcasters.
The Realm of Magic pack also introduces awesome new magical locations like the Secret Society, Magic Realm portal hub, sages‘ realms and more!
Expert Tips for Next-Level Spellcasters
Here are my top pro tips for advanced spellcaster gameplay:
- Always have Mana potions brewed to top up charge fast
- Learn support spells like Lightning Protection early
- Choose a Magic Wand that boosts your preferred spells
- Complete the Mage aspiration for huge Perk rewards
- Grab the Estate Retreat lot which has built-in sages
- Try spellcaster+vampire hybrid for ultimate power!
Personally, I like to focus on a specific element like Air magic rather than broadly spread out skill points. This lets me swiftly unlock the highest tier spells sooner!
Comparisons Against Other Occult Life States
So how do spellcasters size up against occult rivals vampires and aliens?
Vampires have decent mind control abilities, turn into bats, gain strength and speed. But their powers are quite one-dimensional versus everything a spellcaster brings.
Aliens can read minds, brainwash Sims, and have high tech gadgets. Cool, but not as mystical magic.
I‘d argue spellcasters simply have WAY more versatility and gameplay options thanks to so many different spell types and magical focus areas.
Brewing potions, taming familiars, flying brooms – these activities push spellcasters over the top for Occult supremacy in my view!
Hybrid Spellcasters Expand Possibilities Even Further
As if mastering two dozen spells wasn‘t enough, advanced players can create HYBRID characters!
By combining spellcasting with either vampires OR aliens, you get a Sim with an incredibly expanded power set:
Spellcaster Vampires
- All usual vampire abilities
- Full spellcasting suite with specific charge boosts
- Teleport + bat transform = superb mobility
Spellcaster Aliens
- Mind reading + mind control mastery
- Tech gadgets powered by mana charge
- Brain extractor spell for max experimentation
The main challenge as a hybrid is managing the disjointed power sources of magic charge vs vampire energy vs alien brain power. But the payoff is phenomenal versatility!
I always have a spellcaster hybrid family line when I start new saves because they offer such great gameplay potential, especially for villainous masterminds!
The Realm of Magic represents the practical peak of occult content and gameplay for The Sims 4 so far. The magical diversity simply outclasses classic creatures like vampires and mermaids.
And best of all – this magical fantasy realm is accessible for ANY Sim! Via the Rite or direct Create-A-Sim, you can introduce warlocks, sorcerers, druids, mystics and all manner of spellcasters into your game.
While I anxiously await any news of fairies or genies down the line, becoming a witch or wizard today provides endless hours of novel gameplay perks for all playstyles.
So in summary – yes, Sims can most DEFINITELY become otherworldly spellcasters with Realm of Magic! Now get casting and unravel the true mystical potential within your Sims!
