Using Cheats to Max Skills in The Sims 3 (PC/Mac)

Note: Cheats disable achievements and can cause instability. Back up saves first.

Enable Cheats

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+C (Mac).
2. Type testingcheatsenabled true → Enter.

Skill-Level Cheats

• stats.set_skill_level <SkillName> <Level> – sets exact level (1–10).
  Example: stats.set_skill_level Major_Cooking 10
• stats.set_skill_level_major <SkillName> <Level> – same for major skills (have own tab).
• sims.add_skill_points <SkillName> <Amount> – adds points incrementally.

Find exact skill names by hovering the skill bar in-game (e.g., Major_Logic, Skill_Guitar).

Other Useful Cheats

• motherlode – +§50,000.
• kaching – +§1,000.
• resetSim FirstName LastName – unsticks a Sim.
• sims.give_satisfaction_points <Amount> – for reward store traits.

Safer Alternative

Use the NRaas MasterController mod (PC only) for a UI-based skill editor—more stable than raw console commands.