Skills play a crucial role in The Sims 4, allowing Sims to enhance their hobbies, advance in careers, and unlock new opportunities. However, leveling up these skills can take time. Thankfully, Sims can speed up their skill progression through mentorship.
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By being mentored by more experienced Sims, they can level up faster, and mentors can benefit too. The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies DLC further expands mentorship options, adding depth to this gameplay feature. Here's a complete guide on how to become a mentor and receive mentorship in The Sims 4.
How to Mentor Another Sim in The Sims 4 Base Game
Once a Sim reaches a skill level of 5 or higher, they can start mentoring other Sims. To mentor a Sim, players need to interact with a skill-related object that the Sim has mastered. By selecting the object, the "Mentoring..." Option will appear. Alternatively, Sims can mentor another Sim while using a skill object, and the option to "Mentor in [Skill]" will be available. Sims can offer either free or paid mentorship.
For those looking to profit from mentoring, they can purchase the "Super Mentor" trait from the Rewards Store in The Sims 4. This trait not only boosts mentoring abilities but also helps Sims earn more money from paid sessions.
How to Become a Mentor in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies
In the Businesses and Hobbies DLC, Sims can take mentorship to a more formal level. Sims can now choose to mentor a specific Sim, turning them into full-time mentees. This relationship is marked on the mentor’s profile, and whenever a Sim mentors their mentee, they receive a positive buff that enhances their skill-learning capabilities. Players must follow these steps to become a mentor in The Sims 4 Businesses and Hobbies:
- Select the Sim to be mentored
- Open the Relationships social menu
- Choose "Change Relationship..."
- Click on "Offer to be [Sim Name]'s Mentor"
How to Get a Mentorship in The Sims 4
If a Sim wishes to be mentored, they can seek out another Sim with a high skill level. Sims can ask another Sim to be their mentor by opening the Relationships category in and selecting "Ask to be [Sim Name]'s Mentee". Once a mentee and mentor have a strong enough relationship, the mentor will accept.
Mentorship can be ended at any time through the Relationships social menu.
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Another option is to ask someone to mentor them while interacting with a skill object or engaging in a related activity. Small businesses that offer lectures also provide excellent opportunities for receiving mentorship. For those struggling to find a mentor, attending Hobby Meetups in Nordhaven can be an excellent solution. These events take place in Iverstad or Gammelvik, near the Hobby Meetup Signs. By checking the schedule on these signs, players can find high-skilled Sims who attend the meetups. These Sims can be approached and asked to offer mentorship.
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Here is a video demonstrating how to become a mentor and a mentee in The Sims 4:
The Sims 4: Businesses & Hobbies
- Released
- March 6, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Teen // Crude Humor, Sexual Themes, Violence. In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
- Base Game
- The Sims 4
- Developer(s)
- Maxis
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Franchise
- The Sims
