Traits: How to Unlock & Effect

Every individual has a different physical features and personality traits. That is why we are unique. Even identical twins have differences.

Traits in The Sims Mobile are distinguishing qualities of a certain Sim. Doing certain interaction that matches the trait of a Sim can give you bonuses. Some traits improve bonus and XP you'll receive. Each trait is different to each other. By default, you have one trait per Sim. As you play the game, you can unlock some other slot for another trait.

Filling all of your Sim's trait slots will give you a prompt to retire a Sim. If you missed or disregarded the retirement notification, you have to imaginary raise another trait to get the prompt or the option to retire. The game doesn't have a progress bar for traits. Basically, you need to play and pray to receive that option again.

To raise another trait, consider the traits that you have with your Sim. For an example, if you have "Kind of a Big Deal" trait that boost DJ Career, assign your Sim to be a DJ and perform lots of DJ career events.

You can simply unlock the majority of the traits by playing with your Sims. Socializing with other Sims also contribute in unlocking new traits.

Aside from playing, you can take the shortcut route by purchasing heirlooms in the store. The in-app store constantly updates the heirlooms you can purchase using Tickets. Heirlooms can unlock traits you don't have in your list. It's not easy to earn ticket to be honest, but you can always purchase tickets using your hard-earned SimCash.

The 11.0.0 Version of The Sims Mobile allows you to change your current Sim's traits anytime you want. For you to switch traits, tap your Sim's info panel menu located at the left corner of the game screen then select the "Traits" tab. In each trait, you will see two circular arrow. Tap on it to move to the next window.

In this window, you will see the list of your unlocked traits. Those with a check mark on it are your Sim's current traits. Select any traits you want. You just need to pay 5 Heirloom Tickets every time you want to switch.

As you can see in this image, I changed Garett's Ambitious Trait to Foodie Trait. It's quick and easy. Just make sure you have enough Heirloom Tickets.

Tip: Switch your Sim's trait and match it with their current hobby or career to give them some boost in every event.