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The Criminal career in The Sims 4 offers a different experience for Sims who want to pursue a life of crime.
In this career, Sims become involved in various illegal activities, from hacking systems to committing theft to earn Simoleons and build a reputation in the criminal world.
After reaching a certain level, you can choose between two specializations: Oracle, a cybercriminal who relies on technology and hacking skills, or The Boss, a criminal leader who controls various operations from behind the scenes.
Each branch has different daily tasks, promotion requirements, work schedules, and rewards.
This guide covers both branches in detail, including salaries, work hours, daily tasks, promotion requirements, and rewards available at each career level.
Overview
The Criminal career has a somewhat unique progression path compared to most other careers. Sims start in a low-ranking position and gradually build their reputation until they reach a position of influence in the criminal world.
After reaching Level 5, you will be asked to choose one of the following specializations.
The Boss focuses on leadership within the criminal world. As the career level increases, Sims gain greater control over various illegal operations and eventually become the mastermind behind a major criminal organization.
Oracle focuses on cybercrime and technology. In addition to the Mischief skill, this branch relies heavily on the Programming skill for hacking and other digital operations.
Regardless of the chosen branch, the Criminal career offers significant earning potential. Although the salary is relatively low at the beginning, income increases substantially as Sims advance through the career.
Traits and Moods That Help the Criminal Career
Traits should be chosen based on the branch you intend to pursue, as each one has different skill requirements.
For The Boss, the primary focus is the Mischief skill. The Evil and Mean Traits are highly recommended because they make Sims enjoy mischievous and mean interactions, making it easier to develop Mischief.
Meanwhile, Oracle combines Mischief with Programming. The Genius Trait is a good choice because it helps Sims learn and improve Programming more quickly.
Traits that support social activities, such as Outgoing, are also useful for both branches because Sims still need to perform various interactions with other Sims to develop Mischief.
Recommended Moods
- Playful: The most effective mood for improving the Mischief skill.
- Focused: Very useful for learning Programming and completing computer-related activities.
Maintaining the appropriate mood before training skills or going to work can help speed up career progression.
Every Level in the Criminal Career: Salary, Work Hours, Promotion Requirements, Daily Tasks, and Rewards
The table below provides a complete overview of every level in the Criminal career in The Sims 4.
The information includes work schedules, daily and hourly salaries, daily tasks, promotion requirements, and rewards received when advancing to the next level.
Criminal is the starting stage before Sims choose a specialization. The daily task is Mischief Interactions.
The easiest way to complete it is by interacting with other Sims:
- Click the Sim you want to interact with.
- Select the “Mischief” category.
- Perform several mischievous interactions until the task progress increases.
The task can also be completed using a computer:
- Click Computer.
- Select “Socialize”.
- Select “Troll the Forums”.
During this stage, focus on increasing the Mischief skill to Level 6 to meet the promotion requirements and unlock the specialization branches.
The Playful mood is particularly useful for improving Mischief. One way to obtain it is:
- Click Television.
- Select the Comedy channel.
- Watch for a while until the Sim becomes Playful.
It is recommended to do this around 20 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Tough Guy/Gal | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun(5pm-12am) | §9/Hour §63/Day | Playful | Mischief Interactions | – | Don’t Talk About Crime Club |
| Level 2 – Petty Thief | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(8pm-3am) | §13/Hour §91/Day | Playful | Mischief Interactions | Level 2 Mischief | §465 Bonus, Emblems of Espionage |
| Level 3 – Ring Leader | |||||
| Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(8pm-4am) | §17/Hour §136/Day | Playful | Mischief Interactions | Level 3 Mischief | §558 Bonus, Duffle o’ Cash, Pick Pocket |
| Level 4 – Felonius Monk | |||||
| Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(7pm-2am) | §23/Hour §161/Day | Playful | Mischief Interactions | Level 5 Mischief | §670 Bonus, Vintage Baseball Bat Sculpture |
| Level 5 – Minor Crimelord | |||||
| Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat(8pm-2am) | §32/Hour §192/Day | Playful | Mischief Interactions | Level 6 Mischief | §804 Bonus, Fedora CAS Parts |
The The Boss branch focuses on leadership as well as developing the Mischief and Handiness skills.
At Levels 6 and 7, the daily task is Mean Interactions:
- Click the Sim you want to interact with.
- Select the “Mean” category.
- Use interactions such as “Argue” or other negative interactions.
- Repeat until the task progress is complete.
At higher levels, the task changes to Upgrade Objects:
- Click an upgradeable object, such as a shower, sink, bed, or kitchen appliance.
- Select Upgrade.
- Choose one of the available upgrade options.
- Complete the upgrade process.
If the Handiness skill is still low, use a Woodworking Table to develop it:
- Enter Build Mode.
- Purchase a “Woodworking Table”.
- Place it in the Sim’s home.
- Use it to create various woodworking projects and gain Handiness EXP.
Promotion requirements for this branch primarily focus on Mischief and Handiness.
The Focused mood is ideal when training Handiness or before going to work because it helps with activities related to technical skills.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 – The Muscle | |||||
| Wed, Fri, Sat(10pm-4am) | §106/Hour §636/Day | Focused | Mean Interactions | Level 7 Mischief | §1,148 Bonus, Stolen ATM |
| Level 7 – Getaway Driver | |||||
| Wed, Sat(8pm-3am) | §273/Hour §1,911/Day | Focused | Mean Interactions | Level 8 Mischief Level 2 Handiness | §2,201 Bonus, Bars of Gold |
| Level 8 – Safe Cracker | |||||
| Wed, Sat, Sun(6pm-1am) | §319/Hour §2,233/Day | Focused | Upgrade Objects | Level 9 Mischief Level 4 Handiness | §4,211 Bonus, Stolen Necklace of the Late Duchess Pinky |
| Level 9 – The Brains | |||||
| Mon, Thurs, Sun(6pm-1am) | §383/Hour §2,681/Day | Focused | Upgrade Objects | Level 10 Mischief Level 6 Handiness | §6,699 Bonus, Search For Bank Blueprints |
| Level 10 – The Boss | |||||
| Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun(5pm-12am) | §445/Hour §3,115/Day | Focused | Upgrade Objects | N/A | §8,039 Bonus, Fisticuffs Punching Bag, Boss Outfit CAS Part |
Oracle is a branch focused on technology, cybercrime, and hacking activities.
One of its unique rewards is Oracle Robes, a special outfit with the appearance of a professional hacker.
The daily task in this branch is to perform hacking activities. Before Sims can do so, they must increase their Programming skill to at least Level 2 to unlock the Hack option on a computer.
Once the option is available:
- Click Computer.
- Select Programming > Hack.
- Choose one of the available hacking activities.
- Wait for the activity to finish to increase daily task progress.
Promotion requirements focus on the Mischief and Programming skills. Therefore, both skills should be developed throughout the Oracle branch.
The Focused mood is ideal for this path because it supports Programming development and computer activities.
To obtain it:
- Purchase a Chess Table if you do not already have one.
- Click the chess table.
- Select “Ponder Moves”.
- Do this for around 20–30 minutes before the workday begins.
| Schedule | Rates | Ideal Mood | Daily Task | Promotion Requirements | Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 – DigiThief | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun(1am-9am) | §43/Hour §344/Day | Focused | Hack or Make Viruses | Level 7 Mischief Level 2 Programming | §1,148 Bonus, Spy Satellite |
| Level 7 – Elite Hacker | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun(2am-10am) | §73/Hour §584/Day | Focused | Hack or Make Viruses | Level 8 Mischief Level 4 Programming | §1,723 Bonus, Hot & Cold Tech Spec Poster, Hack The Mainframe |
| Level 8 – An0nymous Ghost | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sun(1am-10am) | §130/Hour §1,170/Day | Focused | Hack or Make Viruses | Level 9 Mischief Level 6 Programming | §2,929 Bonus, The Indispensable |
| Level 9 – Net Demon | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sun(1am-8am) | §234/Hour §1,638/Day | Focused | Hack or Make Viruses | Level 10 Mischief Level 8 Programming | §4,686 Bonus |
| Level 10 – The Oracle | |||||
| Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sun(12am-7am) | §316/Hour §2,212/Day | Focused | Hack or Make Viruses | N/A | §6,560 Bonus, Mayhem Portable Computer, Oracle Robes CAS Parts |
Conclusion
The Criminal career offers two different gameplay experiences through The Boss and Oracle.
The Boss is better suited to Sims who enjoy social interactions, leadership, and developing Mischief and Handiness. Meanwhile, Oracle offers a gameplay style focused more on technology, hacking, and Programming.
Both branches have high earning potential, but their different daily tasks, skill requirements, and rewards give each one its own distinct character.
The Boss provides the experience of becoming a criminal mastermind who controls various illegal operations. In contrast, Oracle allows Sims to take on the role of a professional hacker, complete with the exclusive Oracle Robes reward.
Ultimately, the best choice depends on the type of gameplay you want for your Sim. If you want to lead the criminal world, choose The Boss. If you are more interested in cybercrime and technology, Oracle is the more suitable choice.
