How to make your Sim immortal in The Sims 4

Have you ever seen your Sim die in such an absurd way that you were left speechless? Falling down the stairs, being swallowed by a cowplant, dying of embarrassment. In The Sims 4, death is more creative than ever. However, the truth is that you can avoid all of this, since it's possible to have an immortal Sim. There are several ways, some simple and others more elaborate, to prevent Death from taking your loved ones in the game. Below, see how to get more life in the game!

Turn off aging.

The first way to keep your Sim immortal is by disabling aging in the game options. This setting freezes time. The Sim continues to live normally, but without aging. Their appearance and life stage are frozen. No complex recipes or rare objects are needed.

But that only solves half the problem. Even without aging, a Sim can still die from accidental causes, such as drowning, fire, or extreme exhaustion. In other words, death continues to lurk. To ensure your Sim is truly immortal, you need to adopt other methods as well.

Flower of Death

The Death Flower is one of the most valuable items in The Sims 4. Carrying one in your inventory is like having life insurance that's always active. When a Sim dies and another Sim from the same family has this flower stored away, they can give it to Death and save their relative.

This flower can be created using advanced gardening techniques, such as grafting a pomegranate onto an orchid. However, it can also be easily found in the game's gallery. Simply search for "death flower" in rooms shared by other players.

Making your Sim immortal with the help of the Death Flower is a smart choice. It works quickly, without needing to reach high skill levels or unlock aspirations. Just be prepared before the worst happens.

Begging Death

If you don't have the Death Flower on hand, you can still try one last resort: begging for your life. When Death appears to take a Sim, another Sim can go to her and plead for mercy. The "Beg for Your Life" interaction appears immediately after death.

It doesn't always work. Sometimes Death refuses. However, when it does work, the Sim returns to life instantly. The outcome depends on the relationship between the Sim who died and the one who pleads, as well as Death's mood. It may seem desperate, but it's a valid path when you don't yet have other resources.

Yes, immortal with ambrosia.

Ambrosia is one of the most well-known recipes for bringing Sims back to life, but don't underestimate its complexity. To make it, your Sim needs to master cooking, gourmet cooking, and gardening , and also gather difficult ingredients like the Death Flower itself and the angelfish.

When a ghost Sim eats ambrosia, it instantly reverts to its living form. It's like erasing the past and starting over. With this, immortality ceases to be just a wish and becomes an achievement.

Book of Life

The Book of Life is a special object created by writer Sims who complete the "Bestselling Author" aspiration. After mastering writing, they can record another Sim's saga and associate this book with them.

If that Sim dies, the author can use the book to bring them back. It's like holding the key to destiny in your hands. By preparing this item in advance, you ensure that your beloved Sim is safe from an unexpected departure. 

Wishing Well

The Wishing Well from the Romantic Garden expansion can also be an option. Ghost Sims can wish for life there. Sometimes it works, other times the well responds negatively. However, there is a trick: making monetary offerings before making the wish increases the chances.

If the well accepts, the Sim immediately returns to life, but beware: the result is always a surprise. Still, it's a fun and unexpected tool for achieving immortal Sim status.

Cowplant and the essence of life

The cowplant is dangerous. If a Sim is swallowed a second time, it's certain death. However, upon dying this way, the plant produces the essence of life. Another Sim can milk the plant and drink this rare liquid. By doing so, they gain additional days of life.

The essence doesn't bring back the departed, but it helps the surviving Sim last longer. For many players, that's enough. It's an unusual but interesting method to prolong the existence of a Sim you want to keep active.

Death may seem inevitable, but in The Sims 4, you're in control. With everything you've learned here, it's possible to have an immortal Sim.