(Last updated 11/2/2020, for Sims 4 patch 1.67.45.1200)
Here's the few mods I really would really rather not play The Sims 4 without. These are mostly default replacement textures, small fixes and mods that tune the game closer to my preference. This list does not make up the entirety of my current mod folder, but it mainly consists of things that I think are vital to an enjoyable game experience.
Downloads that have been taken down by their creators, but that I still retain the files for, will not be included on this list.
Copy the 'FBD' folder to the 'Mods' folder of your game directory: DocumentsElectronic ArtsThe Sims 4Mods Optional If you have Island Living, copy 'Fix wildguy EA Mermaid Tails.package' to your 'Mods' folder. It's time to randomize your sim character in CAS until you find appropriate body details and then adjust accordingly until you like the way it looks.
Mods
MC Command Center: Think of this as more like an extended options panel instead of a single mod. It adds new menus to the PC and individual sims allowing you greater control over your game. I personally use it to adjust life stage lengths to my liking, slow relationship decay and add a small chance of pregnancy to the ‘safe' woohoo interaction. It also adds a degree of Sims 3-style story progression to your worlds.
- Sims 4 Default Skin Mod. Learn about the healing houses of 40 for the most commonly utilized herbs to the therapy of varied pores and skin and hair trouble. Learn how to generate handy and easy organic therapies making use of oils, lotions, shampoos and conditioners you already have in your house pantry. Sims 4 Default Skin Tones.
- View File Elerneron's Female Nude Skins These were the first true skins with anatomical correctness that I am aware of made for the Sims 4. Simply extract the.zip file, and put the.package file into your Sims 4 mod folder. Any time they are naked the bits will show. These are textures only.
NoBlu/NoGlo: These two mods remove that horrible blue tint that pervades The Sims 4's interior lighting for a more realistic effect.
Uncomfortable Overhaul: Makes the ‘Uncomfortable' mood function more like the ‘Happy' one. Points in ‘Uncomfortable' now boost other negative emotions, making them far more likely to become to the primary emotion than was the case in vanilla. It seems like the mod creator has merged this in with a larger mod, but the standalone version still seems to work for now.
Contextual Social Interactions: Adds a few new social interactions that allow sims to talk more often about recent events with one-another, with appropriate reactions from the recipient sims.
Quick Go For Walk with Dog: In my opinion, this makes owning dogs actually viable. Dog walking seems to be balanced around the Brindleton jogging routes, and no other worlds were considered. The result is that ‘short' walks can last over 4 sim hours. This mod adds a 4th option.
Small Laundry Overhaul: This a nice little suite of mods that contains things that make playing households with multiple laundry hampers more bearable. Also makes using washtubs less… wet.
Longer Sit in High Chair: Fixes the issue of toddlers demanding to be let out of high chairs as soon as they're placed in there.
Random Small Mods: Once again I don't use everything from this pack but the Discover University robotics adjustments are a godsend and help re-balance the whole skill. I also use the mod to allow you to add stoves to dorm lots because, hey, I lived in a dorm with a stove.
More Costumes for Holiday Tradition: Adds the costumes from the Spooky Stuff pack to the costume menu for Seasons.
Genetic Moles and Freckles: Overrides the base game moles and freckles to make them inheritable.
Bug Fixes
Hopefully everything on this list will only ever be here temporarily, as Maxis have had a pretty good track record of fixing things they broke… eventually. But, quite often, modders can get there faster.
Simulation Lag Fix: Causes the random hangups and time rollbacks that sometimes happen in The Sims 4 to… not do that anymore.
Eco Lifestyle Interactions Fixes: Fixes some less game-breaking, but still annoying NAP-related bugs.
Random Bug Fixes: I only use a couple of fixes from this pack but it's nonetheless a good set of small fixes to look through, to see if you need any of them.
Default Replacements
Quick Note: The June 3rd 2020 patch broke default replacement eye textures. If the links below haven't been updated since then, you can use this tool to fix them.
Quicker Note: The October 6th patch broke default replacement skin textures (and the next patch will probably do the same). If the link below haven't been updated, you can once again use this tool to fix them.
Nesurii's Lunaria Default Skin: My preferred skin DR.
Qahne's Alien Replacement Skin: Replaces the rainbow skintones for aliens in The Sims 4 to more similar to The Sims 2's minty green. Why? Don't starve together: all survivors gorge chest crack 10. Nostalgia. Due to the way skin works in The Sims 4, this can be used in conjunction the above skin replacement.
Moe Thing Baby Default Replacement: This was originally Chisami's mod, but they retired from CC creation a few years back, and so I adopted it and expanded on it, adding support for alien spawn and making it work again when the Nifty Knitting patch broke baby overrides.
Noodles' Clarity Eyes Defaults: This lovely set now covers not only humans but every life state (including Evil Twins!).
Pyxis' Aloha Eyes for Pets: The above Clarity sets don't cover animals so I mix and match with my second favorite eye set. They don't have the exact same look but they're both high quality sets.
The Best Sims 4 Body Mods in 2020
Are you looking for the best Sims 4 body mods to level up your fun gaming experience? Well, you're in the right place! No need to scour the web for ideas as we've already compiled in this article a list of the most creative and exciting body mods you can use for your Sims.
But before that, you might want to check out our Mega Guide: Mods and CC for The Sims 4 for a more comprehensive guide that details everything you need to know about The Sims 4 Mods and Custom Content. Here are the must-have body mods for the Sims 4 – from skins to hair sets, eyes, piercings, and more. Enjoy!
Below you will find a list of the most popular body mods in the internet, irrespective from its respective categories!
The Most Popular Mods Listed
New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set
The New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set is a useful mod for fans of all sorts of special and extraordinary skin tones. Kitty259's mod features 54 new skin tones for all kinds of sims or aliens. With more than 250,000 downloads of this mod at ModTheSims, the New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set is one of the most popular mods for The Sims 4 in this regard. For downloading the modification and for more on the modification, just go to this page.
Hopefully everything on this list will only ever be here temporarily, as Maxis have had a pretty good track record of fixing things they broke… eventually. But, quite often, modders can get there faster.
Simulation Lag Fix: Causes the random hangups and time rollbacks that sometimes happen in The Sims 4 to… not do that anymore.
Eco Lifestyle Interactions Fixes: Fixes some less game-breaking, but still annoying NAP-related bugs.
Random Bug Fixes: I only use a couple of fixes from this pack but it's nonetheless a good set of small fixes to look through, to see if you need any of them.
Default Replacements
Quick Note: The June 3rd 2020 patch broke default replacement eye textures. If the links below haven't been updated since then, you can use this tool to fix them.
Quicker Note: The October 6th patch broke default replacement skin textures (and the next patch will probably do the same). If the link below haven't been updated, you can once again use this tool to fix them.
Nesurii's Lunaria Default Skin: My preferred skin DR.
Qahne's Alien Replacement Skin: Replaces the rainbow skintones for aliens in The Sims 4 to more similar to The Sims 2's minty green. Why? Don't starve together: all survivors gorge chest crack 10. Nostalgia. Due to the way skin works in The Sims 4, this can be used in conjunction the above skin replacement.
Moe Thing Baby Default Replacement: This was originally Chisami's mod, but they retired from CC creation a few years back, and so I adopted it and expanded on it, adding support for alien spawn and making it work again when the Nifty Knitting patch broke baby overrides.
Noodles' Clarity Eyes Defaults: This lovely set now covers not only humans but every life state (including Evil Twins!).
Pyxis' Aloha Eyes for Pets: The above Clarity sets don't cover animals so I mix and match with my second favorite eye set. They don't have the exact same look but they're both high quality sets.
The Best Sims 4 Body Mods in 2020
Are you looking for the best Sims 4 body mods to level up your fun gaming experience? Well, you're in the right place! No need to scour the web for ideas as we've already compiled in this article a list of the most creative and exciting body mods you can use for your Sims.
But before that, you might want to check out our Mega Guide: Mods and CC for The Sims 4 for a more comprehensive guide that details everything you need to know about The Sims 4 Mods and Custom Content. Here are the must-have body mods for the Sims 4 – from skins to hair sets, eyes, piercings, and more. Enjoy!
Below you will find a list of the most popular body mods in the internet, irrespective from its respective categories!
The Most Popular Mods Listed
New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set
The New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set is a useful mod for fans of all sorts of special and extraordinary skin tones. Kitty259's mod features 54 new skin tones for all kinds of sims or aliens. With more than 250,000 downloads of this mod at ModTheSims, the New skins for your Sims and Aliens Set is one of the most popular mods for The Sims 4 in this regard. For downloading the modification and for more on the modification, just go to this page.
Whisper Eyes Package
Let's continue with a more realistic mod, the Whisper Eyes Package. This mod developed by Kellyhb5 is certainly a mod you should have a look at since it features unbelievably sweet eyes for toddlers. It is required to have just the base game without any expansion packs installed to play this extension. For downloading the mod and for more on the mod, just go to this page.
Piercings Set
It is getting a little more extraordinary again now. This one for all you guys who were asking me how to have the right accessories for the urban kind of Sim in the game. For you, the Piercings Set designed by Necrodog is undoubtedly one you should look into since it adds piercings and tattoos. For the download and further resources, follow this link.
Bigger Chest Set
Do you want a sporty Sim? Have a look at this one. The Bigger Chest Set is a useful extension for you, as it allows you to make your Sim look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Linkster123's Bigger Chest Set adds a set of modified muscle sets for male Sims. The mod and more information are available at this site.
Hair for Toddlers Package
A way to increase the options of hairstyles for a toddler is something that has always been missing in the Sims 4. For the download and further resources, follow this link. More also here:
Skintones Set
The Skintones Set by Kitty259 features a set of cool skin tone sets. Check this page to download the mod.
Simlish Clubmaster Glasses Set
The Simlish Clubmaster Glasses Set by Tamo features cool eyeglasses for all ages and genders. You may download the body mod and find further information here.
Thong Underwear Set
The Thong UnderwearSet is a creation by KisaFayd, adding custom thong in different variations. For the download and further resources, follow this link.
Smooth AsF Hair Set
The Smooth AsF Hair Set by Xalder features a slick comb-over hairstyle for your male sims. You may download the file and find further information here.
Dark Elf Skintones Set
Let's continue with something more extraordinary again. Enabling you to have more options in the body shop to create supernatural creatures, the Dark Elf Skintones Set is a useful extension for all fantasy fans out there. Featuring nine skin tones made for elves and other fantasy creatures, the Dark Elf Skintones Set is a go-to for those. To download the mod, just go to this page.
Plumbots from TS3 Set
Would you like to have more things in the game for sci-fi fans? Then you will love this mod. For the download and further resources, follow this link.
Body Hair Set
Have you ever wondered how to make your Sim look super masculine? Then the Body Hair Set is the absolutely perfect modification for you. The Body Hair Set is a piece by Castor, adding body hairs for your male Sims. You may download the file and find further information here.
The Sims 4 Default Skin
Afterglow Skin Mod
The Afterglow Skin Mod by Kellyhb5 adds cool skin for your Sim. The Afterglow Skin Mod and more info are available here. Also, have a look into this: YouTube clip on the mod.
Strawberry Blonde' Hair Color Mod
Sims 4 Default Skin Replacement Alpha
The Strawberry Blonde' Hair Color Mod by Kellyhb5 adds strawberry blond hair to the BodyShop. Check this page to download the extension.
Glass Wings for all Ages Mod
Let's get back to some fantasy stuff. Esmeralda's Glass Wings for all Ages Mod adds recolorable glass wings for males and females from toddler to elder. The Glass Wings for all Ages Mod and more info are available here.
Dreamy Eyes Mod
Sims 4 Best Default Skin
The Dreamy Eyes Mod by Kellyhb5 adds heterochromia eyes. You may download the file and find further information here.
Curly Ponytail for Girls Mod
What always has been missing in The Sims 4 is a way to have cool heterochromia eyes available. But this mod helps out. To download the mod, just go to this page.
Height Slider Mod
Default Replacement Eyes Sims 4
Ever wondered if you can adjust your Sim's height? Here's a fascinating CAS mod by luumia, which allows users to make Sims taller or shorter than usual. Simply click and drag around your Sim's neck in CAS game mode to change its height. We've made a separate post that explains this Sims 4 body mod in detail here.