The Sims 4 Nobility Career: How to Become King or Queen
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The Sims 4 Nobility Career: How to Become King or Queen

Alexandre Alexandre Jollier
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In brief

Discover how to access the noble career in The Sims 4 with the Legacy and Royalty expansion pack and progress all the way to the supreme title of king or queen. Between daily duties, skills to master, and the different available paths, this guide explains everything you need to reign supreme over your kingdom.

In The Sims 4, the dream of ruling as king or queen is now within everyone's reach. With the Legacy and Royalty expansion, Sims have the opportunity to experience the joys of nobility, its privileges and its constraints. This article will explain the steps to follow to become king or queen.

The Sims 4 Nobility Career: How to Become King or Queen

Becoming a Noble: The Different Paths to Explore

A Sim can take different paths to become a noble in The Sims 4, each option having its advantages and disadvantages.

The most direct path to obtaining a noble title is to pursue the noble career, which involves carrying out specific actions and investing time and energy in court life. Sims who choose this career will benefit from a salary and various perks tied to their role.

To access this noble career, you must interact with a throne and ask a noble to grant you a title, or read a book on the history of nobility, and choose the option to research your noble heritage. Once admitted, Sims will need to complete daily tasks to progress in their career.

For those who don't want to be tied down by the responsibilities of a career, there are also other ways to access nobility. Two main options are available to you:

  • Family inheritance: If a parent obtains nobility, their child automatically obtains a noble title.
  • Marrying a Noble: The goal is to marry a noble Sim in order to be granted a title equal to that of your spouse. Be careful, these titles are subject to fluctuation: just like a noble who loses their title or divorces, their spouse's title can vanish...

The Sims 4 Nobility Career: How to Become King or Queen

The Duties of Nobles: What to Expect?

Once the noble title is finally acquired, the Sim has obligations: without fulfilling these various tasks, it is impossible to maintain noble status and progress in the noble career.

Noble duties change every day and can, for example, take the form of: 

  • Practicing ballroom dancing
  • Using the noble introduction to meet new Sims
  • Answering noble mail
  • Taking part in fencing duels
  • Attending grand balls

So many ways to improve their skills, but also their reputation with the Court!

The Sims 4 Nobility Career: How to Become King or Queen
 

The Noble Career

The opportunity of a noble career is also a matter of advancement. As part of this career, divided into levels, in order to progress, a Sim will need to reach a certain performance threshold, updated by the completion of their duties.

Noble Career Progression Table

LevelTitlePromotion RequirementsSalary/Day
1) Noble Novice
  • Knight
  • Dame
  • Chevalierum
  • Reach level 2 in Charisma
672 Simoleons
2) Honorable Herald
  • Baronet
  • Baronetess
  • Baronetum
  • Reach level 3 in Charisma
  • Reach level 2 in Fencing
816 Simoleons
3) Charismatic Courtier
  • Baron
  • Baroness
  • Baronum
  • Reach level 4 in Charisma
1,008 Simoleons
4) Charming Chamberlain
  • Viscount
  • Viscountess
  • Viscountum
  • Reach level 5 in Charisma
  • Reach level 4 in Fencing
1,320 Simoleons
5) Influential Lord
  • Count
  • Countess
  • Countum
  • Reach level 6 in Charisma
1,608 Simoleons
6) Admirable Aristocrat
  • Margrave
  • Margravine
  • Margravum
  • Reach level 7 in Charisma
  • Reach level 4 in Fencing
2,088 Simoleons
7) Opulent Superintendent
  • Marquis
  • Marquise
  • Marquisum
  • Reach level 8 in Charisma
2,280 Simoleons
8) Distinguished Dignitary
  • Duke
  • Duchess
  • Ducum
  • Reach level 9 in Charisma
2,088 Simoleons
9) Respected Regent
  • Grand Duke
  • Grand Duchess
  • Grand Ducum
  • Reach level 10 in Charisma
  • Reach level 5 in Fencing
2,400 Simoleons
10) Leader of the Realm
  • King
  • Queen
  • Monarch
/2,712 Simoleons

Each level requires a certain proficiency in a third skill or a number of interactions with other Sims in order to boost performance and, ultimately, open the way to promotions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you access the noble career in The Sims 4?
There are two main methods: interacting with a throne and asking a noble to grant you a title, or reading a book on the history of nobility and choosing the option to research noble heritage. Once admitted, you'll need to complete daily tasks to progress.
What skills do you need to develop to become king or queen?
The charisma skill is essential and must reach level 10 to access the supreme title. Fencing is also required at certain levels, particularly for levels 4, 6, and 9 of the noble career.
What happens if I divorce or abandon my noble duties?
By abandoning your responsibilities or getting divorced, you risk losing your noble title. Additionally, if you obtained this title through marriage, your spouse will also lose their noble status.
What are a noble's daily duties?
Duties include various actions such as practicing ballroom dancing, using the noble introduction to meet new Sims, responding to noble mail, taking part in fencing duels, and attending grand balls. These actions improve your skills and your reputation with the Court.
What is the maximum salary as king or queen?
The supreme title of king or queen offers a salary of 2,712 Simoleons per day, which represents the highest pay in the noble career.

Key takeaways

  • The noble career can be accessed through three paths: the direct career, family inheritance, or marriage to a noble.
  • Progressing from knight to king requires mastering charisma up to level 10 and fulfilling daily duties.
  • Noble duties include ballroom dancing, fencing duels, diplomatic meetings, and attending balls to improve your reputation.
  • Each level of the career offers increasing salaries, from knight (672 Simoleons) up to king (2,712 Simoleons per day).
  • Noble status can be lost in the event of divorce or abandonment of responsibilities, which also affects the spouse.

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