The Apothecary Skill in The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature lets your Sims tap into nature’s magic to craft powerful Elixirs, cure mystical Ailments, and even influence emotions. With this skill, Sims can heal themselves or others, pursue the Naturopath career, or brew concoctions for a bit of playful chaos. Whether you’re focused on holistic healing or magical mischief, mastering Apothecary adds an exciting layer of natural and supernatural gameplay.
This guide covers everything you need to know about the Apothecary Skill, including how to level it up, what you can craft, and why it matters.
What Is the Apothecary Skill?
The Apothecary Skill allows Sims to craft Elixirs, Cures, Emotion Potions, and Luck Charms. These items let Sims:
- Heal Ailments
- Influence Emotions
- Protect Sims from supernatural threats
- Create playful chaos among other Sims
It’s also vital for pursuing the Naturopath career or the Elixir Enthusiast aspiration.
Who can learn it? Teen, Young Adult, Adult, and Elder Sims can all build this skill.
Sims with the Mystical Personality Trait gain a boost when learning Apothecary, helping them level up faster and excel in potion-making.
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How to Start Learning Apothecary
Your Sim has several ways to begin building this magical skill:
1. Use the Leafy Ledge Apothecary Table
- Purchase the Leafy Ledge Apothecary Table (also known simply as the Apothecary Table) in Build Mode.
- Choose “Study Apothecary Cures” or start crafting Elixirs directly.
- This is the most hands-on way to build the skill.
The Apothecary Table costs only §100 and is functional off-the-grid, making it perfect for eco builds.
Tip: If you’re short on cash, you don’t have to buy your own Apothecary Table right away. You’ll find free-to-use tables in the GROM Exhibit museum in the Coast of Adhmor neighborhood and another near the fairy hub in Everdew.
2. Research on the Computer
- Select a computer and choose: More Choices > Web > Research > Research Cures & Elixirs
While slower than crafting, this is a convenient method if your Sim isn’t ready to invest in a table yet.
3. Read Skill Books
If your Sim prefers books, you can buy skill volumes from any bookshelf:
- Apothecary Vol 1: A Spoonful of Sugar → §75
- Apothecary Vol 2: No, Don’t Drink That! → §150
- Apothecary Vol 3: Making Your Friends Drink That → §250
Books can train your Sim up to level 9 but are slower than hands-on crafting.
4. Attend Skill Classes
If you own Discover University, your Sim can sit in on a skill-building class for §250. Find this option under:
Phone > Business App (briefcase icon) > Sit in on Skill Class
Classes run between 9 AM and 9 PM and boost skill gain while your Sim’s off-lot.
5. Use the Sharing is Caring Whiteboard
Available with the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, this whiteboard lets Sims teach or learn the skill in a group setting.
Once you reach level 5, your Sim can also mentor other Sims in the Apothecary skill, helping friends or family members learn this magical craft.
How to Gather Ingredients
Crafting Elixirs requires ingredients. Here’s how your Sims can gather them:
Forage in the world
- From Level 2 onward, you can select “Forage for Apothecary Ingredients” on grass, dirt, or sand.
At level 2, your Sim can forage specifically for Apothecary ingredients rather than random items. However, keep in mind foraging still yields a random mix, so you might gather extra ingredients you don’t immediately need.
Purchase at the Apothecary Table
- Basic ingredients like Aura Petal, Basil, Daisy, Lemon, Lump of Moss, and Sage are available for purchase.
At level 10, your Sim unlocks Advanced Ingredients for purchase at the Apothecary Table, including Acorn, Lightning Root Leaf, and Small Critter Bone.
Grow in your garden
- Some ingredients can be cultivated for a steady supply.
Visit Apothecary Todd’s Shop
- In Sprucederry Grove, your Sim can buy or sell crafted elixirs and even get mentorship from Todd!
Ailments and Their Cures
Ailments are magical afflictions your Sims can catch from fairies, bad luck, or other random mischief. They create uncomfortable moodlets and sometimes odd behaviors. Fortunately, they’re curable!
Sims can catch ailments through various means like becoming Very Imbalanced, using toilets off their home lot, being cursed by a Fairy, or sometimes just from random bad luck.
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Examples of Ailments and Their Cures:
| Ailment | Symptoms | Cure Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic Sinuses | Powerful sneezes that break objects | Daisy x1, Sage x2 |
| Gnome Lure | Attracts mischievous gnomes to your lot | Daisy x1, Lemon x2 |
| Burning Passion Ailment | Makes Sims Flirty but may scorch objects | Aura Petal x2, Sage x2 |
| Simoleon Fever | Causes Sims to cough up Simoleons | Daisy x1, Lemon x2 |
| Emotional Void | Dampens all emotions | Basil x1, Aura Petal x2 |
| Creation Impulse Ailment | Causes Sims to compulsively craft objects or engage in creative activities | Daisy x3, Aura Petal x1 |
Your Sim can cure ailments by:
- Crafting and consuming the right elixir
- Visiting a Naturopath for §1,500
- Asking a friendly Fairy to magically remove the ailment
Apothecary Skill Levels & Unlocks
Here’s what your Sim unlocks as they climb the 10 skill levels:
Level 1
- Access to the Leafy Ledge Apothecary Table
- Ability to study cures and craft basic elixirs
At Level 1, your Sim can immediately craft:
- Burning Passion Cure → 2 Aura Petal, 2 Sage
- Simoleon Fever Cure → 1 Daisy, 2 Lemon
- Creation Impulse Cure → 3 Daisy, 1 Aura Petal**_
Basic ingredients available from the Apothecary Table at this level include Aura Petal, Basil, Daisy, Lemon, Lump of Moss, and Sage.
Level 2
- Forage for Apothecary Ingredients
- Craft basic cures like Sonic Sinuses, Greenie Meanie, Gnome Lure, Luck Magnet, and Emotional Void
- Unlocks Apothecary Study Set in Build/Buy mode
Level 3
- Enthuse About Crafting Elixirs social interaction
- Craft Enhanced Eyes and Calming Draught elixirs
- Craft emotion potions using any three positive or negative potions
Initially, emotion potions require 3 general potions for each specific one (3:1). This changes to 2:1 at Level 7, making potion crafting cheaper.
Emotion Potions can also be acquired by harvesting a Moody Shrub in Everdew, visiting Moondrop Springs, or crafting an Emotion Stone at level 6 to bottle emotions directly from Sims.
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Emotions You Can Bottle
Here’s the full list of emotions you can bottle:
- Anger
- Boredom
- Confidence
- Embarrassment
- Flirtatiousness
- Focus
- Happiness
- Inspiration
- Playfulness
- Sadness
- Fear (Scared)
- Tension
Level 4
- Craft Noxious Gas and Hooked on Nature elixirs
Level 5
- Gain resistance to bad smells from crafting
- Craft A Wee Drink and Momentary Happiness
- Unlock The Apothecarist’s Tabletop Organizer
Level 6
- Brag About Apothecary Expertise
- Craft the Emotion Stone and Balanced Mind elixirs
Level 7
- Craft Lucky Liquid and Luck Charms
- Reduced cost for crafting Emotion Potions
- Ability to craft Luck-based charms like Freezer Bunny Foot and Cowplant Horn
At level 7, potion exchange ratios improve: instead of needing 3 potions to convert into a specific emotion potion, you’ll only need 2.
Luck Charms glow red or green, expire after two days, and can be rekindled using Fairy Dust for continued magical effects.
Level 8
- Craft the Need Stop Elixir, which freezes Sims’ Needs for 24 hours
The Need Stop Elixir stops normal Needs decay for 24 hours, but occult abilities will still drain relevant Needs even while this elixir is active.
Level 9
- Immunity to foul smells from crafting
- Craft Fearless and Supernatural Shield elixirs
Level 10
- Purchase advanced ingredients like Acorn, Lightning Root Leaf, and Small Critter Bone
- Convert any Emotion Potion into another type
- Craft powerful elixirs like Holistic Cure and Celestial Protection
Powerful Elixirs and Effects
Your Sim can craft dozens of unique concoctions, such as:
- Need Stop Elixir – Stops Needs decay for 24 hours.
- Emotion Stone – Detects emotions, bottles them, and can be consumed by Fairies.
- Holistic Cure – Removes negative moodlets, cures any ailment, and restores all Needs.
- Supernatural Shield – Protects against Vampires, Werewolves, Spellcasters, and Fairies’ powers.
- Lucky Liquid – Temporarily boosts a Sim’s luck.
How to Sell Your Apothecary Elixirs
Brewing Elixirs isn’t just useful for curing ailments or crafting magical effects—it’s also a great way for Sims to earn Simoleons and share their skills with the world. Don’t want to keep all those potions? Sell them!
- Start a Yard Sale right on your home lot using the Come and Get It Street Store Table, even if you don’t own any expansions.
- Open your own Miracle Elixir Shop if you have the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, letting you run a dedicated store for your potions and crafts.
- Sell crafted Elixirs directly to Apothecary Todd in Sprucederry Grove for instant income and a quick way to clear your inventory.
Even without the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion, you can start a Yard Sale directly on your home lot to sell your Elixirs and potions.
Cheats for Instant Mastery
If you’d rather skip the grind, enable cheats by pressing:
Ctrl + Shift + C → type testingcheats true → EnterThen use:
stats.set_skill_level Major_Apothecary XReplace “X” with any number 1–10. For example, to max out:
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Besides curing ailments and crafting potent elixirs, the Apothecary Skill unlocks unique social interactions, potential income streams, and synergizes beautifully with the mystical gameplay of Enchanted by Nature. It’s a fun, layered skill perfect for Sims who want to embrace magic, holistic living, or even a bit of playful chaos.
It’s also essential if your Sim plans to join the Naturopath Career or follow the Elixir Enthusiast Aspiration, opening up specialized job paths and magical achievements. Play Now!
