Comprehensive Guide to The Sims 4 Life and Death Reaper Career

If your Sim is destined to harvest and collect souls in The Sims 4, you’ll want insights into mastering the entire Grim Reaper career available in the Life & Death Expansion Pack.

The enigmatic Grim Reaper, a prominent figure since the franchise’s inception, appears at your lot whenever a death occurs. Despite his foreboding nature, he has emerged as a beloved icon across various installments of The Sims series.

This makes one wonder: what would it be like to step into his shoes? Fortunately, you can experience this by embarking on the Reaper career offered in the Life & Death expansion.

Navigating this career path might seem challenging, but we’ve outlined everything you need to know, including how to excel and the rewards that await.

Understanding the Reaper Career in The Sims 4 Life & Death Expansion Pack

As an active career, a typical workday in the Reaper profession consists of three main phases: preparation, reaping, and concluding the day’s work.

During the preparation phase, upon your arrival in the Netherworld—a unique realm found in the Life & Death Expansion Pack—you’ll need to interact with the Scry.

A screenshot showcasing a Reaper Sim performing a scrying task in The Sims 4. — ea / dexerto

Your day typically starts with Scrying for a new assignment.

What follows can vary significantly. You might be asked to practice reaping with a dummy, conduct research on your assignment, or even perform other tasks.

After you complete the initial preparation, your next step is to Scry once more to journey to a site where a Sim has passed away. Here, your primary duty is to collect the Soul of the deceased Sim. This involves taking statements from witnesses, investigating surrounding objects, and deducing the cause of death.

A screenshot featuring a Reaper Sim in action in The Sims 4. — ea / dexerto

A Reaper Sim assessing the cause of death for a deceased individual.

Occasionally, your duties might include sealing Netherworld Fissures that have invaded the realm. This unpredictability also applies during the preparation phase; some days, you might find yourself addressing a malfunctioning Netherworld portal instead of merely collecting Souls.

Rest assured, after you manage your tasks, there will be time to wrap up your workday with administrative responsibilities. For instance, upon returning from your Soul collection, you might need to release it back through the Netherworld portal, file a Death Certificate, and evaluate death patterns from Grim’s office.

Requirements for Advancing in the Reaper Career

A key requirement to progress in the Reaper career is to enhance your Thanatology skill, which aligns perfectly with the profession. Additionally, Charisma plays a vital role since you’ll frequently engage with witnesses, whether comforting them during a difficult time or fostering a connection.

A screenshot highlighting a Sim comforting another Sim. — ea / dexerto

To accelerate your career growth, it’s essential to complete daily tasks effectively. Unlike the Romance Consultant career and other paths with multiple branches, the Reaper occupation maintains a single trajectory.

Reaper Career Level	Promotion Requirements	Salary
Grimtern	Attend an Active Work Day	25 Simoleons/hour
Restceptionist	Achieve Level 2 Thanatology Skill	31 Simoleons/hour
Dust-to-Dust Buster	Achieve Level 3 Thanatology Skill and Release 3 Souls	39 Simoleons/hour
Collections Agent	Achieve Level 2 Fitness Skill and Level 3 Charisma Skill	54 Simoleons/hour
Soul Slayer	Achieve Level 4 Thanatology Skill and Release 5 Souls	77 Simoleons/hour
Spirit Expert (Extraction & Resolution)	Achieve Level 4 Charisma Skill and Write a Reaping Manual	110 Simoleons/hour
Nether-Tether	Achieve Level 5 Thanatology Skill	158 Simoleons/hour
D.N.R (Death’s Negotiation Reporter)	Achieve Level 4 Fitness Skill and Level 5 Charisma Skill	223 Simoleons/hour
Graveling	Release 10 Souls	299 Simoleons/hour
Reaper	–	421 Simoleons/hour

Rewards from the Grim Reaper Career

Among the standout rewards for completing the Reaper career is the coveted Grand Grim Uniform, which distinguishes itself from the Basic Reaper Uniform typically worn at the start of your career by concealing your Sim’s face—much like the Grim himself!

A screenshot of the Grand Grim Uniform reward in The Sims 4. — ea / dexerto

The Grand Grim Uniform boasts a stunning design.

It features intricate details and a variety of color options available in CAS. In addition, Grim’s Timeless Hourglass is a noteworthy collectible that can serve as a cherished heirloom, allowing future generations of your Sim to remember their Reaper ancestor.

Below is a summary of all the rewards you’ll earn through the Reaper career:

Basic Reaper Uniform
Grim’s Timeless Hourglass
Grand Grim Uniform
Grim’s Right Hand

Now that you’re equipped with knowledge on completing the Grim Reaper career in The Sims 4, consider exploring the best cheats for rapid progression and how to facilitate your Sim’s rebirth to continue their adventures in the afterlife.

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