The Guide to The Sims 4 Occult Lifespans

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The Sims 4 has 6 different Occults across various game and expansion packs. Keep reading to learn about each of The Sims 4 Occult lifespans!

As of January 2026, there are 6 Occult options in The Sims 4. These Occults don’t exist in The Sims 4 base game, but are included in game and expansion packs, such as The Sims 4: Vampires and The Sims 4: Get to Work. Many of these Occult Sims have different lifespans than Human Sims, with each changing based on the lifespan determined in your gameplay settings.

There are three lifespan options: Short, Normal, and Long. Adjusting these settings will change the lifespan length for all Sims in your game. This can be adjusted at any time.

Short Lifespans

For quicker story and life progression, you can choose to the Short lifespan option in your gameplay settings.

Occult Types	Newborn	Infant	Toddler	Child	Teen	Young Adult	Adult	Elder	~Total Days
Alien	0.5 days	2.5 days	4 days	7 days	11 days	14 days	21 days	7 days	67 days
Fairy	0.5 days	3 days	4 days	7 days	11 days	18 days	27 days	14 days	84.5 days
Mermaid	0.5 days	2.5 days	3 days	7 days	10 days	14 days	21 days	25 days	83 days
Spellcaster	0.5 days	2.5 days	4 days	7 days	11 days	14 days	21 days	7 days	67 days
Werewolf	0.5 days	2.5 days	3 days	7 days	10 days	14 days	21 days	7 days	67 days
Vampire	1 day	2.5 days	3 days	7 days	10 days

Sims 4 Occult Lifespans, Alien Young Adult

Normal Lifespans

If you want more time to achieve aspirations and help your Sim work through personal goals, you can choose the Normal lifespan.

Occult Types	Newborn	Infant	Toddler	Child	Teen	Young Adult	Adult	Elder	~Total Days
Alien	1 day	5 days	7 days	14 days	21 days	28 days	42 days	14 days	132 days
Fairy	1 day	5 days	7 days	14 days	21 days	37 days	55 days	98 days	238 days
Mermaid	1 day	5 days	6 days	14 days	21 days	28 days	42 days	49 days	166 days
Spellcaster	1 day	5 days	7 days	14 days	21 days	28 days	42 days	14 days	132 days
Werewolf	1 day	5 days	7 days	14 days	21 days	28 days	42 days	14 days	132 days
Vampire	1 day	5 days	7 days	14 days	21 days

Sims 4 Occult Lifespans, Werewolf Newborn

Long Lifespans

For those looking to spend the most time possible with their Sims and Sims worlds, the Long lifespan is the one to pick!

Occult Types	Newborn	Infant	Toddler	Child	Teen	Young Adult	Adult	Elder	~Total Days
Alien	4 days	20 days	28 days	56 days	84 days	112 days	168 days	56 days	528 days
Fairy	5 days	20 days	28 days	56 days	84 days	147 days	220 days	112 days	672 days
Mermaid	4 days	20 days	28 days	56 days	84 days	112 days	168 days	196 days	667 days
Spellcaster	4 days	20 days	28 days	56 days	84 days	110 days	168 days	56 days	528 days
Werewolf	4 days	20 days	27 days	56 days	84 days	112 days	168 days	56 days	528 days
Vampire	5 days	19 days	27 days	56 days	83 days

Sims 4 Occult Lifespans, Vampire Young Adult

Extending The Sims 4 Occult Lifespans

While all Sims can extend their lifespans with things like the Potion of Youth from the Rewards Store, or the Essence of Life from a Cow Plant, a few Occults have special ways to make sure Occult Sims live longer.

Spellcaster

Sims who have mastered their Spellcaster abilities can craft the Potion of Immortality. Taking this potion will allow your Sim to become immortal once they’ve aged up to Elder.

Werewolf

Werewolf Sims who wish to extend their lifespan can unlock the ability to Live Forever with the Immortal Wolf ability at the Apex level.

Vampire

Vampire Sims are immortal and can live forever! Just make sure they avoid the sun and their Needs are met. Occult Sims in The Sims 4 who are born into vampirism will stop aging once they reach Young Adult. Sims who are turned into a Vampire as an Adult or Elder will stay this age as a Vampire.

Honorable Mention Occult: PlantSims

PlantSims were revamped through The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack, but they aren’t your typical Occult Sims. Similar to other Occults, PlantSims have special Needs that need to be tended to; specifically, these Sims have the Water Need. These Sims need Water to complete their photosynthesis process and prevent wilting.

What sets PlantSims apart from other Occults is the fact that the PlantSim lifespan only lasts five days. To remain a PlantSim, your Sim will need to eat a Forbidden Fruit and reset the lifespan.

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The Guide to The Sims 4 Occult Lifespans

Table of Contents

Short Lifespans

Normal Lifespans

Long Lifespans