Making your way up the ranks in The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy expansion pack is a tough task. Luckily, there are a couple of special items you can find and use to change your fate, which are called Power Shifts.
These are some of the most powerful and influential assets you can get your hands on, so they’re also rather difficult to find and use. If you’re looking for a way to secure your Sim a magnificent future, here are all Power Shifts in The Sims 4.
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What are Power Shifts in The Sims 4?
Power Shifts are interactive items that can be used to help your Sim rise or fall in power. Luck plays a huge role in how useful they are, as all Power Shifts have the potential to go wrong, which means you may gain exactly what you need to rise through the ranks, or you might lose all your progress and end up at the bottom.
All Power Shifts in The Sims 4
There are five Power Shifts you can find and interact with, all of which are exclusive to the Royalty & Legacy expansion pack. They can only be found in Ondarion, as this is where their effects unfold.
- Simcaliber
- Crystal Slippers
- The Enchanted Mirror
- Anansi’s Well
- Noble Frogs
Where to find all Power Shifts in The Sims 4
Some Power Shifts have fixed spawn locations, while others can be found at various spots around Ondarion. Here’s where to go to get your hands on all Power Shifts in Royalty & Legacy.
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Simcaliber | Can be found in the plaza area in the Verdemar neighborhood. It’s very close to Ye Old Villager bar and slightly south of where the Blacksmith is located. Once you know where it is, you then need to get to work pulling the sword from the stone. Your Sim must be worthy and meet a few prerequisites to succeed at this endeavor, including being at least level eight in Swordsmanship and having Commoner Level Three Favor. |
| Crystal Slippers | Can be found in Treasure Chests around Ondarion. Look for rock spots that have a red X on them, as Treasure Chests can spawn near any of them. They generally take a while to appear and are quite rare, though. The loot you get in each chest is also random, so luck decides how easy this item is to find. |
| The Enchanted Mirror | Found on a small island in the Bellacorde neighborhood. Look for the massive lake area with a bridge your Sim can walk across to find it. |
| Anansi’s Well | Located in the Dambele neighborhood. You can find it between the Dambele Palace and Zanbira Market areas. |
| Noble Frogs | Can be found anywhere you can find regular Frogs in The Sims 4, including ponds, lakes, logs, water pumps, and other such locations. |
How to use all Power Shifts in The Sims 4
The potential benefits or drawbacks of each Power Shift are unique, so once you get your hands on one, you’ll need to know how to use it and what outcomes you may encounter. Here’s what every Power Shift can cause to unfold.
- Simcaliber – Can be used in duels or to practice the Swordsmanship skill like any other Sword. It also has two unique interactions no other Sword has, which include “Ascend to Kingdom Leader” and “Simcalibur’s Radiance.” The former raises your rank in the Noble career to 10 instantly, while the latter gives you a Confident moodlet that lasts eight hours.
- Crystal Slippers – Can be equipped and worn to a Grand Ball. At the ball, find a partner you wish to gain the favor and title of, and choose to Dance for Romance or Dance for Status with them. If successful, you’ll gain their affection or title depending on which option you choose. These magical shoes only last 16 hours, so be sure to act fast.
- The Enchanted Mirror – The mirror has a few different available interactions. You can click on it and choose to “Investigate Secrets on…” to learn a Scandal about the chosen Sim if they have one to uncover. You may also choose to “Gaze into the Future” to potentially get a boost in your career.
- Anansi’s Well – Click on the well and choose to “Ask for Anansi’s Advice” at the cost of one Simoleon. Then, examine the well further to eventually trigger Anansi’s Trials. Completing all four of them unlocks the Threadshifter Trait for your Sim, which can be used to alter your Noble and Commoner alignment at will.
- Noble Frogs – You can kiss a Noble Frog to have a shot at them turning into a Noble Sim. Transformation into a Sim isn’t guaranteed, but if they do make this transition, they’ll then take a look at your Sim and decide whether they like you. If they don’t, they’ll revert to a Frog again and vanish from your inventory. If they do, they’ll be interested in pursuing romance right away, allowing you to get engaged right away, thus inheriting their Noble title.
With all Power Shifts, there’s a chance of failure, which results in different random outcomes. Your Sim may potentially lose status, create a Scandal, feel Embarrassed for a while, or otherwise suffer, so be careful with these abilities and try to heed all warnings they mention.
