{"id":748,"date":"2021-11-07T11:05:37","date_gmt":"2021-11-07T11:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trucchithesims.com\/the-sims-4-mermaids-living-on-the-island\/"},"modified":"2021-11-07T11:05:42","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T11:05:42","slug":"the-sims-4-mermaids-living-on-the-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trucchithesims.com\/en\/the-sims-4-mermaids-living-on-the-island\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sims 4 Mermaids (Living on the Island)"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the addition of The Sims 4: Island Living, we have been given a brand new type of occult sim, the mermaid! The mermaids have been added alongside the brand new island world, Sulani, and are a fun and adorable addition to the game with their features and abilities.<\/p>\n\n

In this guide, we will discuss how you can become a mermaid, how to take care of your mermaid needs, and all the powers and abilities that come with being a mermaid. And of course, we'll talk about how to stop being a mermaid if you just want to get back to normal sim life.<\/p>\n\n

How to become a mermaid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

To become a mermaid in The Sims 4, you have two options. You can make your own mermaid in create-a-sim, or you can find or purchase mermaid algae.<\/p>\n\n

Become a mermaid in Create a Sim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

When you create a sim, you can create a mermaid in the same way you would create a vampire or alien sim using the stealth option. You cannot change an already created sim into a siren using CAS but you can use the algae siren option.<\/p>\n\n

When creating your own mermaid, you will need to create both their mermaid shape and their normal sim shape. Their sim form will be designed just like any other sim you create, you can choose all of their clothing options and proceed as you would any other sim.<\/p>\n\n

Their mermaid shape will only have swimwear and no other clothing options, as these mermaids only exist when your sim is in the water. You will be able to choose your mermaid tail and tail color options, all of which are quite vibrant and colourful.<\/p>\n\n

For female mermaids, you'll be able to choose a swimsuit top (including shells or coconuts, haha) for the mermaid top half, but male mermaids don't need to wear anything on top. You also have some interesting new face paints to choose from that you can pair with your mermaid's fin.<\/p>\n\n

There are also special eye options for mermaid sims that can make them look even more interesting and mermaid-like!<\/p>\n\n

Become a mermaid with Kelp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Mermaid Seaweed can be found in the Rewards Shop for the very low price of 500 Satisfaction Points, so it's extremely affordable for your sim to transform into a mermaid without having to pay a ton of points.<\/p>\n\n

You can also choose to take the more difficult route to find mermaid algae and try to find it somewhere in Sulani. If you dive near any of the water buoys you may find some algae, or when you explore the cave located on the mountainside at Mua Pel'am.<\/p>\n\n

Once you have acquired your mermaid algae, you just have to consume it and you will have the ability to transform into a mermaid. However, you need to make sure your sim goes into the ocean within the first 24 hours or that the mermaid algae have no effect.<\/p>\n\n

Taking care of a mermaid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Unlike vampires in The Sims 4, mermaids are much more like humans and just have a different need than a normal sim. Their need for hygiene will turn into a need for hydration. The rest of their needs will be just like a regular sim, so don't worry too much about not knowing how to take care of them.<\/p>\n\n

To satisfy your mermaid's need for hydration, you just need to get in the water. This could mean taking a shower or bath, or taking a swim in the ocean or pool.<\/p>\n\n

Don't worry, your siren's hydration doesn't work like a vampire's vampire energy. Your mermaid won't die or turn into a human if her hydration runs out completely. They will just spend some time feeling really uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n

Fun fact: when your mermaid enters a bathtub, her mermaid tail will appear and hang from the side of the tub! So don't waste your time on boring showers!<\/p>\n\n

Powers of the siren<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Mermaids have a number of powers that they can use to change other sims' emotions, bring different animals to them, and maybe even take down another sim. Mermaids are really powerful and can do a lot of things with these powers.<\/p>\n\n

The mermaid lullaby<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The powers of the mermaid lullaby can be targeted at another sim and each of them will use -30 of hydration. They are used to change the way a sim feels about their emotions.<\/p>\n\n