- Not to be confused with Spells (The Sims: Makin' Magic).
Spells are new features that came alongside the new witch lifestate and the new Magic neighborhood in The Sims 2: Apartment Life. A Sim must be a witch or warlock to perform spells. Witches (or warlocks) with higher magic skill will have a higher success rate when casting spells and will have access to the more powerful spells. To cast a spell, simply click on a magical Sim selected, then click on any object, Sim, or open space on the ground you wish to interact with as normal. Then select the option Cast Spell . . .. Different spells will be available depending on the target objects, Sims, the selected Witch's Magical Ability and alignment, and finally the magical reagents the Sim has in their possession at the time. Some spells require other expansion packs, such as Apello Cattus Amicus[TS2:P] and Creatum Insecto Volucris[TS2:S].
Spells are organized into three categories: "Good", "Neutral" and "Evil". A Sim needs to have a perfect alignment in one of the three magics to cast the strongest spells of that alignment. For example, a perfectly "good" witch can craft a "throne of light" which is the ultimate chair that charges all motives simultaneously. This also means that as a witch strays further and further from one side, they slowly begin losing the ability to cast that alignment's spells. However, any Witch can cast any Neutral Spell, provided they have the magical ability to do so, but conversely, a fully Neutral Witch cannot cast either the powerful Good spells or the powerful Evil spells. A witch with the perfect alignment in the neutral range can cast the most powerful spell in all of the alignments, Tempus Interruptus.
Unlike the Magic in The Sims: Makin' Magic, spells in Apartment Life can't fail in interesting ways. The only thing that happens when a spell fails is that the witch's or warlock's motives drop. Spell failure, however, will often drastically reduce the caster's bladder motive, and if the bladder motive is already fairly low, bladder failure may occur. To prevent bladder failure resulting from spell failure, direct the caster to sit on his or her alignment's throne; he or she may get up almost immediately, but the bladder motive may increase enough to where the witch or warlock will be able to get to a toilet on time.
"Good" spells
"Good" spells help improve the lives of Sims and the world around them.
| Spell | Description | Magic level | Reagents required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appello Servantus |
Summon servant. "Nameless servant please arise! We welcome your invisible guise. To help with chores and clean this grime. Once you're done fade out in kind!" |
6 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Essence of Light 1x Mystic Dust 1x Moonbeams |
| Beautificus Locus | Makes the world a better place to live. Sunny weather.
"Glad rays of the sun summon laughter and fun. Banish rain clouds and worse. By the end of this verse!" |
0 | 1x Dragon Scales 1x Essence of Light 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
| Benemoodus Simae |
Increase a Sim's motives. "Rainbows and Moonbeams! Let's make this Sim's day! Lift up their mood.Take their cares far away!" |
0 |
1x Dragon Scales |
| Benemoodus Populus | Increase motives of all Sims in a certain area.
Note: This is the only known spell to affect babies and toddlers. "With a dash of sugar and spice. Make this lot happy and nice! Remove the negative state of affairs. Make everyone here forget their cares!" |
7 | 2x Essence of Light 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
| Compello Acceptus | Influences a Sim to accept the next five social interactions.
"Friends of legend, grant this great chance. Make this Sims more pleasant. Make their heart dance!" |
5 | 1x Dragon Scales 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
| Creatum Insecto Volucris | Summons butterflies or fireflies, depending on the time of day. (Requires Seasons).
"Bring forth friendly insects. Keep an eye on the time. Butterflies and fireflies by day or by night." |
0 |
1x Essence of Light |
| Exflammo | Instantly extinguishes a fire.
"Oh burning fires, retreat to your source. Burn far beyond, hurry on, run your course." |
2 | 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
| Expello Mortis | Successfully eject the Grim Reaper and save a Sim's life.
"Step away Angel of Death! Keep your Scythe from this sim! Strike a deal with me, friend Leave this sim with their kin." |
9 | 2x Dragon Scales 2x Essence of Light 2x Moonbeams |
| Remedis Simae | Cure sickness.
"Spirits of wellness heed my call for a cure. Heal this Sim's nasty weakness. Make their immune system pure!" |
3 | 1x Essence of Light 1x Mystic Dust 1x Moonbeams |
| Mactoamicus | Increase relationship between the target Sim and another Sim that you choose.
"New friendships are best. They put hate to the test. Give a shove for a hug. Make their enemies rest. |
8 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Essence of Light 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
"Neutral" spells
"Neutral" spells are either beneficial to the caster.
| Spell | Description | Magic level | Reagents required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appello Cattus Amicus | Summon spectral cat (Requires Pets). | 5 | 1x Dragon Scales 3x Mystic Dust |
| Appello Simae | Summon a Sim. | 7 | 2x Dragon Scales 2x Mystic Dust 1x Moonbeams |
| Aqua Deletus | Removes puddles from a Lot. | 0 | 1x Mystic Dust 1x Moonbeams |
| Cleanus Corpus | Boost Sim hygiene. | 0 | 2x Mystic Dust |
| Corpus Athleticus | Makes Sim fit.[1] | 1 | 2x Mystic Dust 1x Dragon Scales |
| Corpus Fleshicus | Makes Sim fat.[2] | 1 | 2x Dragon Scales 1x Mystic Dust |
| Creatum Nutrimens | Summon food. | 4 | 2x Dragon Scales 1x Mystic Dust |
| Expello Simae | Banish Sim. | 4 | 1x Dragon Scales 1x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust |
| Folium Deletus | Clears all the leaves from a Lot (Requires Seasons). | 0 | 1x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust |
| Magivestigium | Teleport/Orb | 3 | None |
| Magus Mutatio | Turns target sim into a witch. | 9 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 2x Moonbeams |
| Purgomagus | Dispel magical effects. | 6 | 2x Dragon Scales 2x Mystic Dust |
| Tempus Interruptus | Freezes time. Everyone BUT witches and feline familiars freeze. | 10 | 2x Dragon Scales 1x Eye of Newt 2x Mystic Dust 1x Moonbeams |
"Evil" spells
"Evil" spells ruin other Sim's lives.
| Spell | Description | Magic level | Reagents required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compello Discrepo | Influences a Sim to reject the next five social interactions. | 8 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Eye of Newt, 1x Mystic Dust |
| Corruptus Locus | Summon thunder and lightning with a swarm of roaches.
Lightning summoned by this spell may strike either Sims or inanimate objects, possibly causing fires or death. NOTE: When an Evil Witch spawns on a community lot, she will cast this spell. |
0 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 1x Viper Essence |
| Extractum Amorus | Break a Sim up with their spouse. | 9 | 1x Dragon Scales 2x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 2x Viper Essence |
| Heavus Ho | Makes a Sim throw up. | 4 | 1x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 1x Viper Essence |
| Inflammo | Sets an object on fire. | 3 | 2x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust |
| Mellifera Attackum | Summon bees to attack a Sim. | 0 | 2x Eye of Newt 1x Viper Essence |
| Servantus Attackum | Summon an evil servant to do your fighting for you. | 7 | 1x Dragon Scales 1x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 2x Viper Essence |
| Spiritus Poultria | Possesses the target Sim to act like a chicken. | 0 | 1x Eye of Newt 2x Mystic Dust |
| Tabula Rasa | Erase a Sim's memories and relationship scores. | 5 | 2x Eye of Newt 1x Mystic Dust 2x Viper Essence |
| Vivificus Zombiae | Resurrects a dead Sim as a Zombie. | 9 | 2x Dragon Scales 2x Eye of Newt 2x Viper Essence |
Trivia
- There are a total of 33 spells (10 good, 13 neutral and 10 evil), making The Sims 2 witches have the largest amount of spells in the series.
- The spell Tabula Rasa refers to the philosophical concept of that name, which states that humans are born with no innate knowledge, and that therefore all behavior is learned. A similar spell is also performed in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer named "Tabula Rasa".
- The spell Tempus Interruptus will not affect ghosts that are present on the lot.
- If the witch uses the money printer[TS2:U] aspiration reward, the police can still come fine the Sim, completely unfrozen.
- Vivificus Zombiae can also be used to revive pets[TS2:P]. However, since there is no Zombie life state for them, they will be completely normal elders.
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- ↑ Sims that have been cast on by this spell will still have 1.5/10.0 left in their fitness bar to gain, so if a Sim has maximum fitness or a higher level of fitness, they will basically become slightly less fit.
- ↑ Sims that have been cast on by this spell will still have 1.5/10.0 left in their fitness bar, so if a Sim has minimum fitness or a lower level of fitness, they will basically become slightly fitter.