How to Level Archery Skill in The Sims 4: Completing and Solving Adventures

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In The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits, players can now have their Sims try archery. This activity is open to children and older, featuring a five-level skill that can be developed. Kids often return from Camp Gibbi Gibbi with new archery abilities, and there are also neighborhood competitions tied to the Fitness Festival.

Advancing in this skill unlocks decorative bonuses and pairs well with the new competitive trait. Here’s everything you need to know about learning archery quickly and making the most of it.

What Is The Archery Skill?

Archery is a new five-level skill available starting from childhood. To practice, you need either the Bullseye! Archery Target, costing $315, or find an archery target at Gibbi Gibbi.

You can practice at several locations:

The small park near Fearful Fish Lounge in Crystal Valley, which has a target and hay bales.
Camp Gibbi Gibbi in Wanderwood Wilds, where targets are by the shore.
Plumbird Park in Wanderwood Wilds, with targets beside the playground.
Jellyfish Junction, hosting regularly scheduled Fitness Festivals and archery contests on the pier, where you can participate during these events.

Additionally, reaching level 10 in the Park Worker career branch as a Park Ranger unlocks the Ranger’s Esteem Archery Target, which is free.

How To Quickly Improve the Archery Skill

Archery isn’t like other skills—it’s quick to learn, but over-practicing can cause injury. Starting out, injury can be as mild as an “Archer’s Elbow” moodlet (+1 discomfort). Persisting despite discomfort can lead to torn rotator cuffs (+3 discomfort), which stack and last for hours. If discomfort becomes too great, your Sim will refuse to continue.

To avoid injuries, practice in short sessions across multiple days. Higher fitness levels, a good mood, and meeting your needs help reduce injury chances.

Here’s what happens at each level:

Level One

Your Sim can click on any archery target and select “Practice Archery,” which cycles through several rounds. Avoid practicing more than twice in a row to prevent injuries.
They can also “Clear Arrows,” removing arrows from the target.

Level Two

Your Sim gains the ability to start archery competitions by selecting “Start Archery Competition” at an archery target, requiring a nearby Sim to compete against.
They can praise other Sims about archery through social interactions.

Level Three

Sims can discuss archery techniques with others.
The advanced bow becomes available, accessible via selecting “Choose Bow > Advanced Bow.”
An archery glove will be unlocked in Create-A-Sim.

Level Four

Bow fishing becomes available—your Sim can fish with arrows at any fishing spot.
Mentoring others in archery is possible by selecting the option at a target.
The top-tier “Expert Bow” becomes accessible, representing the most accurate and powerful bow.
An armguard accessory is unlocked, which appears with short-sleeved tops, and a matching glove is visible with any outfit.

Level Five

Your Sim can ask others to shoot an apple off their head, dependent on their trust and bravery. Successful attempts can go wrong, including completely missing both the target and the apple, and may leave your Sim with a tense moodlet if they nearly miss.
The Sky Piercer wall decoration, a bow with three arrows, can be purchased from build/buy mode for display.

Archery Competitions

There are two types of contests: casual and organized.

Casual Competitions can be started by any Sim at level two or higher by clicking on an archery target and choosing “Start a Competition With…” A pop-up will list eligible opponents. You compete one-on-one, taking turns shooting, and the outcome results in a moodlet—losing may make your Sim tense, winning boosts happiness and confidence.

Organized Competitions occur during the week at the Fitness Festival on the pier in front of Fletcher’s Cottage. To participate, go up to the flashing targets and select “Compete In William Tell Memorial Archery Competition.” You can only enter once per day. After competing, you’ll see your score in notifications, and a top scores list will be shared when the festival ends. Winners get moodlets based on their performance and attitude towards winning or losing.

Bow Fishing

Bow fishing is a slower but enjoyable alternative to regular fishing. Your Sim shoots arrows at fish instead of using a fishing rod, and this action builds the regular fishing skill. To go bow fishing, click on any fishing spot or water with fish and select “Go Bow Fishing.” Factors that improve success include higher fishing skill, positive mood, fulfilled needs, high focus, and a better quality bow. While you can max out your fishing skill through bow fishing alone, it’s not recommended due to its slow pace—it’s mainly for fun.

Mentoring

Mentoring in archery works similarly to other skills. A Sim can mentor others with lower skill levels, potentially speeding up their progress and strengthening relationships. To find a mentee, visit the Fitness Festival or parks and approach players dropping their bows frequently. You can also select “Mentor in Archery” by clicking an archery target, which will show eligible Sims to mentor. Mentoring helps improve skills faster and fosters positive interactions.