This article is part of a directory: The Sims 4: Complete Guide | Tips, Packs, Careers, Skills, Scenarios, & More
Table of contents

With The Sims 4: Realm Of Magic, familiars are finally here. Fans of the supernatural genre in The Sims 4, in particular, will be guaranteed to enjoy this game pack, which features not just these magical pets with special buffs and advantages, but also a whole host of new spells and potions to learn.

RELATED: The Sims 4: Things You Need To Know Before Playing Realm Of Magic

A new life state, Spellcaster, was also introduced into the game, as well as a brand-new dimension that can be accessed from Glimmerbrook's special portal. While Spellcasters should focus most of their energy on learning new incantations, familiars are a great bonus to speed up the process. Here's all players need to know about Realm of Magic's familiars, including their prices and detailed descriptions.

Updated on September 21, 2021, by Anastasia Maillot: Realm of Magic may have not been all that it promised to be initially, but it's also not among the worst supernatural game packs for The Sims 4. Familiars in particular were a cool, welcome addition into a game that was, up until Cottage Living, a bit short on pets and creatures.

To make the life of Spellcasters easier, each familiar's price is now highlighted and the advantages of having one for Spellcasters are explained before jumping into the description of each familiar. Familiars come in three different price tiers, though they all do exactly the same thing despite having different appearances.

What Do Familiars Do In Realm Of Magic?

Familiars are magical creatures players can purchase at Juan's Wonderful One-Stop Wand Warehouse located in Caster Alley. Make sure to check the shop regularly, as the inventory changes constantly. If players are lucky, there is also the chance of randomly finding their summoning orbs by searching for magical tomes in the bookshelves in Magic Realm HQ or by dueling someone for one. Regular cats and dogs can be also bound as familiars. Players can bind as many familiars as they want, but only one can be summoned at a time.

A familiar's presence will give a Spellcaster Sim an extra confident moodlet. Familiars are also able to protect the Sim from death. Each familiar comes with their unique personality, and they'll occasionally comment encouragingly on the Sim's progress as a magic-user. The best part about them, however, is the fact that they will boost a Sim's experience gain whenever they perform activities that give them Spellcaster experience. Some familiars are more or less common than others.

12 Common: Fairy

  • Price: 100 simoleons

Any fans of The Legend of Zelda will recognize this creature's appearance right away. The fairy is summoned using a blue summoning orb and appears as a small hovering glowing ball with deep blue butterfly wings.

The Fairy is described as a non-physical being and only appears as a glowing concentration of energy suspended upon its wings. It is said that when near a fairy, an almost electric, light spark can be felt.

11 Common: Raven

  • Price: 100 simoleons

A classic familiar to any traditional witch or wizard out there, the Raven is a great option. It appears a deep shade of purple and black in color, with brightly glowing yellow eyes. In terms of appearance, it's one of the more Halloween and spooky-themed familiars out there, perfect for any evil Spellcasters.

RELATED: Facts About The Plumbob Most Sims Fans Don't Know

While some might consider the Raven a bringer of bad news or misfortune, it's considered as a loyal familiar to the Spellcaster it's bound to and will take a deep liking to them.

10 Common: Sixam Owl

  • Price: 100 simoleons

For those unsure what is a Sixam, it's the alien planet that becomes available for a Sim in the Get To Work expansion pack once they reach the maximum level in their scientist career (and it's also Maxis spelled backward).

It's safe to assume this creature hails from that far away planet; therefore, it is no wonder that the Sixam Owl is said to have a deep connection with the moon. Blue and glowing with star-like details, it's the ideal choice for any Pufferheads, and clearly a reference to the beloved Harry Potter franchise.

9 Common: Bunnerfly

  • Price: 250 simoleons

Those who have wondered what a bunny with butterfly wings would look like, then look no further. Despite its adorable name and somewhat adorable appearance, the Bunnerfly has an oddly demonic feel to it. The familiar has red glowing eyes and crimson butterfly wings that keep its black, fuzzy self suspended in the air.

Its description states that the Bunnerfly's true nature is actually unknown, with the familiar being considered a bit of an anomaly in both magic and biology. It's also the only Common familiar with a price well above the 100 simoleon mark.

8 Uncommon: Dragon

  • Price: 250 simoleons

The selection of familiars really wouldn't be complete without a Dragon. Classic, yet known as a fearsome creature capable of incredible devastation, it is the go-to familiar for anyone who values power over anything else. Nobody messes with the Dragon and his allies, his loyalty to his Spellcaster completely unmatched.

RELATED: The Sims Fan Theories That Could Be True (& Theories We Hope Have Aren't)

The Dragon appears like a baby of its kind, purple in color with yellow glowing eyes and two horns on top of its head. Since it's an Uncommon familiar, players will need to pay more for it, but given its retro dragon appearance that reminds players of Spyro the Dragon, it's a pretty fair price.

7 Uncommon: Glowfrog

  • Price: 250 simoleons

Don't be fooled by the Glowfrog's silly appearance, as, apparently, staring into those blank eyes can spell trouble for an unsuspecting Sim. By nature, they are mischievous beings and won't hesitate to play games when given a chance to.

As players should suspect, Glowfrogs appear as green hovering frogs with small wings and a tail with a brightly glowing yellow orb at its end. Frogs are another traditional choice for many Spellcasters, being commonly related to witches and Halloween for that matter.

6 Uncommon: Snub-Nosed Leaf Bat

  • Price: 250 simoleons

When thinking about the words "unexpectedly cute," a hybrid between a baby pig, a bat, and a plant isn't the first thing that comes to mind; at least, until players actually see a Snub-Nosed Leaf Bat.

Insanely adorable, this variation from the classic bat - which is a form that vampires take in The Sims 4 - has a pink nose, stubby green legs, a fluffy white body, and brightly glowing green leaf-like wings. It's definitely one of the more unique familiars, with nothing quite like it in any other game.

5 Uncommon: Hex Doll

  • Price: 250 simoleons

Who could forget about the art of voodoo when it comes to magic? For any believers of this ancient craft, the Hex Doll just might be the perfect pick. He's described as quite the silent familiar, but that doesn't take away from his natural charm.

The Hex Doll looks like a brown voodoo doll, with a glowing heart on its chest and various patches on its body, as well as pins sticking from its head. While he looks perpetually angry, the Hex Doll is a steadfast follower.

4 Rare: Phoenix

  • Price: 500 simoleons

The symbol of rebirth and power, the Phoenix is among the rarest and most highly-coveted familiars in the Realm of Magic. Who isn't fascinated by this mystical, regal creature? His appearance is similar to the Raven, but his body glows like hot embers, with black spots on its head and wings and a glowing backside.

RELATED: The Sims 4: The Best (And Worst) Romances

There are also two small horns protruding from its head and a pair of yellow glowing eyes that keep a watch on his favorite Spellcaster. Given how majestic it looks, it's no wonder it's considered a Rare familiar with a hefty price tag of 500 simoleons.

3 Rare: Skull

  • Price: 500 simoleons

Skulls are obviously associated with death, and sometimes even darkness and evil. Only the most fearsome Spellcasters will welcome the presence of this creepy symbol, either to make it clear they're not to be messed with, or to make their enemies shake with fear in a duel.

The Skull is ancient and faded on the surface, with cracks and scars carved into its bone. However, it emanates a strange greenish glow that seems to keep it suspended in the air. Despite its cartoon-like appearance, it's a great pick for any evil Spellcasters who prefer to stick to the spooky, Halloween theme of the pack.

2 Rare: Velid

  • Price: 777 simoleons

Fans of Voidcritters will be excited to find out that one creature, in particular, makes an appearance in the Realm of Magic, proving his existence. Velid is said to have an extensive knowledge of space, which makes sense considering he's a visitor from a faraway land.

He is always hovering on a small cloud of smoke and has a goat-like skull for a head, brown horns and large red eyes, and a blue body. It's the most expensive of all familiars, sold at the shop for 777 simoleons. That price is not an accident, either, and most likely has some type of hidden symbolism baked into it.

1 Cats And Dogs

If none of these mystical beings tickles the player's fancy, rest assured that any Sim's previously lazy house cat or brand new puppy can also become a familiar. All the player needs to do is click on them, select "Magic" and then "Bind As Familiar."

Once a pet is summoned as a familiar, they'll be differentiated by a sparkle that surrounds them. They can go on adventures on their own to fetch magical items for the Sim. It's the perfect opportunity for players to get their very own black cat named Salem.

The Sims 4: Realm of Magic was released on September 10, 2019, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It requires The Sims 4 base game to run.

MORE: Secrets Behind The Making Of The Sims