The Ultimate Guide to Obtaining the Precious Death Flower in The Sims 4

Highlights

The Sims 4 offers ways to cheat death and resurrect a Sim, including the use of the Death Flower.

Players can acquire the Death Flower by achieving level five in the Gardening skill and performing plant grafting, or by purchasing it from the Potion Shop in the Realm of Magic DLC. Alternatively, they can cheat death by crafting Ambrosia, a unique dish that demands mastery of the Cooking and Gourmet Cooking skills, in addition to obtaining ingredients such as the Death Flower, Angelfish, and Potion of Youth.

The concept of being able to cheat death is a fascinating one, and it has been portrayed in various famous instances, such as the character Brook in One Piece. In The Sims, an unexpected death can be extremely inconvenient, as it can ruin a player's plans in an instant. While death is usually permanent in The Sims 4, there are a few methods to extend a Sim's life. One of these methods involves the use of a Death Flower, which can be used to negotiate for a departed Sim's second chance at life with the Grim Reaper.

Every player of The Sims has experienced the sudden and strange demise of a favorite character or non-player character. Whether it be from electrocution while fixing a fridge or a heart attack caused by the Enraged moodlet, it can be quite devastating. Before grieving the loss of the Sim, both for the player and the in-game friends and family, one can make a last-ditch effort to rescue the Sim from death's grasp. Some players resort to cheats or the reliable save scum method to undo the unfortunate event. However, The Sims 4 offers several legitimate ways to resurrect a Sim, with a bit of gardening skill required to cultivate the life-saving Death Flower.

The Death Flower Gives Sims a Second Chance at Life

When a Sim dies in The Sims 4, the Grim Reaper visits the death site to transform the body into either an urn or a tombstone. Before this irreversible conversion takes place, other Sims have the option to plea with the Grim Reaper to spare the life of the deceased Sim. It has been observed that this method has a higher success rate when the pleading Sim is confident. However, it is important to note that solely begging the Grim Reaper is like taking a gamble, as the outcome can vary. To increase the chances of success, it is advisable to have a Death Flower as an additional measure. This magical flower complements the pleas made to the Grim Reaper. When the Grim Reaper arrives, another Sim from the household should already have the Death Flower in their inventory. Since the Sim who died cannot plead for their own life, they can present the Death Flower to the Grim Reaper while begging for mercy, resulting in the revival of the deceased Sim.

To obtain the Death Flower without using cheats in The Sims 4, players must reach level five in the Gardening skill. This enables them to graft different plants together. By grafting a cherry onto an apple in a plant box, a pomegranate can be created. Similarly, grafting a lily onto a Snapdragon produces an Orchid. Once again, players must employ their grafting skills to combine the Pomegranate and the Orchid, resulting in the creation of a Death Flower plant. This plant can then be harvested and stored in any Sim's inventory.

Sims who lack gardening skills can purchase the flower at the Potion Shop on Caster's Alley in The Sims 4's Realm of Magic DLC. If they miss the chance to meet the Grim Reaper, they can use the Death Flower to make Ambrosia, a special meal that brings back ghosts. However, creating this dish requires Sims to achieve the highest levels of skill in Cooking and Gourmet Cooking.

To revive a loved one with Ambrosia, Sims must follow a recipe that includes the Death Flower, Angelfish, and Potion of Youth. This method is more time-consuming compared to the option with the Grim Reaper. Alternatively, Sims can escape death by befriending the Mother Plant in StrangerVille, mastering the Flower Arranging skill in the Seasons DLC, or becoming a vampire to gain immortality. The Death Flower only provides a temporary solution for Sims who die from old age, as they will meet the Grim Reaper again in approximately two days. However, even one more day in the realm of the living is invaluable in the Sims universe.

The Sims 4 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.