The “Set as Head” option is a Sims 4 cheat that allows you to put any object on your Sim’s head. Your Sim will then walk around with a very large version of that object as their head. In other words, “Set as Head” lets you make any object your Sim’s head.
How can I use “Set as Head” in Sims 4?
To use the “Set as Head” option in Sims 4, enable the Cheat Console, hold down Shift and click on an object. Then select Set as Head. The game will then put a copy of that object on your Sim’s head.
The objects you set as heads remain fully functional. If you click on them, you can interact with them normally.
How do you get rid of “Set as head” in Sims 4?
To get rid of the “Set as head” option, press Shift and click on the object that’s on your Sim’s head. Then select Reset Object (Debug). The game will then place the object on the floor and your Sim will have a normal head again.
The Reset Object interaction will put your Sim back into a neutral playable state.
How do you add a mailbox to your head in Sims 4?
To add a mailbox to your head in the Sims 4, enable the Cheats console, hold down the Shift key and click on your mailbox. Select the “Set as head” option and the game will replace your Sim’s head with a mailbox.
Why would anyone want to set a mailbox or any other object as their Sim’s head, you may wonder.
Well, simply because they want to spice things up. The Sims 4 is a game where everything’s possible.
If you can make a mailbox or a chair your Sim’s head, why wouldn’t you?
Use “Set as head” to restore the functionality of broken objects
There’s also a practical reason for using “Set as head”. If you cannot use an object in Live Mode or Build Mode, you can use “Set as head” to restore its functionality.
After setting the problematic object on your Sim’s head, use Reset Object (Debug) to place it on the floor. Hold down Shift and press the left square bracket key to shrink it.
Have your Sim pick the object up. You should now be able to use it both in Live Mode and Build mode.
I use “Set as head” for fun
I find it very funny when my Sims walk around will strange objects as their heads. For example, here’s a funny picture of a Sim that I made wear a toilet as her head.
I also use the “Set as head” option when I want to make plants bigger and use them to decorate my lot.
By the way, you can sell “Set as head” objects for around 30-40% more than normal objects and cash in more Simoleons.
And now you know.