Unlock the Secrets of MySims: Mastering Essences
This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, whether you're a newcomer or a returning player from the Wii or DS versions. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill Sims' requests; knowing their locations is key.
What are Essences in MySims?
MySims features three main Essence categories: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic link, and collecting the right ones ensures you create items that please your Sims. Most Essences function as physical objects or custom paint ingredients in Build Mode.
All MySims Essences and How to Acquire Them
Exploring the Nintendo Switch version of MySims reveals diverse Essences. Sims often request items containing specific Essences, highlighting the importance of knowing how to obtain them.
Note that some Essences unlock only after accessing new areas or leveling up your town.
Town Essences
The Crowbar, needed for prospecting caves, unlocks at a higher town rank.
| Essence Name | Interests | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting; Positive interactions with Fun Sims | Near Train Station; Interaction |
| Action Figure | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Angry | Fun | Negative interactions with Sims | Interaction |
| Clown Fish | Fun | Fishing | Pond |
| Dark Wood | Studious | Chop a Studious or Cute tree | Interaction |
| Dead Wood | Spooky | Chop a dead or Spooky tree | Interaction |
| Green Apple | Tasty | Harvest from apple trees (plantable) | Town Square |
| Happy | Cute | Friendly interactions with Sims | Interaction |
| Light Wood | Studious | Chop a Tasty or Fun tree | Interaction |
| Metal | Geeky | Chop Geeky trees | Interaction |
| Organic | Studious | Pull up flowers | Interaction |
| Purple Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Town Square, near apple trees |
| Rainbow Trout | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Red Apple | Tasty | Harvest from apple trees (plantable) | Town Square |
| Sad | Spooky | Kindness to Spooky Sims or meanness to others | Interaction |
| Scary | Spooky | Kindness to Spooky Sims | Interaction |
| Stone | Studious | Prospecting | Town Square, near apple trees |
| Thorn | Spooky | Harvest from Spooky tree | Near your house, town edge |
| Tire | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest from blossom bush (plantable) | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest Essences
The Saw tool unlocks access to the nearby forest, introducing new Essences.
| Essence Name | Interests | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | Tasty | Prospecting; Picnics & Cooking | Near waterfall; Interaction |
| Cake | Tasty | Prospecting; Cooking | Near waterfall; Interaction |
| Cherry Blossom | Tasty | Harvest from cherry blossom tree | Throughout forest |
| Chocolate Cake | Tasty | Prospecting | Near waterfall |
| Crab | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Eyeball | Spooky | Harvest from eyeball tree | Deep forest cave |
| Gingerbread Man | Tasty | Prospecting | Across first log over water |
| Jack O’Lantern | Spooky | Harvest from Jack O’ Lantern Tree | Deep forest cave |
| Knight | Studious | Harvest from knight tree | Northern hilltop area |
| Magic Carpet | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Music Note | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Octopus | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Organic | Studious | Prospecting | Southern forest area (and pulling up flowers) |
| Plum Blossom | Cute | Harvest from plum blossom tree | Throughout forest |
| Rose | Cute | Harvest from rose bush | Throughout forest |
| Soccer Ball | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Snake | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Terra Cotta | Studious | Prospecting | Near prospecting cave |
Desert Essences
| Essence Name | Interests | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Amber | Tasty | Prospecting | Top east desert corner |
| Amethyst | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east desert corner |
| Beach Ball | Fun | Fishing | Ocean |
| Black Apple | Spooky | Harvest from black apple tree | South of main orchard |
| Black Rose | Spooky | Harvest from black rose tree | Top east desert corner |
| Clubs | Fun | Harvest from club tree | Treasure cave |
| Diamonds | Fun | Harvest from diamond tree | Treasure cave |
| Dinosaur Fossil | Studious | Prospecting | Northern area, near Dinosaur bones |
| Elephant | Studious | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Fish Bones | Spooky | Fishing | Ocean |
| Garnet | Cute | Prospecting | Northern cliff |
| Gears | Geeky | Harvest from gear tree | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Ghost | Spooky | Harvest from ghost tree | South of main orchard |
| Globe | Studious | Prospecting | Junkyard area |
| Gold | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Hearts | Fun | Harvest from heart tree | Treasure cave |
| Hopi Doll | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Jade | Studious | Prospecting | Top east desert corner |
| Kissing Fish | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Lemon |
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