Unlock the World of Essences in MySims
This MySims retro remake guide will help you master essence collection, crucial for fulfilling Sim requests. Essences are collectible items used in crafting and painting. Learn their locations and how to obtain them to keep your Sims happy!
What are Essences in MySims?
Finding All MySims Essences
Your MySims Nintendo Switch adventure involves discovering numerous essences. Sim requests often specify needed essences, highlighting the importance of knowing their locations. Accessibility depends on area unlocks and town level, requiring time and exploration to collect them all.
Town Essences
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting or Fun Sim interaction | Near Train Station or Interaction |
| Action Figure | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Angry | Fun | Negative Sim interaction | Interaction |
| Clown Fish | Fun | Fishing | Pond |
| Dark Wood | Studious | Chop Studious/Cute tree | Interaction |
| Dead Wood | Spooky | Chop dead/Spooky tree | Interaction |
| Green Apple | Tasty | Harvest (plantable) | Town Square |
| Happy | Cute | Positive Sim interaction | Interaction |
| Light Wood | Studious | Chop Tasty/Fun tree | Interaction |
| Metal | Geeky | Chop Geeky tree | Interaction |
| Organic | Studious | Harvest flowers | Interaction |
| Purple Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Town Square (near apple trees) |
| Rainbow Trout | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Red Apple | Tasty | Harvest (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 (plantable) | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting or playing video games | Prospecting cave or Interaction |
Forest & Desert Essences
The Saw unlocks the Forest, expanding essence options. Later, the Pickaxe opens the Desert. The tables below detail these additional essences.
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | Tasty | Prospecting, Picnics & Cooking | Near waterfall or Interaction |
| Cake | Tasty | Prospecting or Cooking | Near waterfall or Interaction |
| Cherry Blossom | Tasty | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Chocolate Cake | Tasty | Prospecting | Near waterfall |
| Crab | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Eyeball | Spooky | Harvest | Deep forest cave |
| Gingerbread Man | Tasty | Prospecting | Across first log over water |
| Jack O’Lantern | Spooky | Harvest | Deep forest cave |
| Knight | Studious | Harvest | Northern hilltop |
| Magic Carpet | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Music Note | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Octopus | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Organic | Studious | Prospecting | Southern forest |
| Plum Blossom | Cute | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Rose | Cute | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Soccer Ball | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Snake | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Terra Cotta | Studious | Prospecting | Near prospecting cave |
