This MySims retro remake guide helps you master essence collection. Whether you're a returning player or new to the game, understanding essences is crucial for crafting and fulfilling Sim requests.
What are Essences in MySims?
Three main essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic link, helping you create items that resonate with your Sims' personalities and keep them happy. Most essences serve as both crafting materials and decorative elements in Build Mode.
Complete MySims Essence Guide
Your MySims Nintendo Switch adventure involves numerous essences. Sims often request items needing specific essences, highlighting the importance of knowing their locations.
Unlocking new areas and leveling up your town expands your access to essences.
Town Essences
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting; Positive Fun Sim interactions | Near Train Station; Interaction |
| Action Figure | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Angry | Fun | Negative Sim interactions | 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 | Friendly Sim interactions | Interaction |
| Light Wood | Studious | Chop Tasty/Fun tree | Interaction |
| Metal | Geeky | Chop Geeky trees | Interaction |
| Organic | Studious | Pick 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; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest and Desert Essences
The Saw tool unlocks the forest, expanding essence possibilities. Similarly, 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; Interaction |
| Cake | Tasty | Prospecting; Cooking | Near waterfall; 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; Picking flowers |
| 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 |
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Amber | Tasty | Prospecting | Desert top east corner |
| Amethyst | Spooky | Prospecting | Desert top east corner |
| Beach Ball | Fun | Fishing | Ocean |
| Black Apple | Spooky | Harvest | South of main orchard |
| Black Rose | Spooky | Harvest | Desert top east corner |
| Clubs | Fun | Harvest | Treasure cave |
| Diamonds | Fun | Harvest | 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 | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Ghost | Spooky | Harvest | South of main orchard |
| Globe | Studious | Prospecting | Junkyard area |
| Gold | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Hearts | Fun | Harvest | Treasure cave |
| Hopi Doll | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Jade | Studious | Prospecting | Desert top east corner |
| Kissing Fish | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Lemon | Tasty | Harvest | Main orchard |
| Lime | Tasty | Harvest |
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