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Unlock the Secrets of Essences in MySims

by Camila Jan 25,2025

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?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are key collectibles in MySims, used in crafting and paint creation. Sources range from gathering in-game items (apples, flowers) to specific interactions.

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

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early game essence hunting focuses on your town. The Crowbar tool (obtained by leveling up your town) unlocks prospecting caves, providing access to additional essences.

Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation(s)
8-BallFunProspecting; Positive Fun Sim interactionsNear Train Station; Interaction
Action FigureGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AngryFunNegative Sim interactionsInteraction
Clown FishFunFishingPond
Dark WoodStudiousChop Studious/Cute treeInteraction
Dead WoodSpookyChop dead/Spooky treeInteraction
Green AppleTastyHarvest; PlantableTown Square
HappyCuteFriendly Sim interactionsInteraction
Light WoodStudiousChop Tasty/Fun treeInteraction
MetalGeekyChop Geeky treesInteraction
OrganicStudiousPick flowersInteraction
Purple CrayonCuteProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
Rainbow TroutTastyFishingPond
Red AppleTastyHarvest; PlantableTown Square
SadSpookyKindness to Spooky Sims or meanness to othersInteraction
ScarySpookyKindness to Spooky SimsInteraction
StoneStudiousProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
ThornSpookyHarvest from Spooky treeNear your house, town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest; PlantableTown Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting 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 NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation
BaconTastyProspecting; Picnics & CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
CakeTastyProspecting; CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
Cherry BlossomTastyHarvestThroughout forest
Chocolate CakeTastyProspectingNear waterfall
CrabTastyFishingPond
EyeballSpookyHarvestDeep forest cave
Gingerbread ManTastyProspectingAcross first log over water
Jack O’LanternSpookyHarvestDeep forest cave
KnightStudiousHarvestNorthern hilltop
Magic CarpetFunProspectingProspecting cave
Music NoteFunProspectingProspecting cave
OctopusTastyFishingPond
OrganicStudiousProspectingSouthern forest; Picking flowers
Plum BlossomCuteHarvestThroughout forest
RoseCuteHarvestThroughout forest
Soccer BallFunProspectingProspecting cave
SnakeGeekyFishingPond
Terra CottaStudiousProspectingNear prospecting cave

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

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Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation
AlienGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AmberTastyProspectingDesert top east corner
AmethystSpookyProspectingDesert top east corner
Beach BallFunFishingOcean
Black AppleSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
Black RoseSpookyHarvestDesert top east corner
ClubsFunHarvestTreasure cave
DiamondsFunHarvestTreasure cave
Dinosaur FossilStudiousProspectingNorthern area, near Dinosaur bones
ElephantStudiousProspectingSouth of main orchard
Fish BonesSpookyFishingOcean
GarnetCuteProspectingNorthern cliff
GearsGeekyHarvestDesert Junkyard cave
GhostSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
GlobeStudiousProspectingJunkyard area
GoldCuteFishingOcean
HeartsFunHarvestTreasure cave
Hopi DollFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
JadeStudiousProspectingDesert top east corner
Kissing FishCuteFishingOcean
LemonTastyHarvestMain orchard
LimeTastyHarvest
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