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MySims: The Definitive Essence Guide

Author : Simon Update:Jan 24,2025

This guide helps you master essence collection in the MySims Nintendo Switch remake. Essences are crucial crafting components for fulfilling Sim requests. This guide details their locations and acquisition methods.

What are Essences in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible items used in crafting and painting. Sources range from environmental gathering (apples, flowers) to character interactions. They're categorized as Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim preferences, ensuring happy building projects.

All MySims Essences and How to Obtain Them

Your MySims journey will introduce various essences, often specified in Sim requests. Unlocking new areas and leveling up expands your access to these resources.

Town Essences

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early game essence hunting focuses on your town. The Crowbar tool (obtained via town level-ups) unlocks prospecting caves, revealing 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
HappyCutePositive 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 Essences

The Saw tool unlocks the forest, adding new 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 (and flower picking)
Plum BlossomCuteHarvestThroughout forest
RoseCuteHarvestThroughout forest
Soccer BallFunProspectingProspecting cave
SnakeGeekyFishingPond
Terra CottaStudiousProspectingNear prospecting cave

Desert Essences

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

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The Pickaxe unlocks the desert and its unique essences.

Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation
AlienGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AmberTastyProspectingTop east desert corner
AmethystSpookyProspectingTop east desert corner
Beach BallFunFishingOcean
Black AppleSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
Black RoseSpookyHarvestTop east desert 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
GoldCuteFishingOcean
HeartsFunHarvestTreasure cave
Hopi DollFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
JadeStudiousProspectingTop east desert corner
Kissing FishCuteFishingOcean
LemonTastyHarvestMain orchard
LimeTastyHarvestMain orchard
Mega LizardGeekyProspectingNorthern area (near dinosaur bones)
MoaiStudiousProspectingNorthern area (near dinosaur bones)
OrangeTastyHarvestMain orchard
PawnStudiousHarvestProspecting cave
PencilStudiousProspectingNorthern Desert Junkyard
PuppyCuteProspectingNear ruins
Red CrayonCuteProspectingProspecting cave
RobotGeekyProspectingDesert Junkyard cave
RookStudiousHarvestProspecting cave
SapphireGeekyProspectingTop east desert corner
SkeletonSpookyProspectingNorthern area (near dinosaur bones)
SunflowerCuteHarvestThroughout desert
SpadesFunHarvestProspecting cave
SpiderSpookyProspectingTop east desert corner graveyard
SpringGeekyHarvestDesert Junkyard cave
StarGeekyProspectingJunkyard (near cave entrance)
TigerFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
Tim DollCuteProspectingProspecting cave
Tina DollCuteProspecting; Positive Cute Sim interactionsProspecting cave; Interaction
Tiny SharkGeekyFishingOcean
TopazFunProspectingTop east desert corner
Yellow CrayonCuteProspectingProspecting cave
VooDoo DollSpookyProspectingTop east desert corner graveyard

This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to fulfill any Sim request in MySims, available now on Nintendo Switch.

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