Explore MySims: Secrets of Essence Acquisition
This MySims retro remake refresher covers the essentials of crafting: Essences. These collectible items are crucial for fulfilling Sim orders. Learn where to find them all to keep your Sims happy!
What Are Essences in MySims?
Three main Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic connection, ensuring your creations resonate with your Sims' personalities. Most act as physical objects or custom paint ingredients in Build Mode.
All MySims Essences and Their Locations
Your MySims Nintendo Switch adventure unveils numerous Essences. Sims often request items incorporating specific Essences, so knowing their locations is essential. Note that some Essences unlock with area access or town level progression.
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 | Pull up 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 from blossom bush; Plantable | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest and Desert Essences
The Saw tool unlocks the Forest, adding new Essences. Town rank improvement grants the Pickaxe, opening the Desert and its unique Essences. Detailed tables below list these Essences, their acquisition methods, and locations.
| 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; Pulling 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 |
