This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, especially for newcomers or returning players from the Wii or DS versions. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill Sim requests; knowing their locations is key.
In MySims, Essences are collectible resources. Acquired through various activities, they're building blocks for crafting and paint creation. Many are found in the environment (apples, flowers), while others require specific interactions.
Three main Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic link, ensuring you create items that please your Sims based on their personalities. Most Essences serve as physical objects or custom paint ingredients in Build Mode.
Exploring the Nintendo Switch version of MySims unveils diverse Essences. Sims often request items containing specific Essences, highlighting the need for location knowledge.
Some Essences unlock with new areas or town level progression; collecting them all takes time.
Early game exploration is limited to your town; the Forest and Desert require tool unlocks. Plenty of Essences are available to meet initial Sim requests. The Crowbar (obtained through town level-ups) unlocks prospecting caves containing certain Essences.
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting; Positive interactions with Fun Sims | Near Train Station; Interaction |
| Action Figure | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Angry | Fun | Negative interactions with Sims | Interaction |
| Clown Fish | Fun | Fishing | Pond |
| Dark Wood | Studious | Chop Studious or Cute tree | Interaction |
| Dead Wood | Spooky | Chop dead or Spooky tree | Interaction |
| Green Apple | Tasty | Harvest from apple trees (plantable) | Town Square |
| Happy | Cute | Friendly interactions with Sims | Interaction |
| Light Wood | Studious | Chop Tasty or 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 from apple trees (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, towards town edge |
| Tire | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest from blossom bush (plantable) | Town Square |
The Saw tool unlocks the forest, adding new Essences. Similarly, a higher town rank and the Pickaxe grant access to the desert and its unique resources. 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 from cherry blossom tree | Throughout forest |
| Chocolate Cake | Tasty | Prospecting | Near waterfall |
| Crab | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Eyeball | Spooky | Harvest from eyeball tree | Deep forest cave |
| Gingerbread Man | Tasty | Prospecting | Across first log over water |
| Jack O’Lantern | Spooky | Harvest from Jack O’ Lantern Tree | Deep forest cave |
| Knight | Studious | Harvest from knight tree | Northern hilltop area |
| Magic Carpet | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Music Note | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Octopus | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Organic | Studious | Prospecting | Southern forest area (and by pulling up flowers) |
| Plum Blossom | Cute | Harvest from plum blossom tree | Throughout forest |
| Rose | Cute | Harvest from rose bush | 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 | Top east desert corner |
| Amethyst | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east desert corner |
| Beach Ball | Fun | Fishing | Ocean |
| Black Apple | Spooky | Harvest from black apple tree | South of main orchard |
| Black Rose | Spooky | Harvest from black rose tree | Top east desert corner |
| Clubs | Fun | Harvest from club tree | Treasure cave |
| Diamonds | Fun | Harvest from diamond tree | 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 area |
| Gears | Geeky | Harvest from gear tree | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Ghost | Spooky | Harvest from ghost tree | South of main orchard |
| Globe | Studious | Prospecting | Junkyard area |
| Gold | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Hearts | Fun | Harvest from heart tree | Treasure cave |
| Hopi Doll | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Jade | Studious | Prospecting | Top east desert corner |
| Kissing Fish | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Lemon |
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