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All Essences and How To Get Them in MySims

Author : Joshua Update:Jan 05,2025

This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, especially for newcomers or returning players. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill Sim requests; knowing their locations is key.

What are Essences in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible items used as building blocks and paint ingredients in crafting. Many are gathered in-game (apples, flowers), while others are acquired through interactions. They fall into three categories: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Matching essences to Sims' preferences ensures happy customers. Most serve as physical objects or custom paint components in Build Mode.

Finding All MySims Essences

Your MySims Nintendo Switch journey unveils various essences. Sims often request items needing specific essences, highlighting the need for strategic gathering. Unlocking new areas and leveling up your town expands your essence collection.

Town Essences

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early game essence hunting is confined to your town, with areas like the Forest and Desert initially inaccessible. The Crowbar tool (obtained via town level-ups) unlocks prospecting caves, revealing more 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, towards town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest from blossom bush; PlantableTown Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting cave; Interaction

Forest & Desert Essences

The Saw tool unlocks the forest, expanding essence possibilities. Similarly, the Pickaxe (after further town upgrades) 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 area
Magic CarpetFunProspectingProspecting cave
Music NoteFunProspectingProspecting cave
OctopusTastyFishingPond
OrganicStudiousProspectingSouthern forest area (and 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
AmberTastyProspectingTop east corner of desert
AmethystSpookyProspectingTop east corner of desert
Beach BallFunFishingOcean
Black AppleSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
Black RoseSpookyHarvestTop east corner of desert
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
JadeStudiousProspectingTop east corner of desert
Kissing FishCuteFishingOcean
LemonTastyHarvestMain orchard area
LimeTastyHarvest
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