Mastering the Art of Essence Acquisition in MySims: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're a MySims veteran or a newcomer to this charming retro remake, understanding Essences is crucial for fulfilling Sim requests and crafting delightful builds. This guide provides a complete overview of Essence types, locations, and acquisition methods.
What are Essences in MySims?
A Complete Catalog of MySims Essences and Their Acquisition
Your MySims journey on Nintendo Switch unveils a diverse range of Essences. Meeting Sim requests often requires specific Essences, making this guide indispensable. Note that some Essences become available only upon unlocking new areas or leveling up your town.
Town Essences
Essence Name | Associated Interest | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
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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 |
Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest from blossom bush (plantable) | Town Square |
Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest Essences (Unlocked with the Saw)
The Saw tool unlocks the forest, introducing new Essence acquisition opportunities.
Essence Name | Associated Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
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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 |
Desert Essences (Unlocked with the Pickaxe)
The Pickaxe grants access to the desert and its unique Essences.
Essence Name | Associated Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
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Alien | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
Amber | Tasty | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
Amethyst | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
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 corner of desert |
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 | Cliff in northern area |
Gears | Geeky | Harvest from gear tree | Cave in Desert Junkyard |
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 corner of desert |
Kissing Fish | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
Lemon | Tasty | Harvest from lime tree | Main orchard area |
Lime | Tasty | Harvest from lime tree | Main orchard area |
Mega Lizard | Geeky | Prospecting | Northern area, near Dinosaur bones |
Moai | Studious | Prospecting | Northern area, near Dinosaur bones |
Orange | Tasty | Harvest from orange tree | Main orchard area |
Pawn | Studious | Harvest from pawn tree | Prospecting cave |
Pencil | Studious | Prospecting | Northern Desert Junkyard |
Puppy | Cute | Prospecting | Near ruins |
Red Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
Robot | Geeky | Prospecting | Cave in Desert Junkyard |
Rook | Studious | Harvest from rook tree | Prospecting cave |
Sapphire | Geeky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
Skeleton | Spooky | Prospecting | Northern area, near Dinosaur bones |
Sunflower | Cute | Harvest from sunflower tree | Throughout desert |
Spades | Fun | Harvest from spade tree | Prospecting cave |
Spider | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert graveyard |
Spring | Geeky | Harvest from spring tree | Cave in Desert Junkyard |
Star | Geeky | Prospecting | Junkyard, near cave entrance |
Tiger | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
Tim Doll | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
Tina Doll | Cute | Prospecting; Friendly interactions with Cute Sims | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Tiny Shark | Geeky | Fishing | Ocean |
Topaz | Fun | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
Yellow Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
VooDoo Doll | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert graveyard |
This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to collect every Essence in MySims, fulfilling all your Sims' requests and creating a thriving town. Enjoy your MySims adventure on