Whether you're a seasoned *MySims* player returning from adventures on the Wii or DS, or a newcomer to this charming retro remake, understanding Essences is crucial. These collectible items are essential for crafting the perfect builds to fulfill your fellow Sims' requests. Knowing their locations is key to keeping everyone happy!
What Are Essences in *MySims*? ----------------------------
Essences are collectible items used as building blocks and for creating unique paints in *MySims*. You'll find them throughout the game, from harvesting apples and flowers to completing specific interactions. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link. Gathering the right Essences ensures you create items that resonate with your Sims' personalities, keeping them content and your town thriving. Most Essences have dual functionality: as physical objects and as ingredients for custom paints in Build Mode.
All *MySims* Essences and How to Obtain Them ---------------------------------------
Your *MySims* Nintendo Switch journey will introduce you to a diverse range of Essences. Sims often request items containing specific Essences, making location knowledge vital. Access to certain Essences unlocks as you progress, explore new areas, and level up your town.
Town Essences
Early game quests primarily focus on your town. The Forest and Desert areas are initially inaccessible, requiring specific tool unlocks. Even within your town, you'll discover a variety of Essences. The Crowbar, obtained through town level-ups, opens up prospecting caves, revealing additional Essences.
| Essence Name | Interests | 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 |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest from blossom bush (plantable) | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest Essences
Unlocking the Saw tool grants access to the nearby forest, introducing new Essences to your collection.
| Essence Name | Interests | 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 (also 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
Unlocking the Pickaxe opens the desert, revealing new areas and Essences.
| Essence Name | Interests | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 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 area |
| Puppy | Cute | Prospecting | Near ruins |
| Red Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Robot | Geeky | Prospecting | Desert Junkyard cave |
| 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 | Desert Junkyard cave |
| 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 |
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