Discover the Essence of MySims: Uncovering Every Secret
This MySims retro remake guide covers essential Essence locations for crafting. Whether you're a returning player or new to the game, this refresher will help you complete Sims' orders.
What are Essences in MySims?
Three main Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a theme influencing Sim happiness when used in builds. Most serve as physical objects or custom paint ingredients.
Complete MySims Essence Guide
This guide details all MySims Essences and their acquisition methods on Nintendo Switch. Sims often request items containing specific Essences, making this knowledge crucial. Note that some Essences unlock with area progression or town level increases.
Town Essences
| Essence Name | Interests | 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 |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Video game play | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest; Plantable | Town Square |
Forest & Desert Essences
The Saw unlocks the Forest, adding new Essences. Similarly, the Pickaxe opens the Desert. Refer to the tables below for their respective locations and acquisition methods.
| 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 | 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; Flower pulling |
| 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 |
