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MySims Guide: Unlocking the Secrets of Essences

This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, whether you're a newcomer or a returning player from the Wii or DS versions. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill your Sims' requests, so knowing their locations is vital. What are Essences in MySims? Screenshot by The EscapistIn MyS
By Zoe
Jan 20,2025

This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, whether you're a newcomer or a returning player from the Wii or DS versions. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill your Sims' requests, so knowing their locations is vital.

What are Essences in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

Screenshot by The Escapist
In MySims, Essences are collectible resources. Acquired through various activities, they serve as building blocks and paint ingredients for crafting. Many are found in the game world (apples, flowers), while others require specific interactions.

Three main Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic link; collecting the right ones ensures you create items that please your Sims, aligning with their preferences. Most Essences have dual uses: as physical objects or custom paint components in Build Mode.

Complete MySims Essence Guide

Your MySims Nintendo Switch journey will introduce numerous Essences. Sims often request items containing specific Essences, highlighting the importance of knowing how to obtain them.

Note that some Essences unlock only after accessing new areas or leveling up your town. Complete collection may take time.

Town Essences

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

Screenshot by The Escapist
Early game exploration is limited to your town; areas like the Forest and Desert are initially inaccessible. However, many Essences are available here to meet initial requests.

The Crowbar tool, needed for prospecting caves, unlocks at a higher town rank.

Essence NameInterestsAcquisition MethodLocation(s)
8-BallFunProspecting; Positive interactions with Fun SimsNear Train Station; Interaction
Action FigureGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AngryFunNegative interactions with SimsInteraction
Clown FishFunFishingPond
Dark WoodStudiousChop a Studious or Cute treeInteraction
Dead WoodSpookyChop a dead or Spooky treeInteraction
Green AppleTastyHarvest from apple trees (plantable)Town Square
HappyCuteFriendly interactions with SimsInteraction
Light WoodStudiousChop a Tasty or Fun treeInteraction
MetalGeekyChop Geeky treesInteraction
OrganicStudiousPull up flowersInteraction
Purple CrayonCuteProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
Rainbow TroutTastyFishingPond
Red AppleTastyHarvest from apple trees (plantable)Town Square
SadSpookyKindness to Spooky Sims or meanness to othersInteraction
ScarySpookyKindness to Spooky SimsInteraction
StoneStudiousProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
ThornSpookyHarvest from Spooky treeNear your house, town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest from blossom bush (plantable)Town Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting cave; Interaction

Forest Essences

The Saw tool unlocks access to the nearby forest, introducing new Essences.

Essence NameInterestsAcquisition MethodLocation
BaconTastyProspecting; Picnics & CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
CakeTastyProspecting; CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
Cherry BlossomTastyHarvest from cherry blossom treeThroughout forest
Chocolate CakeTastyProspectingNear waterfall
CrabTastyFishingPond
EyeballSpookyHarvest from eyeball treeDeep forest cave
Gingerbread ManTastyProspectingAcross first log over water
Jack O’LanternSpookyHarvest from Jack O’ Lantern TreeDeep forest cave
KnightStudiousHarvest from knight treeNorthern hilltop area
Magic CarpetFunProspectingProspecting cave
Music NoteFunProspectingProspecting cave
OctopusTastyFishingPond
OrganicStudiousProspectingSouthern forest area (and pulling up flowers)
Plum BlossomCuteHarvest from plum blossom treeThroughout forest
RoseCuteHarvest from rose bushThroughout forest
Soccer BallFunProspectingProspecting cave
SnakeGeekyFishingPond
Terra CottaStudiousProspectingNear prospecting cave

Desert Essences

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

Image via EA
The Pickaxe unlocks desert access at a higher town rank, revealing new areas and Essences.

Essence NameInterestsAcquisition MethodLocation
AlienGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AmberTastyProspectingDesert's top east corner
AmethystSpookyProspectingDesert's top east corner
Beach BallFunFishingOcean
Black AppleSpookyHarvest from black apple treeSouth of main orchard
Black RoseSpookyHarvest from black rose treeDesert's top east corner
ClubsFunHarvest from club treeTreasure cave
DiamondsFunHarvest from diamond treeTreasure cave
Dinosaur FossilStudiousProspectingNorthern area, near Dinosaur bones
ElephantStudiousProspectingSouth of main orchard
Fish BonesSpookyFishingOcean
GarnetCuteProspectingNorthern cliff
GearsGeekyHarvest from gear treeDesert Junkyard cave
GhostSpookyHarvest from ghost treeSouth of main orchard
GlobeStudiousProspectingJunkyard area
GoldCuteFishingOcean
HeartsFunHarvest from heart treeTreasure cave
Hopi DollFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
JadeStudiousProspectingDesert's top east corner
Kissing FishCuteFishingOcean
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