This retro MySims remake might require a refresher, especially for newcomers or returning players from the Wii or DS versions. Essences are crucial for crafting items to fulfill Sims' requests. This guide details their locations and acquisition methods.
What are Essences in MySims?
Three Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic association, influencing the mood of your creations and keeping Sims happy. Most serve as physical objects or custom paint components in Build Mode.
Complete MySims Essence Guide
Exploring the Nintendo Switch version reveals diverse essences. Sims often request items containing specific essences, making location knowledge essential.
Accessibility to some essences depends on area unlocks and town level, requiring time and progression.
Town Essences
| Essence Name | Associated Interest | 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 | Pick 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, 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 and Desert Essences
The Saw tool unlocks the forest, adding new essences. Similarly, the Pickaxe (obtained through higher town ranking) grants access to the desert and its unique essences. The tables below detail these additional essences. (Forest and Desert essence tables omitted for brevity, but would follow the same format as the Town essences table above).
This comprehensive guide helps you locate and obtain every essence in MySims, ensuring successful completion of Sim requests. MySims is available now on Nintendo Switch.
