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All Essences and How To Get Them in MySims

by Isaac Feb 08,2025

This guide helps you master essence collection in the MySims Nintendo Switch remake. Essences are crucial for crafting and fulfilling Sim requests, impacting their happiness. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim personalities. Essences function as both crafting materials and decorative elements.

What are Essences in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible items used in crafting. Sources range from environmental gathering (apples, flowers) to character interactions. Matching essences to Sim preferences ensures their satisfaction.

All MySims Essences and Locations:

Finding all essences requires exploration and progression. Some become accessible after unlocking new areas or leveling up your town.

Town Essences:

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early-game essences are found in your town. The Crowbar (obtained via town level-ups) unlocks prospecting caves, revealing additional essences.

Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation(s)
8-BallFunProspecting; Positive Fun Sim interactionsNear Train Station; Interaction
Action FigureGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AngryFunNegative Sim interactionsInteraction
Clown FishFunFishingPond
Dark WoodStudiousChop Studious/Cute treeInteraction
Dead WoodSpookyChop dead/Spooky treeInteraction
Green AppleTastyHarvest; PlantableTown Square
HappyCutePositive Sim interactionsInteraction
Light WoodStudiousChop Tasty/Fun treeInteraction
MetalGeekyChop Geeky treesInteraction
OrganicStudiousHarvest flowersInteraction
Purple CrayonCuteProspectingTown Square (near apple trees)
Rainbow TroutTastyFishingPond
Red AppleTastyHarvest; PlantableTown Square
SadSpookyKindness to Spooky Sims; Meanness to othersInteraction
ScarySpookyKindness to Spooky SimsInteraction
StoneStudiousProspectingTown Square (near apple trees)
ThornSpookyHarvest from Spooky treeNear your house, town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest; PlantableTown Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting cave; Interaction

(Forest and Desert Essences tables follow a similar format and are omitted for brevity. Refer to the original text for complete details.)

Forest Essences Desert Essences

This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to collect all MySims essences. Remember that exploration and town progression unlock new areas and essences.

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