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Discover Essential Essences in MySims: Learn Acquisition Techniques

Author : Victoria Update : Jan 25,2025

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of essences in the MySims Nintendo Switch remake, covering their purpose, types, and acquisition methods. Whether you're a seasoned MySims player or a newcomer, this information will prove invaluable for completing Sim orders.

What are Essences in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible resources crucial for crafting in MySims. They serve as building blocks and paint components for various creations. Sources range from in-world gathering (apples, flowers) to specific interactions. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic association to ensure successful order completion and Sim satisfaction. Most essences have dual functionality: as physical items and custom paint ingredients.

Complete Essence Guide:

Finding all essences requires exploration and progression. Unlocking new areas and leveling up your town expands your access to various essences.

Town Essences

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early-game essence acquisition focuses on your town, with the Crowbar tool (obtained through town level-ups) unlocking prospecting caves.

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
OrganicStudiousPick flowersInteraction
Purple CrayonCuteProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
Rainbow TroutTastyFishingPond
Red AppleTastyHarvest; PlantableTown Square
SadSpookyKindness to Spooky Sims or meanness to othersInteraction
ScarySpookyKindness to Spooky SimsInteraction
StoneStudiousProspectingTown Square, near apple trees
ThornSpookyHarvest from Spooky treeNear your house, towards town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest from blossom bush; PlantableTown Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting cave; Interaction

Forest Essences (Unlocked with Saw)

The forest area, accessible after obtaining the Saw, introduces additional essences.

Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation
BaconTastyProspecting; Picnics & CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
CakeTastyProspecting; CookingNear waterfall; Interaction
Cherry BlossomTastyHarvestThroughout forest
Chocolate CakeTastyProspectingNear waterfall
CrabTastyFishingPond
EyeballSpookyHarvestDeep forest cave
Gingerbread ManTastyProspectingAcross first log over water
Jack O’LanternSpookyHarvestDeep forest cave
KnightStudiousHarvestNorthern hilltop
Magic CarpetFunProspectingProspecting cave
Music NoteFunProspectingProspecting cave
OctopusTastyFishingPond
OrganicStudiousProspectingSouthern forest; Flower picking
Plum BlossomCuteHarvestThroughout forest
RoseCuteHarvestThroughout forest
Soccer BallFunProspectingProspecting cave
SnakeGeekyFishingPond
Terra CottaStudiousProspectingNear prospecting cave

Desert Essences (Unlocked with Pickaxe)

The desert, accessible with the Pickaxe, offers a final set of essences.

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

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Essence NameSim InterestAcquisition MethodLocation
AlienGeekyProspectingProspecting cave
AmberTastyProspectingTop east desert corner
AmethystSpookyProspectingTop east desert corner
Beach BallFunFishingOcean
Black AppleSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
Black RoseSpookyHarvestTop east desert corner
ClubsFunHarvestTreasure cave
DiamondsFunHarvestTreasure cave
Dinosaur FossilStudiousProspectingNorthern area, near dinosaur bones
ElephantStudiousProspectingSouth of main orchard
Fish BonesSpookyFishingOcean
GarnetCuteProspectingNorthern cliff
GearsGeekyHarvestDesert Junkyard cave
GhostSpookyHarvestSouth of main orchard
GlobeStudiousProspectingJunkyard area
GoldCuteFishingOcean
HeartsFunHarvestTreasure cave
Hopi DollFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
JadeStudiousProspectingTop east desert corner
Kissing FishCuteFishingOcean
LemonTastyHarvestMain orchard
LimeTastyHarvestMain orchard
Mega LizardGeekyProspectingNorthern area, near dinosaur bones
MoaiStudiousProspectingNorthern area, near dinosaur bones
OrangeTastyHarvestMain orchard
PawnStudiousHarvestProspecting cave
PencilStudiousProspectingNorthern Desert Junkyard
PuppyCuteProspectingNear ruins
Red CrayonCuteProspectingProspecting cave
RobotGeekyProspectingDesert Junkyard cave
RookStudiousHarvestProspecting cave
SapphireGeekyProspectingTop east desert corner
SkeletonSpookyProspectingNorthern area, near dinosaur bones
SunflowerCuteHarvestThroughout desert
SpadesFunHarvestProspecting cave
SpiderSpookyProspectingTop east desert graveyard
SpringGeekyHarvestDesert Junkyard cave
StarGeekyProspectingJunkyard, near cave entrance
TigerFunProspectingSouth of main orchard
Tim DollCuteProspectingProspecting cave
Tina DollCuteProspecting; Positive Cute Sim interactionsProspecting cave; Interaction
Tiny SharkGeekyFishingOcean
TopazFunProspectingTop east desert corner
Yellow CrayonCuteProspectingProspecting cave
VooDoo DollSpookyProspectingTop east desert graveyard

This detailed guide will help you efficiently gather essences to fulfill Sim requests and enhance your MySims experience. MySims is available now on Nintendo Switch.