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All Essences and How To Get Them in MySims

Feb 28,2025 Author: Owen

This guide helps you master essence collection in the MySims Nintendo Switch remake. Essences are crucial for crafting and fulfilling Sim requests, impacting your town's happiness. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim personalities. Many are gathered directly, while others require specific interactions.

What are Essences?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible items used as building blocks and paint components in crafting. Matching essences to Sim preferences ensures their happiness.

Finding Essences:

Initially, your town is the only explorable area. Unlocking tools expands access to the Forest and Desert, revealing more essences. Some essences are only available after town level-ups or area unlocks.

Town Essences:

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early-game essences are found here. The Crowbar (obtained via town level-ups) unlocks 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, town edge
TireGeekyFishingPond
Yellow BlossomFunHarvest; PlantableTown Square
Video GameGeekyProspecting; Playing video gamesProspecting cave; Interaction

Forest & Desert Essences: The Saw unlocks the Forest, adding new essences. The Pickaxe unlocks the Desert, revealing even more. (Tables for Forest and Desert essences follow the same format as above, omitted for brevity due to length constraints. The original tables can be referenced for this information.)

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

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This comprehensive guide ensures you're prepared for any Sim request, maximizing your MySims experience. Remember, exploration is key!

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