All Essences and How To Get Them in MySims

Mastering the Art of Essence Collection in MySims: A Comprehensive Guide

Whether you're a MySims veteran or a newcomer to this retro revival on Nintendo Switch, understanding essences is crucial for crafting successful builds and keeping your Sims happy. This guide provides a complete overview of all essences, their locations, and how to obtain them.

What are Essences in MySims?

Essences are collectible items serving as fundamental components in crafting. They're used in building and creating custom paints. Sources range from in-world gathering (apples, flowers) to specific interactions. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic element influencing Sim satisfaction.

A Complete List of MySims Essences and Acquisition Methods

Your journey through MySims will introduce numerous essences, often required for fulfilling Sim requests. Note that some essences unlock with area progression or town level increases.

Town Essences: Initially, your exploration is limited to your town until you unlock tools for accessing the Forest and Desert.

Essence Name	Sim Interest	Acquisition Method	Location(s)
8-Ball	Fun	Prospecting; Positive Fun Sim Interactions	Near Train Station; Interaction
Action Figure	Geeky	Prospecting	Prospecting Cave
Angry	Fun	Negative Sim Interactions	Interaction
Clown Fish	Fun	Fishing	Pond
Dark Wood	Studious	Chop Studious/Cute Tree	Interaction
Dead Wood	Spooky	Chop Dead/Spooky Tree	Interaction
Green Apple	Tasty	Harvest; Plantable	Town Square
Happy	Cute	Friendly Sim Interactions	Interaction
Light Wood	Studious	Chop Tasty/Fun Tree	Interaction
Metal	Geeky	Chop Geeky Trees	Interaction
Organic	Studious	Harvest Flowers	Interaction
Purple Crayon	Cute	Prospecting	Town Square (near apple trees)
Rainbow Trout	Tasty	Fishing	Pond
Red Apple	Tasty	Harvest; 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, towards town edge
Tire	Geeky	Fishing	Pond
Video Game	Geeky	Prospecting; Playing Video Games	Prospecting Cave; Interaction
Yellow Blossom	Fun	Harvest; Plantable	Town Square

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