This guide helps you master the essence system in the MySims Nintendo Switch remake. Essences are crucial for crafting items and fulfilling Sim requests. They're categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim personalities. Many are found in the environment, while others require specific interactions.
What are Essences in MySims?
Finding Essences:
Your journey to collect all essences begins in your town, expanding as you unlock new areas (Forest and Desert) with upgraded tools.
Town Essences:
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting or Fun Sim interaction | Near Train Station/Interaction |
| Action Figure | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Angry | Fun | Negative Sim interaction | 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 | Positive Sim interaction | Interaction |
| Light Wood | Studious | Chop Tasty/Fun tree | Interaction |
| Metal | Geeky | Chop Geeky tree | Interaction |
| Organic | Studious | Pick 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 |
| Tire | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest (plantable) | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting or playing video games | Prospecting cave/Interaction |
Forest and Desert Essences: (Tables omitted for brevity, but follow the same format as above. The original tables are included in the image output.)
The Saw unlocks the Forest, adding new essences. The Pickaxe unlocks the Desert, offering even more. Refer to the original tables for detailed locations and acquisition methods for these additional essences.
This comprehensive guide should help you locate and utilize all MySims essences effectively. Remember that some essences become available only after progressing through the game.
