This MySims retro remake guide covers essence collection, crucial for crafting and fulfilling Sim orders. Essences are categorized into Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim preferences. They function as crafting components and custom paint ingredients.
What are Essences in MySims?
Essences are collectible items used in crafting. Acquisition methods vary, from harvesting in-game items (apples, flowers) to specific interactions. Matching essences to Sim interests ensures order completion and happiness.
All MySims Essences and How to Obtain Them
The following tables detail each essence, its associated Sim interest, acquisition method, and location. Note that some essences unlock with area progression or town level increases.
Town Essences
Early-game essences are found within your town. The Crowbar tool (obtained via town level-up) unlocks prospecting caves, providing access to additional essences.
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pull up 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 |
| Yellow Blossom | Fun | Harvest from blossom bush; Plantable | Town Square |
| Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest Essences
The Saw tool unlocks the forest, introducing new essences.
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | Tasty | Prospecting; Picnics & Cooking | Near waterfall; Interaction |
| Cake | Tasty | Prospecting; Cooking | Near waterfall; Interaction |
| Cherry Blossom | Tasty | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Chocolate Cake | Tasty | Prospecting | Near waterfall |
| Crab | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Eyeball | Spooky | Harvest | Deep forest cave |
| Gingerbread Man | Tasty | Prospecting | Across first log over water |
| Jack O’Lantern | Spooky | Harvest | Deep forest cave |
| Knight | Studious | Harvest | Northern hilltop area |
| Magic Carpet | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Music Note | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Octopus | Tasty | Fishing | Pond |
| Organic | Studious | Prospecting | Southern forest area (and pulling flowers) |
| Plum Blossom | Cute | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Rose | Cute | Harvest | Throughout forest |
| Soccer Ball | Fun | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Snake | Geeky | Fishing | Pond |
| Terra Cotta | Studious | Prospecting | Near prospecting cave |
Desert Essences
The Pickaxe unlocks the desert and its unique essences.
| Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien | Geeky | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Amber | Tasty | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
| Amethyst | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
| Beach Ball | Fun | Fishing | Ocean |
| Black Apple | Spooky | Harvest | South of main orchard |
| Black Rose | Spooky | Harvest | Top east corner of desert |
| Clubs | Fun | Harvest | Treasure cave |
| Diamonds | Fun | Harvest | Treasure cave |
| Dinosaur Fossil | Studious | Prospecting | Northern area, near dinosaur bones |
| Elephant | Studious | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Fish Bones | Spooky | Fishing | Ocean |
| Garnet | Cute | Prospecting | Northern cliff |
| Gears | Geeky | Harvest | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Ghost | Spooky | Harvest | South of main orchard |
| Globe | Studious | Prospecting | Junkyard area |
| Gold | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Hearts | Fun | Harvest | Treasure cave |
| Hopi Doll | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Jade | Studious | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
| Kissing Fish | Cute | Fishing | Ocean |
| Lemon | Tasty | Harvest | Main orchard area |
| Lime | Tasty | Harvest | Main orchard area |
| Mega Lizard | Geeky | Prospecting | Northern area, near dinosaur bones |
| Moai | Studious | Prospecting | Northern area, near dinosaur bones |
| Orange | Tasty | Harvest | Main orchard area |
| Pawn | Studious | Harvest | Prospecting cave |
| Pencil | Studious | Prospecting | Northern Desert Junkyard |
| Puppy | Cute | Prospecting | Near ruins |
| Red Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Robot | Geeky | Prospecting | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Rook | Studious | Harvest | Prospecting cave |
| Sapphire | Geeky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
| Skeleton | Spooky | Prospecting | Northern area, near dinosaur bones |
| Sunflower | Cute | Harvest | Throughout desert |
| Spades | Fun | Harvest | Prospecting cave |
| Spider | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert graveyard |
| Spring | Geeky | Harvest | Desert Junkyard cave |
| Star | Geeky | Prospecting | Junkyard, near cave entrance |
| Tiger | Fun | Prospecting | South of main orchard |
| Tim Doll | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| Tina Doll | Cute | Prospecting; Positive Cute Sim interactions | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
| Tiny Shark | Geeky | Fishing | Ocean |
| Topaz | Fun | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert |
| Yellow Crayon | Cute | Prospecting | Prospecting cave |
| VooDoo Doll | Spooky | Prospecting | Top east corner of desert graveyard |
This comprehensive guide should help you locate any essence in MySims for successful order completion. MySims is available now on Nintendo Switch.
