Discover the Secrets to Unlocking All MySims Essences

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 in MySims?

Happy Essence in MySims

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Essences are collectible resources used as building blocks and paint components in crafting. Finding the right essences ensures happy Sims through aligned builds. Most serve as physical items or custom paint ingredients.

Locating All MySims Essences:

Your MySims journey unlocks various essences. Sim requests often specify needed essences, highlighting their importance. Access to certain essences depends on unlocked areas and town level.

Town Essences:

MyTown Prospecting Essences in MySims

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Early game essences are found in your town. The Crowbar tool (obtained through town level-ups) unlocks prospecting caves for additional essences.

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	Positive Sim interactions	Interaction
Light Wood	Studious	Chop Tasty/Fun tree	Interaction
Metal	Geeky	Chop Geeky trees	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, town edge
Tire	Geeky	Fishing	Pond
Yellow Blossom	Fun	Harvest; Plantable	Town Square
Video Game	Geeky	Prospecting; Playing video games	Prospecting cave; Interaction

Forest and Desert Essences: The Saw and Pickaxe tools (respectively) unlock the forest and desert, expanding essence options. Tables detailing these essences follow the same format as the Town Essences table above, but are omitted here for brevity. (Note: The original tables for Forest and Desert essences are included in the original response.)

Desert Essences in MySims Cozy Bundle

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This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to collect all MySims essences, enhancing your crafting and Sim interactions. Remember to check back for updates and enjoy the game!