This MySims retro remake refresher covers Essences, crucial crafting components for fulfilling Sim orders. Learn their locations and uses to keep your Sims happy.
What are Essences in MySims?
Three main Essence categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each has a thematic link, influencing Sim satisfaction through build alignment. Most act as physical objects or custom paint components in Build Mode.
All MySims Essences and How to Obtain Them
Your MySims Nintendo Switch journey will uncover various Essences, often specified in Sim orders. Unlocking new areas and town levels expands Essence availability.
Town Essences
| Essence | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Ball | Fun | Prospecting; 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 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/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 & Desert Essences
The Saw tool unlocks the Forest, adding new Essences. Town rank improvements unlock the Pickaxe and access to the Desert and its unique Essences. (Tables for Forest and Desert Essences follow the same format as above, omitted for brevity due to length constraints. They can be easily reconstructed from the original text).
Mastering Essence acquisition enhances your MySims experience, ensuring successful Sim order completion. MySims is available now on Nintendo Switch.
