How to Acquire Essences in MySims

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?

Essences are collectible items in MySims, used in crafting and paint creation. Sources range from in-world gathering (apples, flowers) to specific interactions. Three main categories exist: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each Essence has a thematic link, aiding in fulfilling Sim requests and maintaining their happiness. Most serve as physical objects or custom paint ingredients in Build Mode.

All MySims Essences and How to Obtain Them

Exploring the Nintendo Switch version reveals diverse Essences. Sims often request items requiring specific Essences, highlighting the importance of knowing their acquisition methods. Accessibility depends on area unlocks and town level progression.

Town Essences

Early game exploration is limited to your town, with the Forest and Desert inaccessible until specific tools are acquired. Several Essences are readily available here. The Crowbar, unlocking prospecting caves, is needed for some; this unlocks with town level increases.

Forest Essences

The Saw tool unlocks the forest, introducing new Essences.

Desert Essences

Town ranking improvements unlock the Pickaxe, granting desert access and new Essences.