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 fall into three categories: Emotions, Living Things, and Objects, each with a thematic link to Sim personalities. Essences serve as both crafting materials and decorative elements.
What are Essences in MySims?
Screenshot by The EscapistEssences are collectible resources used in crafting. You'll find them through various activities, from harvesting to interactions. Gathering the correct essences ensures you create items that resonate with your Sims' personalities, keeping them content.
Locating Essences:
Unlocking new areas and leveling up your town expands your access to different essences. Some are readily available, while others require specific tools or interactions.
Town Essences:
Screenshot by The EscapistEarly game essence gathering focuses on your town. The Crowbar, acquired through town level-ups, unlocks prospecting caves.
Essence Name | Sim Interest | Acquisition Method | Location(s) |
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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 | Harvest 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; Plantable | Town Square |
Video Game | Geeky | Prospecting; Playing video games | Prospecting cave; Interaction |
Forest & Desert Essences: The Saw and Pickaxe tools unlock the Forest and Desert, respectively, introducing new essence locations. (Tables for Forest and Desert essences omitted for brevity, but are present in the original text.)
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This comprehensive guide ensures you're well-equipped to collect all MySims essences. Remember to check back for specific locations when fulfilling Sim requests. Enjoy your MySims adventure!