All Essences and How To Get Them in MySims

Whether you’re new to MySims or returning after your last adventure with the Wii or DS versions, this retro remake might need some refreshers. Essences are an essential part of crafting the right builds to complete orders for your fellow Sims, so knowing where to find them is key.

What Are Essences in MySims?

Essences are collectible items in MySims. You can find them through just about any activity, and they’re used as building blocks and to create different paints when crafting items. Many of them are items you gather in-world, like apples or flowers, but others must be obtained via interactions.

There are three main categories of Essences in MySims – Emotions, Living Things, and Objects. Each Essence has a theme attached to it, and gathering the right ones will help ensure you’re able to keep your fellow Sims happy by building things that align with their preferred vibe. Most Essences can be used as physical objects or to create custom paints when making things in Build Mode.

All MySims Essences and How to Get Them

As you explore the world of MySims on Nintendo Switch, you will encounter many different essences. When your fellow Sims ask for items or builds, they will often specify that the requested order needs to include a specific essence. That means you’ll need to know how to get them.

Some Essences won’t become available until you unlock new areas or level up your town, so it may take some time to find every Essence in MySims.

Essences in Your Town

When you first jump into MySims, you’ll only be able to explore your town – other areas, like the Forest and Desert, are blocked off until you unlock the right tools. There are plenty of Essences to discover here for those early-game requests from fellow Sims.

To get some of the Essences, you’ll need the Crowbar tool, which helps you get into the prospecting caves. This unlocks once you level up your town’s rank.

Forest Essences

The first new area you unlock will be the forest near town, which is accessed after you get the Saw tool. The forest adds new Essences to your repertoire.

Desert Essences

Once you improve your town’s ranking, you will unlock a Pickaxe that you can use to gain access to the desert. New areas to explore and new Essences await.

While that may look like a long list, you’ll naturally encounter many of these Essences as you explore the world of MySims. When those tricky requests come up, however, it’s helpful to have a reminder of where to go to find a specific Essence to satisfy your fellow Sims’ item orders.

MySims is available now on Nintendo Switch.