Essences are a major player in both games included in the MySims Cozy Bundle, and although they work a little differently in MySims versus MySims Kingdom, the basic idea is the same: they are part of the crafting materials you use for DIY and decorating projects.
MySims is even more design-focussed than its parent series, so gathering the materials you need to complete construction requests is an important part of the overall gameplay loop.
When it comes to reliably farming for what you need, it’s a good idea to know where every Essence spawns. That’s why we’ve put together this list of every Essence in the MySims Cozy Bundle, their locations and farming methods.
MySims games reward you with all sorts of Essences for almost every interaction with the world or the objects and characters within it.
There are one-off opportunities to gain certain Essences – such as by befriending characters or opening treasure chests. However, the major farming methods for Essences in MySims and MySims Kingdom are:
To help you know exactly where you need to go and what you need to do to get every Essence in the MySims Cozy Bundle, refer to this comprehensive table:
Essences are used in crafting projects across both games in the MySims Cozy Bundle, although their exact use differs slightly between titles.
In the original MySims, Essences aren’t inherently necessary to craft items, but instead function as a kind of paint that can be applied to a crafted object. Matching the type of Essence(s) used on an item to a character’s interests (and avoiding their disliked category) can help to raise your relationship with a character you’re trying to befriend.
In MySims Kingdom, Essences are used in conjunction with Scrolls to unlock new powers for your playable Wandolier. Finding a Scroll and then delivering the required Essences to Lyndsay will unlock new blueprints to expand your design powers.
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