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The Sims 4is full of wonderful things to collect, from frogs to recipes to seashells. But did you know that you could collect metals and crystals? Unassuming rocks scattered around your Sim’s neighborhood could contain rare materials containing prized objects known as elements.
Elements can be collected as a way to make money, as part of an online challenge, or just as a fun hobby or pastime for Sims of all kinds. Ready to start your collection? We’ve got all the info you’ll need to start raking in those sweet, sweet elements.
Updated June 18, 2025 by Jacqueline Zalace:The element collection in The Sims 4 can take a while to complete, especially since there is no way to guarantee a specific element from crystals that yield several types. We’ve updated this guide with a bit more information to help you complete the collection and fill in the Elemental Display Rack.
What Are Elements In The Sims 4?
Elements arecollectible materials that can be displayed or sold by Sims.Each element varies in rarity, appearance, and worth. Found in metals and crystals,elements are a natural wonder in the world of the Sims.
Theygive off a Focused aurawhen displayed, making them a great addition to any study, office, or lab!
How To Get Elements
Completing the elements collection can take a while, but actually gathering the materials is simple enough. Your Sim will need to explore various neighborhoods to find and collect metals and crystals. As they explore,your Sim will come across rock formationswith little specks of color.
You’re more likely to find rare elements in hidden lots such as theForgotten Grotto,Sixam, and the Deep Woods. If you don’t have these expansions, don’t worry!Just look around park areas;we found two rock formations off a side path ofMagnolia Blossom Park in Willow Creek,which is part of the base game.
Command your Sim to mine the rock,and watch to see if they find anything!If they do, a notification box will pop up in the upper right corner, telling you what is inside the rock. Different metals and crystals appear in the same area, so don’t hesitate to search an area twice.
If your Sim finds a material, you’re able to send it to the Geo Council. The Geo Council will analyze it to see what element it contains andthen send the element to your doorstep.
With theGet To Work expansion pack, scientists can analyze elements themselves. You can also ask your colleagues to give you metals or explore the lab lot to find them lying around.
Complete Crystal Collecting Guide For The Sims 4
There are15 elements needed to complete the elements collection, along with one bonus element that can only be found on Planet Sixam with the Get To Work expansion pack.
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Tips To Finding All Elements
Struggling to find all the elements? We have some tips for you. Firstly, be sure tosearch in Oasis Springs around Acquisition Butte, which is to the north.There are a lot of rocks here that you can have a Sim pick up.
If you have the Seasons expansion, there is also achance that a lightning strike will cause an element to spawn.If it’s thundering outside, head outside and look for where lightning strikes (carefully!).
Overall, the best tip we can give is to justdig up any rock that you see.Some crystals have a chance to contain several element types, so you may have to send in a few before getting the element that you want. Completing the entire collection isnot a quick task.
How To Use The Elemental Display Rack
To use the Elemental Display Rack, you’ll need todrag the identified elements directly on it.Rather than clicking on the rack and having your Sim place it, you can do it right from their inventory.
The element will automatically slot itself into the correct location, which looks similar to a real-life periodic table. At the bottom of the rack,you’ll see outlines of the completed version, which is what you are working towards.
What Happens Once You Complete The Collection?
Once you gather all the elements, you’ll be rewarded with the"It’s All Elementary" plaque.Display your findings on the Elemental Display Rack, or sell them all for a pretty penny.
