Check out all the tools available in Animal Crossing New Horizons Switch (ACNH). The guide includes tool recipe list, required materials, how to get Tool Ring, durability, & more!!!
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All Tool List & Recipes
DIY Recipe For Tools
| Tools | How To Get / Materials | Durability* |
|---|---|---|
| Flimsy axe | Purchase from Timmy - Tree branch x 5 - Stone x 1 | 40 |
| Stone axe | Exchange is Miles - Flimsy axe x 1 - Wood x 3 | 100 |
| Axe | Exchange with Miles - Flimsy axe x 1 - Wood x 3 - Iron Nugget x 1 | 100 |
| Flimsy shovel | Talk to Blathers - Hardwood x 5 | 40 |
| Shovel | Exchange with Miles - Flimsy shovel x 1 - Iron Nugget x 1 | 100 |
| Flimsy net | Finish the first campfire event - Tree branch x 5 | 10 |
| Net | Exchange with Miles - Flimsy Net x 1 - Iron Nugget x 1 | 30 |
| Flimsy fishing rod | Get at DIY Workshop - Tree branch x 5 | 10 |
| Fishing rod | Exchange with Miles - Flimsy fishing rod x 1 - Iron Nugget x 1 | 30 |
| Flimsy watering can | Purchase from Timmy - Softwood x 5 | 20 |
| Watering can | Purchase Pretty Good Tools Recipes From Timmy - Flimsy watering can x1 - Iron Nugget x 1 | TBD |
| Slingshot | Purchase from Timmy - Hardwood x 5 | TBD |
| Ladder | Get from Tom Nook → How To Get Ladder - Wood x 5 - Softwood x 5 - Hardwood x 5 | Unlimited Uses |
| Vaulting Pole | Get from Blathers → How To Get Vaulting Pole - Softwood x 5 | Unlimited Uses |
| Star wand | Craft with Star Fragments → How To Get Star Wand → List Of All Wands - Large star fragment x1 - Star Fragments x3 | Unlimited** |
| Ice wand | Get recipe from Snowboy → How To Get Ice Wand → List Of All Wands - Large snowflake x1 - Star Fragments x3 | Unlimited |
* Refers to the number of times you can use the tool before it breaks!!!
** All wands, regardless of type, have unlimited uses!!!
DIY Recipe For Golden Tools
| Tools | How To Get / Materials | Durability* |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Axe | Break 100 axes in total - Gold Nugget x1 - Axe x1 | 200 |
| Golden Shovel | Help Gulliver 30 times - Gold Nugget x1 - Shovel x1 | 200 |
| Golden Fishing Rod | Catch all the fish and complete Critterpedia - Gold Nugget x1 - Fishing Rod x1 | TBD |
| Golden Net | Catch all the bugs and complete Critterpedia Gold Nugget x1 - Net x1 | TBD |
| Golden Watering Can | Get the highest island evaluation (5 stars) Gold Nugget x1 - Watering Can x1 | TBD |
* Refers to the number of times you can use the tool before it breaks!!!
Check Out How To Get Golden Tools Here!DIY Recipe List For Other Items
Once you have all the tools you need, get materials and craft items and furniture on DIY workbench! Check out our guide below to see the list of all DIY recipes!
Check Out All DIY Recipe List!What Are Tools & Their Uses
Used To Interact With The Island
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, tools are used to perform various activities in the island, whether fishing, chopping down trees, & even digging up fossils for the museum.
Tools Have Durability
Keep in mind that tools will break! After using a tool enough times, it will break and you will not be able to use the tool anymore. You will need to craft another tool at a bench.
Can Be DIY Crafted
Tools can be created through DIY crafting, using materials you can gather around the island.
Check Out How To DIY Craft!Tool Ring - How To Get & Use
Purchase For 800 Nook Miles
To get the Tool Ring, collect 800 Nook Miles & head to the building. Use the Nook Stop terminal to redeem your Nook Miles & receive the Tool Ring.
Check Out How To Farm Nook Miles Fast!Quick Access To Tools
When you have the Tool Ring, you can easily access your tools at a touch of a button. You can also choose which tools can be equipped for easy access in the Tool Ring.
