All Game Items
Overview
This guide covers every major item category in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Unlike traditional RPGs, there are no weapons or armor; instead, the game focuses on tools, resources, currencies, consumables, and collectibles. Items are used for gathering, crafting, decorating, trading, and progressing through the island life. Below is a complete breakdown grouped by function.
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1. Tools (Equipment)
Tools are essential for gathering resources and interacting with the island. Most tools can be crafted from DIY recipes or purchased from Nook's Cranny. They have durability and will break after repeated use (except the golden versions). Upgrades are available via customization kits or crafting stronger variants.
1.1 Standard Tools
| Tool | Function | How to Obtain | Durability | Upgrades |
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| Flimsy Fishing Rod | Catch fish in rivers, ponds, and ocean. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook early game. | 10 uses | Flimsy → Fishing Rod (DIY) → Fish Rod (Nook's Cranny) → Golden Fishing Rod (after catching all fish) |
| Flimsy Net | Catch bugs on trees, flowers, ground, and flying. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook. | 10 uses | Flimsy → Net → Golden Net |
| Flimsy Axe | Chop trees for wood; can't chop hardwood. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook. | 10 uses | Flimsy → Axe → Stone Axe (no tree felling) → Golden Axe |
| Flimsy Shovel | Dig up fossils, buried items, plant flowers/trees, hit rocks. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook. | 10 uses | Flimsy → Shovel → Golden Shovel |
| Flimsy Watering Can | Water flowers to breed hybrids. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook. | 10 uses | Flimsy → Watering Can → Golden Watering Can (waters 9 tiles in front) |
| Slingshot | Shoot down floating balloon presents. | Purchase from Nook's Cranny (900 Bells) or find in a balloon. | 20 uses | None directly; Golden Slingshot after shooting 300 balloons. |
| Ladder | Climb cliffs to reach upper levels. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook after Nook's Cranny upgrade (or from island designer app). | Unlimited (tool, never breaks) | No upgrade. |
| Vaulting Pole | Jump over rivers. | DIY recipe from Tom Nook early game (5 softwood). | Unlimited | No upgrade. |
| Wet Suit | Swim in the ocean (diving update). | Purchase from Nook's Cranny or Nook Shopping (3000 Bells). | Unlimited (worn as clothing, never breaks) | No upgrade; cosmetic variants. |
| Timer / Clapper | Used for testing? Actually not a tool. N/A. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Camera App | Take photos; part of NookPhone. | Unlocked via NookPhone upgrade. | Unlimited | No upgrade. |
1.2 Golden Tools
Crafted from gold nuggets and specific DIY recipes. They are the most durable (300 uses) and have special effects (e.g., golden watering can waters 9 tiles, golden axe never breaks when hitting rocks). They are obtained after completing certain milestones (e.g., catching all fish, bugs, diving creatures, etc.).
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2. Resources & Materials
Used for crafting, tool customization, and island development. Most are harvested from the island.
2.1 Natural Resources
| Resource | How to Obtain | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood | Chopping hardwood trees with any axe (except flimsy). | Crafting furniture, tools (e.g., ladder, fishing rod). |
| Softwood | Chopping cedar or hardwood trees. | Crafting (e.g., vaulting pole, wooden block items). |
| Wood | Chopping regular trees (fruit trees, pine trees). | Crafting many DIY items (e.g., workbench, storage). |
| Stone | Hitting rocks with shovel/axe (not breaking). | Crafting stone items (e.g., stone stool, fountain). |
| Clay | Hitting rocks. | Crafting (e.g., clay furnace, brick fence). |
| Iron Nugget | Hitting rocks (most valuable common resource). | Crafting tools, furniture (e.g., ironwood set). |
| Gold Nugget | Very rare drop from rocks. | Crafting golden tools and some furniture. |
| Bamboo | Harvested from bamboo trees (grown from bamboo shoots). | Crafting bamboo-themed items. |
| Young Spring Bamboo | Harvested from bamboo during spring (March–May). | Crafting seasonal bamboo recipes. |
| Tree Branch | Shaking trees. | Basic crafting (e.g., flimsy tools, campfire). |
| Weeds | Picked from ground. | Crafting (e.g., hay bed, rope fence). |
| Fruit (Non-native) | Harvested from fruit trees. | Eating for temporary strength (super strength); selling for Bells; crafting fruit-themed items. |
| Coconut | Grown on beach trees. | Eating; crafting coconut drinks, lamps. |
| Sea Shells (Coral, Conch, etc.) | Picked on beach. | Selling for Bells; crafting shell furniture. |
| Wasp Nest | Shaking trees (chance to get wasps). | Crafting medicine (if stung), selling. |
2.2 Special Resources
| Resource | How to Obtain | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Star Fragment | Wish on shooting stars (Celeste visits). | Crafting zodiac furniture, magic wands. |
| Large Star Fragment | Rare wish reward. | Crafting large star items. |
| Customization Kits | Purchased from Nook's Cranny (600 Bells each). | Alter color/style of crafted furniture. |
| Patterns (Custom Designs) | Created via NookPhone app or downloaded via kiosk. | Used on furniture, clothing, fences, pathways. |
| Gyroids Fragments | Dig up on island after updates. | Craft into full Gyroids (decorative items that dance to music). |
| Mushrooms | Picked during seasonal autumn events. | Crafting autumn mushroom items. |
| Pine Cones / Acorns | Shake trees in autumn. | Crafting fall DIY recipes. |
| Snowflakes | Catch during winter. | Crafting frozen furniture. |
| Cherry-Blossom Petals | Catch during spring. | Crafting cherry-blossom items. |
| Summer Shells | Beach spawn in summer. | Crafting summer items (e.g., shell wreath). |
3. Currencies
3.1 Bells
Primary currency used for almost all purchases: tools, furniture, clothing, home upgrades, infrastructure (bridges, inclines), turnips, and more. Earned by selling items to Nook's Cranny or through the Nook Shopping terminal. Max carry: 99,999 Bells per wallet; storage via bank ABD.
3.2 Nook Miles
Secondary currency earned by completing achievements (Nook Miles+). Used to buy exclusive items like Nook Miles Tickets (NMT), DIY recipes for tools, special furniture, and island designer features. Can be redeemed at Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services.
3.3 Poki (Happy Home Paradise DLC currency)
Used exclusively in the DLC: purchasable items for designing vacation homes. Earned by completing design jobs. Not transferable to main island.
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4. Consumables
4.1 Edible Items
Eating provides temporary strength (up to 10 fruit in you). Allows you to dig up entire trees (with shovel) or break rocks completely. Non-native fruit sells for more Bells (e.g., cherry on a peach island).
- Fruit (Apple, Cherry, Orange, Peach, Pear, Coconut, Bamboo Shoots) – Eat raw or craft into juice/ furniture.
- Turnips – Purchased from Daisy Mae on Sundays (95–110 Bells each). Cannot be eaten; must be sold within the week for profit. Rotten turnips attract flies and ants if left for a week.
- Fish Bait – Crafted from 1 Manila Clam (dig on beach). Increases fish spawn rate when used on a water source. Very useful for fishing tournaments or rare fish.
- Medicine – Crafted from 1 Wasp Nest + 1 Weed. Cures bee stings (swollen eye). Buy from Nook's Cranny for 400 Bells if you lack nests.
- Eggs (Seasonal event: Bunny Day) – Not edible; used only for event crafting.
- Bamboo Shoots – Plant to grow bamboo; also edible (though wasteful).
- Pitfall Seed – Crafted from weeds; bury to trap other players/villagers. Not edible.
- Shaking trees
- Balloon presents
- Bottle messages on beach
- Villagers crafting in homes
- Celeste (star recipes)
- Other visitors (e.g., Wisp gives random DIY)
- Nook Miles Redemption (e.g., Bunny Day, seasonal).
- Nook's Cranny (random daily stock)
- Nook Shopping (catalog ordering)
- Balloon presents
- Villager gifts
- Crafting
- Treasure Trail events (seasonal).
- Eating Fruit + Shovel/Axe: Dig up entire trees or break rocks completely. Useful for landscaping or mining iron/gold quickly.
- Bait + Fishing Rod: Use bait to instantly spawn a fish, then cast your rod. Essential for rare fish that require specific conditions.
- Watering Can + Flowers: Watering daily increases hybrid flower spawns. Golden watering can waters 9 tiles in a cross pattern, saving time.
- Nook Miles Tickets + Island Tours: Use tickets to find new villagers to invite, collect rare resources, or farm bugs/fish on mystery islands for high profits.
- Turnips + Stalk Market: Buy low on Sunday, sell high during the week (check patterns: small spike, large spike, decreasing, fluctuating). Use online turnip calculators to maximize profit.
- Fossils + Museum: Complete the fossil exhibit to unlock the ability to sell assessed fossils for more Bells.
- Custom Designs + Furniture: Apply custom pattern to items like simple panels, cushions, or clothes to create unique decorations.
- Wand (Crafted): Allows quick change of outfits. Recipes from Celeste. Costs star fragments.
- Ladder & Vaulting Pole: Unlock earlier island areas. Keep them in inventory until you have terraforming.
- NookPhone: Built-in app with camera, island designer (after 3-star), DIY recipes, custom designs, and more. Permanent; cannot be lost.
- Shovel & Axe Upgrades: Flimsy → Regular → Golden. Golden versions last 300 uses and have special effects (golden axe never breaks rocks, golden shovel can plant money trees).
- Storage Shed (Crafted): Access all home storage from anywhere outdoors. Requires high wood resource.
- ABD (Automatic Bell Dispenser): Access your bank account. Placed outside after upgrading tent to house.
- Inventory: Start with 20 slots. Expand via Nook Miles Redemption (first upgrade 5,000 Nook Miles). Max 40 slots.
- Storage: Upgrade home to increase storage (start 500, max 5,000 after final expansion). Use storage shed for outdoor access.
- Dropping Items: Items on the ground reduce island rating (below 5 stars). Always sell, store, or place.
- Selling: Nook's Cranny has a drop-off box after hours (80% value). Wait until open for full price.
- Organize Categories: Use your house's storage tab sorting (furniture, clothing, etc.) to find items quickly.
4.2 Tools That Are 'Used Up'
These are consumable even though they are tools:
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5. Collectibles
5.1 Critters (Fishing, Bug Catching, Diving)
Three main collectible categories: Fish (freshwater & saltwater), Bugs, and Deep Sea Creatures. Each has a slot in the museum and can be sold to Nook's Cranny. Rare specimens sell for high Bells (e.g., Coelacanth 15,000, Golden Stag 12,000, Gigas Giant Clam 15,000).
5.2 Fossils
Four parts per fossil: 1 large, 2 medium, 1 small (or multiple depending on species). Assessed by Blathers at the museum. Complete sets can be donated. Assessed fossils sell for various Bells (e.g., T. Rex skull 6,000).
5.3 Art
Purchase from Redd's Treasure Trawler (random visits). Paintings and sculptures – some forgeries exist. Only genuine art can be donated to museum. Forgeries can be sold (but low value) or displayed.
5.4 DIY Recipes
Over 800 recipes. Obtainable from:
Recipes are consumed when learned; duplicates can be sold or shared.
5.5 Gyroids
Dig up gyroid fragments after rain (or via Kapp'n islands). Bury to grow into full gyroid next day. Over 50 styles, each with unique appearance and sound. Used for decoration; no function.
5.6 K.K. Slider Songs
Obtained from K.K. Slider (Saturday night concerts) or purchased via Nook Shopping (after first concert). Over 100 songs. Can be played on music players in your house.
5.7 Nook Miles Tickets (NMT)
Purchased with 2,000 Nook Miles from Nook Stop. Used to visit Mystery Islands via Dodo Airlines (1 ticket per trip). Islands offer resources, new villagers, and rare catches. Not craftable.
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6. Furniture & Clothing
6.1 Furniture
Thousands of items spanning sets (e.g., Cute, Antique, Ironwood, Rattan, Imperial, etc.). Obtained from:
Furniture can be placed indoors or outdoors. Some items have interactivity (e.g., chairs can be sat in; radios play music). Customizable via customization kits or using certain materials (e.g., wood variants).
6.2 Clothing
Includes tops, bottoms, dresses, hats, glasses, shoes, socks, bags, umbrellas, and wetsuits. Purchased from Able Sisters' shop (Mabel, Sable, Label) or Nook Shopping. Can be designed with custom patterns. Layering is limited (e.g., coats over tops).
6.3 Wallpaper, Flooring, Rugs
Used to decorate your house interior. Catalog includes hundreds of options. Some are DIY-crafted (e.g., starry wall). Sell for Bells.
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7. Important Synergies & Upgrades
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8. Special Items
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