How to get an Axe in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Acquiring an Axe in Animal Crossing New Horizons is essential for survival. If you’re having trouble finding this crucial tool, here’s how you can get your hands on one in the game.

In your Animal Crossing New Horizons adventure, you’ll frequently need various tools for exploration, resource gathering, and crafting. The Axe is one of the primary tools you should acquire early on, ideal for chopping trees and collecting crafting materials.

Below, we’ve provided a full guide for how to get your hands on both the Flimsy Axe and the Regular Axe in Animal Crossing New Horizons. The Flimsy Axe will get you through the early days of island living but you’ll want to upgrade to the Regular one eventually!

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Contents

• How to get the Flimsy Axe in Animal Crossing
• How to get the Standard Axe in Animal Crossing
• How to get the Stone Axe in Animal Crossing
• How to get the Golden Axe in Animal Crossing

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How to get an Axe in Animal Crossing

How to get the Flimsy Axe in Animal Crossing

You’ll receive your first axe in Animal Crossing shortly after arriving on your island. To get it, collect a few different bugs and fish then head over to Tom Nook’s tent and chat to him. Tell Tom that you’ve found a creature and donate two of them to him.

As a reward, Tom will then give you the DIY recipe for the Flimsy Axe. You can craft this item using:

• 1x Stone
• 5x Tree Branches

You’ll be able to use the Flimsy Axe a total of 40 times before it breaks, but it should be enough to get you started.

How to get the Standard Axe in Animal Crossing

In time, you’ll be able to make a sturdier axe. The Standard Axe in Animal Crossing can be purchased from Nook’s Cranny for 2,500 Bells or it can be crafted. It is a stronger axe which can be used for up to 100 hits before it breaks.

To craft the Standard Axe you’ll need:

• 1× Flimsy Axe
• 3× Wood
• 1× Iron Nugget

The recipe for the Axe can be obtained from the Pretty Good Tools Recipes item. This can be purchased at the Nook Stop for 3,000 Nook Miles. However, you’ll need to have paid the initial 5,000 Nook Miles fee to Tom Nook first.

How to get the Stone Axe in Animal Crossing

You can unlock the Stone Axe by purchasing the Pretty Good Tools Recipe at the Nook Stop. This axe is as strong as a Standard Axe allowing you to use it up to 100 hits before it breaks.

To craft the Stone Axe, you will need:

• 1 Flimsy Axe
• 3 pieces of wood

How to get the Golden Axe in Animal Crossing

To be able to craft the Golden Axe in Animal Crossing, you need to unlock the Golden Axe DIY Recipe. This recipe will unlock once you break 100 axes. Once you have unlocked the Golden Axe recipe, you can craft the Golden Axe using the following items:

• 1x Axe
• 1x Gold Nugget

While the Golden Axe is quite strong, it is important to remember that this axe is not unbreakable. However, it will last you longer than a Flimsy Axe providing up to 200 hits.

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That’s everything you need to know about getting an Axe in Animal Crossing New Horizons! Check out some other guides below:

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