Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game about creating a new life on an island. One of the most important aspects of the game is gathering resources, and a vital tool for doing that is the axe. The axe is necessary for chopping down trees, revealing valuable resources within them, and clearing pathways. In this article, we will go over how to get an axe in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Step 1: Unlock the Axe Recipe

You can’t make an axe if you don’t have the recipe. To unlock the recipe, you need to reach a certain point in the game. The recipe is awarded to you by Tom Nook after you donate a certain number of creatures to the museum. For the first axe recipe, you will need to donate five unique creatures, which can be fish, insects, or fossils. Once you have fulfilled this requirement, Tom Nook will give you the axe recipe.

Step 2: Gather Materials

Now that you have the recipe, you need to gather the materials required to make the axe. The materials you need are:

-5 softwood

-1 iron nugget

To get softwood, you’ll have to chop down a tree. Trees have a chance to drop different types of wood, including softwood. You can also find bundles of softwood scattered around your island. Iron nuggets can be found by hitting rocks with a shovel or axe.

Step 3: Craft the Axe

Once you have all the necessary materials, head to any crafting bench on your island. Interact with it and select “crafting”. Scroll until you find the axe recipe and select it. Follow the instructions on the screen to craft the axe.

Congratulations! You now have an axe that you can use to chop down trees and gather resources. It’s important to note that the axe has durability, and will eventually break after it’s used a certain number of times. You can craft a new one using the same recipe as before.

In summary, getting an axe in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a multi-step process that requires you to unlock the recipe, gather materials, and craft the tool. With your new axe, you’ll be able to explore your island more efficiently and gather resources for your new life. Happy crafting!