Animal Crossing: New Horizons offers players a plethora of tools and items to help them create their dream island getaway. One highly sought-after item is the golden shovel. The golden shovel not only has a stylish appearance but also provides players with unique abilities to dig up rare and valuable items. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to obtain this coveted tool in the game.
Step 1: Upgrade Your Store
In order to obtain the golden shovel, players must first upgrade their Nook’s Cranny store. This can be done by spending a considerable amount of bells and consistently shopping at the store. Once the store has been fully upgraded, you will have access to a wider range of items, including the golden shovel.
Step 2: Locate Cecil
Cecil, the friendly skunk, is the key to obtaining the golden shovel. He can usually be found wandering around your island on random days. Keep an eye out for him and interact with him whenever he appears. Cecil will provide you with special DIY recipes, one of which is the golden shovel recipe.
Step 3: Obtain the Golden Shovel DIY Recipe
Once you have interacted with Cecil, he will reward you with the DIY recipe for the golden shovel. You can find this recipe in your DIY recipe app on your NookPhone. Make sure to gather the necessary materials to craft the golden shovel, such as gold nuggets and a regular shovel.
Step 4: Craft the Golden Shovel
Using the DIY recipe provided by Cecil, head over to a workbench and craft your golden shovel. Make sure you have the required materials in your possession. The crafting process will take some time, so be patient. Once the golden shovel is finished, it will be added to your inventory, and you can start using its special abilities.
With the golden shovel in hand, you will have the power to dig up special shining spots on your island. These spots have a higher chance of containing valuable items, such as rare fossils, gold nuggets, and even potentially a bag of bells. Use your new golden shovel wisely and make the most out of your treasure hunting adventures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
Dig Up Fossils
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, digging up fossils is an essential part of collecting and donating items to the museum. Fossils can be found buried in the ground all over your island. Here are some tips on how to dig up fossils:
1. Look for cracks in the ground: Whenever you see a small crack in the ground, it is a sign that there may be a fossil buried underneath. The fossils can be found anywhere on your island, so be sure to explore every nook and cranny to spot these cracks.
2. Use a shovel: To dig up a fossil, you will need a shovel. Make sure to have a shovel equipped and walk up to the crack in the ground. Press the interact button to start digging.
3. Dig in front of the crack: Position yourself in front of the crack and start digging. Keep digging until you uncover the entire fossil. The fossil will be revealed once you have successfully dug it up.
4. Repeat the process: If you want to find more fossils, keep exploring your island and looking for cracks in the ground. You can usually find multiple fossils each day, so it’s worth checking all around your island.
5. Assess the fossils: After you have dug up the fossils, you can take them to Blathers, the owl who runs the museum. He will assess the fossils and let you know if they are complete or part of a larger fossil. If they are complete, he will ask if you want to donate them to the museum.
Digging up fossils is a fun way to uncover pieces of the prehistoric past in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Make sure to explore your island daily to find all the fossils and complete your museum collection!
Donate Fossils
If you want to get the golden shovel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, one of the requirements is to donate fossils to your island’s museum.
To start donating fossils, you need to first find them. Fossils can be found buried in the ground on your island. Look for small cracks in the ground with a star pattern above them indicating that there might be a fossil buried there.
Equip your shovel and dig up the crack to unearth the fossil. You can find one or multiple fossils per day, so make sure to explore your island fully.
Once you have a fossil in your inventory, head over to the museum. Talk to Blathers, the owl who runs the museum, and select the “Assess Fossils” option. Blathers will determine if the fossil is complete or not.
If the fossil is complete, Blathers will provide you with useful information about the fossil and offer to display it in the museum’s collection. Accept his offer and the fossil will be added to the museum’s collection.
Repeat this process every day to find and donate fossils to the museum until you’ve donated a total of 60 fossils. Once you’ve reached this milestone, Blathers will send you a letter with the golden shovel as a reward!
Remember, fossils can also be sold for a good amount of Bells, so you can choose to sell them or donate them depending on your priorities. However, to get the golden shovel, you will need to donate a large number of fossils to the museum.
Note: If you’re having trouble finding fossils on your island, you can visit other player’s islands through online multiplayer or use a Nook Miles Ticket to visit different mystery islands where you might have better luck finding fossils.
Assist Other Players
One of the great aspects of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ability to play with friends and assist each other in achieving various goals. Here are some ways you can help other players get the golden shovel:
1. Share Resources
If you already have the golden shovel, you can assist other players by sharing resources. You can give them the necessary materials, such as gold nuggets or iron nuggets, to craft the golden shovel. This will save them time and effort in collecting the required resources themselves.
2. Trade or Gift
If you have duplicate DIY recipes for the golden shovel or extra golden shovels, you can trade or gift them to other players. This can be done through the in-game trading system or by visiting each other’s islands. Make sure to communicate with the other player to arrange a trade or gift.
3. Help with Fossils
The golden shovel is obtained by helping Gulliver, the stranded seagull, who occasionally visits your island. If you have already completed this event and have a golden shovel, you can assist other players by digging up fossils for them. Offer to help them search for fossils on their island to increase their chances of finding Gulliver and obtaining the golden shovel.
4. Share Knowledge
If you have already obtained the golden shovel, you can share your knowledge with other players. Offer tips and advice on how to increase the chances of encountering Gulliver or obtaining the materials needed for the golden shovel. Sharing knowledge and strategies can greatly assist other players in their quest to obtain the golden shovel.
Remember, being a helpful player and assisting others can foster a positive and friendly community in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. So spread the joy and lend a hand to those in need!
