How to Get Silver Tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
As an avid gamer, you’ve probably invested a significant amount of time and resources into building your island paradise in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. But did you know that obtaining silver tools can enhance your gameplay experience? Silver tools are high-quality versions of the standard fishing rod, net, and shovel you use in the game. They boast improved performance, making it easier to catch rare fish, bug, or fossils. So, how can you get your hands on these coveted silver tools?
How to Get Silver Tools
There are several ways to obtain silver tools, and we’ll explore each of them in detail.
Complete the Tasks for Nook Miles Plus
Nook Miles Plus is a program that rewards you for various activities such as fishing, bug catching, fossil hunting, and more. By completing these tasks, you can earn Nook Miles, which can be redeemed for in-game items, including silver tools. Specifically, you’ll need to complete a combination of tasks, including fishing, bug catching, and fossil hunting, to accumulate a certain number of Nook Miles.
• Fishing: Fish a total of 10,000 fishes to earn a bronze badge
• Bug Catching: Catch a total of 150 bugs to earn a bronze badge
• Fossil Hunting: Discover a total of 60 fossils to earn a bronze badge
• Total Miles: Reach 60,000 Nook Miles or more to unlock the silver tool badge
Upgrade Your Tools via the Tool Factory
You can upgrade your tools at the Nook Miles Rewards catalog located in the Resident Services building. Access the catalog, and look for the ‘Tool Upgrade’ option. You can choose to upgrade your standard tools to gold, which requires a total of 90,000 Nook Miles.
Participate in Seasonal Events and Seasonal Items
Seasonal events and items offer exclusive opportunities to obtain silver tools. Look out for seasonal fish, bugs, fossils, and other collectibles to earn special items and redeem them for silver tools.
Daily Tasks and Streaks
Keep an eye on the Nook Miles app and complete daily tasks and streaks to earn bonus miles. You can use these accumulated miles to redeem silver tools from the catalog.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some additional tips to help you earn silver tools efficiently:
- Focus on high-value activities such as fishing rare fish or bugs to accumulate Nook Miles quickly
- Prioritize your daily tasks to maximize your mileage earnings
- Upgrade your standard tools to gold if you can, as silver tools will automatically upgrade upon reaching gold
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We’ve answered some frequently asked questions for you below:
Q: How many Nook Miles do I need to earn to upgrade my tools to gold?
A: You’ll need 90,000 Nook Miles to upgrade your tools to gold.
Q: Can I trade-in my existing tools for silver tools?
A: No, silver tools can only be obtained through completing tasks and earning Nook Miles.
Q: Do I need to purchase any upgrades or DLCs to earn silver tools?
A: No, you don’t need any additional upgrades or DLCs to obtain silver tools. They’re available through regular gameplay.
Q: Can I obtain silver tools through multiplayer gameplay?
A: No, silver tools are limited to single-player gameplay only.
Q: How do I increase my Nook Miles earnings per day?
A: Complete daily tasks, participate in seasonal events, and participate in limited-time challenges to increase your daily Nook Miles earnings.
Q: Are there any special items required to access silver tools?
A: No, there are no special items or requirements needed to access silver tools. Simply follow the aforementioned methods to earn Nook Miles and redeem silver tools.
Q: Can I upgrade my silver tools further?
A: Unfortunately, there’s no option to upgrade your silver tools further in the current game. Silver tools offer the highest performance of all tools available.
Q: Do silver tools affect the overall gameplay mechanics?
A: No, the silver tools don’t affect gameplay mechanics, but they provide improved efficiency and performance when collecting resources.