What To Do With Holes in Animal Crossing: A Comprehensive Guide
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So, you’ve been digging away on your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, leaving a trail of holes in your wake. Whether you’re hunting for fossils, planting money trees, or just reshaping your landscape, those holes are a common sight. But what exactly should you do with them? The simple answer is: you have options! You can fill them back in, leave them to disappear on their own, or even utilize them for specific purposes. Let’s dive deep into the world of holes in Animal Crossing and uncover everything you need to know.
Filling Holes in Animal Crossing
The most straightforward approach to dealing with holes is to simply fill them back in. Here’s how:
Using a Shovel
The most common way to fill a hole is with your trusty shovel. Once you’ve dug a hole, equip your shovel and stand next to the hole. Simply press the “A” button, and your villager will neatly fill it back in. This method is quick and reliable, especially when you need a hole gone instantly.
Filling Holes by Hand
If your shovel breaks or you don’t have one available, fear not! Animal Crossing provides a handy alternative: filling holes by hand. Just stand next to the hole and press the “Y” button. Your villager will use their hands to push the dirt back into the hole. It’s a slower process than using a shovel, but it’s a perfect backup method when you’re in a bind.
Leaving Holes Alone
Sometimes, the best course of action with a hole is to do nothing at all. That might seem counterintuitive, but here’s why it’s a valid strategy:
Holes Disappear Automatically
Holes in Animal Crossing aren’t permanent. If you choose not to fill them, they will automatically disappear the next time you save and quit your game, and then reload. This is particularly useful if you’ve been on a digging spree and don’t want to spend the time filling each hole manually.
No Impact on Island Rating
Leaving holes won’t impact your island rating! Some players worry that visible holes might lower their island’s star rating. However, this is not the case. As long as the holes vanish when you save and reload, they won’t affect your island’s overall score. So, feel free to leave them and they will disappear when you save and quit.
Unique Uses for Holes in Animal Crossing
Beyond just being a byproduct of digging, holes can also be used strategically for specific purposes:
Planting Money Trees
One of the most rewarding uses of holes is planting money trees. When you find a glowing spot on the ground, dig it up with your shovel. This will reveal a bag of 1,000 Bells. If you bury this bag back in the same hole, a small sapling will appear. After three days, this sapling will grow into a tree bearing 3,000 Bells.
Strategic Rock Breaking
Holes can be used to control where you break rocks! By strategically digging holes around a rock, you can ensure you’ll only hit it once you’ve completely dug in. This will prevent the rock from moving in the wrong direction when hit.
Creating Paths & Designs
Some players use holes creatively to temporarily define paths, create patterns in the ground, or even mark out specific areas. While not a permanent solution, it can be useful for planning and designing your island layout.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I find a glowing hole in Animal Crossing?
A glowing spot appears randomly on your island once per day. Keep an eye out for a golden glimmer on the ground while you explore. Once found, dig it up with your shovel to discover the Bells.
2. Can I make more than one money tree per day?
You can only find one glowing hole per day and, therefore, plant one money tree per day. However, if you already have a money tree growing, you can plant a new one as long as there is a daily glowing spot.
3. What happens if I plant more than 1,000 Bells in a glowing hole?
Planting more than 1,000 Bells in the glowing spot increases your chances of the money tree bearing a larger reward. You can plant up to 10,000 Bells with a good probability of receiving 30,000 Bells after three days.
4. Will holes affect my villager interactions?
No, holes won’t affect your villager interactions. They won’t complain about the holes, and your villager friendships will not be negatively impacted by them.
5. Can I place furniture in holes?
No, you can’t place furniture directly in holes. Holes are simply empty spaces in the ground, and furniture cannot occupy them.
6. Does the type of shovel affect how quickly I can fill holes?
No, the type of shovel (flimsy or regular) doesn’t impact how fast you fill holes. Both fill holes at the same speed. The only difference is that the regular shovel is more durable.
7. What happens if I leave holes near flowers?
Leaving holes near flowers has no specific effect on the flowers themselves. However, you may want to fill them as a matter of aesthetics.
8. Can I plant items other than bells in holes?
You can’t plant other items in the hole, except for another shovel for the Golden Shovel recipe. Only money can be buried to grow money trees.
9. How long do holes stay visible on my island?
Holes will stay visible until you either fill them manually with your shovel or hand or when you save and quit your game, and then reload.
10. Are there any consequences to constantly digging holes all over my island?
There are no negative consequences of repeatedly digging holes. However, it might look messy! If you’re not using them for something, it’s often a good idea to fill them so you can see your terrain clearly.
11. Can my villagers fill the holes for me?
Unfortunately, your villagers cannot fill the holes you’ve created. You are responsible for manually filling the holes or leaving them to disappear upon saving and quitting.
12. What is the best method for filling holes quickly?
The best method for filling holes quickly is to use your shovel and press “A” repeatedly as you move around the areas with holes. This is significantly faster than filling holes by hand.
13. Is there any special reward for filling all holes on the island?
There’s no in-game reward for filling every single hole on your island. It’s more for your own sense of tidiness and aesthetic preferences.
14. Can I trap a villager in a hole?
Yes, you can technically trap a villager in a hole, but they’ll easily move out of it after a moment or two. It’s more of a harmless prank than a true trap and doesn’t cause any changes to your friendship.
15. Does digging holes help me find more rare items?
Digging holes does not directly affect your chances of finding rare items. You’ll have to find rare items by other means like shaking trees, fishing, or using balloons to obtain them.
By understanding the different ways to manage holes, you can effectively shape your island, make the most of your resources, and create a space that reflects your unique style. Whether you are using them to collect Bells from money trees, carefully organizing a section of your island, or simply prefer the visual effect of an island free of holes, these tips should help you to better understand what to do with those pesky holes you keep digging.