Check out all the best Villagers you can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to befriend and enjoy your stay on the deserted island to the fullest.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the latest installment in Nintendo’s social simulation franchise that lets players build their life on a deserted island, farm for crops, become friends with other villagers, and more. Apart from realistic features such as seasons adjusting to the player’s location; it’s the residents of the deserted island that truly makes New Horizons come to life.
Overall, there are over 400 villagers you can find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Each villager is unique in their sense of fashion, personality, appearance, and much more. In this guide, we will try to rank our favorite villagers and explain our top ten picks.
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Top 10 Best Villagers
10. Audie
Audie is a Peppy Wolf Villager from New Horizons. She is charismatic and upbeat and super friendly. Her hobbies include fitness. Just like all Peppy villagers, she can get overly excited or stressed out from trivial matters. Her personality allows her to befriend almost everybody. However, Snooty and Cranky Villagers might get annoyed with her energetic personality. Her friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Sunflower Tee and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Palm Tree Lamp
- Level 20 – Picture of Audie and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
9. Zucker
Zucker, or Takoya in Japanese, is an adorably Lazy Octopus in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As a nod to his Japanese name, his head looks just like the Japanese street food Takoyaki. As a lazy villager, he can be befriended easily. Moreover, he gets along well with everyone, except for maybe Snooty or Jock villagers who disagree with his choice of lifestyle. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Flan Tank and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Mini Fridge
- Level 20 – Picture of Zucker and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
8. Lucky
Lucky the Lazy Dog is one of the most fan-favorite Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His looks are certainly unique, given he bandages himself like a mummy. Even in the previous Animal Crossing games, his house would always be Egyptian tomb-themed. He’s a must-have on your island if you love the horror genre. His laid-back nature makes him easy to befriend, and he enjoys relaxing and eating like most Lazy villagers. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – No. 23 Shirt and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Creepy Clock
- Level 20 – Picture of Lucky and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
7. Diana
Diana is a Snooty Deer Villager who is also a fashionista at heart. She is also pretty self-obsessed so it might seem a little difficult at first to befriend her. Although Snooty villagers love to gossip about the appearance of other villagers and comment on their style, Diana is somewhat refined in comparison. Furthermore, she will eventually warm up to you, even if she feels unapproachable in the beginning. Her friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Natty Tee and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Jewellery Case
- Level 20 – Picture of Diana and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
6. Bob
Bob the Lazy Cat is one of the most popular (and Internet famous) Villagers of New Horizons’ lineup. He too, like all other lazy villagers, enjoys eating and relaxing and indulges in hobbies that allow him to do those things, such as fishing. Although he gets along just fine with everyone due to his laid-back nature, he may butt heads with Jock and Snooty villagers. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Blossom Tee and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Boot Sculpture
- Level 20 – Picture of Bob and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
5. Sherb
Sherb is a Lazy Goat Villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His lifestyle is pretty laid-back due to his lazy personality. This also means he will be too unbothered to be offended by anything. He also has an undying love for food and just relaxing and chilling. Due to this reason, he gets along extremely well with other lazy villagers and befriends them quickly. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Winter Sweater and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Aroma Pot
- Level 20 – Picture of Sherb and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
4. Marina
Marina is an Octopus Villager with an interest in music. Despite her striking pink appearance, she has a Normal personality. Although Marina may have a conflict with fellow Villagers with Cranky or Sisterly personalities, she gets along just fine with everyone else and is generally very friendly in her approach. Her friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Bubblegum Tee and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Super Toilet
- Level 20 – Picture of Marina and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
3. Shino
Shino is a Peppy Deer Villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Due to her peppy personality, she can easily be befriended. However, she may overreact to trivial problems and be overly excited to see you. Her friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Kimono and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Zen Cupboard
- Level 20 – Picture of Shino and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
2. Marshal
Marshal is a Squirrel with a Smug personality trait. He dons a frowning expression most of the time. However, don’t let the frown fool you as all Smug villagers are friendly in nature. Like Raymond, Marshal is also one of the most sought-after Villagers in New Horizons. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Denim Jacket and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Siphon
- Level 20 – Picture of Marshal and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
1. Raymond
Raymond the Smug Cat is at the top of our list. Although he may look like an unapproachable Cat who dresses like he means business, his Smug personality actually makes him a friendly and caring Villager. Not to mention, he is one of the most popular Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His friendship rewards include:
- Level 7 – Waistcoat and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 9 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 15 – Request to craft a Server
- Level 20 – Picture of Raymond and Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 25 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 30 – Sparkle Stones (x1)
- Level 35 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 40 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 45 – Sparkle stones (x1)
- Level 50 – Sparkle stones (x1)
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