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Tools

In New Horizons, there are 6 breakable tools (in several strengths), several unbreakable ones, and a wide variety of wands. You can find out how to get the golden variations here.

Tool durability is complicated - see the section below for more details.

Tool Variations

Tool Type Variation Durability Notes
Axes Axe 100 uses
  • Note: Chops down trees on third chop
Flimsy axe 40 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Tree branches , 1x Stone
  • Unknown source: error-Wilbur
Golden axe 200 uses
  • Note: Chops down trees on third chop
Stone axe 100 uses
Worn axe 3 uses
Fishing Rods Colorful fishing rod 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Fish fishing rod 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Fishing rod 30 uses
Flimsy fishing rod 9.5 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 400 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Tree branches
  • Unknown source: error-Wilbur
Golden rod 90 uses
Outdoorsy fishing rod 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Nets Colorful net 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Flimsy net 10 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 400 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Tree branches
  • Unknown source: error-Wilbur
Golden net 90 uses
Net 30 uses
Outdoorsy net 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Star net 30 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Shovels Colorful shovel 100 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Flimsy shovel 40 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Hardwood
  • Unknown source: error-Wilbur
Golden shovel 200 uses
Outdoorsy shovel 100 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Printed-design shovel 100 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Shovel 100 uses
Slingshots Colorful slingshot 20 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Golden slingshot 60 uses
Outdoorsy slingshot 20 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Slingshot 20 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 900 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Hardwood
Watering Cans Colorful watering can 60 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Elephant watering can 60 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Flimsy watering can 20 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Softwood
Golden watering can 180 uses
Outdoorsy watering can 60 uses
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 2,500 bells
Watering can 60 uses
Special Tools Blue balloon ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Blue sparkler Single use
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Bubble blower Single use
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 150 bells
Green balloon ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Ladder ∞
Light stick ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Isabelle
Nook Inc. handheld pennant ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Nook Miles Redemption
Nook Inc. uchiwa fan ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Nook Miles Redemption
Ocarina ∞
  • Crafted by DIY: 5x Clay
Pan flute ∞
Party popper Single use
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 100 bells
Pink balloon ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Pinwheel ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
Red balloon ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Red sparkler Single use
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Tambourine ∞
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 1,500 bells
Timer ∞
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 840 bells
Tweeter ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
Uchiwa fan ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 800 bells
Vaulting pole ∞
Yellow balloon ∞
  • Unknown source: error-Redd's Raffle
  • Sold by Nook's Cranny for 600 bells
Wands Bamboo wand ∞
Bug wand ∞
  • A 'bug relic' exchanged for 10 points during the Bug-Off
Bunny Day wand ∞
Cherry-blossom wand ∞
Cosmos wand ∞
Fish wand ∞
Golden wand ∞
Hyacinth wand ∞
Ice wand ∞
Iron wand ∞
Lily wand ∞
Mums wand ∞
Mushroom wand ∞
Pansy wand ∞
Rose wand ∞
Shell wand ∞
Star wand ∞
Tree-branch wand ∞
Tulip wand ∞
Wand ∞
Wedding wand ∞
Windflower wand ∞

Tool Durability

Tools have a fixed durability, which is reduced by usage. When a tool reaches zero, it breaks. The rules for durability loss vary by tool:

Axe: Lose durability when hitting rocks or trees, or fruit-smashing rocks. Do not lose durability when hitting other items, players or missing. Axes at 1 durability will not break when hitting a rock that gives an item, or when fruit-smashing rocks.

Fishing Rod: Lose durability after successfully catching a fish/rock/egg/whatever. Do not lose durability when failing to cast or catch.

Net: Lose durability after successfully catching a bug/petal/whatever. Do not lose durability when failing to catch.

Shovel: Lose durability when hitting rocks, or digging things up. Do not lose durability when burying things, filling in holes, or hitting non-rocks. Shovels at 1 durability will not break when hitting a rock that gives an item, when fruit-smashing rocks, or when fruit-digging a tree.

Slingshot: Lose durability when popping balloons. Do not lose durability when missing.

Watering Can: Lose durability when watering unwatered flowers, or watering the ground. Only 1 point of durability is lost, regardless of the number of flowers watered. When watering the ground, only 1/20 of a point of durability is lost. Do not lose durability when watering already-watered flowers.

For tool variations that allow it, customizing a tool resets its durability. If you get your timing right, this makes for cheaper tools than crafting/buying new ones.