Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a life simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo. The game was released in 2020 and is available on the Nintendo Switch console. In the game, players take on the role of a character who has just moved to a deserted island and must work to build a life for themselves there.
It features a wide variety of activities for players to enjoy, including building and decorating their own home, collecting resources and materials, and interacting with a cast of colorful animal characters. That includes collecting Iron Nuggets as they are amongst the most important early game resources for a player.
What are Iron Nuggets in Animal Crossing?
Iron nuggets are a type of resource that can be found and used in the popular video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They are small, shiny, metallic nuggets that are often found buried in the ground or hidden on mystery islands. They are a valuable resource in the game and are used to craft various items, such as furniture, tools, and clothing.
They are also highly prized by Timmy and Tommy, the two raccoon brothers who run Nook's Cranny, and can be sold to them for a high price. In addition to their practical uses, iron nuggets are also a popular collectible in the game, as many players enjoy collecting and hoarding resources.
Where to find Iron Nuggets?
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you can only find Iron Nuggets by hammering rocks with an ax or shovel. These are not the large, dark-gray rocks that you may find along the coast, but rather the little, silvery rocks. For the greatest chance of finding crafting materials, you should hit as many rocks as you can because each one will randomly generate one, and it's not assured that any of them will be Iron Nuggets.
A rock can yield up to eight different resources, and it resets once each day. You must move quickly since you only have a short window of opportunity to complete all eight hits before the rock stops dispensing stuff.
The following materials can appear when you hit a rock:
Stone
Clay
Iron Nuggets
Gold Nuggets
Money
How to farm Iron Nuggets in Animal Crossing?
Iron nuggets are among the components in the game that are utilized the most frequently, but sadly, they are also among the hardest to regularly locate. This can be especially annoying early on in the game when Tom Nook gives you the assignment to collect 30 iron nuggets in order to construct Nook's Cranny. If you're unlucky, it can take you days to finish this task.
However, if you know where to search (and how to mine), you can quickly find all the iron nuggets you require. Here are some ways to farm Iron Nuggets in Animal Crossing: New Horizons:
Hit rocks with a shovel or ax: You can find iron nuggets by hitting rocks with a shovel or ax. This will cause the rock to break open and reveal any resources that are inside, including iron nuggets.
Use a Nook Miles Ticket to travel to a mystery island: Mystery islands are randomly generated islands that can be visited by using a Nook Miles Ticket. These islands often have resources that are not available on your main island, including iron nuggets.
Trade with other players: Many players are willing to trade valuable resources like iron nuggets for other items or resources that they need. You can use the "dodo code" system to connect with other players online and trade with them, or you can use the "best friends" feature to trade with players who are on your friend list.
Complete tasks for Tom Nook or the Nook Miles program: Tom Nook is the main character in the game, and he will sometimes ask you to complete tasks or challenges in exchange for resources like iron nuggets. The Nook Miles program is a reward program that allows you to earn points by completing various activities on your island, and you can use these points to redeem rewards like iron nuggets.
Find iron nuggets on the ground or in trees: You can also sometimes find iron nuggets just by exploring your island and looking for them. Keep an eye out for shiny metallic objects on the ground, or use the "shake trees" action to try and knock down any resources that might be hidden in the branches.
FAQs
Q. Do rocks respawn in Animal Crossing?
A. Rocks do indeed respawn overnight, so nothing to worry about. The fact that only one rock will respawn each night should be considered.
Q. Can rocks spawn next to flowers?
A. A rock might spawn inside flowers if the player leaves a 3x3 flower grid with the center empty.
