Golden Shovel: Shovels 2

Learn how to get the Golden Shovel DIY recipe in Animal Crossing: New Horizons by helping Gulliver/Gullivarrr 30 times and crafting it with a golden nugget.

Hey there! So you're looking to craft the legendary Golden Shovel in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Awesome! It's a pretty sweet upgrade, and I can totally walk you through how to get your hands on its DIY recipe.

The main way to snag this recipe is by helping out a familiar face: Gulliver or Gullivarrr. You know, the guy who washes up on your beach looking a bit lost? You'll need to find him, help him fix his communicator (look for those little water spurts on the beach and dig!), and do this a total of 30 times.

It might take a little while since he doesn't show up every single day, but once you've helped him out that 30th time, he'll send you the DIY recipe for the Golden Shovel in the mail. Keep at it, and you'll get there!

Crafting the Golden Shovel:

Once you've got the DIY recipe, you'll need a few things to craft it:

• 1 Shovel
• 1 Golden Nugget

Now, the shovel itself isn't just lying around. You'll need to craft a regular shovel first. That requires 1 flimsy shovel and 1 iron nugget. And guess what? The flimsy shovel is made from 5 hardwood. So, it's a bit of a chain reaction!

Where to find Gold Nuggets:

Gold Nuggets are pretty rare, but you can find them by hitting rocks on your island. Just keep whacking those boulders, and eventually, you'll get lucky. They don't spawn super frequently, so patience is key here.

Why the Golden Shovel?

The Golden Shovel is way more durable than your standard shovels, which is super handy for all that digging you'll be doing. It's not indestructible, mind you, but it'll last you a good long while. It doesn't have any special magical powers, but its longevity makes it a top-tier tool for any islander.

So, keep an eye out for Gulliver/Gullivarrr, get those communicator parts dug up, and start hoarding those gold nuggets. Happy crafting!