To get the Golden Tools in Animal Crossing: New Horizons you'll need to unlock recipes by performing some difficult tasks. Here's how to unlock Golden Shovel, Golden Axe, Golden Bug Net, Golden, Fishing Rod, and Golden Slingshot. While these rare Golden Tools look pretty shiny, they also last significantly longer than their lower tier counterparts.
How to Get the Golden Axe
To unlock the Golden Axe recipe, you will need to break a total of 100 Axe Tools. The easiest way to do this is by crafting Flimsy Axes, as they only require 5 Tree Branches and 1 Stone to create.
How to Get the Golden Bug Net
In order to obtain the Golden Bug Net, you will need to catch and complete the Bug section of the Critterpedia. In total, there are 80 bugs to be caught in the game. Once you have caught all of the bugs - donating is not required - you will receive a DIY Recipe in the mail.
How to Get the Golden Fishing Rod
To obtain the Golden Fishing Rod, you will need to catch and complete the Fish section of the Critterpedia. In total, there are 80 Fish to be caught in the game. Once you have caught every Fish - donating is not required - you will receive a DIY Recipe in the mail.
How to Get the Golden Watering Can
In order to obtain the Golden Watering Can, you will need to reach the Five Star island rating in order to unlock the recipe.
To best way to reach the five star rating, is to ensure that you have build every possible building available and have decorated the island with trees, flowers, and all sorts of different items.
Upon completing the necessary requirements for the rating, you will need to speak with Isabelle and have her evaluate your island.
How to Get the Golden Shovel
To unlock the Golden Shovel in ACNH, you will need to help Gulliver, who has been washed up on your shore. After waking him up, he will ask for your assistance in finding 5 Communicator Parts so that he can repair his NookPhone. In most cases, these parts can be found by digging in the sand along the beach.
You will need to successfully help Gulliver a total of 30 times before you will receive the DIY recipe in the mail. It is worth noting, that if you are in to Time Traveling, it is rumored that Gulliver will wash up on your shore every 10 days but in our experience this hasn't been the case. If you're dead set on finding Gulliver through Time Travel take it one day at a time.
How to Get the Golden Slingshot
In order to obtain the Golden Slingshot DIY, you will need to shoot down 300 Balloon Presents. Afterward, shoot down a Balloon Present with a gold-colored balloon. Open the present to obtain the DIY.
