Beginner’s Guide to Terraforming Your Island in ACNH
Beginner’s Guide to Terraforming Your Island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Terraforming is one of the most exciting and creative features in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It allows you to literally reshape the landscape of your island, from rivers and mountain peaks to a waterfall and a beach. It’s incredibly fun to create something unique and beautiful, but it can also be quite daunting for beginners. This guide will take you through the basics of terraforming in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and provide some helpful tips to get you started on your island makeover journey.
Designing Your Island
The first step in terraforming your island is to create a design. This should include a general layout of the island, such as where you want the rivers, mountains, and other features to be located. You can also plan out specific structures like a beach or a lake. If you’re feeling creative, you can even draw out a detailed sketch of your future island! The key is to make sure that you plan everything out before you start terraforming, as this will help you to avoid any major mistakes.
Terraforming Tools
Once you’ve decided on a design, you’ll need to purchase the necessary tools for terraforming. These are the Island Designer App and the Terraforming Wand. The former is used to place paths, while the latter is used to change the terrain. You can purchase both of these items from the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services.
Raising and Lowering Terrain
Once you have the tools, you can start terraforming your island. The Terraforming Wand is used to raise or lower the terrain, allowing you to create mountains, valleys, and other features. To raise terrain, you’ll need to select the “Raise” option and then use the wand to draw the area you want to raise. To lower terrain, you’ll need to select the “Lower” option and then draw the area you want to lower. Keep in mind that you can only raise terrain up to three tiles high, and lower terrain up to three tiles deep.
Adding Rivers and Waterfalls
Rivers and waterfalls are a great way to add beauty and life to your island. To create a river, you’ll need to select the “River” option from the Terraforming menu and then draw the area you want to be filled with water. You can also create a waterfall by selecting the “Waterfall” option and then drawing the area you want to become a waterfall. Keep in mind that rivers and waterfalls can’t go over cliffs, so you’ll need to adjust your terrain accordingly.
Creating Paths
The Island Designer App is used to create paths. There are several types of paths available, including dirt, stone, and grass. You can also customize the color of your paths to match the theme of your island. To create a path, you’ll need to select the type of path you want and then draw the area you want to be filled with the path. You can also use the “Clear” option to remove any paths you don’t want.
Wrapping Up
Terraforming your island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. With the right tools and a bit of patience, you can transform your island into a beautiful paradise. Just remember to plan ahead and take your time – you’ll be proud of the results!
For more beginner tips on Animal Crossing: New Horizons, be sure to read our Beginner Tips for Animal Crossing: New Horizons article.