How to Chop Trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
To chop trees in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, first, you gotta get yourself an axe. But not just any axe – start with the Flimsy Axe from Timmy or Tommy at Nook's Cranny, or craft one using the DIY recipe you get early in the game. Once you're armed and ready, just stand in front of a tree and swing that axe! Three hits should do the trick to fully chop down a tree. Remember, if you want to keep the tree and just gather wood, hit it lightly so it stays standing.
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Quick tip for all you lumberjacks out there: wanna chop trees without turning your island into a barren wasteland? Upgrade to a Stone Axe! It lets you collect wood without chopping the trees down completely. Keep those trees happy and your wood stockpile high!
Actually, you don’t always have to chop 'em down. Equip a shovel, dig up the whole tree after eating a piece of fruit for that super strength, and relocate it instead. Save the trees, save the world, am I right?
Nah, why chop when you can befriend? Just kidding, but remember, in ACNH, every tree chopped is a potential furniture piece lost or a resource gained. Choose wisely!
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