Introduction
Villagers are one of the core parts of Animal Crossing: New Horizons gameplay. They add life to your otherwise blank and empty Island. They define your entire gameplay experience in Animal Crossing, and since you can only pick up 10 Villagers, it's good to know which ones are worth inviting and keeping. Not to mention, there is a total of nearly 400 Villagers in Animal Crossing New Horizons, so this article was made to help you determine which are the best Villagers in new Horizons and why. Some are simply better and more interesting than others.
This article consists of 10 Most Popular/Best Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. While most players will have their personal opinions and preferences, there are some Villagers that just appear to resonate with most of the player base. We will try to find out what makes them the most appealing companions in the game.
On the other hand, if you are looking for more detailed information on how the Villager system works or how to invite Villagers to your Island, and for answers to a lot of other questions about Villagers in Animal Crossing New Horizons, check out this detailed guide on Villagers.
Note: Whether you like certain Villagers or not is purely up to you. If you have one that you enjoy playing with a lot, but you don't find it on our list, don't just force yourself to kick him out to invite someone else. What works for most players, may not work for you, and same goes to choosing your favorite Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Let's get down to the most interesting part of this article. Below you will find 10 Best Villagers to have in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. There is no specified order for our list, as the differences are negligible here. Just invite whatever villager type you like best. Villagers don't really have any specific stats that improve your game, but it's their visual appearance, personality, and individual style that makes them stand out. Hopefully, this list can hint you towards your future favorite companions as well!
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Marshal
Marshal tops the popularity charts in Animal Crossing for a good five years now. He is a smug squirrel Villager who appears to be extremely popular among players for no apparent reason. It seems that the combination of cute appearance and smug personality just happens to appeal to players. His name is most likely a reference to his appearance which somewhat resembles a marshmallow, or some say, that his facial expression says he is into serious business - one suitable enough to be a city marshal or such. Like all smug villagers, he is very polite, kind and acts like a real gentleman. He gets along easily with most other villagers. Smug villagers have the most "well-rounded" personality type, which seems like a mixture of all other types. Marshal tends to conflict with cranky villagers. In New Horizons, Marshal lives in a cafe-themed house, with a bunch of Cafe series items including a coffee grinder, coffee cup, coffee machine, cream and sugar, and a Moka pot. His house is in a classic/vintage style and has a piano in the top-left corner. |
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Julian
When it comes to uniqueness, Julian is in his own league. His official species is listed as "horse" but we all can see it's way more than that. Julian is a unicorn in an astronomy theme, having one of the few individual styles of his own. While his name comes from Julius, as in, Julius Caesar, who just happened to have been related to the Roman goddess Venus. Julian is a light blue and white horse, with a white horn resembling a Unicron. He is often mistaken for a female because of his appearance. Don't be mistaken, he is very manly, drinking black coffee without milk and not even a pinch of sugar. Julian has a smug personality which greatly adds up to his popularity. In general, Julian will get along well with most villager types including lazy, normal, snooty, and peppy, but can get in conflicts with cranky ones. In New Horizons, Julian lives in a truly magnificent house. It has the Cloud Flooring and Starry-sky wall which is in great synergy with his own style. Julian's house contains most of the furniture from the Zodiac series which is craftable from star fragments with Celeste's DIY recipes. |
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Coco
Coco is a very unique Villager who is visually a combination of coconut, chocolate bunny, cookie, and a Haniwa statue. Her name is a direct reference to the first three, and her Japanese name Yayoi is a reference to the Yayoi Period in Japan, where the Haniwa statues were supposedly made. You can see her uniqueness at first glance, and when you realize she can't express her facial emotions, you will find her even more mysterious and interesting. Coco is the only Rabbit with Normal personality in the Animal Crossing series which adds up to her popularity. She is very kind to the player and gets along with lazy, peppy, smug, snooty, and other normal Villagers. She is also quite easy to befriend and wakes up at 6:00 am. Coco lives in an oriental/Japanese style house which is quite raw and empty initially. She doesn't even have a stereo and sleeps on a straw bed. Her house also contains various items from different garden themes. |
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Merengue
Merengue is one of the most unique and popular Villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. She is one of a kind in design and style. The market value of her Amiibo card says it all, it's the second most expensive card in the game (right after Marshal's). Merengue's catchphrase is shortcake, and she looks exactly like it, a strawberry shortcake. Merengue is a very cute Rhino, wearing Chef's outfit and looking like perfection. Her name is a reference to meringue a type of dessert made with egg whites and sugar. Merengue has a normal personality so she is usually very nice and friendly. She says a lot of cute things to the player, and pretty much everyone wants her to live on their islands. She gets along well with lazy, peppy, smug, snooty, and other normal Villagers. You can also see her argue with cranky and uchi Villagers. Merengue lives literally in a pastry shop. It's all in pink and white with Ice-Cream machine and a big fake Ice-Cream in one of the corners. You can also find a bunch of other sweets in her house, including chocolate sponges and strawberry cocktails. |
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Fauna
Fauna is a Deer Villager whose original Japenese name originates from the solfege syllables and her English name "Fauna" is a reference to a young deer - a fawn. Fauna is one of the most popular Villagers in the series, which caused official plushies resembling her to be introduced. Her Amiibo cards are also among the most expensive ones around, making her quite costly if you want to invite her directly. Fauna has a normal personality, making her act friendly toward the players and get along well with lazy, peppy, smug, snooty, and other normal Villagers. Fauna is very kind and gentle, which ideally fits the deer stereotype and possibly that's why she appeals to the majority of the player base. Fauna has a retro theme house with walls made of red bricks, pastel rung, and classic wooden furniture. The furniture comes from different sets, including Alpine set. |
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Rosie
Rosie is one of the most popular Cat villagers in the Animal Crossing series and has appeared in all of them. She appears on many game covers, as well as, she has merchandise based upon her appearance which is a testament to her popularity. Rosie is a cerulean cat with dark blue hair and fur. She has big black eyes and looks very cheerful and friendly most of the time. She also has a light pink blush on her cheeks, which highlights how cute she is. She is very friendly, excitable, and hospitable towards the player and other villagers. Just like other Peppy villages, she can act lighthearted, which ideally fits her initial phrase. As a peppy Villager, Rosy will be often seen over-reach in conversations about trivial matters or get over-excited when meeting other players or other villagers. It's nearly impossible to discourage Rosie from completing her chores and other activities. She gets along well with lazy, normal, jock, uchi and other peppy villagers, but she may get in conflicts with cranky and snooty villagers. She can be seen complaining about how old and boring cranky villagers are compared to her upbeat personality. Rosie's house is very feminine. It's all in light pink colors with a lot of items from the Lovely and the Polka-dot Series. You can also find a bathtub, make-up case, and a cassette player that plays Bubblegum K.K. |
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Audie
Audie is one of the most popular Villagers that were first introduced in New Horizons. Her name is a reference to a grandmother who played over 3,500 hours in New Leaf and went by that name. She also wants to become a pop star and her initial phrase "foxtrot" is a dance style, so it could also refer to Audie being an audiophile possibly, or at least being keen on music. Audie is a Wolf with red fur and orange hair, which makes her look like a fox. She also wears a pair of white sunglasses placed on top of her head. Audie is a peppy villager, so she most often appears to be in a very good mood and she is rather easy to befriend. She is often seen over-reacting and getting over-excited about trivial matters, like meeting you for example. She doesn't get discouraged easily too. She gets along well with lazy, normal, jock, uchi and peppy villagers. Audie's home is made in a modern-beach style with several old-school objects like a dinner neon sign, palm tree lamp, and a vintage ceiling fan. Some of the furniture in her house is from the Rattan set, and she user a wooden workbench to craft items. She also has an animated version of the Tropical Vista wallpaper and Blue Floral floor. |
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Apollo
Apollo is the only cranky Villager on our list, which basically makes him the best and the most popular cranky Villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. His name most like comes from the Apollo space program which allowed the United States to land a man on the moon for the first time. Apollo is a bald eagle which is the national bird of the United States of America, and his birthday just happens to match the US's Independence Day. He could also be connected to the Greek God Apollo who was rather snobbish and hostile, perfectly matching Apollo's cranky personality. Apollo is a cranky villager and like most of his kind, he will appear in a bad mood, making him more difficult to befriend. Apollo will get angry if you disagree with him or refuse to do him a favor. Just like all other cranky villagers, he will often challenge you to various competitions. As a cranky villager, he will find it very hard to get along with peppy villagers, finding them to be immature and hyperactive. Apollo lives in a modern house with a lot of furniture from the Modern and Chess Series. He has an old-school stereo, pool table, and most of his furniture is black. Combined with dark rocky floor and white walls, it offers rather sophisticated looks. |
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Bob
Bob is one of the most iconic Villagers in the Animal Crossing series. He has appeared in every game and has been seen on numerous covers and promotional products. His name is most likely a reference to a bobcat. Bob is a lavender cat with dark purple stains all over his body. His eyes are half-closed which makes him appear a bit mysterious, or you could see him as a villain too. He initially wears the Blossom Tee which is one of his trademarks. Bob is a lazy villager which makes him friendly and easy to befriend. He has an easy-going personality and has a laid-back lifestyle. He loves food and relaxing, just like all the lazy villagers. He gets along well with most of the other villager types but may get in conflicts with jock villagers who just happen to have a completely opposite approach to life. Bob has a house that contains the whole Kiddie Set including wallpaper, flooring, and furniture. It looks like a child's playroom, which doesn't really pair up with his appearance, but he is still one of the most interesting and appealing villagers out there. |
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Goldie
Goldie is the most popular Dog Villager in the entire series. She has appeared in every installment of the series so far. Her name comes from the name of the breed of dog she most likely is - a Golden Retriever. She also appears on the covers of K.K. Folk and K.K. Waltz which just proves how recognizable she is. Goldie is a golden/beige colored dog, with a characteristic beige spot on her left eye. Goldie has a normal personality and often acts kindly towards the player and other villagers. She gets up at 6:00 a.m. and is quite easy to befriend. She gets along well with lazy, peppy, smug, snooty and other normal villagers. Goldie's house doesn't really have any specific theme, it's a rather typical, slightly old-fashioned house with white and brown stucco and timber exterior with a wooden door and yellow roof. It has a rather neutral and cozy atmosphere inside. |
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END NOTE Animal Crossing: New Horizons introduced nearly 400 different Villagers, so we would strongly advise you not to stick to the ten listed above but find out which ones you like the most. After all, there is no accounting for taste. We hope that you have found this article useful and you will find it useful in finding your favorite villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Let us know in the comments below what are the best villagers in your personal opinion! |
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