The Best Animal Crossing Villagers Ranked

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With 413 total villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it sure would be nice to have total say over who gets to live on your island. No one wants a Rodney as their neighbor, but I know I sure didn’t get a choice. Thanks, Nintendo.

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The pure class of Lionel and the impeccable facial hair of Beardo do wonders for the weary video gamer’s soul. I’ve put together a list of my favorite Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers and even included some of the worst just to keep you on your toes.

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FAUNA If anyone hates Fauna, then they should just unfriend me now. She starts our list of best Animal Crossing villagers for a reason. She’s impossible not to like. Fauna has a positive personality and retro sensibilities that make her the perfect villager for island life.

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CHIEF There are several Animal Crossing villagers who are cranky, but not many who crank it up to 11 like Chief. Never satisfied with the situation at hand, Chief loves to express his displeasure saying “harrumph,” or “Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.”

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AURORA Not the ice queen you might expect from her chilly digs, Aurora is as friendly as they come in Animal Crossing. A joy to have as a villager, this penguin isn’t nosey, unless she has a book to read. She’s always ready to lend a helping hand, which is something that can’t be said for every villager you get stuck with.

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IONE Ione is one of the more interesting Animal Crossing villagers that was introduced with the 2.0 update to New Horizons. A star-gazing blue squirrel who literally glows in the dark, it’s hard not to like her.

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CHERRY A goth dog with a loving personality, Cherry is such a great villager to have on your island. She was introduced to the Animal Crossing kingdom in New Leaf and has gained a devoted following since thanks to her unique look.

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EUGENE Some might call Eugene a smug koala and instantly want to kick him off their island. To me, he’s just too cool for school. A leather jacket and sunglasses – sign me up! He’s the cool kid that’s just misunderstood, but he knows exactly who he is and doesn’t plan to change.

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The Best Animal Crossing Villagers Ranked

With 413 total villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it sure would be nice to have total say over who gets to live on your island. No one wants a Rodney as their neighbor, but I know I sure didn’t get a choice. Thanks, Nintendo.

The pure class of Lionel and the impeccable facial hair of Beardo do wonders for the weary video gamer’s soul. I’ve put together a list of my favorite Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers and even included some of the worst just to keep you on your toes.

FAUNA If anyone hates Fauna, then they should just unfriend me now. She starts our list of best Animal Crossing villagers for a reason. She’s impossible not to like. Fauna has a positive personality and retro sensibilities that make her the perfect villager for island life.

CHIEF There are several Animal Crossing villagers who are cranky, but not many who crank it up to 11 like Chief. Never satisfied with the situation at hand, Chief loves to express his displeasure saying “harrumph,” or “Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.”

IONE Ione is one of the more interesting Animal Crossing villagers that was introduced with the 2.0 update to New Horizons. A star-gazing blue squirrel who literally glows in the dark, it’s hard not to like her.

CHERRY A goth dog with a loving personality, Cherry is such a great villager to have on your island. She was introduced to the Animal Crossing kingdom in New Leaf and has gained a devoted following since thanks to her unique look.

EUGENE Some might call Eugene a smug koala and instantly want to kick him off their island. To me, he’s just too cool for school. A leather jacket and sunglasses – sign me up! He’s the cool kid that’s just misunderstood, but he knows exactly who he is and doesn’t plan to change.

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