Animal Crossing is a game that captivates players with its delightful characters, ranging from adorable villagers to quirky ones. With the ever-changing trends in the Animal Crossing community, it’s a challenging task to rank every villager accurately. However, with the help of multiple community polls, trading activities, and personal experiences, I’ve compiled a tier list to give you an idea of the most popular villagers in the game.
Top 10 Popular Animal Crossing Villagers
Before diving into the tier list per species, let’s start with the top 10 most popular villagers. These rankings are based on various community polls and trading activities:
10. Beau
- Personality: Lazy
- Species: Deer
Beau, the charming lazy deer, secures the 10th spot on our list. With his simple yet cute design and laid-back personality, he’s a favorite among players who appreciate his easygoing nature.
09. Ione
- Personality: Normal
- Species: Squirrel
Ione stands out among the normal villagers. Introduced to the game in late 2021, she boasts a star-filled tail and a one-of-a-kind appearance. It’s no wonder she claims the 9th spot on our list.
08. Ankha
- Personality: Snooty
- Species: Cat
Ankha’s design, name, and catchphrase are inspired by Egyptian culture, making her unique and intriguing. Egyptian culture has long revered cats, and it seems both the internet and Animal Crossing players share this fascination. Ankha confidently takes the 8th spot.
07. Zucker
- Personality: Lazy
- Species: Octopus
Zucker’s takoyaki-inspired design adds to his popularity. His laid-back nature perfectly matches his appearance, making him a sought-after villager among players who adore food-themed villagers.
06. Judy
- Personality: Snooty
- Species: Bear
Sparkly bear Judy secures the 6th spot on our list. Since her introduction in the New Horizons update, she has captivated fans with her colorful design and spectacular charm.
05. Sasha
- Personality: Lazy
- Species: Rabbit
Newcomer Sasha claims the 5th spot on our list. His character design, especially his eyelashes and sparkling eyes, has won the hearts of many Animal Crossing fans. Being added to the game in the November 2021 update, he’s relatively fresh on the island.
04. Sherb
- Personality: Lazy
- Species: Goat
Lazy villagers have proven to be quite popular among Animal Crossing fans, and Sherb is no exception. His calm expression, adorable goat design, and lazy personality blend harmoniously, landing him a cozy nap spot at 4th place.
03. Shino
- Personality: Peppy
- Species: Deer
Claiming the 3rd spot is Shino, the peppy deer with unique features like hikimayu eyebrows and red horns. Similar to Ione and Sasha, she was introduced to the game during the 2.0 update, adding excitement for players.
02. Marshal
- Personality: Smug
- Species: Squirrel
Grabbing the runner-up position is the tiny smug squirrel, Marshal. With his enduring popularity, Marshal remains a fixture in Animal Crossing villager rankings. His small squirrel design earns him considerable charm points.
01. Raymond
- Personality: Smug
- Species: Cat
And now, for the moment you’ve been waiting for… drumroll, please… the top spot goes to Raymond! Raymond’s popularity among active Animal Crossing communities should come as no surprise. With his heterochromia and business attire, he presents a unique design that captures attention. Going viral on social media definitely helped him maintain his popularity, as he continues to be a beloved character in the game.
Villager Rankings Per Species
To make it easier to navigate the vast number of villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, we have sorted them by species. The rankings are as follows:
Alligator Rankings
S Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
A Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
B Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
C Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
Anteater Rankings
S Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
A Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
B Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
C Tier:
- Name/Character: Personality
(Continue the same pattern for other species)
And there you have it – our Animal Crossing: New Horizons Villager Tier List. Did your favorite villagers make the cut? We hope you found new villagers to invite to your island from our lists. Stay tuned for more Animal Crossing tier lists in the future!
