All Zelda Amiibo Rewards in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The Version 3.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings one of the most requested crossovers to the game: a full collection of The Legend of Zelda–themed furniture, outfits, and decor. With just a single compatible amiibo, you can unlock a complete catalog of Zelda items to order via Nook Shopping and transform your island into a Hyrule-inspired getaway.

This guide explains exactly how the Zelda items work, how to unlock them with amiibo, and what every piece in the set does, including prices, limitations, and creative ways to use them in your island designs.

Overview of the Zelda Collaboration in ACNH

The Zelda crossover in Animal Crossing: New Horizons functions similarly to previous promotions such as the Sanrio and Mario sets. Instead of scattering items randomly throughout your island, Nintendo ties the entire collection to amiibo and the Nook Shopping catalog.

• Number of items: 28 Zelda-themed rewards
• Item types: furniture, clothing, accessories, wall and floor
• How they unlock: scanning a compatible Zelda amiibo
• Where to buy: Nook Shopping > Special Goods > Promotional tab
• Availability: permanent once unlocked (no limited-time window)

Once the set is unlocked on your save file, it behaves like any other promotional collection: you can order items as long as you respect Nook Shopping’s daily purchase cap.

How to Unlock Zelda Items with Amiibo

While the crossover looks elaborate, getting access to the items is straightforward. The crucial steps are updating your game, using a compatible amiibo, and knowing where to look in the Nook Shopping menu.

Step 1: Update Your Game

Before attempting to scan anything, ensure that your copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been updated to at least Version 3.0, which introduced the Zelda promotion. Nintendo provides patch notes and version details through its official channels, so you can double-check the version number via the software update screen on your Nintendo Switch console.¹

Step 2: Use the Nook Stop or The Roost

You can unlock the items from two main locations, depending on the state of your island:

• Nook Stop Terminal: Located inside the Resident Services building from the early stages of the game.
• The Roost Café: Located on the museum’s second floor once unlocked by completing Brewster’s questline.

In both cases, the amiibo-scanning process is basically the same; the only difference is the menu layout and the flavor text about inviting campers or guests.

Step 3: Scan a Compatible Zelda amiibo

Every amiibo that belongs to the The Legend of Zelda series is supported for this crossover. Official Nintendo documentation notes that the game is compatible with “all currently released amiibo” within supported series, including crossover figures like the Smash Bros. versions of Zelda characters.²

Compatible amiibo include, for example:

• Link figures from various Zelda games (such as Breath of the Wild, Ocarina of Time, or Skyward Sword)
• Zelda, Ganondorf, and other main characters from the Zelda amiibo line
• Zelda-series amiibo used in Super Smash Bros. (Link, Toon Link, Zelda, Sheik, etc.)

To scan the amiibo:

1. Approach the Nook Stop terminal or sit at The Roost counter.
2. Choose the option to invite an amiibo camper or guest.
3. Follow the on-screen prompt and tap the amiibo to your controller’s NFC touchpoint.
4. Wait for confirmation that the amiibo was recognized.

Even though the on-screen text focuses on inviting a character, the important side effect is that the Zelda promotion is now activated for your save file.

Step 4: Access the Zelda Items in Nook Shopping

After scanning at least one compatible amiibo, the Zelda collection becomes available for purchase through Nook Shopping:

• Use the Nook Stop terminal or the Nook Shopping app on your NookPhone.
• Open Special Goods.
• Press the shoulder buttons until you reach the Promotional tab.
• Scroll past other promotional lines (e.g., Sanrio, Mario, LEGO promotions) until you see the Zelda items.

Once visible, the items remain permanently unlocked for your island. You do not need to rescan amiibo every time; a single successful scan is enough to enable the entire set.

Daily Purchase Limits and Ordering Tips

Just like the rest of Nook Shopping’s Special Goods, Zelda items are subject to the daily purchase limit. You can only order five catalog items per day per player, regardless of whether they are Zelda items or other furniture. This limit encourages gradual collection rather than buying everything at once.

A few useful tips:

• Prioritize unique decor: Start with large furniture (like the Decayed Guardian or Goddess Statue) to immediately impact your island’s look.
• Use multiple residents: If your island has more than one player profile, each profile can order five items per day, speeding up completion.
• Plan themed builds: Order items in clusters (e.g., all clothing first, then decor) to finish specific projects quickly.

Complete Zelda Item List and Prices

The promotion includes 28 different items divided into decor, clothing, and environment pieces. All prices are in Bells and the items arrive through your in-game mailbox the day after ordering.

Furniture and Decorative Items

Costumes, Wigs, and Accessories

The clothing half of the promotion lets you dress like a variety of iconic Zelda characters. These items are especially useful for roleplay, photo shoots, and themed events on your island.

Customization Options and Limitations

Unlike some ACNH furniture sets that support numerous customization options, the Zelda promotion keeps color and design variants relatively restrained. According to official Nintendo guidance, certain cross-promotional items have limited or no customization in order to preserve recognizable branding and character identity.³

Within the Zelda set, only a few items can be customized at a DIY workbench using customization kits:

• Goddess Statue: Choose between slightly different material finishes or accent colors, depending on how you want it to blend with your shrine or plaza.
• Rupee: Swap between classic rupee colors (such as green, blue, and red), making it easy to create treasure piles or currency-themed displays.

Most other items, including the Master Sword and costumes, are locked to a single visual style and cannot be altered via customization kits or Reese & Cyrus. This keeps the designs faithful to their source material but reduces flexibility compared with fully customizable furniture sets.

Design Ideas for Zelda-Themed Builds

Once you’ve unlocked the full set, the real fun is finding a place for each item on your island. Here are some ideas to get more mileage from the promotion.

Forest Shrine and Trial Areas

• Use Korok Forest Wall and Korok Forest Flooring to build an indoor shrine or hidden trial room.
• Place the Master Sword in the center, surrounded by the Silent Princess and other flowers.
• Add simple stone paths and torches, then use the Triforce as a focal piece near the entrance.

Ancient Technology Site

• Drop a Decayed Guardian in an open field or cliff area, partially surrounded by weeds and broken paths to suggest an ancient battlefield.
• Decorate nearby with the Zonai Authentication Crest and Tri Rod for a mysterious technological vibe.
• Use glowing or futuristic items from other sets to enhance the sci-fi feel.

Costume Parties and Photo Corners

• Set up a photo corner with clothing racks and mirrors, then display the Link Outfit, Champion Outfit, and Ancient Princess Costume.
• Provide players with matching footwear (like Hylian Boots) and headwear (such as the Link Hat or Majora’s Mask).
• Use the Fairy Bottle and Heart Container as props to give the area a whimsical, RPG-like atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need multiple Zelda amiibo to unlock everything?

No. You only need to scan one compatible Zelda amiibo to unlock the entire promotional set in Nook Shopping. Having more amiibo may let you invite different campsite visitors or Roost guests, but the item catalog itself unlocks in full with a single scan.

Can I get the Zelda items without amiibo?

Officially, the intended method is amiibo scanning. However, once any player on your island has unlocked the set, the items can be traded with other players online via local or internet play. Nintendo supports island visits and item trading through its online services, which allows players who lack amiibo to receive promotional items from friends.⁴

Are the Zelda items limited-time only?

No. The Zelda collection behaves like the permanent Sanrio and Mario promotions introduced in earlier updates. As long as your game is updated and you have unlocked the set once, the items remain indefinitely available under the Promotional tab.

Can I customize every Zelda item?

Most items in the set are not customizable. Only a small subset, such as the Goddess Statue and Rupee, offer alternative visual variants. All costumes and key props like the Master Sword and Triforce are locked to their iconic designs.

Do Zelda villagers return in this update?

The crossover focuses on furniture and clothing rather than villager crossovers. Earlier entries in the series featured Zelda-themed villagers, but in New Horizons the collaboration is limited to items that you can order and wear.

Final Thoughts

The Zelda amiibo rewards in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are a generous crossover for players who enjoy both series. By tying the collection to amiibo and the Promotional tab, Nintendo avoids cluttering everyday item rotation while still giving fans reliable access to beloved weapons, outfits, and symbols. Whether you’re building a sacred forest, an ancient battlefield, or just looking for a new outfit for your next island tour, this set provides plenty of inspiration without requiring complex tasks or rare spawns.