Animal Crossing New Horizons NPC Tier List

Every island has its icons, disasters, and emotional support weirdos — and that’s exactly what makes Animal Crossing such a chaotic masterpiece. From the musical legends to the unhinged mascots, here’s my totally accurate, definitely-not-biased NPC tier breakdown.

K.K. Slider: The Original Indie Heartthrob

K.K. Slider doesn’t just make music — he is music. He’s the barefoot philosopher of Animal Crossing, rolling up once a week like your emotional support singer-songwriter. Every performance feels like an acoustic breakup song you didn’t know you needed. If Tumblr existed on the island, K.K. would’ve broken it by 2013.

Redd: The Art Dealer You Know Is Lying (But You’ll Still Buy From Him)

Redd is the shady cousin who insists his “Mona Lisa” is real and somehow makes you feel guilty for doubting him. He’s part scam artist, part businessman, and all chaos. If Animal Crossing had crypto, he’d be selling “limited edition” NookCoin. You know he’s lying — but let’s be honest, you’re still gonna buy it.

Blathers: The Museum Director With 10,000 Opinions

Blathers is the most dramatic academic alive, capable of turning a simple moth donation into a 10-minute monologue. He’s cultured, exhausted, and always one bug away from a mental breakdown. His hatred for insects is personal, and his love for fossils is eternal. He’s academia with feathers and caffeine dependency.

Wisp: Anxiety in Ghost Form

Wisp is basically a floating panic attack in a sheet. You find him trembling in the woods like he just opened a scary email, begging for help to reassemble his own soul. He’s sweet, but his vibe screams “apologizes for existing.” Protect him — but also maybe get him a stress ball.

Zipper T. Bunny: The Unhinged Mascot of Seasonal Despair

Zipper T. Bunny is not spreading cheer — he’s spreading fear. Every Bunny Day he returns, sweating, twitching, and forcing us to find eggs in literally everything. The man says, “Don’t look at the zipper on my back,” like that’s not the only thing we can look at. He’s the Five Nights at Freddy’s of Animal Crossing — and somehow, we still craft his pastel furniture every year like hostages to tradition.