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Erik — Cranky deer in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Birthday July 27
Star sign Leo
Personality Lazy
Subtype A
Catchphrase “chow down”
Picture quote “If you're afraid of wolves, don't go to the woods.”
Gender Male
Default clothing yodel sweater (Camel)
Hobby Nature
Favorite styles Simple
Favorite colors Beige, Red
Bag Paper
Snack Lollipop
Drink Soda can
Cranky Deer

Erik

Cranky deer

Bearded deer with cabin charisma. Erik is gruff, snack-proud, and a cozy pick for snowy, woodsy island themes.

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Characteristics

Appearance

Erik is a brown deer with beige hooves, a light brown snout, and short bangs above white eyes and black pupils. Moose-like antlers crown a sturdy, northern look — more forest edge than pampered garden.

Personality

Erik's cranky gruffness hides a slow thaw — blunt at first, warmer after steady friendship. He shares the mature, sometimes insensitive edge common to cranky villagers, yet opens up when treated kindly. Peppy sparkle annoys him; normal and snooty neighbors suit him better, and he respects lazy villagers' calm. Give him time and he treats the player like someone worth honest talk.

House — Snow cabin

In New Horizons

Log furniture, stone hearth mood, and cool blues — a mountain lodge that smells like stew.

Erik house exterior in New Horizons
Erik house interior in New Horizons
Roof brown thatch roof
Siding natural log exterior
Door rustic door
Wallpaper Ski-Slope Wall
Flooring Ski-Slope Flooring
Music Drivin'

Notable furniture

Sleigh Frozen Table Cute Music Player Frozen Bed Frozen Counter Frozen Partition Frozen Chair

Names in other languages

Language Name Romanization
Japanese チャック Chakku
Korean 자끄 Jakkeu
Chinese (Simplified) 查克 Chá kè
Chinese (Traditional) 查克
French Abraham
Spanish Cervasio
Italian Cervasio
German Erik
Dutch Erik
Russian Эрик Erik

amiibo card

Erik amiibo card #334

New Horizons reference data from Nookipedia .