You freeze as a rabbit darts between your squash rows and casually drops a sun-bright berry at your boots. I remember that small shock — the moment a companion moves from decorative to useful. Once you notice a single drop, the rest of the Star Path starts to feel like a scavenger hunt you want to win.
You see critters scuttling differently across the map. Pick up what your critter finds in Disney Dreamlight Valley
If you want those bonus items counted toward the Elements of Nature Star Path duty, here’s the straightforward mechanic: your Companions must be at relationship level four before they start producing the extra drops you need. You need to collect 25 items found by your Companions while roaming the village to clear the task for the event.
A level-four rabbit is a magnet for gardening loot. Equip up to two Companions at a time and make them match roles so you don’t waste potential drops — mismatched roles reduce the flow of extras.
How do I make critters pick up items in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
You raise the bond. Spend time feeding, petting, and using a Companion while you perform their specialty task. Once you hit level four, that critter gains a chance to find and automatically collect bonus items during normal activities — and those picks count toward the Star Path objective without you bending over to grab each one.
You can watch companions while they work and learn their patterns. What to expect from critter finds
Companions only pull extra items during the tasks tied to their role. So if you want a fast run at 25 drops, pick the fastest repeatable action and pair it with critters that specialize in it.
Garden runs with Rabbits or gardening-specialist Notable Companions are the quickest route — gardening cycles rapidly and yields frequent pickups. Two level-four critters working the same role is a well-oiled pickpocket team, and that doubles your chance to reach 25 items before you lose patience.
What level do critters need to be to find items?
They must be relationship level four. Anything below that gives you no reliable bonus finds. Check progress by opening Collection → Critters and hovering over the Companion to read their pickup behavior and current bond level.
You’ll want to match critter specialties to the task you’re doing. Which critter picks up which items?
- Squirrels pick up foraging items.
- Rabbits pick up gardening items.
- Ravens pick up digging items.
- Raccoons pick up mining items.
- Sunbirds and Bees pick up flowers.
- Foxes, Sea Turtles, and Crocodiles pick up fishing items.
- Monkeys, Cobras, and Capybaras pick up Timebending Parts.
- Baby Dragons, Owls, and Pegasus pick up Snippets.
- Geese and Skunks also pick up gardening items.
Notable Companions and some random pets (certain dogs, cats, etc.) have unique pickups. If a Companion’s specialty isn’t obvious, the Collection → Critters page lists their behavior when you hover the mouse or tap the entry on consoles.
Which companions are fastest for this event?
If speed is your priority, garden with Rabbits or gardening Notables. The gardening loop is quick, repeatable, and produces frequent bonus drops — ideal for that 25-item goal in the Elements of Nature path. You’ll complete the mission faster than if you camped at a fishing spot or repeatedly mined veins.
Finish the task and you receive 25 Tokens toward the event. It’s a modest return; if you want more Star Path currency, stack this objective with social quests like hanging out with certain characters, planting specific crops, and cooking recipes that mention Pumpkin or Corn.
I play on PC via Steam and have tested the critter pickups across Xbox and PlayStation builds; behavior is consistent across platforms, and Gameloft’s event rules apply the same whether you’re on Switch or Game Pass-supported hardware. Ready to let a rabbit manage your inventory choices next time?