Archery Secret Target Guide

Find all 12 Archery Secret Targets in Switch Sports Resort and adjust for wind, distance, and hidden landmarks in every stage.

Switch Sports Resort Archery looks like a simple point-and-release contest until a tiny apple, pinata, or toaster appears in the distance. The mode hides 12 Secret Targets across four stages, so Switch Sports Resort Archery rewards patience, wind awareness, and a willingness to range-find with your first arrow. Hit them to show off in local play, work toward the Archery achievement tied to six Secret Targets, and push closer to full completion.

Why Switch Sports Resort Archery Secret Targets Matter

The main target is only part of the challenge. Every stage contains three hidden objects, and several are tucked behind bridges, rooftops, cliffs, or foliage. Finding them turns a standard target round into a scavenger hunt with a bow.

You do not need every Secret Target for the main achievement. Hitting six of the 12 is enough for the relevant Archery achievement, but the full set is worth chasing if you want 100% completion. The Plaza stage is the best place to start because it has no wind, letting you learn the draw and release without a moving variable.

Stage	Secret Target	Where It Hides	Wind
Plaza	Apple	Behind the bridge, high and right of the main target	None
Plaza	Pinata	On rocks in the water after turning left	None
Plaza	Hamburger	On the roof of the large background building	None
Beach	Custard pudding	On a distant rock to the right	Mild, random
Beach	Apple	On rocks in the water just right of the target	Random
Beach	Melon	On a ledge in the middle of a large rock, up and left	Random
Plains	Hamburger	On the ground outside the far-left edge of a large building	Random, long distance
Plains	Melon	At the bottom of the cliffs, up and right	Random
Plains	Hamburger	Behind a tree down the hill; use the far building as a guide	Random
Mountains	Custard pudding	At a cliff edge after turning right	Random
Mountains	Pinata	On the floor below a gray rock on the ceiling	Random
Mountains	Toaster	On a ledge in the magma wall beyond the molten pillar	Upward

How Switch Sports Resort Archery Shots Work

Archery uses motion controls: draw with the Joy-Con, aim with your hand, and release to fire. Small differences in pull strength, cursor placement, and wind mean that copying an exact aim point will not always produce an exact hit. That is why a repeatable routine matters more than a single perfect screenshot.

Switch Sports Resort Archery also includes a darts-like competitive scoring mode, so learning distance and wind control pays off beyond Secret Target hunting. Treat your first arrow as information, not a wasted shot.

Shot Step	What to Do	Why It Helps
1. Anchor the target	Pick a fixed landmark near the Secret Target	Gives you a repeatable reference point
2. Set the cursor	Overlap a specific edge or corner with that landmark	Small aim errors grow over long distances
3. Fire a probe	Use the first arrow to check drop and drift	Pull strength and wind create tiny variations
4. Read the landing	Note short, long, left, or right	Turns guesswork into a correction
5. Repeat the draw	Keep the same motion and power on the next shot	Reduces one variable at a time

A common mistake is chasing the target with big cursor swings after a near miss. Make a small correction, fire again, and use the second landing to refine the third shot. On distant targets, a tiny cursor change can move the arrow several feet.

All 12 Switch Sports Resort Archery Secret Target Locations

The 12 Secret Targets are split evenly across Plaza, Beach, Plains, and Mountains. The stage descriptions below focus on the landmarks you need, not pixel-perfect cursor positions that change with your draw.

Plaza Secret Targets

The Plaza has no wind, making it the cleanest place to learn each target’s height and distance.

Apple: Aim up and to the right until your cursor overlaps the distant mountain slope. The apple sits behind the bridge, so the arrow needs to dip down into it. Fire once to see your drop, then adjust.
Pinata: Turn left until you see small rocks in the water. The pinata stands on those rocks. Line up the top-left corner of the cursor with the edge of the streetlight, then fire.
Hamburger: Turn left and look slightly up at the roof of the large building. Align the middle of the clouds above the burger, then place the bottom middle of the cursor directly above the burger. Its size helps, but the distance still matters.

Beach Secret Targets

Wind appears from the Beach onward, and it can change direction and strength. Expect to use at least one ranging shot on every target here.

Custard pudding: Turn right and look for a distant rock. The pudding sits on it, and hitting the pan underneath still counts. Align the cursor roughly with the bottom of the clouds, fire, and adjust from the landing. The clouds can shift, so focus on how high you aim above the target.
Apple: This is one of the hardest Secret Targets to hit. The apple sits on rocks in the water just to the right of the main target. Use the two wind turbines as your reference: place the bottom of the cursor on top of the right-hand turbine, then correct for the wind after your first shot. Keep the arc high enough that the falling arrow does not clip the rocks around the target.
Melon: Look up and to the left for a melon on a ledge in the middle of a large rock. Aim up and slightly right, lining up the middle of the cursor with the join in the rocks. Fire, watch the drift, and correct.

Plains Secret Targets

Plains combines long distances with random wind. The targets are visible in some cases, but the wind can exaggerate small aiming errors.

First hamburger: Turn left and inspect the extreme left side of the large background building. The hamburger sits on the ground just outside it. Place the bottom of the cursor on the roof lip above the burger, then shift left or right based on the wind.
Melon: Look up and to the right at the bottom of the cliffs. The melon may be briefly visible before the wind indicator covers it. Line up the right-hand edge of the cursor with the part that sticks out on the third cliff, then adjust after the shot.
Second hamburger: This one is difficult to see. Look up and to the right and aim toward the building across the water, using the middle of that building as a guide. The hamburger is actually behind a tree down the hill. Do not worry about the foliage; a well-aimed arrow can pass through the tree and hit it.

Mountains Secret Targets

The Mountains stage is the toughest for standard target shooting, but its Secret Targets are often easier to hit once you know where they are.

Custard pudding: Turn right to find the pudding at the edge of a cliff. Place the cursor roughly between the pudding and the trees to its left, raise it into the darker part of the sky, and fire. Adjust from the landing.
Pinata: Look up and to the right and aim at the gray rock on the ceiling. Leave a slight gap with the cursor, then shoot. The pinata sits on the floor with nothing blocking the arrow, so the main challenge is finding the right height.
Toaster: Turn left, keep turning past the molten pillar, and look slightly up at the magma wall. The toaster sits on a ledge. It is hard to spot but easier to hit because the stage’s upward wind helps carry the arrow. Align the bottom of the cursor with the toaster and make a small horizontal correction for the wind.

Wind and Distance Cheat Sheet

Wind is the biggest difference between a near miss and a direct hit. Use the first shot to learn what the wind is doing, then correct opposite the drift.

Stage	Wind Behavior	What It Affects	Practical Adjustment
Plaza	None	Drop and pull strength only	Build a consistent draw
Beach	Mild and random	Lateral drift on longer shots	Fire a probe, then aim into the drift
Plains	Random; distance magnifies mistakes	Both height and sideways drift	Make small corrections after each shot
Mountains	Random, with upward lift	High targets and falling arrows	Trust the lift on the toaster; avoid aiming too high

Problem	Likely Cause	Fix
Arrow lands short	Distance or draw strength underestimated	Raise the aim slightly or repeat the same draw with more power
Arrow drifts left or right	Wind	Correct opposite the drift on the next shot
Target is hidden	Scenery or wind indicator	Use a nearby landmark and range-find with the first arrow
Arrow seems to vanish	Foliage or poor contrast	Watch the landing area, then adjust; some arrows can pass through trees
Second shot misses worse	Overcorrection	Return to the first aim point and make a smaller change

Practice Tips for Switch Sports Resort Archery

Start in Plaza and complete all three targets before moving on. With no wind, you can isolate your draw and release. Once you can hit the apple, pinata, and hamburger consistently, the Beach stage becomes easier to read.

Use three-shot sets. The first arrow reveals the range, the second tests your correction, and the third confirms whether your adjustment works. If you hit on the second shot, keep the same reference point for the third rather than changing your aim again.

In local multiplayer, Secret Targets are a strong way to show off, but they are not always worth chasing during a close match. Decide before the round whether you are playing for score or hunting hidden objects. Mixing the two can cost you easy main-target points.

Goal	Targets to Prioritize	Reason
Archery achievement	Any six Secret Targets	Meets the six-target threshold
Stage mastery	All three targets in one stage	Builds a reliable landmark routine
Full completion	All 12 Secret Targets	Completes the full hidden set
Show-off challenge	Beach apple and Mountains toaster	One is a difficult hit; the other is hard to spot

FAQ

How many Secret Targets are in Switch Sports Resort Archery?

There are 12 Secret Targets, with three in each of the four stages: Plaza, Beach, Plains, and Mountains. Hitting all 12 is optional for the achievement but required for full completion.

Do I need all 12 Secret Targets for the Archery achievement?

No. Hitting six of the 12 is enough for the relevant Archery achievement. The remaining targets are still worth finding if you want to complete the activity.

Why do my arrows miss even when my aim looks correct?

Pull strength, cursor placement, and wind all create small variations. Even a carefully aligned shot can land slightly off. Use the first arrow to see the actual result, then adjust with a smaller correction instead of a large cursor swing.

Which Switch Sports Resort Archery target is the hardest?

The Beach apple is one of the toughest Secret Targets because it is small and surrounded by rocks. The Mountains stage is also difficult for normal target shooting, though its Secret Targets are easier to hit once you locate them.