Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved character known for her animal affection and helpful nature. Building a strong relationship with Marnie offers valuable rewards, including recipes and free hay. This updated guide reflects the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie: Gifts are key to winning Marnie's favor. Remember, gifts on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth eight times the usual friendship points.

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Details on obtaining these rare items are available in the full guide.)
• Diamond (found in the Mines).
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes detailed in the full guide).

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (excluding Void Eggs).
• Milk.
• Quartz.
• Flowers (excluding Poppies).
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries).
• Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise).
• Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz, etc.).
• Stardew Valley Almanac (available from the Bookseller or various other sources).

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.), and geodes.

Movie Theater Dates: Invite Marnie to the movies! She loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (200 points) and enjoys all other films (100 points). She particularly appreciates Ice Cream Sandwiches and Stardrop Sorbet (50 points each).

Quests: Completing Marnie's quests, such as providing Amaranth for her cows or a Cave Carrot for her goats, significantly boosts your friendship.

Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and gifts of hay.

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