Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Willy

This guide delves into befriending Willy, the amiable fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's a key early contact, providing a fishing rod and essential supplies. Building a friendship with Willy offers significant advantages.

Forming a bond with Willy is straightforward. Find him at his shop (most weekdays), fishing on Saturdays, or at the Stardrop Saloon/beach/river in the evenings. Generosity is key! Remember his birthday (Summer 24) for an 8x friendship boost.

Gift Guide

Loved Gifts (+80 Friendship): These are top choices. While some rare fish are challenging, pumpkins and mead are readily accessible. He also appreciates books and valuable materials.

• Fish: Catfish, Octopus, Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon
• Books: Jewels Of The Sea, The Art O' Crabbing
• Mead (Honey in a Keg)
• Gold Bar (Gold Ore in Furnace)
• Iridium Bar (Iridium Ore in Furnace)
• Diamond (Mines)
• Pumpkin (Fall Crop)
• Universal Loved Gifts

Liked Gifts (+45 Friendship): Good alternatives to Loved gifts. He enjoys most fish-based dishes (excluding Sashimi, Maki Roll, and Dish O' the Sea).

• Fish-based cooked dishes (excluding exceptions above)
• Fish: Lingcod, Tiger Trout
• Quartz
• Bait and Bobber

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid these to prevent friendship loss.

• Foraged goods
• Non-fish cooked dishes
• Life Elixir
• Universal disliked/hated gifts (except for his neutral stance on most fish)

Quests (+150 Friendship & Gold): Check the "Help Wanted" board for Willy's requests. He'll also send two letters with fishing challenges (Squid - Winter 2, Year 1; Lingcod - Winter 13, Year 2).

Friendship Perks: Willy shares four fishing-buff recipes as your friendship grows: Chowder (3 hearts), Escargot (5 hearts), Fish Stew (7 hearts), and Lobster Bisque (9 hearts). These provide health, energy, and fishing boosts.