Marnie Befriendship Guide for Stardew Valley

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved character known for her animal affection, and helpful nature. Gaining her friendship unlocks valuable recipes and resources.

Updated January 4, 2025: This guide reflects the latest information following the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts are key to building friendship. Remember, gifts on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the points!

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Golden Pumpkins are from the Spirit's Eve maze; Rabbits drop Rabbit's Feet; Pearls are from the Mermaid's song or Blobfish ponds; Prismatic Shards are rare gems; Stardrop Tea boosts friendship significantly.)
• Diamond (found in the Mines)
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes acquired through gameplay).

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (except Void Eggs)
• Milk
• Quartz
• Most Flowers (except Poppies)
• Most Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, etc.)
• Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
• Other Gemstones
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book)

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.

Movie Theater:

Marnie enjoys the movie theater experience. Give her a ticket and concessions for bonus friendship points. She loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years) and Ice Cream Sandwiches/Stardrop Sorbet.

Quests:

Complete Marnie's requests for significant friendship boosts. These include providing Amaranth (Fall 3rd) and a Cave Carrot (after reaching 3 hearts).

Friendship Perks:

Reaching certain friendship levels with Marnie unlocks recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and occasional gifts of hay.

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