
It pays to be good friends with the mayor of Pelican Town - literally. On the third of Fall in Year 1, players will receive a letter from Marnie asking for 1 bunch of Amaranth, which triggers the quest "Cow's Delight." Completing this quest will boost friendship by one heart. Gifts & QuestsĪs with all befriendable villagers, players can give Marnie two gifts per week, plus an extra one on her birthday, Fall 18. Stop by for a chat and to drop off a gift. She spends Tuesdays at aerobics with Caroline, and visits the Saloon most evenings. Players can find Marnie in her shop (though not always behind the counter, to the chagrin of many). RELATED: Stardew Valley: How To Get Infinity Weapons Additionally, the recipes she sends come in handy to keep up the player’s energy at three and seven hearts respectively: Pale Broth and Rhubarb Pie. New players in Year 1 sometimes struggle to feed their animals, so Marnie’s gifts of free hay are a godsend. The kindly proprietor of Marnie’s Ranch proves a great friend to have early in the game. Since Pelican Town's residents can offer a lot of aid to new players, this list has been updated to include more information on gifts and instructions on completing quests that raise heart levels. Do something kind for someone, and they'll return the favor. This game is all about becoming part of the fabric of a close community, and building relationships helps cement that feeling.

Updated Augby Demaris Oxman: For both veterans and first-time players, making friends with townsfolk is one of the most important aspects of Stardew Valley. Here are some of the best friends the villagers can make early on in their playthrough. Many will send recipes for home-cooked meals, or trinkets the player might appreciate. Some of Pelican Town's villagers, once befriended, are just as generous towards the player.

Giving gifts, running errands posted on the bulletin board, and simply talking to people will raise their affection. The easiest way to win villagers' hearts is through generosity. From romantic connections to neighborly bonds, the player can grow close to almost everyone in town and go from being an outsider to a real member of the community. One of Stardew Valley's core mechanics is building relationships with NPCs.
