Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

She is widely recognized by Stardew Valley players due to her fondness for animals, hidden romance with Mayor Lewis, and frequent unavailability at her shop’s counter. However, it’s this last aspect that often leaves customers waiting, she still remains a beloved character among fans because of her compassionate and gentle disposition.

Marnie is a friend who’s always ready to lend a hand, particularly during the early stages of the game. Players who manage to win her favor can reap benefits like receiving recipes or free hay. However, there are those who might find themselves in her bedroom, retrieving Lewis’s purple shorts – but that’s another story! Regardless of your ultimate objective or curiosity about getting to know Marnie better, here’s a guide on how to become friends with Marnie in Stardew Valley.

What Gifts Does Marnie Like?

Just like other villagers, Marnie cherishes receiving presents. However, it’s important to note that not all gifts are equally appreciated by her; some she adores while others might offend. Keep in mind that any gift given on her birthday, which is on the 18th of Fall, will significantly boost friendship points by eight times. Here’s a quick guide to the kinds of gifts Marnie particularly enjoys and treasures:

(Note: I tried to maintain the original meaning while making it more conversational and easier to read.)

Loved Gifts

These items make wonderful gifts for Marnie, and they’ll help you rack up a total of 80 friendships points. Keep these items handy if you’re aiming to build your friendship with her, especially during her birthday celebrations:.

Universal Loves: , , , , ,
- The Golden Pumpkin is the easiest of these to find, as players can acquire one each year by completing the maze at the Spirit’s Eve festival.
- The Rabbit’s Foot may drop if the player keeps one or more rabbits in their farm’s coop, and keeps them happy.
- A Pearl can be found by correctly playing the Mermaid’s song at the Night Market, or may occasionally be found in a Fish Pond where Blobfish are kept.
- Prismatic Shards are the rarest gem in the game. There is a variety of ways that players can obtain them; click here for a full guide.
- Magic Rock Candy is sold by the Desert Trader every Thursday in exchange for three Prismatic Shards. However, since Prismatic Shards are also a universally loved gift, this is not an economical exchange if players tend to use the Magic Rock Candy as a present.
- Stardrop Tea increases friendship by one full heart when presented to any NPC. It can be obtained from the Prize Machine, as a possible reward from high-level Raccoon quests, from Golden Fishing Chests, and as a reward for the Helper’s Bundle at the Community Center.
, which players can often find in the lower levels of the Mines.
Cooked meals:
- , made with Wheat Flour, Egg, Sugar, and Melon. This recipe is obtained by watching the Queen of Sauce on 21 Summer, Year 2.
- , made with Pumpkin, Wheat Flour, Milk, and Sugar. Learn this recipe from the Queen of Sauce on 21 Winter, Year 1.
- , made with Omelet and Parsnip. Players obtain this recipe at Farming Level 3.

Liked Gifts

These gifts award the player 45 points towards friendship level – while this may not be as many as the previous presents, it’s still a notable addition. Additionally, this list encompasses a wide variety of items, increasing the chances that players might already own one or more of these items in their collection.

, except Void Egg. Collect these from chickens in the Coop.
, which players can obtain from cows and goats in their Barn.
, often foraged in the Mines.
Flowers, except Poppy. Crocuses and Sweet Peas are good choices, as they can be foraged in Winter and Summer respectively.
Fruit Tree Fruits: , , , , , . Players can grow these trees from Saplings bought at Pierre’s store.
Artisan Goods, except for Oil and Void Mayonnaise. Items such as , , , and make great gifts to give Marnie.
Other gemstones not mentioned above (for example, Ruby, Emerald, Topaz), which players can find in the Mines.
Stardew Valley Almanac, a Farming skill book. This book can be found in a wide variety of ways (fishing chests, Mystery Boxes, artifact spots, etc.), but the most reliable way to get it is by purchasing it from the Bookseller.

Disliked & Hated Gifts

Giving any of these presents to Marnie might strain her relationship with the farmer more than strengthening it. Gifts she hates could drive her away more than those she merely dislikes. Players are advised against giving her any of these items.

Salmonberry
Seaweed
Wild Horseradish
Holly
Crafting materials such as clay, coal, and ores
Raw fish
Crafted items, including fences, bombs, sprinklers, floors, bait, fertilizers, etc.
Geodes and geode minerals

Movie Theater Preferences

As a dedicated cinephile, I make it a point to visit our village’s newly opened movie theater whenever possible. Knowing this, fellow villagers can extend an invitation to Marnie by purchasing a movie ticket on my behalf. The film and concessions she chooses will earn me friendship points – up to a maximum of 250, if she truly loves the experience! Remarkably, Marnie seems unfazed by the selection of films, suggesting that her joy lies in the simple pleasure of cinema-going itself.

Loved Films (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, which plays during Winter in odd-numbered years.
Liked Films (100 points): All others.
Disliked Films (0 points): None.
Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet
Liked Concessions (25 points): All others not listed below.
Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn

Quests

Similar to other town residents, Marnie might sometimes place a “Help Wanted” notice on the board outside Pierre’s shop. Assisting her by delivering the specified item would reward the player with 150 friendship points. Moreover, Marnie may occasionally ask for the player’s help with these particular tasks:

This version maintains the original meaning but uses more conversational language to make it easier to read and understand.

Cow’s Delight

On the third day of Fall, Marnie writes a letter to the player and mails it. In the letter, she requests that the player fetch a large quantity of her cows’ preferred snack. She explains that this is their favorite treat. Once the player delivers it to her, they will receive 500g as a reward and Marnie’s friendship with the player will grow by one heart.

Players need to buy Amaranth Seeds from Pierre’s store for 35 gold pieces. Once purchased, these seeds require 7 days to grow completely. After this period, players can harvest the matured plants using a scythe.

Marnie’s Request

When Marnie amasses three hearts, she’ll ask the player to fetch a specific item for her – this item is crucial for training her goats. In return for your assistance, you’ll gain 100 friendship points and witness an adorable scene featuring a goat trying to perform a trick.

To discover Cave Carrots, make your way to the mine. Once there, use your shovel to dig up the soil beneath the ground. With a little bit of luck and perseverance, you’ll uncover these tasty root vegetables with ease.

Friendship Perks

Previously noted, becoming friends with Marnie offers advantages, one of which is receiving delicious recipes when you attain specific friend levels with her.

: Sent at three hearts. Though this recipe doesn’t provide any perks, it’s still a profitable dish to cook and useful for turning a common ingredient into an energy source. It only requires 2 White Algae to make, and replenishes 125 Energy and 56 Health.
: Sent at seven hearts. Another profitable recipe, Rhubarb Pie also has a place on several villagers’ lists of Loved gifts. Players can make it using Rhubarb, Wheat Flour, and Sugar. Eating it restores 215 Energy and 96 Health.

Apart from the provided recipes, Marnie might additionally mail you thirty items to you. This comes in particularly handy during Winter in Year 1, as some gamers may find it challenging to feed their animals at that time.

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