Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

Author : Liam Feb 11,2025

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship perks. Marnie, the rancher, is a popular villager known for her kindness and helpfulness.

Gifting Marnie: Gifts significantly impact your friendship level. Giving a gift on her birthday (Fall 18th) multiplies friendship points by eight.

  • Loved Gifts (80 friendship points): Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea, Diamond, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch. (Note: Acquisition methods for these items vary widely and are detailed in the original article.)

  • Liked Gifts (45 friendship points): Eggs (excluding Void Eggs), Milk, Quartz, most flowers (excluding Poppies), most fruit tree fruits, most artisan goods (excluding oil and Void Mayonnaise), other gemstones, Stardew Valley Almanac.

  • Disliked/Hated Gifts: Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, geodes and geode minerals.

Movie Theater: Inviting Marnie to the movies offers additional friendship points.

  • Loved Films (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years).
  • Liked Films (100 points): All other films.
  • Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet.
  • Liked Concessions (25 points): All other concessions (excluding those listed below).
  • Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.

Quests: Completing quests for Marnie boosts friendship.

  • Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a friendship increase.
  • Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot for 100 friendship points.

Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards.

  • 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
  • 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe and occasional hay deliveries.

This revised guide provides a concise summary of the original article's information, maintaining the core content while enhancing clarity and readability. Remember to consult the original article for detailed acquisition methods and visual aids.