Befriend NPC Marnie In Stardew Valley

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved rancher known for her animal affection, mysterious connection to Mayor Lewis, and frequent absences from her shop. Despite this, her kindness makes her a valuable friend, especially early in the game. This guide details how to improve your relationship with Marnie, including gift-giving strategies, quest completion, and the benefits of friendship.

Updated January 4, 2025, to reflect the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts are key to winning Marnie's affection. Remember, gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth eight times the usual friendship points.

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Note: Obtaining Prismatic Shards and Magic Rock Candy can be challenging; consider the cost-benefit.)
• Diamond
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch.

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
• Milk
• Quartz
• Flowers (excluding Poppies)
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries)
• Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
• Other Gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz)
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book)

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.), and geodes.

Movie Theater Dates:

Once unlocked, invite Marnie to the movies. Her preferences are:

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

Quests:

Complete Marnie's quests for significant friendship boosts:

• Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a heart 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.
• Occasional gifts of Hay.