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Stardew Valley: How To Befriend The Dwarf

by Joshua Feb 20,2025

This guide explores the enigmatic Dwarf in Stardew Valley, focusing on befriending this unique character. Unlike other villagers, befriending the Dwarf requires learning Dwarvish.

Meeting the Dwarf

The Dwarf resides in a secluded shop within the mines. To access his shop, break the large boulder to the right of the mine entrance (using a copper pickaxe or bomb).

Dwarf's Shop Entrance

Learning Dwarvish

Initially, communication is impossible. To understand the Dwarf, collect all four Dwarf Scrolls (artifacts) and donate them to the museum. Gunther will reward you with a Dwarvish translation guide. Return to the Dwarf's shop to begin conversing.

Dwarf Scrolls

Gift Guide

Friendship is cultivated through gifts (up to two per week). Gifts given on his birthday (Summer 22nd) yield eight times the usual friendship points.

Loved Gifts (+80 Friendship Points):

  • Gemstones: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Jade, Ruby, Topaz, Emerald
  • Lemon Stone
  • Omni Geode
  • Lava Eel
  • All universally loved gifts

Gemstones

Liked Gifts (+45 Friendship Points):

  • All universally liked gifts
  • All Artifacts
  • Cave Carrot
  • Quartz

Disliked/Hated Gifts (Negative Friendship Points): Avoid these!

  • Mushrooms and other foraged items
  • All universally hated gifts (except Artifacts)

Cave Carrot

Movie Theater Interactions

Once unlocked, the Movie Theater offers another opportunity to bond with the Dwarf. He loves all movie selections but has specific preferences for concessions:

  • Loved: Stardrop Sorbet, Rock Candy
  • Liked: Cotton Candy, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jawbreaker, Salmon Burger, Sour Slimes, Star Cookie
  • Disliked: All other concessions

Movie Theater

Remember, patience and the right gifts are key to befriending this mysterious miner!