This Stardew Valley guide focuses on befriending Marnie, a beloved Pelican Town resident known for her animal love, and her surprisingly helpful nature, especially early in the game. This updated guide (January 4, 2025) incorporates information from the 1.6 update.
Gifting Marnie: Gifts are key to building friendship. Remember, gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the points!
Loved Gifts (80 Friendship Points):
- Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Note: Obtaining these can vary in difficulty; the Golden Pumpkin is easiest, from the Spirit's Eve festival.)
- Diamond (found in the Mines).
- Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes acquired through gameplay).
Liked Gifts (45 Friendship Points):
- Eggs (except Void Eggs).
- Milk.
- Quartz.
- Flowers (except Poppies).
- Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries).
- Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, etc., excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise).
- Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz, etc.).
- Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book).
Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.), and geodes.
Movie Theater: Inviting Marnie to the movies offers a substantial friendship boost (up to 250 points). She loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (200 points) and enjoys Ice Cream Sandwiches and Stardrop Sorbet (50 points each).
Quests: Completing Marnie's quests significantly improves your relationship. These include providing Amaranth (Fall 3rd) and a Cave Carrot (after reaching 3 hearts).
Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards, including recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and free hay.
This comprehensive guide ensures you can effectively cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie in Stardew Valley.
