Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved rancher known for her animal affection, secret connection with Mayor Lewis, and occasional store absence. Despite this, her kindness makes her a valuable friend, especially early in the game. Befriending Marnie unlocks recipes, free hay, and even access to Lewis's purple shorts! This updated guide (January 4, 2025) reflects the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie: Presents are key to winning Marnie's heart. Gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) provide 8x the friendship points.

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (The Golden Pumpkin is easily obtained at the Spirit's Eve festival; Rabbits provide Rabbit's Feet; Pearls are found via the Night Market's Mermaid Song or Blobfish Ponds; Prismatic Shards are rare gems; Magic Rock Candy is expensive to buy from the Desert Trader.)
• Diamond: Found in the Mines.
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake (Wheat Flour, Egg, Sugar, Melon – recipe from the Queen of Sauce, Summer 21, Year 2), Pumpkin Pie (Pumpkin, Wheat Flour, Milk, Sugar – recipe from the Queen of Sauce, Winter 21, Year 1), Farmer's Lunch (Omelet, Parsnip – Farming Level 3).

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 (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise – Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey are good choices)
• Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz)
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book – available from the Bookseller or various random sources)

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, geodes, and geode minerals.

Movie Theater: Marnie enjoys the movie theater experience. 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: Marnie posts Help Wanted quests. Completing them earns 150 friendship points. Specific quests include:

• Cow's Delight (Fall 3): Deliver Amaranth (buy seeds from Pierre's). Reward: 500g, 1 heart.
• Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Deliver a Cave Carrot (found in the Mines). Reward: 100 friendship points.

Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks recipes:

• 3 Hearts: Pale Broth (2 White Algae)
• 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie (Rhubarb, Wheat Flour, Sugar)

Marnie may also send free hay. Befriending Marnie offers significant benefits throughout your Stardew Valley journey. Use this guide to cultivate a strong friendship and reap the rewards!