Stardew Tips: Gain Marnie's Friendship

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved rancher known for her kindness and helpfulness. Gaining her friendship unlocks valuable rewards, including recipes and hay.

Marnie's affection is earned through thoughtful gifts. Remember, gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) provide eight times the usual friendship points.

Gifts Marnie Loves (80 friendship points):

• Universally Loved: Prismatic Shard , Pearl , Magic Rock Candy , Golden Pumpkin , Rabbit's Foot , Stardrop Tea (Note: Acquiring these can be challenging; some require significant game progress.)
• Diamond (Found in the Mines)
• Pink Cake (Recipe from Queen of Sauce, Summer 21, Year 2)
• Pumpkin Pie (Recipe from Queen of Sauce, Winter 21, Year 1)
• Farmer's Lunch (Recipe unlocked at Farming Level 3)

Gifts Marnie Likes (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
• Milk
• Quartz
• Flowers (except Poppies)
• Fruit Tree Fruits
• Artisan Goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
• Other Gemstones
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book)

Gifts Marnie Dislikes/Hates: Avoid these! They decrease friendship.

• Salmonberry
• Seaweed
• Wild Horseradish
• Holly
• Crafting materials (clay, coal, ores)
• Raw fish
• Crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.)
• Geodes and geode minerals

Movie Theater: Marnie enjoys movie nights! Higher quality movies and concessions yield more friendship points.

Quests: Complete Marnie's requests on the bulletin board for significant friendship boosts. Notable quests include "Cow's Delight" (Amaranth) and "Marnie's Request" (Cave Carrot).

Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels with Marnie unlocks recipes (Pale Broth, Rhubarb Pie) and occasional gifts of hay.

This comprehensive guide will help you cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie and reap the rewards!