Marnie is a beloved character in Stardew Valley, recognized for her affinity for animals and her secret romance with Mayor Lewis. Despite her frequent disappearances from the store, her warm and nurturing demeanor solidifies her popularity among players.
As a valuable ally in the early game, establishing a friendship with Marnie offers various rewards such as recipes and free hay, and even the chance to recover Lewis’s missing purple shorts. Whether you’re looking to enhance your social standing or just develop a connection, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the nuances of befriending Marnie in Stardew Valley.
Updated January 4, 2025, by Demaris Oxman: The residents of Pelican Town contribute significantly to the enduring charm of Stardew Valley. Marnie, the local rancher, is particularly noteworthy for her kindness and willingness to assist players. Gifts play a crucial role in building friendships within the game, and this guide updates players on Marnie’s preferences following the recent 1.6 update.
Understanding Marnie’s Gift Preferences
In order to win Marnie’s favor, players should understand the gifts that will resonate with her. Notably, any gift given on her birthday, which falls on Fall 18th, will yield eight times the usual friendship points. Below is a breakdown of the gifts Marnie appreciates.
Gifts Marnie Loves
To gain 80 friendship points with Marnie, players should prioritize the following items, especially to present on special occasions:
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Universal Loves:
Prismatic Shard
Pearl
Magic Rock Candy
Golden Pumpkin
Rabbit’s Foot
Stardrop Tea
Each of these items can be acquired through various means, such as festivals, farming, and trading. The Golden Pumpkin, for instance, is accessible through the Spirit’s Eve festival maze, while the Rabbit’s Foot can dropped when caring for happy rabbits.
Diamond — found in the Mines.- Cooked Meals:
Pink Cake — learned from the Queen of Sauce.
Pumpkin Pie — obtained from the Queen of Sauce, focusing on seasonal ingredients.
Farmer’s Lunch — created using simple ingredients from the farm.
Gifts Marnie Likes
In addition to her favorites, Marnie appreciates several other items that provide 45 friendship points. These include:
Any Egg except the Void Egg.
Regular milk from cows and goats.
Commonly found quartz from foraging.- Flowers: All flowers except Poppy; good choices include Sweet Peas and Crocuses.
- Fruits: Harvested from fruit trees, like Apples and Pomegranates.
- Artisan Goods: Various items, excluding oil and void mayonnaise.
- Various gemstones, such as Ruby or Topaz available in the Mines.
- The Stardew Valley Almanac, obtainable from various in-game sources.
Disliked and Hated Gifts
Certain gifts can damage Marnie’s friendship with the player, including:
- Salmonberry
- Seaweed
- Wild Horseradish
- Holly
- Crafting materials like clay and coal
- Raw fish
- Various crafted items, including bombs and fertilizers
- Geodes and the minerals inside
Marnie’s Movie Theater Preferences
Once the movie theater is established, players can invite Marnie to a screening by giving her a movie ticket. Depending on her enjoyment of the film and concessions, players could gain up to 250 friendship points. Notably, Marnie has no dislikes regarding movies, so every selection is a safe option.
- Loved Films: The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (200 points)
- Liked Films: All others (100 points)
- Disliked Films: None (0 points)
- Loved Concessions: Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet (50 points)
- Liked Concessions: All unlisted items (25 points)
- Disliked Concessions: Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, and others (0 points)
Marnie’s Quests
Players can occasionally find Help Wanted postings from Marnie on the bulletin board outside of Pierre’s shop. Completing these requests grants 150 friendship points. Below are the quests associated with Marnie:
Cow’s Delight
On the 3rd of Fall, Marnie will send the player a letter requesting a bunch of Amaranth — a favorite treat for her cows. Completing this task will reward the player with 500g and an increase of one heart in friendship.
To fulfill the request, players can purchase Amaranth Seeds for 35g at Pierre’s store, with a growing period of seven days using a scythe for harvest.
Marnie’s Request
Once players reach three hearts in friendship, Marnie will ask for a Cave Carrot to aid in training her goats. This request grants 100 friendship points and features an endearing cutscene of a goat learning a trick.
Cave Carrots can be found in the Mines by digging with a Hoe.
Friendship Perks with Marnie
Building friendship with Marnie comes with several benefits, including recipes that she sends as players reach specific heart levels.
Pale Broth: Received at three hearts. A profitable dish that requires two White Algae, restoring 125 Energy and 56 Health.
Rhubarb Pie: Gifted at seven hearts, restores 215 Energy and 96 Health; requires Rhubarb, Wheat Flour, and Sugar to prepare.
Moreover, players may receive 30 Hay from Marnie in the mail, proving especially valuable during winter when farmer’s might struggle to feed livestock.
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