This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal love and helpful nature, is a valuable ally.
Gifting Marnie:
Gifts significantly impact your relationship. A gift on her birthday (Fall 18th) grants eight times the usual friendship points.
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Loved Gifts (80 friendship points): Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea, Diamond, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch. (Note: Obtaining some of these, like Prismatic Shards, requires significant gameplay progress.)
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Liked Gifts (45 friendship points): Eggs (excluding Void Eggs), Milk, Quartz, most flowers (excluding Poppies), most fruit tree fruits, most artisan goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise), other gemstones (e.g., Ruby, Emerald, Topaz), Stardew Valley Almanac.
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Disliked/Hated Gifts: Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, geodes and geode minerals. Avoid these entirely.
Movie Theater Dates:
Inviting Marnie to the movie theater offers a substantial friendship boost.
- Loved Films (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years).
- Liked Films (100 points): All other films.
- Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet.
- Liked Concessions (25 points): All others (excluding disliked).
- Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.
Quests:
Completing Marnie's quests significantly increases friendship.
- Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a friendship boost.
- Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot for 100 friendship points and a cutscene.
Friendship Perks:
Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards.
- 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
- 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe, and occasional gifts of hay.
By strategically using gifts, attending movies, completing quests, and understanding Marnie's preferences, you can cultivate a strong friendship with this helpful villager. Remember to check the in-game help section for the most up-to-date information on item locations and recipes.
