This guide explores befriending Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal affection and quiet nature, is a valuable ally.
Gifting Marnie: Gifts significantly impact your relationship. A gift on her birthday (Fall 18th) grants 8x the 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 Prismatic Shards and Pearls requires effort; the Golden Pumpkin is a yearly reward from the Spirit's Eve festival.)
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Liked Gifts (45 friendship points): Eggs (excluding Void Eggs), Milk, Quartz, most flowers (except Poppies), most fruit tree fruits, most artisan goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise), other gemstones, Stardew Valley Almanac.
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Disliked/Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.
Movie Theater Dates: Inviting Marnie to the movies 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): Most other concessions.
- Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.
Quests: Completing Marnie's requests further strengthens your bond.
- 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.
Friendship Perks: Reaching friendship milestones unlocks rewards.
- 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
- 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe.
- Occasional gifts of hay.
This comprehensive guide ensures a successful friendship with Marnie, unlocking her valuable assistance and rewards within Stardew Valley. Remember to consult the in-game table of contents for further details on specific item locations and crafting recipes.
