Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

This guide helps you befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a valuable ally known for her animal affection, secret connection with Mayor Lewis, and occasional store absences. Despite this, her kindness makes her a favorite. Early game assistance, including recipes and hay, makes her friendship worthwhile. This updated guide reflects the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie: Presents are key. Gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the points.

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Golden Pumpkins are from the Spirit's Eve maze; Rabbit's Foot from happy rabbits; Pearls from the Mermaid's song or Blobfish ponds; Prismatic Shards are rare gems; Magic Rock Candy is expensive, requiring three Prismatic Shards from the Desert Trader; Stardrop Tea boosts friendship significantly.)
• Diamond (from the Mines).
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake (Wheat Flour, Egg, Sugar, Melon; recipe from Queen of Sauce, Summer 21, Year 2), Pumpkin Pie (Pumpkin, Wheat Flour, Milk, Sugar; from Queen of Sauce, Winter 21, Year 1), Farmer's Lunch (Omelet, Parsnip; Farming Level 3).

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (except Void Eggs).
• Milk.
• Quartz.
• Flowers (except Poppies).
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apple, Apricot, Orange, Peach, Pomegranate, Cherry).
• Artisan Goods (except Oil and Void Mayonnaise; Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey are good choices).
• Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz).
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book; from the Bookseller or various other sources).

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

Movie Theater: Marnie enjoys movies. 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, one heart friendship.
• Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Deliver a Cave Carrot (from the Mines). Reward: 100 friendship points, cutscene.

Friendship Perks: Reaching friendship levels unlocks rewards:

• 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe (2 White Algae).
• 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe (Rhubarb, Wheat Flour, Sugar).
• Occasional Hay gifts in the mail.